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Show Page 12 The Thunderbird Tuesday November 19, 1 985 Plays are challenges (continued from page 11) toward the actors and a director to be narrow-minde- d to tell them what to do rather than allow them their own creative leeway. I le, in turn, tried to resist putting these restrictions on the actors and give them the Ron Aden, director of the SUSC Chorale, will be preparing to sing with the Delta High School choir for Christmas. Ron Aden is happy with newest group BY MARIE WATKINS This years SUSC Chorale promises to be the best says Ronald Aden, director of SUSC Chorale activities. The chorale, made up of 52 singers, is better balanced than last years larger group and is of a higher quality, with musicians who do everything right, according to Aden. This is a formal singing organization, whose members are admitted by audition only. He looks for people who can match pitches and who really want to be a part of the chorale. Anyone who is interested can see Aden at any time for a chance at being admitted to the group. The chorale is especially in need of tenors and basses. in four years, Although the chorale does not travel far, they perform every quarter. Now they are preparing for the Christmas concert in conjunction with the SUSC orchestra and the Delta High School chorus. The concert in Delta will be held Dec. 10, and the SUSC concert Dec. 11 in the Great Hall. Vivaldis Gloria and the Christmas portion of Handels Messiah will be performed. Solos for Messiah will be sung by Jackie Jackson (soprano), Sherry Hill (alto), Aden (tenor), and Michael Michie (bass). Members this quarter are mostly from smaller high schools, with their only experience in very amateur choirs. The chorale, made up of talented but somewhat untrained singers is sounding better than it should, says Aden. freedom that they needed to develop their characters properly. Wheeler feels that its a good idea for the directing because it gives the actor a students to direct a one-ac- t better sense of what goes on behind the scenes and gives them empathy for the directors. Wheeler feels that the most difficult aspect of directing is trying to arrange times when everyone can be at rehearsal. Jeff Ingman, a junior theatre education major, will be dramas, Aria de presenting one of the two one-ac- t Capo, on Nov. 22. Ingman feels that this experience has helped him to see the difficulties and frustrations of the director and to realize that the actor and director are trying to achieve the same goal. Ingman said that the most difficult aspect of directing for him was getting the actors to understand exactly what the authors intention is and where hes going with it. Ingman feels that his previous friendships with cast members have been enhanced because of this experience. Ingman says Unlike many other schools SUSC allows students the opportunity to take on challenges that work toward their future goals and to get hands-o- n experience. Three other directors will also be presenting one-ac- t plays. On Nov. 20, Elizabeth Leisek will be directing the drama Red Carnations and Kathleen McComb will be directing the comedy The Eligible Mr. Bangs, and on Nov. 21, Katherine Larsen will be presenting her one-aplay, A Marriage Proposal. will be held Auditions for the second set of one-act- s sometime this week and are open to the school. For date and time, check the theatre call board in the downstairs lounge of the theatre building. WORLD SERIES PREDICTION CONTEST WINNERS 1st Prize Center $50.00 Gift Certificate to Sunset Sports Anne Bruce 2nd Prize Dinner for two at the Longhorn Steakhouse Jeanine Wilcox 3rd prize 1 Kurt Mathews November 25, 1985 6to 10p.m. GAMES AUCTION PRIZES BOOTHS ENTERTAINMENT FOOD year Subscription to Sport Illustrated -- AND LOTS, AND LOTS OF FUN- !Everyone Welcome Admission is FREE Tickets: 10 for Winners need to contact Mark Morman, ASSUSC or stop by the Student Affairs Director at Center to claim your prize. Student 586-776- 6, j SPONSORED BY a Dollar THE ASSUSC & ' LDSSA Vr " |
