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Show 3 ; IN THE B SECTION : Classifieds B-14 ; 1 Crossword B-4 : -Field Notes B-7 ' Restaurant Guide B-9 ; ;$cene & Heard B-ll ; JSports B-7 :TV Listings B-13 The ceine. www.newschoice.com SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1 998 SCENE EDITOR: Melissa O'Brien 649-9014 ext. 1 04 3 r 1 i raix ivecora I Sundance Institute ! Sundance selects jeight projects for July Theater Laboratory The Sundance Institute has chosen ', eight projects for its 1998 July Theater ; Laboratory, to be held July 8-26, in Sundance, Utah. The Sundance Theater laboratory is a three-week-long work- shop which offers directors, play- J wrights, choreographers, composers J and solo performers the time and sup-port sup-port to develop new theater texts or to explore new approaches to existing scripts with an ensemble of professional I actors, but without the pressure of production. pro-duction. ; "The 1998 Theater Lab projects are ' truly reflective of the variety of theatrical theatri-cal form and vision in contemporary , American theater," noted Philip Himberg, producing director of the Sundance Theater Program. "They are a diverse and daring group of theater artists telling innovative stories, presenting pre-senting material in a new form, or conceptualizing con-ceptualizing existing material with an independent vision." Beth Nathanson, managing director ; of the Sundance Theater Program continued, con-tinued, "The Sundance Theater Lab is unique because the development process is tailor-made to each project's individual needs, including but not limited lim-ited to text analysis, table readings, -blocking rehearsals, improvisation, music rehearsals, movement-based exploration, choreography and public presentations." Project participants will have the opportunity to read, rehearse and stage all or a portion of their plays. Additionally, Sundance provides a full resource team of directors, dramaturgs and visiting artists who are available for feedback and discussion. The eight projects selected for this year's lab include both emerging and established theater artists and represent a wide diversity of vision as well as approach and technique. Participants .include the following: - Playwrightdirector Emily Mann's a'daptation of "Meshugah," from the novel by Noble Prizewinning author Isaac Basheevis Singer, tells the story of post World War II Jewish survivors living liv-ing in New York and portrays how the legacy of the holocaust has an ongoing effect on the lives of its victims. - 'Playwright Nib Cruz and director Brian Kulick develop Cruz's new play "Two Sisters And A Piano," in which a young Cuban poet falls in love with her -oppressor at the time of the dismantling of the Soviet Union. C.S. Lewis' fable for children, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" will be adapted and directed by recent Julliard graduate Roger Henington. This interpretation utilizes two actors performing all the roles in a "memory" of what happened that rainy day, when the children were sent away to the English countryside to escape the blitz. Playwright Regina Taylor and director by Tazewell Thompson will work on "OO-BLA-DEE," a story of five African-American female jazz musicians traveling the midwest during Please see Theater, B-6 Your Allergies Are NothingTc Sneeze At. R-unni) nose, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. You may feel these symptoms in your head, but they're actually related to your back. find out how chiropractic can help alleviate symptoms and prevent further allergic reactions. Everyone can benefit from chiropractic care. . Call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Phillips. ji ij Phillips Chiropractic T II 'TT S am'b with Chiropractic Care yr Park Avenue, Suite 12 in the Old Towne Susiness Center 60-6-lJOd Egyptian Theatre takes on the avant garde Leave the kids at home, "This ain't 'My Fair Lady," Scott says. by Melissa O'Brien OF THE RECORD STAFF Cutting edge, avant garde, experimental. experi-mental. These are some of the words typically used to describe one of the most atypical genres being practiced today in theater and cinema - the short. "Short plays have always fascinated me because of the challenge of getting through the beginning, middle and end of a plot in such a small period of time," said Robin Wilks-Dunn, producer produc-er and one of the directors of the Fourth Annual Egyptian Shorts. Most shorts last no longer than 10 to 15 minutes, and tend to feature issues not often portrayed in feature-length plays or cinema productions, Wilks-Dunn Wilks-Dunn said. "Adult themes" or "For mature audiences only" are some of the disclaimers often accompanying shorts presentations. But, despite mainstream America's squeamishness, the short genre continues to grow and gain respect as a bona fide art form. "We started the shorts series at the Egyptian because we very often don't get the chance to do edgier or non-commercial pieces. We also wanted to give our community, as well as our talent pool, an opportunity to stretch a little bit. This ain't 'My Fair Lady,"' said Richard Scott, artistic director of the Egyptian Theatre Company. The Fourth Annual Egyptian Shorts will open at the Egyptian Theatre on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Performances will be held thereafter on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through May 23. Scott chose Wilks-Dunn to produce the Egyptian Shorts not only because of her acting and directing experience -she directed the Egyptian's late 1980s version of "The Glass Menagerie" and The toils and Kimball Art Center . ceramics studio manager struggles to go pro by Melissa O'Brien OF THE RECORD STAFF "My ultimate goal is to be able to support myself purely from making art," Andrew Beckham said. By most standards, this burgeoning potter appears to be on the right track. Beckham, a 24-year-old Oregon native, moved to Park City last November to work a little and snowboard a lot. But in between days spent on the slopes, Beckham started hanging around the Kimball Art Center's ceramics studio. In January, he became the ceramics studio stu-dio manager and is also in charge of exhibit installations in the center's Main and Badami galleries. The experience, he says, is helping him make the steps toward becoming a professional artist. "I took a class in college about turning turn-ing art into a career, but it's still difficult figuring out how the whole process works. In theory it's one thing, but practice is another," he said. After Beckham graduated with a history his-tory and fine art degree from Lewis and Clark College, he went to work soliciting solicit-ing galleries in the Portland area, hoping hop-ing to create some interest for his work. There, his efforts met with minor success suc-cess - Art Factors, a gallery that agreed to carry his "lidded vessels," sold all six of the pieces he gave them. Beckham is Please see In addition, B-4 o ''T I-'" A(p8fff?fi4av , v .. ;r- '' tfJ :. ... ... lA.ii iff '"' SCOTT SHEIPARK RECORD Robin Wilks-Dunn, Salt Lake City resident and Egyptian Theatre regular, is the producer of the Fourth Annual Egyptian Theatre Shorts, scheduled to debut at the Mary G. Steiner Egyptian Theatre on Thursday, May 14. the company's 1990 production of "I'll Be Back Before Midnight" - but because of her diverse history as a teacher and proponent of the arts as well. "Robin has taught at Weber State University, is involved with the Sundance Institute and has worked with us here a lot in the past. Her experience experi-ence is outdone only by her enthusiasm," enthusi-asm," Scott said. tribulations of becoming a professional artist w . . . Pi... "i; : SCOTT SINER4RK RECORD Andrew Beckham, manager of the Kimball Art Center's ceramic studio, is working toward making a name for himself him-self as a professional potter. 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It's a good chance for everyone to try something new," Wilks-Dunn said. The next step was formulating a program. pro-gram. Wilks-Dunn said she decided upon a series of 10- to 15-minute plays for the Fourth Annual Shorts after she had chosen an original collection of Please see Salt Lake, B-4 j f I j f i r Mm ml fD : ,f'y , r y, W 1 r. ,& Htm rr- q . Leaky Basement Solved with Xypex GUARANTEED Concrete Waterproofing. Permanent & Proven Works from inside or out.. .No excavation needed Waterproofs and strengthens concrete Complete crack and joint repair Call Kimbel at Guaranteed Waterproofing and Construction 1-888-672-9090 toll-free The Miracle Cure for Concrete." I |