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Show 6 The Signpost - Friday, May 26, 1989 Community choir comes to WSC In commemoration of the college's Centennial celebration, the Ogden Community Choir, under the direction of Lyneer C. Smith, will present their spring concert Tuesday, May 30, at 8 p.m. in the Austad Auditorium. The :;: choir will sing excerpts from two memorable works by Roland Parry "All Faces Vest,"and "A Child is Born." Composed in 1951 by Parry and his wife Helen for the annual 24th of July : celebration, "All Faces West" is the story of the world's greatest enforced mass migration of 60,000 Mormon pioneers, and the faith that brought them over a thousand miles of wilderness to their Promised Lund. "Igor Gorin, internationally known baritone, brought an artistic and spiritual interpretation to the role of Nrigham Voung for the 17 years the pageant was performed," said Smith. "AChild is Born" is based on the texts of the Old and New Testament. The story follows Isaiah's prophecy, the worship of Baal, the birth of Christ, and concludes with the prophecy of the second com in i. Work on the music-drama was started by Parry in the early 1930s, and sprang from a special arrangement of the carol "Silent Night.1' What began as a Christmas song evolved into a major production employing large choral, orchestral, and symphonic music. It was performed for 18 years in the Ogden : :: High School auditorium as a music- drama. In 1964 it was selected to be the major work for the dedication of the Val : A. Browning Center. In 1974 it was presented as a Christmas Oratorio in the Austad Auditorium. "I am really excited about being able to pay tribute to Roland Parry and the many, many people who have been involved with these productions over the : years," Smith said. Several of the early performers are involved in this production, according to Smith. Thus will be Smith's final concert before his retirement from Weber State : College. The narrator for the May 30 presentation of "A Child is Born" is John M. FJzey. Narrator for "All Faces West" is Gordon T. Allred. Soloists from the choir include Carl Saunders, Richard Holbrook,llene C. Smith, Karl Johnston, Carol Bair, Lois Manning, Ron Christensen, Joyce Jenkins, Evelyn Harris, FJwood Johnston, David Manley, June Heiser, Marvin Saunders,:: and Roncr Hitler. A trio comprised of Marsha Rich Bowman, June Heiser, and Betty Ericksen will also be featured. Karen J. M il ler is the or ganist, Neva Simonsen is the pianist, June Heiser is artistic director, Ken Becraft and Lois : Manning are assistant directors and accompanists for the performances. The public is invited to attend this li t e com ert. 'ATTENTION' WSC STUDENTS FACULTYSTAFF PS2 Model 30-286 Memory 1 MB 80286 processor Diskette Drive 1.44 MB Hardfile 20 MB. 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Though not typical of what some may expect of productions in Utah, "Beyond Therapy" brings humor to the difficulty in growing up and forming permanent relationships with others, despite our sexist views and longing for the "perfect" relationship. The play deals with stereotypes, employing dialogue and brand names to exploit cliches. The story centers on a pair of unlikely lovers brought together through personal ads in a newspaper, and kept apart as the result of their own therapists' problems. The play opens when the unlikely pair of lovers meet. "I hope I'm not too macho for you," says male lead "Bruce." "I love the smell of the Brut you're wearing," replies "Prudence." The conversation degenerates from there, and soon he is telling her all about his male lover, allowing the show to trip along through it's unusual plot. Associated Actors and Technicians of Weber State present this humorous farce which is student directed by Mauria Brough. Although the play is controversial, Brough says she was excited to direct it. "It's an interesting show very funny," says Brough. Her feelings of caution come from the play's harsh language sexual content. "I worry because you have to be sensitive to the audience, but I think the play should be seen," said Brough. Kurt Johnson plays a believable Bruce, who is seeking a relationship with a women despite his male lover. Johnson's comic timing is wonderful from the abrupt lines, to the character's philosophical insights on his bisexuality. Lisa Rebillot plays Prudence. Her rendition of a distressed woman whose biological clock is ticking away, and who is afraid of most everything, was wonderful. Especially noteworthy is one scene near the end of the play when her patience is exhausted and she holds Bruce, his lover, and both therapists at gun point, and then orders dinner for herself. The therapists as played by Jennifer Tanner and Darren Ewing are audience favorites. Tanner from head-to-toe carried off the batty sugar-freak who is in more need of therapy than her patients. Ewing's portrayal of the seducing psychiatrist who suffers from premature ejaculation was extremely comical. Bret Young plays Bob, the gay lover who lives with Bruce. This role could have been very difficult with most any audience, but Young manages nicely. Despite the potentially offensive language and content of this work, the audience seemed thoroughly amused to the end. The actors pacing, line delivery and movement seemed to rush out of control at first, but came together and flowed smoothly and with consistency after the first two scenes. "Beyond Therapy" will continue tonight and tomorrow in the Val A. Browning Center at 8 p.m. the cost is S3. Topping the Charts... U.S. Singles 1) Madonna Like A Prayer 2) Bon Jovi I'll Be There For You 3) WANT TO HAVE FUN FALL QUARTER? 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