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Show i arts & entertainment A & E editor: Melinda Taylor Phone: 626-7507 f Arts festival displays By Debra Jandreau a&e editor-77i? Signpost By Tyler A. Holt copy editor-77ie Signpost This weekend, art lovers were not only engrossed in the scenic beauty of Park City and the mountains surrounding, but also with the aesthetic displays of visual, performing and culinary arts - found at the 28th-annual Park City Arts Festival. Born in Park City and raised on Main Street, the festival has grown from a select few of local artists gathering to sell their hometown art to a two-day party highlighting the talent of more than 200 artists pleasing the eyes, tongue and sense of touch. Festival-goers had access to the Wasatch Beer Garden, Food Pavillion, three performing arts stages and artists' booths displaying e verything from hand- painted clothing to jewelry designed us-- ing rare gems and artistic genius. One outstanding exhibit featured the work of artist Robert Deurloo, whose work combines individualism and independence through the use of bronze sculptures of wild animals. The elegance and beauty of wild life is portrayed us-ing molten bronze and layers of patina coloring, Deurloo's sculptures depict the environment in which he was raised. Also eye-catching were the works of sculptor Bryce Dallimore with saddle maker Nate Christensen. Together they have created a charming combination of equine naturalism and childhood fantasy into individually crafted rocking horses. Each horse has been made utilizing fine 'Barefoot to By Jeremy Barlow asst. a&e editor-77e Signpost As part of the sesquicentennial cel-ebration. Promised Valley Productions - has staged a new musical "Barefoot to Zion," and those who've seen it think it's worth the walk. The musical was written by Orson Scott Card and Aden L. Card and was - directed by Brigham Young University's Charles Metten. w The musical follows the wealthy Prescott family from their home in Manchester, England, to the docks of Liverpool and New York, across the plains and into the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. -iw The family gets separated when Will, played by Daniel Cahoon, runs off to sail to America after an argument with his father Robert Prescott, played by Frank Basile. During the " same argument, daughter Katie Prescott, played by Amy Barrus, runs off after explaining she isn't going to marry Nathaniel Oakley, played by David Barrus, because he is too much like her father. Will encounters Matilda and Stanley Gains, played by Carene Jor-" dan and Karl Young, who rob him blind and send him off as a ship's boy. Mother Elizabeth Prescott, played by Susan Alexander Boren, and Tommy Prescott, played by John Armstrong, sail to America to try to find Will, leav- In.K, uk.JS3ih LI JUL- .IL a Jj ' A .... " 1 III v. 4 - V, ,jT :: , : . i.i fas w Oisra art and architecture along with tanned leather, laminated wood, surface paint and aluminum-investing casting. The result: a nostalgic art form made to be used or collected. With a large number of jewelry displays at this year's festival, it was diffi Zion:' a musical truly worth the walk A f ! lj 'Barefoot To Zion' presents educational message of pioneers travels. ing Robert in England to locate Katie. Once in America, Will joins up with the Moon family and travels to Nauvoo. Elizabeth and Tommy help a runaway slave, Martha, played by Tracy Thompson, who continues with them to Winter Quarters and on to Salt talents for cult to determine which one caught the most attention. However, Judy Bettencourt and Lisa Carlson seemed to be in the lead. Bettencourt 's creations run the spectrum from primitive to contemporary and classic to adventurous. Her "wearable Lake City. Robert, Katie and Nathaniel, who is now engaged to Hannah Kramer, played by Kimberly Belnap, eventually reunite and sail to America. Robert ironically pays for the passage of Brother and Sister Gains, who later steal the last of his Vn-:- m all tastes art" designs range from affordable jewelry to exclusive limited-edition pieces for exhibit. Carlson began creating ornamental collage jewelry after becoming a resident ofParkCity. Inadaring fashion, her'junk jewelry" allows women to assert their individuality.A popular visual art exhibit showed the watercolor works of Paul Jackson. In still-life paintings, the artist provided a unique view imparting abstract and surrealistic aspects to what can be deemed light subjects. Andy Monaco stayed busy acting as both technical director for the festival for the 16th year and also as an entertainer in the performing arts side of the event. Monaco is an accomplished musician with a limited, local reputation. He fills the entertainment