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Show THE PARK RECORD B-5 WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1997 SCENE EDITOR Lisa Antonucci 649-9014 ext 104 Scene 15 16 19 1 20 caloocSor May 15 - 20 Thursday Third Annual Egyptian Shorts featuring fea-turing one acts by David Fleisher, Santy Auditorium, 649-9371 Book signing by Rebecca Alfieri and Allison Thorne, authors of "You Know You Have In-Laws In-Laws From Hell When...," A Woman's Place Bookstore, 5-7 p.m., 649-2722 Fat Thursday starting at 5 p.m., O'Shucks (now a private club for members) Story time at the Park City Library; preschoolers (ages 3-6) at 10 a.m., and toddlers tod-dlers (ages 2-3), 11 a.m., 645-5140 Friday Third Annual Egyptian Shorts featuring fea-turing one acts by David Fleisher, Santy Auditorium, 649-9371 Spring Sidewalk Sale, Factory Stores Park City, 645-7078 MotherSon square Dance hosted by McPolin Elementary PTO, 7-9 p.m., admission admis-sion will be a snack to share "Radio Days," designed by guest artists Five by Design, with the Utah Symphony, Abravanel Hall, 8 p.m., 533-NOTE Red Butte Garden 18th Annual Plant Sale, 5-8 p.m., members only, 581-IRIS P Saturday Storytime at A Woman's Place Books, "James and the Giant Peach," 2 p.m., 649-2722 Third Annual Egyptian Shorts featuring one acts by David Fleisher, Santy Auditorium, 649-9371 Spring Sidewalk Sale, Factory Stores Park City, 645-7078 Kids Ride the Rail Trail, Phoston Loop to Jordanelle, Norwegian School of Nature Life, 649-5322 Muckers Rugby, City Park, 1 p.m., 647-9118 Barn Dance Fundraising Event for Young Life, 655-8213 "Don Giovanni," Utah Opera, Capitol Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 355-ARTS "Radio Days," designed by guest artists Five by Design, with the Utah Symphony, Abravanel Hall, 8 p.m., 533-NOTE Red Butte Garden 18th Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m. -3 p.m., everyone welcome, 581-IRIS u n a y Spring Sidewalk Sale, Factory Stores Park City, 645-7078 Monday Spaghetti Night, Cisero's, 5-10 p.m. "Don Giovanni,' Utah Opera, Capitol Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 355-ARTS Tuesday Locals' night, 5 p.m. to close, O'Shucks (now a private club for members) Locals' night, 20-cent wings until 10 p.m., Broken Thumb, 647-3932 Utah Symphony says "Thank You" with free concert, Abravanel Hall, 6 p.m., 533-NOTE For music see B - 6 C6ktdmcBdclsyBrd Retirement Residences "My New Home Came With... a uiauneur. He takes me shopping at bhopko, ana me M.aus. takes such good care of leave my car in its covered parking park-ing place just about all the time! He's also available to take me to my doctor's appointment. I just tell him when and where and off we go. It's so nice to be there without the worry myself. .at no additional cost" Near 1-80 at 3080 South 1300 East The Pinnacle of Retirement along the Wasatch Front k We comply with the Fair Housing Act http:www.retlrementploce.com Former Parkife David Fleisher expresses his 'Grave Concerns' PCP presents Third Annual Egyptian Shorts by Lisa Antonucci OF THE RECORD STAFF David Fleisher is concerned ... gravely concerned. "With what?" you may ask. Well, it appears to be death. Fleisher. a former Park City resident, resi-dent, is excited to be back in town for Park City Performances' presentation presen-tation of his collection of one-act plays titled "Grave Concerns," playing play-ing May 15-17 at the Santy Auditorium. The Third Annual Egyptian Shorts will feature eight of Fleisher's "serio-comedies." all of which are linked by their exploration of mortality. So now you're thinking, "Maybe we are the ones who should be concerned." con-cerned." Never fear, Fleisher assures that none of the stories are autobiographical. autobio-graphical. "No question there is a dark humor in these plays," says Fleisher. "I guess I do have a fascination with people who. throughout their lives, repress things. And consequently, their frustrations come out in unorthodox manners." Fleisher describes several of the one-acts including "Mrs. Mygoodness, " the story of a woman who teaches gun control to inmates as part of a prison release program it turns out she shot her husband. And then there's "Flat Tire. " The i play takes place roadside