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Show entertainment October 9, page 8 Pioneer Memorial Theatre Presents Guys and Dolls The classic, Tony award-winning musical Guys and Dolls is the 1981-82 season-opener at the U of U's Pioneer Memorial Theatre. This "musical fable of Broadway" is based on the characters and story by Damon Runyon and the book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burows. The plot centers around the arrangement of a floating crap game amidst the zealous atmosphere of the "Save a Soul" mission. Such well-known songs as "Luck Be a Lady, ""A Bushel and a Peck," and "I'll Know When My Love Comes Along" are included in the music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. When con artist gamblers and prim "Save a Soul" missionaries get together on a street corner near Times Square, that's the climax of Guys and Dolls PMT's Executive Producer Keith Engar is directing the show with Evelyn Bartholomew as the musical director and conductor. Choreography is by Rowland Butler. Robert Peterson plays Sky Masterson. Alan Frank (Nathan Detroit) and Ralph Rodger Jr. (Nicely, Nicely) both performed in the Kingsbury production of Guys and Dolls twenty-two years ago and they return to play the same roles in this production. The 1950's costumes were designed by Elizabeth Robinson Novak, and light designs are by Peter L. Willardson. Set designer is Joe Mielziner. Guys and Dolls will play from Sept. 30 through Oct. 17 nightly except Sundays at 8 p.m. There will be a matinee performance Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. Season tickets for all six PMT Main Stage shows are still available. For further information and ticket reservations, call the Pioneer Memorial Theatre box office at 581-5951. J. f f J J Dickens' reader fails to grip 20th century audience Nathan Detroit (Alan Frank) and Miss Adelaide (Karen Alston) in Guys and Dolls. By Clint Wardlow Staff reporter In the past the use of one-man shows has been effectively done to bring to life many historical characters with flair and wit. Michael Bennett, however, did not fare so well with his one-man Dickens show. One of the things that had made other one-man shows so popular was the actor's rapport with the audience. Although Bennett did a fine acting job, his show consisted mainly of readings from Dickens' works. Dickens himself used to travel from town to town doing readings from his works, and his appearances were very popular. But in these days of radio, television, and movies, the appeal of such a show has diminished. Modern audiences are not accustomed to things as esoteric as public readings. Another problem with the show was Bennett's choice of his opening reading--excerpts from David Copperfield. The presentation was too long and tedious. Many people in the audience had difficulty following the story, and others simply fell asleep early in the show. He fared better with his next two selections: the trial from "The Pickwick Papers"and Boots at the "Holly Tree Inn". Although Mr. Bennett must be complimented for trying something innovative, the results of the show were not that good. Reading from a lectern similar to the one that Dickens used might be appropriate for a 19th century audience, but is hardly conducive to entertaining a 20th ceritury audience. With a consideration of the elapsed time factor, and an understanding of a modern audience's temper, the show could be improved, and Dickens may then be brought to a contemporary audience. - W V OFF any regularly ff fl Y priced album or tape r'i with this ad. J J J WE ALREADY HAVE THE LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN! Harrison Depot 4387 Harrison Ogden 479-0147 iVri'?iMva:. rGSit.',Gnt: I PC United Artists Classics Icinedome 70 STARTS showtimes TONIGHT 7:00 & 9:20 SKYROOM RESTARAUNT SMORGASBORD FRI. Oct. 16 7-9 pm $9.95 20 DISHES INCLUDING 4 Fish, 4 Meat, 6 Salads Vegs, Drinks, Desserts 4 |