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Show I. s Payne 'comes home, to Am. Fork By MARC HADDOCK It's like coming home. That's how Alpine's Marvin Payne describes the recent move of his Babymoon recording studio to American Fork. During the past month, Payne has moved his equipment into the Pageant of Arts Building, setting up shop in what used to be the band room of the old junior high and high school. Payne has also put his new location to work as a small theater n as well, presenting his show "The Planemaker" every Friday, Saturday and Monday through April, except April 6 and 15. The first show was presented last Friday night. "I am pleased at being able to do what I have done elsewhere right there at home," Payne said about the move. "In every way this is a better place than the studio in Provo. It's bigger and it's laid out in a much more sensible fashion. And it's close enough to home that I can run to work. I couldn't do that in Provo." n The singer, songwriter and, for the last four years, actor has made his home in Alpine for the past 12 years. Payne's move wasn't voluntary. Babymoon was formerly housed in Academy Square in Provo - but last January, along with all the other tenants, Payne was told he would have to move his operation when new owners of the building announced extensive remodeling plans. The forced move didn't come at a good time. "The business was just starting to take off, but at the time we really didn't have the money to move. Since it was such a surprise, we took out everything down to the last toothpick and moved it." Finding a new location for the studio-theatwas another problem, but Payne was familiar with the Pageant of the Arts facility, so he approached Pageant Director David Brockbank. When Brockbank took him on a tour of what would become his new studio, Payne saw a room with all one-ma- well-know- Marvin Payne discusses recently Building. studio-theate- r the materials if Payne would provide the manpower. Because the move from Academy Square was an emergency, Payne called on friends and neighbors to bring everything to the new location. They started around the first of February. together the old studio. Construction labor was provided and by some local by Payne, labor musicians for trading recording time once the studio was in working shape. They installed a soundproof drum room in one corner to isolate different performers during a recor"It took us six weeks to put ding session, and converted the former band director's office into a together the old place, and days to tear it down," Payne control room for recording. said about the move. "That was Recording sessions have been going on for weeks as Payne worked quite sobering." The current studio features not to finish the lighting and other only the same sound recording requirements for a theater. The permanent risers that used to equipment, including an eight-trac- k sound mixer, but some of the same provide seating for band members is wood and glass that was used to put being used to seat the audience. There are still some holes in the ceiling, and other work that needs to be done - but Friday night's opening performance went off smoothly. Payne says the studio is large enough and versitile enough for several future projects, using the facility both as a recording studio and a theater. While the current recording sessions usually involve musicians interested in cutting a demonstration tape, Payne says his hourly fee of $20 attracts other persons. For example, a family from Payson recently rented the facility and recorded 18 songs. Another man brought in some instrumental background music and recorded to achimself the singing companiment and taping it as a birthday gift for his mother. The studio has also recorded a sound track for a puppet show. But Payne says the large size of the room would make it ideal for large groups - such as local choirs -that would like to record one of their the performances, splitting recording fee among the members. "It's also a good room for musicians who want to bring their own audiences and record a live performance," Payne said. And once "The Planemaker" ends its run, the artist has plans for other productions, such as "Charlie's plans for Baby Moon recording Monument," in which Payne has relocated in Pageant of Arts also starred in several the windows broken out and with ice and snow covering the floor. It had been years since anyone had used the old building. "When we first staraled working on the building, it was just like working in the Arctic," Payne said. "I would have been terrified if I hadn't been through it before at Academy Square." But there were qualities in the room that appealed to Payne. "It's a large room, but a live one without echoes," he said. And the scallopped walls, originally designed for the band room, provide good acoust ics. Payne and Brockbank struck up a deal to get the unused building into shape. The Pageant would provide lf Citizen, Press, Review, Wed., March 21, 1985 - Page USU expert gives local pruning demonstration A pruning demonstration for the American Fork area is planned for April 4 at 5 p.m. at the Howard Adams residence, 184 N. 100 East, American Fork. Brent Gledhill, urban hor- ticulturist with the Utah State University Extension Service office in Provo will conduct the workshop. Gledhill said the workshop is planned for the convenience of the people in the north end of the county. He asks participants not to bring small children to the demonstration. The demonstration will cover the proper methods of pruning trees. The way a tree is pruned will depend on the use that is is planned for, such as fruit producer, shade tree or specimen tree. All interested area residents are invited to participate. Presbyterians invite public to celebrate Holy Week The Community Presbyterian Church, 75 N. 100 East, American Fork, is inviting the community to join in their Holy Week celebration under the direction of Rev. Bradley F. Skinner, Palm Sunday, March 31, at 11 a.m. Children and youth will help celebrate with palm branches. April 4, Maundy Thursday. Tenebre services with communion being served. April 5, Good Friday. The church will be open from noon to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for meditation and private communion. You may come and go as you wish. April 7, Easter Sunrise Services at 7 a.m. on the church lawn. Breakfast is being served by the Presbyterian Youth Fellowship from 7:45 to 10:45 a.m. Adults $2. $1.50. Under 5 is free. Children Easter services at 11 a.m with communion. Theme: "To die is to live." The tradition of a flower cross will be followed and each person is invited to bring a live flower to the service. 2 Pageant Guild to hold annual membership luncheon Spring baskets will decorate the tables and may be purchased at the end of the afternoon. Door prizes will also be given away. The "Belle Highland. System," a chorale group with The Guild board cordially invites English hand bells will present the all Guild members, guests and program after the luncheon. those who are interested in joining. Jeanne Hodges, president of the Reservations may be made by Guild, will introduce her board and announce the new president and calling KayLyn Shaw, Connie Johnson, or Jeanne board members for the coming and should be year. Hodges, done by March 26. For those who have not yet paid Seating will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon being served at Guild dues or would like to join the noon. Guild, Connie Johnson, membership A delightful afternoon has been chairman, will be at the luncheon to planned by KayLyn Shaw, luncheon give membership cards. Annual chairman. Leilani Sheen is assisting dues are $10 per person or $15 per Mrs. Shaw with the luncheon. couple. The annual membership luncheon for the Utah Pageant of the Arts Guild is being held Saturday, March 30, at the Alpine Country Club in 756-272- 756-586- 756-659- DON'T BLOW H. BLUE IT Before you start digging whether it's with a backhoe or a shovel pick up the phone and call That's the central telephone number connected to Mountain Fuel, Mountain Bell and Utah Power and Light. 532-500- 0. An operator will take down the location where you're digging, and1 any underground utility lines will be marked with blue stakes, so you won't dig into one. Your job will be easier. . .and safer. So before you dig, don't blow it, blue it. 13 BEFORE YOU DIG 0 CALL 532-500- Your safety is at stake. 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