holes of the festival providing his own special brand of acoustic guitar and animated stage performance. Another popular performer returning this year to the festival was Rich Wyman. He brings unique musical experience which stemmed from a period when he studied music with a Russian woman who spoke no English. He would play and she would stand behind him placing his hands on the keys with varying degrees of pressure. Words were never really necessary; the music was the message.Overall, this year's festival provided participants a taste of talents in every form of art and a view of how personal experience can mold artistic expression. The festival returns to Park City's Historic Old Town each year in August. Experience the experience. money that was meant to purchase supplies. Will is reunited with his father and sister, and they start across the plains several days behind Elizabeth and Tommy's group. Tommy becomes severely ill, and the rest of their group leaves them behind, near a small graveyard.' The family is reunited while Tommy is on his deathbed. They eventually make it to Salt Lake City as the Ensemble sings a stirring reprise of "To Zion." "Barefoot to Zion" gets it's title from a scene in which Will removes his shoes and gives them to his friend Samuel Moon, played by Kyle Cluff. This act personifies the sacrifice made by many of the pioneers along the trail. The music is incredible; the acting is enjoyable; the dancing is spectacular, and the story is touching. With no intermission, the 97-minute production keeps you engulfed in the romance, humor, adventure and sorrow of the pioneer story. "Barefoot To Zion" opened June 19 and will run through August 23 at the Bountiful Regional Center, 835 North 400 East, North Salt Lake. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. with Saturday matinees starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are available for $2 to $4 at the center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or the Joseph Smith Memorial Building's lower level also from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone orders are accepted by calling 240-S1 lOW. UMT children's theatre presents 'Wiley and the Hairy Man' Weber State University's Utah Musical Theatre will present the Storybook Players' production of "Wiley and the Hairy Man," a story about a young boy who discovers he is bigger than his fears. With the help of his Mammy and trusted dog, Wiley takes the audience on a journey through the swamps of the old south where he must outwit the Hairy Man to be rid of him forever. "This is a story of magic. Not the magic of fairy dust, but the magic of the earth and the mud of the swamp. This tale of survival is weaved together through rhyme and rhythm," said Dana Keiter, producing artistic director. The role of Wiley will be played by Marilyn Alldredge of Salt Lake City. Alldrege's acting credits include roles in "Othello," "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" and "Henry VTJ.I." Kyle Lewis of Salt Lake City will make his Storybook Players debut as the Hairy Man. Lewis is a recent graduate of WSU, where he appeared in the production of "Richard III," "The Pirated Penzance" and "Red Noses." Mammy will be portrayed by Wendy Tua'one of Salt Lake City. Tua'one is a recent graduate of West High School, where she appeared in "The Boys From Syracuse" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Star Edgington of Layton, Utah, is making her third appearance with the Storybook Players in the role of Wiley 's dog. The swamp chorus is comprised by Wendy Johnson, Jerry Rapier, Christie Stolworthy, all of Salt Lake City; and Kelly Keiter of Park City, Utah. The show is being directed by Kirt Bateman of Salt Lake City. Bateman has directed an independent production of "Once On This Island." His acting credits include roles in 'The Fantasticks!" and "The Voice of the Prairie" for Park City Performance, and "Fiddler on the Roof and "Pirates of Penzance" for Grand Teton Mainstage. Additionally, he is also cun-ently appairing in the Salt Lake Acting Company's production of "Saturday's Voyeur." Storybook Players is a children's theater troupe that tours throughout Utah, Idaho and Wyoming and is sponsored by grants through the Swanson Foundation of Ogden. The magical folktale "Wiley and the Hairy Man" will be staged Saturdays, July 26, Aug. 2,9 and 16, in the outd(xr amphitheater of Ogden's historic Peery's Egyptian Theater. Curtain time for all performances is 1 1 a.m. Individual tickets for "Wiley and the I lairy Man" are $2 for children 12 and younger. $5 for adults and $15 for families. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the Dee Events Center ticket office at 62(S-85(X)or 1-8(X)-WSU-T1KS |