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Show 'Bus Stop likable love stories set against familiar settings I he Ni'sp;i)ir lhurwlu, Fchruarj 26, 1 98 1 Past- H7 By Kick KroiiKh The - Intermountain Actor's Ac-tor's Ensemble production of "Bus Stop" is a very amiable evening at the theatre. If that sounds like a rather bland recommendation, it's only because the premise of the play (a group of characters charac-ters thrown together in a sleepy cafe) is familiar to us by now. The production suffers from the usual local-theatre local-theatre problems ia rickety first act ). but the play's good points are the kind we've learned to expect from the Ensemble. "Ensemble'' perfectly described the story. Playwright William Inge weaved together a group of sad, funny, and joyous love relationships in a small Kansas Kan-sas cafe and bus stop where the occupants are waiting for a March biizzard to blow over. Bo Decker is a cocky young cowboy with his own Montana ran.h, a string of rodeo championships, and a young, unwilling fiance. He's convinced that Cherie, the chanteuse in the Kansas City-bar, City-bar, is the gal for him after the way she winked at him, and sang "That Old Black Magic" i in this version, the song is "Desperado" i, and especially alter they were familiar together. He thinks she's just a little skittish about being dragged on the bus to Montana. Sho tells the sheriff. Will Masters, that she's been kidnapped. Grace the waitress and Carl the bus driver also are thinking about getting "familiar." and they slip away for a rendezvous in Grace's apartment, in between bet-ween the coffee and the dav- 4 ) hv It iok I .sinmsin Soave soiree Recently in Denver a group of 18 people were invited to a Soave Soiree at 1434 South Lincoln Street, one of the city's older neighborhoods. This delightful invitation included one requirement: each guest must be accompanied accom-panied by a bottle of Soave. A short, concise note at the bottom of the invitation stated, "opinions as to what constitutes the best will hopefully vary" this in reference to the bottle of Soave. Graciously, a final notation at the bottom indicated the following: "Wine tasting, seven o'clock, supper eight-thirty."No doubt a sig of relief sounded in synchronization across the city as the clue was read. Whatever a Soave (Sway-vay) was, it could be found in a liquor store, preferably one with a good selection of wine. In persuing the list of wines acquired for that evening, it seems probably that a considerable number of liquor stores were visited, for the selections varied enormously. For the unitiated, Soave is a white Italian wine that comes from grapes grown in the southern foothills of the Alps. Several grape varieties are used, including Garganega, Trebbianoand a little Riesling; together they produce a moderately dry white wine that some consider Italy's finest, although here we find much disagreement. The town of Soave and its neighboring village of Monforte comprise a recognized zone for the wine and most of the crushing is done at a cooperative cellar, or "Cantina Sociale." The wine is produced under rigid standards in one of Italy's best-equipped cellars, and the product clearly illustrates the attention and care. Soave is a fresh, dry wine with a straw-like color, like the wines of Alsace, and is poured from a tall green bottle. Terry RobardSJ .Writer for: (he New York Times has labeifyJrifei'YS most bgreea"ble:wine!i short; though hardly a great one." In an era that features highly competive lind tastings between great Bordeaux and the California Cabernet, why hold a Soave tasting? Without disagreement, price is the answer. Considering the inflation we presently present-ly experience, confirmed wine drinkers have begun to explore many of the lesser-known wines in search of a bargain with Soave they may have found one. This trend is evident as we see renewed interest in such red wines as Gamay and Zinfindel. With Americans increasingly demanding white wine, many of our old favorites have seen dramatic increases in price. Soave, which currently retails for two to three dollars a bottle, clearly is an inflation-fighter and a delightful wine that should be drunk within three years of bottling. The group that assembled at 1434 South Lincoln Street brought a surprising array of wines. Upon arrival, each wine was placed in a paper bag and given a randomly selected number. Nine different wines were tasted with 14 numbered bottles hence some duplicates were included. A considerable number of the wines carried vintage dates, mostly from 1977 and 1978. Generally, the wines should have been at their peaks or even a little past, depending upon the care given during shipping. The winner, surprisingly enough, was a non-vintage Soave Folonari that presently retails for $1.84 a bottle. Interestingly, in a similiar tasting conducted by Robards, the Folonari finished in the top three and represented a best buy. It was found to be very dry, clean and crisp, but without great character, a symptom of most Soave wines. Robards felt the wine would appeal to a large consumer cross-section. The Folonari was typically Soave in that it was well-balanced and pleasing, yet indistinguishable from other similiar wines. At the Denver tasting, the wines placed as follows: second place, Soave Bolla, 1978 ($3.13) ; third