as a man tapes his final farewell to his beloved, j explaining matter-of-factly that his inability to change a tlat tire has completely wrecked his male ego and he has no choice but to ... well, you can guess. Kids 4 get into the ac Summer camps encourage kids to take the stage by Lisa Antonucci OF THE RECORD STAFF Park City Performances encourages kids to "get into the act" this summer with its second annual Youtheatre Camps. It's time for students to take the stage and try their hand at acting, dance, singing, backstage production, improvisation improvi-sation and many other skills related to the theater. Dana Keiter, camp director, explains the camps will focus on encouraging self expression and discovery. "The theme is 'free to be you. free to be me.'" says Keiter. "We want to stress freedom of expression through the arts. Kids will be working in many different (artistic media), but it will all be directed towards the theater and the final presentation." This year's Youtheatre will include four different camps: a Junior Youtheatre Camp for grades 2-5. Youtheatre Camp for grades 6-8 and 9-12, 9-12, Treasure Trunk Theatre for preschoolers pre-schoolers through grade two and an Advanced Youtheatre Camp for grades four and up (all applicants for the advanced program must attend a pre-acceptance pre-acceptance interview). The camps, which run for two weeks, are interactive workshops for students ages 7 to 17, encompassing all aspects of Harmons, m fact ne me, that l able to get of driving (801) 647 The Prudential America. Equal living "1 have a fascination with people on the edge of reality or who seem to have 'lost touch.'" says Fleisher. "I am fascinated with exploring the worlds they live in." Fleisher admits (as if it's a fault) that he is a "Southern writer" born and raised, and tends to use sarcasm as a comedic device. "I like to exaggerate exag-gerate people to the point where they do things that seem to be off the wall." he adds. Writing one-acts are particularly challenging says Fleisher. although he seems to be hooked on the medium. "Grave Concerns" are just eight out of about 20 he has written, several of which have already been produced in New York and Florida, where he currently cur-rently resides. "You have to have something very immediate that the character must deal with, and it needs to be resolved in a limited amount of time," he explains. "There is no room whatsoever whatso-ever for wasted words the dialogue must move the play along." Says Fleisher. "I am especially pleased PCP is producing the world premiere of 'Grave Concerns.' It seems only fitting." Not only is Fleisher a former business manager for the theater, he was also news director for KPCW and a writer for The Park Record. He lived in town for 10 years before moving to southern south-ern Florida. This is not Fleisher's first production produc-tion to be produced by PCP. however. Many may recall the wildly popular "This is the Place," a musical spoof on Park City which was so well-received well-received it endured an additional two sequels. He is also known as coauthor co-author of the non-fiction book "Death of an American: The Killing of John Singer." The book is currently current-ly being made into a musical, written and scored by Gordon Ottley. and will be presented bv PCP as part of its 1997-98 season. ' 111! f I I Besides acting, kids can try their hand at stage makeup, dance, singing, puppetry and other visual arts at Park City Performances' summer Youtheatre camps. the performing arts. Students will enjoy in-house visits from professional guest artists (e.g. Utah Opera, Ririe-Woodbury Ririe-Woodbury Dance Co.) as well as field trips to regional productions. Keiter notes the older students (sixth grade and up) will see Sundance Summer Theatre's production of "The Music Man," while the younger students will head to Salt Lake City for City Rep's presentation of "The Emperor's New Clothes." Each camp culminates with a presentation on Craig Reece, CRS I WANT THAT ONE! Good curb appeal is a major plus when we market a home. A little bit of work on the front of your home in the Park City area can pay big dividends. When a potential buyer pulls up in front of your house, their first impression impres-sion is absolutely crucial. Sometimes buyers won't even look at a home with droopy shutters, sagging gutters, peeling paint and a bumper crop of dandelions dande-lions in the front yard. 