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Show The Daily Utah Chronicle, Friday, November Page Eight 15, 18S Play focuses on a woman who lived alone for 40 years by Karen Romney "Idioglossia" Staff writer Tzro roads dherged in a uwai, and I took the one less traveled by And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Bypassing the beaten path for one less common or popular is a challenge many people shun. But not Nell. Nell, the lead character of Mark Handley's play, "Idioglossia," which is a play about three scientists from the outside world who "discover" and react to Nell. While living alone for 40 years, she has created her own language called Idioglossia, a mixture of words. English and her made-u- p sound-orientea d "Idioglossia is said "Nell Jensen. develops language," w ords like a baby does. If a thing makes or looks like a certain sound, then Nell associates it with a word that sounds like that." opened this week at the Babcock Theatre, is a woman who chooses to live as a hermit. Residing in one room of a cabin, she w ould rather live in her own world than in the "real" world. "Nell is an incredible character," said Sharyn Jensen, the University of Utah sophomore who plays the role. "She has her own way of life, her own philosophy and her own language." Jensen, a theatre major, has performed with the Children's Theatre Company and worked as stage manager for the Young Actors Company. Last spring she performed in "Signale," an experimental show presented in the U. Lab Theatre. To develop a word, Jensen said, Neil must listen for a beautiful sound. She waits for an idea and then for a word one with music and meaning. "'Idioglossia' prompts the audience to think of the meaning of words, something we usually don't do," said Jensen. "Nell is always sure of what she means and of what she is saying." Along with her own language, Nell has her own philosophy for living. "She knows what's expected of her, but chooses to act otherwise," Jensen said. For instance, Nell agrees that two clay balls of the same size ought to weigh the same. But when one ball is rolled out long The Babcock Theatre will present "Idioglossia," a play about a woman (Sharyn 21-at Jensen, second from left) who chooses to live as a hermit, Nov. 6 and 15-1- 8 p.m. and thin, she can't know that their weights are still equal. Nell knows what her response ought to be, but she doesn't say it unless she thinks it's right, said Jensen. 'Nell is not the lead, but the focus of the play. People want to socialize her, but she refuses to change her way of life. 'No,' she says, I like it here (in the cabin). I feel comfortable and my memories are here memories of her sister and mother.' Although Nell's sister and mother arc dead, Nell is content to live alone. She knows the outside world is there, but it doesn't concern her her room is her world, and it is enough. Directed by Kenneth Washington, "Idioglossia" will be presented Nov. 15-and 3 at 8 p.m. Other performances will be at 2 p.m. on Nov. 23 and at 7 p.m. on 16 21-2- Nov. 17 and 20. CT1 Special. Peppen&me Unioensittf School of LauD D D wishes to announce that an admission officer will be on campus to speak with anyone interested in pursuing a legal education. To arrange for an interview or to attend a group session, contact the office listed below. 23 D D D DATE: Wednesday, November 20, 1985 CONTACT: Career Planning & Placement Office otter expires D IL 659 E. 900 So. Hour: 112085 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon. thru Sat. (801) 364-80- 66 icacacQ CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK November 12th-16t- h "Good Books, Good Times" All Childrens Books 20 off Featuring: Dreamchild by David McPhail and 'IV vMl rl i Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg ,&C 'l A l .nr.!iaTftCTM.Tfr!.ta I I . n 1 f Now on Stereo Videocassette UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE UNIVERSITY M Tue. OF nights: until 7;30 p.m. UTAH CAMPUS VisaMastercardAmerican Express accepted THIS CHRISTMAS GIVE THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER Program Content $ 1 985 Above Average Production Inc. 1)1983 Wiw Horn Vkko Inc. ' ' ' ' AAARNER HOME VIDEO ' v' ' . . . . 24.98 sugg.Hst... |