place, Soave Lamberti, 1977 (no price); fourth place again to Bolla; fifth place, Soave Roeciotto, 1978 (no price) ; sixth place, a 1977 Lamberti; seventh place, another Bolla; eight place, Soave Jacques Scott, 1978, (no price); ninth place to the same wine, but one year younger; tenth place, Soave Ricasali, 1977 (no price; eleventh place to a non-vintage Folonari; twelth place to a 1978 Roecioto, with a Soave Classic bringing up the rear. While the Soave may represent an excellent value, some care should be taken, especially in Utah, with respect to its purchase. Soave is a delicate wine that deteriorates rapidly in hot weather or with improper storage, both problems here in Utah. A Soave hunt might be 'best' conducted in the State 'Wine Store at Trolley Square, in order to avoid problems. Final notes and tips: the Cheese Haus, located in Olympus Hills Mall has opened an adjunct wine store. Appearing last November, Novem-ber, the store carries a remarkable selection of wines in a small space. It is the best selection I have seen outside of the Trolley Square store. Signs are hung liberally about the place reminding you that the wine department is a non-profit wenture. This once again clearly illustrates the shortcomings of the Utah liquor laws. The Cheese Haus provides the wine selection as a public service and continues to depend upon the sale of cheese for revenue. It's well worth visiting on your next stop to Salt Lake. My purchase was a bottle of Monterey Gamay, a delightful, fruity red wine from the vineyard of J. Lohr. Hopefully, with continued patronage, both their cheese and wine selections will grow. The New York Times Magazine (DnBgwpirdi IPunzzIle Till Flaws old doughnuts. Dr. Gerald Lyman, a humorously dissolute scholar, has a suspicious gleam in his eyes as he dazzles the young waitress. Klma Duckworth, with poetry and second-hand wisdom. Sheriff Masters and Virgil. Bo's buddy, watch the scene with lonely integrity. The finest performance in the cast conies from Cyrus Thiebeault. His acting is pure high-country beer, and he uses his deep voice and easy maimer to good advantage advan-tage as Bo's pal. Virgil Blessing, who takes his own loneliness for granted, and tells his young friend he should have some bad habits, like smoking and drinking, to fall back on when he has woman trouble. Thiebault is such an appealing ap-pealing character you wish he could ride happily off into the sunset instead of the young lovers. You might even feel a little hostile to the callow Bo and Cherie. il not for the likable actors in the parts. Clayton Maw is a big spoiled kid. strutting around in his tight cowboy pants, fancy shirt and hat. 'The costume designer, not mentioned in the program, deserves a big hand, i Bo yells and brags in a voice that probably stop ped cracking yesterday. But Maw gives him a likability you don't notice at first, so you're surprised to find yourself rooting lor him. alter al-ter he's been humbled and tries to make up with Cherie. Leslie Luykens' Cherie isn't such an interesting character, 'blame the writing in part but she is an outgoing, slightly coquettish figure, and if she winked at us, w- might get the wrong idea, too. Luykens also is good at carrying some of the romance's more tender momcnis. The supporting cast often is unpolished but enjoyable. Robin Kaari is tartly convincing convin-cing as Grace, the older waitress. Lydia Norton, playing her younger cohort, isn't as effective, despite the considerable enthusiasm she shows lor the part. John Lehmer Will Masters i still seems uncomfortable on a stage, but he establishes such a stolid, strong presence presen-ce a the sensible, "un beatable" sheriff, that you really don't mind. Spence Nelson's acting is not always the best; but he's the spitting image of what we always thought a bus driver should look like. 'Certainly Director Direc-tor Jean Piatt's greatest virtue vir-tue in this production has been her astute physical casting, i That leaves Dr. Lyman, played by Chuck Folkerth. We were looking forward to seeing him again, since his mute king m "Once Upon a Mattress' was a fond memory ol last summer. In many respects, he didn't disappoint. Folkerth's boozy movements are tunny and often true -especially the way he sits only half his rump on a bar stool. Both he and Lydia Norton are hilarious in their rendition ren-dition ol Romeo and Juliet. Folkerth's idea of Shakespeare is to have "Juliet " standing on the bar. while he sprints back and forth spouting the dialogue between gulps ol whiskey. Our only problem with Folk"tth is that he speaks his romantic dialogue as it he wanted to get rid ol it. It's not just him. however, throughout the play, the director has trouble with the rhythm of the play Sometimes an energetic character looks merely like an actor speaking his lines loo last. There's a thin line between the two. but the players cross it. (The offstage off-stage fight between Will and Bo is artificial and rushed. "Bus Stop will run Feb. through 2H at the Memorial Building Showtime is K p.m. Admission Ad-mission is $:!..")0. although senior citizens and students with II) are only charged $2.."(i Reservations can be made by leaving a taped ines.vino at Ii4'.i Wo;; Are you torn between a BMW, Volvo, Audi or Mercedes-Benz? 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