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Show Straw-haired girl spins gold on Weber State's campus Campus Calendar By Natalie Peay Signpost editor in chief Rumpelstiltskin and his cast i)f friends from the Utah Musical Theatre will make their way to Weber State University's Centennial Amphitheater, east of the Browning Center, each Monday for the next month. This original adaptation of the classic Grimms Brothers fairy tale has much to offer its audience. The theme of the play encourages everyone that dreams and wishes can come true; even to a poor girl who is asked to spin straw into gold. King Lars, played by Bruce Craven, demands this extraordinary feat to be accomplished by the young Penelope. If she fails, she and her miller father will be killed. Magically, the straw is spun to gold with the assistance of a little old man, Rumpelstiltskin. In return of the favor, Rumpelstiltskin makes her promise to give up her first born if the child has royal blood. Penelope makes the pledge unaware of the love that will develop between her and the prince. A year later their baby is born and the old man returns to claim what is his. The script, based on the fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin, is written and directed by Dana Keiter. "I've always wanted to do Rumpelstiltskin, but I couldn't find a decent script so I wrote one and Keven Mathie composed the musical score," Keiter said. "We added lots of rhymes to the play to make it interesting to the children."The rhymes add humor to a story line that has not been considered comical by most playwrights."We tried to make the funny moments as big as possible and I think we have succeeded," Keiter said. "We also stayed away from the original story line where Rumpelstiltskin destroys himself at the end. We just wanted him to leave the scene as if he had failed and was gone." Rebecca Hess, who plays Rumpelstiltskin, said she wanted the story to be lighthearted. For that reason, she has worked on making her character into a kind man. "In this version, Rumpelstiltskin is a lonely little man who is helpful and kind," Hess said. "He believes in keeping his promises and expects Great Food, Gddd Friends Phones! .' j X j I Yi j 1 ' -r 4' Si ft ' F 'i . , . . H - - - - Penelope enlists the aid of a lonely old man who helps her spin straw into gold, in exchange for her first-born son. Penelope to keep her pledge also." Parents will also be able to relate to the blues-style song sung by the King and Queen about their teen-age son, Prince Leonard. "How to raise a Prince when there is no rule book" addresses the challenges of many caring parents in both Medieval and modern times. The play's purpose is to provide entertainment for the community. "It's a lot of fun for families," Keiter said. "We just want to keep itcasual. Parents can bring picnic baskets, blankets, spread out on the lawn and not worry about the kids making noises or running around." 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For more information call the Utah Musical Theatre at 626-8500. Swing Doo jueve' Access Grow or Rent.... 8x8'x20' 977 - 8885 (800) 370-01 1 1 -995 W. Imhina Avenue S LaW City, UT6104 i TEDJUSAMJLABL iin i - WHAT TO DO . . WHAT TO DO . . . X-96 Big Ass Show. Ten band-concert, including Howard Jones, Catherine Wheel, Wax and Bush. Aug. 3 at Wolf Mountain, gates open at 1:30 p..m. Tickets are $9.60 at Smith-tix outlets or X-Mart, 165 S. West Temple, Suite 200, SLC. For more info call 570-9696 or 670-9696. Summer ski-jumping series. Freestyle and nordic ski jumpers. Saturdays, Aug. 1-31 at the Winter Sports Park, Park City, 1 1a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to the public. For more info call 649-5447. 26th Annual Park City Arts Festival. Nearly 200 artists selling their work. Aug. 5&6 at Historic Main St. For more info call 649-8882. Barrel Racing jackpot. Aug. 2 at Weber County Fairgrounds, Cream o' Weber and Peterson Arenas, 7 p.m. For more info call 731-6194 Alta Hills Farms HunterJumper. Aug 4-6 at Weber County Fairgrounds, Cream o' Weber and Peterson Arenas. For more info call 571-1712. Rumpelstiltskin. A play based on the Grimm's brothers fairy tale. Monday's August 7, 14 and 21 at WSU Centennial Ampitheater. Tickets are $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for children. A family pass is $15.00 for two adults and up to five children. For more info call the UMT at 626-8500. WSU's campus news source: The Signpost Warriins: Contenl Under Pressure. High blood pressure is . trouble waiting to happen. American Heart ;, To learn more about the Association, dangers of high blood - Fl3MmgHi pressure call 1 -800-AHA-USA1 . 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