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Show El New Utah! - February 3, 1999 - Local actors begin youth theater Two young actors with more than 70 plays and a stint at England's Oxford School of Drama to their credit want to let youngsters know that the arts are far more than what they see on television. To do that, Jason and Katie Purdie have started the Utah Youth Theatre, a program designed to help students learn the technique of acting, while having fun as each class rehearses to perform plays four times a year. Tuesday and Thursday classes for youngsters 4 began in January in the rehearsal space just off 800 South and State Street in Orem. Two new classes will begin in February. Each class meets twice a week. The Monday and Wednesday class is for thiose 5 years of age and meets from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A Tuesday and Thursday evening classes for those 15 through 19 will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuition is $60 a month for , ,Nunsense ticl(efs on sale are portrayed by Gayliene Lisa Weight, Thora Sutton, Nicole Revill, and Jane Williams as the Reverend Tickets are now on sale for the dinner-theatr- e production of "Nunsense II" by the American Fork Arts Council. Written by Don Goggin, the nn- v- L Katie and Jason Purdie are opening a youth theater in Orem. one child, $100 a month for two in the same family, and $120 month for three in the same family. Discounts upon referrals also apply. For more information or to enroll, contact Jason Purdie at 318-889- Omary, Mother. Choreography is sequel to "Nunsense" continues the sage of the Sisters from the Abbey of Hoboken. In order to earn the necessary funds to continue their "good works they are once again forced to use their limited talents to bring entertainment to the stage. American Fork Arts Council produced "Nunsense at its dinner theatre two years ago, and the musical proved to be very popular with the local audience. This year's production will be directed by Jan Shelton, and n includes performers from the area. The sisters Tickets are $17.50 for the meal and play. Reservations are required and may be made by 1 or in person at calling the American Fork Recreation Office in the Fitness Center, Fine Arts Ticket Office, (801 ) 5. The play will be produced at the Alpine Country Club Feb. 26 and 27, March 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13, at 7 p.m. 763-308- 454 N. 756-698- 763-308- wl feature a Eve band for swmg dancing, a movie and "Bob's Diner" wit be open. The fun begins at 6 30 p.m. Cost at the door is $2 for BYU students, faculty and guests and $3 for general 378-432- 2. This Ain't Exactly Shakespeare) Desert Star Playhouse. 4861 S. State St.. Murray, turns the Bard on his ear with a musical melodrama based on his most famous tragedy. The production runs through Feb. 27 Monday through Thursday at 7 pm. Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m.. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p m Call for reservations. Tickets are now available for the American Fork Arts Council's dinner theater production of "Nunsense by Dan Goggin. The play and dinner will be at the Alpine Country Club in Highland. It 2 and runs Feb. 26. 27. March 4. 5. 6. Original musical experience set SCERA patrons will experience a new play in February with "Experience" as its title. Orem resident and LDS playwright Tye Noorda has taken the scripture "All these things shall give thee experience and shall be for thy good" and has crafted an original play in six scenes that will premiere at SCERA for eight perform- II 11" Noorda's play uses a range of characters, including a star NFL football player, a boy with a speech impediment, a romance writer, an unscrupu- . are $17.50. which includes the meal and the play. Reservations are required and may be made by 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets Auditions Sundance Theatre announced calling 76303081 or in person at the American Fork Recreation Center. lous Hollywood movie producer and a revered Sunday School teacher to tell the story of how what choices people make do have consequences. A plane on which all the characters are on board crashes and we see each ances beginning Feb. 12. David realize their bodies have died. Directoractor Whitlock is directing the pro Her target audience is families and especially teenagers duction, which will be shown in SCERA's new indoor she hopes they will gain a seriShowhouse II (745 S. State, ous message that is wedged Orem) at 7:30 p.m. each night. between light moments. "My Tickets are available for $8 at idea was to lighten them up, then give them a serious mesthe door or in advance 10-sage," she explains. SCERA the at Center weekdays Several are vignettes linked 9 or by calling (801) or with brief musical songs (801) about 20 in all. The play began as a play for "I like musicals, but someThe Church of Jesus Christ of times think enough is enough," Latter-daSaints, but has she explains. "Yet I found that I could insert some of my mesexpanded into a stage production