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Show Festival opens here You can almost feel each tick of the clock as the cast and crew of the Utah Shakespearean Festival prepare themselves for opening night of their 1998 season. TI1e a nticipacion of more than 300 people creates a tangible excitement •hat amplifies the sound of the second hand as it sweeps closer t0 this evening-the official beginning of the season which kicks off with a perfomrnnce of n1e Taming of the Shrew. Backstage at the Festival, a million d ifferent elements are coming together for what promises t0 be one of the biggest seasons in the Festiv:tl's 37-yenr history. By this time next week, the Festival's rotating six,play schedule will be kicking into full swing with three or four plays each day, Monday through Saturday, continuing through Saturday, Sept. 5. All of the preparations that one can imagine are taking place, almost around the clock. Actors are polishing up their parts, the final trim is being put on each costume and every piece of scenery, and the lighting and musical cues are all being timed lO perfection. In addition, a myriad of other preparations are being finalized-many which arc never considered by the Festival's audience members. According to Lew Haslam, operations and technology manager for the Festival, everything is on schedule and his crews are ready for the summer season. "We're really in great shape and everyone feels good about what's happening as it all comes wgether. So far, there haven't been any major emergencies," he said. lf there were any emergencies, I laslam and his staff are on call 24 hours a day through the entire season. As far as the operations end of things goes, Haslam oversees all of the Festival's physical amenities, making sure the buildings and the grounds are kept up and chat everything looks picture· perfect for the patrons. He also supervises water, air conditioning, and hundreds of other elements that most people take for granted. On the technology side, Haslam keeps the Festival's computers up and ninning, including more than 50 individual computers and a brand new box office system that will handle the ticket sales for next year's season. Todd Ross, the electrics director for both of the theatres, says the Festival's in terrific shape as far as lighting and audio are concerned. The only snag so far was one delay because of rain during a run-through of All's \Ve/1171.at Ends \Veil. "Mother Nature plays a big role in this part of the season and the big catch phrase this year has been El Nino. So far we're right where we need to be, though,· he said. TI1at has to be a relief for the electrics crew, especially in the production ofJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. "Joseph is filled with lots of tricks o n o ur end. It's going to be a spectacular show and it has so many details that it's just enom1ous," he said. •Romeo and ]11/let-·well, all the shows for that matter, have beautiful lighting this year. The designers have really done a terrific Job. People arc going to love these shows.· If there is anything still left to do for this season, it's to fill every seat for every show. You can do your part by calling the Festival's box office at 586 7878 Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.rn. to l p.m. THE ARMY CAN HELP YOU GET A $40,000 EDGE . ON COLLEGE. 'I11e Army can help you get an edge on life and earn up to $40.000 for college through the Montgome1y GI 13ill plus the Army College fund. Here's how it works. Enlist for four years. You then contribute $100 a month for the first year from your $11,100 first year salary. The Anny then contributes the remainder. Enlist for three years and you earn $33,000 or enlist for two years and earn $26,500. Anny opportunities get better every day. If you· qualify, you could train in one of over 200 challenging and rewarding high-tech skills in fields like avioni<:s and electronics, satellite5 and microwave communication~. romputer and radar operations- just to name a few. It makes sense to earn while you learn . For more infonnation about gct1ing money for college, call your Army Recruiter today. 1-800-USA-ARMY ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAM BE! www.goarmy.com & Conipany Thank You Cedar City for Making Us #1! Full S ervice Salon Including: Hair • Nails • Waxing • Permanent Makeup • Electrolysis r---- --------, Deluxe manicures and pedicures • Fiberglass • UV gel • Ear piercing• Makeovers Pink and white acrylics • Choose from 1500 colors S5 OFF FULL SITT: S2 OFF : I FILL AT NAIL BIZ ! I I L------------.J FREE NAIL ART WITH ANY NAIL SERVICE We also do hair perms, cuts, colors 110 W. 535 South 586-9393 |