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Craig has been a full-time Park City resident since 1973 and a full-time real estate agent since 1978. - 8017 (801) 649-7171 (800) 553-4666 ThePrudential( Coleman Real Estate Saddleview Office Park 2200 Park Avenue, Bldg B Park City, UT 84060 (800) 553-4686 (801) 649-7171 and are registered service marks of The Prudential Insurance Company of housing opportunity. Each company independently owned and operated. , J I ? . r ;;n. iiranii ii iimn i it 4 L SCOTT SINEPARK RECORD Former Parkite David Fleisher returns to town to present his series of one act plays, titled "Grave Concerns" this weekend (May 15-17) at the Jim Santy Auditorium. Presently. Fleisher is collaborating with authorsongwriter Shel Silverstein and veteran Nashville songwriters Mickey James and Sharon Spivey on a full-length musical musi-cal called "Last Call at The Cozy. " The play is set in the favorite locals hangout, and action takes place on the day the Ontario mine shut down. Fleisher was there that day he had gone to the bar to interview the miners for a story he was writing for The Park Record. "It was the most difficult story I ever wrote." he said. "It left an indelible imprint on me... 1 never forgot that day." He notes PCP is considering producing the musical SCOTT SINE PARK RECORD the last day. Keiter stresses that the camps are not just for the theatrically inclined, but for everyone. "Dive in and see if this is what you like," she says. "Last year we had kids that started the program shy. but by the end they were right there with everyone every-one else. "This is a great way to learn life skills," she continues. "Kids will learn how to focus concentration techniques that will help them whether they are act- with i "y ' Ji are great with ZZ&rh tLJ chicken wings at 5 ' I Q Every TheThumb fej' j Tuesday jj Myi BreakfesT .20$ CjTi s Lunch& Dinner! L , I J"i4sX. 6am-10pm m, Wings! -F ? 647-3932 f r "'STffifoMy ' 690 Rark Ave. ft in the future. Fleisher currently works lull-time as a playwright. He says. "It is wonderful won-derful when you finally act on your passion, and can do something you've loved your whole life. I consider myself lucky." "Grave Concerns" is directed by Richard Scott. PCP's producing artistic artis-tic director, and stars Rebecca Brandt. Sherry Lynn Daniels. Allison Fine. A.J. McWilliams. Richard Miller. Kim Page. Steve Phillips and Scott Subiono. It runs May 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Santy Auditorium. For tickets and information, call 649-9371. ing. going to an interview or running a race. They will also gain self-confidence and know that they are okay, even if they think they might be different." Besides the general camps, which will run July 7-18. Youtheatre is offering two special programs. Treasure Trunk Theatre (July 14-18) for preschoolers, and the new Advanced Camp (June 23-July 23-July 3) for those students who want to pursue a career in the theater. Keiter says the advanced program will be more rigorous and will focus on fine-tuning theater techniques. Participants will memorize two monologues, learn and perform a song, study Shakespeare, work on audition techniques and resumes. Classes are limited, with 8-10 children per instructor, but they are ready to add instructors if necessary. Most of the Youtheatre faculty were taught at the camps last summer. Instructors include: Kyle Lewis, a drama teacher at Granite High School, who will be teaching the advanced camp; Mark Pulman. a professional profes-sional puppeteer from Orem w ho will teach students to make and "animate" their own puppets; Sandy Flury and Trish Ryland, who will be coordinating the musical theater portion of the camp, and will be opening a dance sludio at Kimball Junction this fall; Barbara Borrelli, a recent graduate in stage management, man-agement, who will serve as camp coordinator; coordi-nator; Ernie Doose. noted for his work with Pioneer Memorial Theater, he is also president of Young Audiences of Please see Get Into, B-2 COPY |