Noorda says will be espe- sages better through songs, which are brief but important. I cially meaningful for LDS audiences but can also be enjoyed by have heard that words reach other faiths. "If you are LDS, the brain and music reaches the you will recognize some things heart. But when you combine words and music, you reach the you probably would not otherwise, but the ideas apply to soul. That is what I hope my music does." everyone." Forever Plaid Hale Center Theater, 225 W. 400 North. Orem. presents this story about a singing group whose career is resurrected for a brief moment. The play runs through Feb. 22. Curtain is 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the theater or Reservations are recby calling 225-860- ommended: Lights Out This popular tech week when rehearsals wis be at night at Sundance. All auditions are by appointment only. CaB Martina at to schedule a beginning time will y mystery-comed- through Feb. 1 5 at Volley Center Playhouse, 780 N. 200 East, lindon, with performances on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults. $20 for a family ticket. appear 5 Monday. Feb. 8. Auditioners should prepare 8 to 16 bars of a song, be prepared to move or dance, and bring a resume and a recent photo. accompanist will be provided All roles are paid and some actors may be cast in several pro- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Villa Playhouse Theatre presents this take on the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers. The play continues Fridays. Saturdays and Mondays through Feb, 6, with an 8 p.m. curtain time. 225-256- 225-ART- S. An ductions. ever-popul- y audi- tions for its summer productions of Rodgers and Hammersteh's "Cinderella" Michel LeGrand's "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg." and Lionel Bart's "Oliver." The musicals wi be staged in the style of the classic radio dramas of the 1940's. Auditions will be held in Orem on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12 and 13, and in Salt Lake city on Sunday. Feb. 14. Each play will rehearse for two weeks and wiB play for two weeks. Rehearsals take place in Orem during day times, except during Matt Bushman Entertainer Matt Bushman and The Man for All Seasons "A Man for All Seasons" by Robert Sort explores the conflict between Sir Thomas More and King Henry vlll over church and state. Performances run Tuesdays through Saturdays through Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Margetrs Theatre. Tickets are $7 for BYU students and faculty and $9 for general admission at the A Jersey Stopover wi be held at Pleasant Grove High School Thursday. Feb. 4, start-ri- g at 7 p.m. The performance is a benefit. Single tickets wi seS for $5 in advance and $5 at the door. Family tickets sell for $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Center Street. Those with questions may 9 call Brenda Billings at 1 or Doug Jolley at Hamlet Nunsense by Mindy B. Young. well-know- 8. 13 Page admission. Sundance Concert Series new concert series, a showcase of chamber music from local national, and international musicians, w8 offer free concerts throughout the winter and spring seasons at the Sundance Village. The first even wi feature Piano Four Hands made up of Dian Baker and Eckart Sellheim on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehearsal HaB. The concert is free Spirit of This Robert Post Robert Post relies on mime, masks and music to create a host of characters and scenarios. He wl present "Here in America' Wednesday through Thurs- at 7:30 pm m the Par-do- e day. Feb. 10-1His Theatre. Tickets: (801) 378-432-2 performance is part of this yea's Entr'Acte Series sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Media Ats BYUSA hosts "Big Band" night The popular "Big Band Night" wi be Friday (Feb. 12) at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilki- Center at Brigham Young University wifi begin at 6:30 p.m. and the dance wiB start around 8:30 p.m. Music wf be provided by Ray Smith and hs orchestra. Tickets wis be $26 per couple for dinner and the dance or $15 per couple for the dance only. Tickets must be purchased before Feb 9 in room 3226 WiBanson Center. nson Dinner Opera and Broadway for lovers The third annual Valentine's Day production of the Utah Lyric Opera Society will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Prcvo Tabernacle. Tickets are avaSable at the two Provo locations of 5 Best in Music or caJ for reserva1 tions. First Friday at the MOA First Friday at the Museum of Art. Feb. ON JUNE 20, UTAH POWER'S 4TH ANNUAL BOUND FOR life jflj$te (ilfe iffiGM ffiEjy 8di . BELIZE CONTEST WILL SEND FOUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ONE TEACHER TO THE ' 1 V .pa - w ; - JUNGLES OF CENTRAL AMERICA FOR A WEEK-LON- TROPICAL G FORESTRY ECOLOGY COURSE. DURING THEIR STAY IN BELIZE, v-- l -- t;j J STUDENTS WILL WORK IN THE RAIN FOREST. TRACK EXOTIC ANIMALS l , warn i v iwm , l i wt mmmjf i. , , AND EXPLORE MAYAN RUINS. '"' , V 1 I? It ' 'I ! - f ' . 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