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Show Page 12 Lehi Free Press Thursday, May 17, 1979 Training School Schedules Spring Program The annual spring program will be held at the Utah State Training School Friday He is assisted by a staff of approximately 50 who and Saturday, May 18 and 19, at 7 p.m., and Sunday. May 20, at 9:30 a.m. The program will be held in the new Christian An- derson's story of the "Little Mermaid." The magic of the sea unfolds as the incredible tale is told of the old sea captain's voyage beneath the sea. Turtles, shells, jelly fish, cat fish, dog fish, and other sea creatures of reality and imagination will make their appearance as over 275 of the school's residents appear in the i THE DETAILS for "Year of SCULPTING performances. the Child" set Brockbank and Bill Kirkpatrick. Polyurethane is Lance Harding, left, assistant to the directors; and directors David foam forms base for this of a bronze sculpture. This scene features The set construction and intensive preparation for the 1979 production of one of Utah's largest cultural events. Performances of the Utah Pageant of the Arts open June 8, continuing through July 13. There will be no performances Sundays or on July 4, according to directors David 0. Brockbank and Bill Kirkpatrick. and Kirkpatrick Brockbank are spearheads for the nual pageant the an- per- formances, serving as of the unique pageant production. In fact, there is only one other theatrical performance of this same kind-th- original e Pageant of the Masters, which is now in the 44th year of production at Beach, Laguna The Utah California. has been production with the developed cooperation and good will of the California presentation. But, before the recreation of well known paintings or sculpture pieces can go on stage, sweat much and has been preparation completed behind the scenes. It is this preparation which is now in progress. Each of the pageant directors is well ein the xperienced traditional theater arts, but both have developed the technical and artistic fast-pace- d theater." other No description fits. Brockbank is responsible for set design and construction, as well as most technical aspects of the production. Equally demanding are the artistic requirements of the production, such as set and background costume painting, painting, makeup formulas and application, special props and other features which are found only in a Pageant of the Arts production as Kirkpatrick's task. Each of the directors work critical with of the production to make the elements difference between and "adequate" staging. "professional" Now in the seventh year of production, the directors agree that set construction and pageant preparation has come a long way, changing for the better. For instance, they are developing an entirely construction new technique using polyurethane foam. This versatile material is used primarily on the sculpture pieces and is proving a great time and labor saver. The urethane can be poured, molded or formed, then quickly "sculpted" to the necessary Brockbank will also design, said. be They ex perimenting on spraying a steel pipe and wire mesh base, which will become the statuary base for the pageant opening selection, "The Bronco Buster," an original bronze sculpture piece by western artist Almost y SPRING PROGRA- M- Residents, staff members prepare for Spring Program to be held at the Utah State Training School The public is invited to attend. Friday through Sunday, May 18-2- Hogle Zoo Schedules Student Animal Art Contest Utah Pageant of the Arts; building a bigger, better production. Subscribe-Jus- t $6-y- r Subscribe-Jus- t $6-y- r Subscribe-Jus- t $6-y- r Deadline for entries in the Annual Hogle Zoo Animal Art Contest to be held June 2nd is May 25, according to Lamar Zoo Farnsworth, Director. "Last year we had over noted entries," Farnsworth. "That was double the number of entries we received the previous year. We expect that this year the number of entries will come close to doubling again." 900 Each Dee's year and s Drive-in- process of encouraging young people to draw or paint pictures of animals, they will gain a deeper feeling, understanding of and appreciation animals. Second, the contest helps to en Family Restaurants join with the Hogle Zoo in sponsoring the contest. According to Farnsworth, the competition serves two purposes: First, the reported by Principal DaleH. Price. The show will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. in the South Gym. The public is invited and there is no charge. In connection with the woodworking display local drafting students will also display their work. in the woodworking exhibit will be approximately 250 entries from students in grades nine through 12. I nc uded Shown will chests of be beds, Closing Party The Athenian Club's Closing Tea was held at the Bunglow Reception Center in Pleasant Grove on May 9. A delicious luncheon was served to fourteen club members and their guests. Former club members were in attendance. Donna Brock, Lehi High School honor student Lynettc Sclmw, and her mother Elaine Schow, were special guests. the lun Following cheon. Donna Ash Brock of Pleasant Grove, entertained with a very inand interesting formative discussion on poetry. Miss Schow, honor student and studentbody president, was presented the Athenian Club award for 1979. She and her mother were also guest speakers. Recognition was given to the outgoing officers for this year. The new olficers will begin their dulies this fall. Tell Us Your News! 9 Tell Us Your News! 9 and Remington. Staff members have welded and formed the base, which is now ready for the application of foam. The foam will be carved for detail effect, then painted and readied for the costumed cast member to mount the rearing horse base. The foam carvings will also be used to create the unusual effect needed for the two base relief pieces depicting the Biblical story of the sacrifice of Abraham, one of the top selections of the 1979 Try Lamar's partner show. Kirkpatrick has developed special formulas for the pageant makeup. These secret W. Lamar Mortensen began banking at the Bank of American Fork several years ago when Mr. Brake was just an idea. Now he has 19 shops in four western states and plans to add 20 new facilities this year. He still banks here. "The bank has helped us grow. Mr. Brake considers it a full business partner I've always enjoyed doing business with the Bank of American Fork. I'd suggest you try it too." are formulas manufactured by a Salt Lake City cosmetic firm under the "Pageant Palette" label. construction includes the skills of carpenter, welder, draftsman, draper, seamstress, artist, electrician, plumber. ..and magician! A total of 35 separate art works will be depicted in 20 scenes, complete with special lighting, narration and music. Right now, it's the busiest time of the year for the staff and volunteers. We're doing it for you at Set 1 W. Lamar Mortensen dressers, cedar chests, night stands, gun occasional cabinets, tables, dining room tables, "postum" tables and stereo cabinets. Many of the items exhibited have won recognition in the recent regional show held last week in Provo. drawers, Athenians Have courage young artists in their worth and provides a place for their work to be exhibited. Fredric sculptor Industrial Arts Display Next Tuesday The annual Lehi High Industrial Arts School Exhibit will be held next Tuesday, .riay 22, it was If semi-annu- theatrical production was created and is directed by David 0. Brockbank. Pageant Of The Arts Pace Quickens aspects necessary to successfully stage Utah Pageant of the Arts. Critic's have described it as "a new kind of rTfr r' y every unit on the training school campus is represented in the cast, it was noted. five original Mia Krantz works. The workshops of Utah Pageant of the Arts are busy with the activity of i Saw auditorium at the school, said officials. Entitled "The Magic Sea," it is adapted from Hans and other phases of the The public is invited to attend. Admission is free. production. help with choreography, set construction, sewing Band Registration For Beginners for all Registration beginning band students will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, in the Junior High Auditorium. Students who will be taking band next year and their parents are invited to attend. Information on instruments will be given as well as guidelines on can help their child become acquainted with band instruments. A registration fee of $5 to cover the cost of books will be charged. Classes will start June 4, according to Richard Devey, band director. V,. ' - ' - - - - how-parent- -- f Ik.' L 5 - : I i Li : |