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Show i THE D A I L UTAH C H R 0 N . E L I , . .in., ..h..i jmjmiimili.MW IIHHllilltiill,l!H!lB WtW.W'H "CertmesSes leads him to a powerful man named Blue Haven (Carnell Cummings). Known as the "Prime Minister of the Harlem Association," Blue Haven's plan is to throw the white man out of Harlem through nighttime looting and an alternative source of alcohol. BROOKE JOHNSON RED Staff Writer When the founders of the United States wrote, "We the people," they meant, "We the white men." Since that statement was composed, there has been a struggle in this counwomen, try to include the minorities and the disabled, just to name a few. Our history books are filled with stories about the battle for liberty in the land of the free. Yet, often in literature, art and pop culture, the disenfranchised remain so. Genres are created to give voice to the "Other Americans," and in Carlson Hall this week one of those genres is on display. Richard Scharine's production of Lonne Elder Ill's play "Ceremonies in Dark Old Men" brings a io6os-er- a Harlem family into the spotlight. The play tracks the life of the Parker family from May to August of 1963 as n it unfolds in the barber shop of an aging man, Russell Parker (Edward Lewis). When his daughter Adele (Tracy Chase) threatens to toss Parker and her two brothers, Theo and Bobby, out on the street because of their loafing, the Parker boys turn to bootlegging. Theo (Frederick Jackson) is gifted at making whiskey, and this talent black American life. And this study is from inside the Harlem existence. On a television screen in the barbershop, clips of Martin Luther King Jr. and the desegregation of the South flash in the dark. The Civil Rights movement was strong in the southern United States, but never succeeded in New York. The images of King's success and the change he brought throughout the country are juxtaposed with the story of the Parker family. Because the family is at the center, the benefits and problems of bootlegging are explored. Turning to an illegal and profitable activity saves Russell Parker from the humilimen ation of working for white middle-clas- s in a menial job. After being a stage performer for years, Parker gave up working and sat in ir his barbershop all day long. Explaining his life to his children, he says, "I couldn't go downtown and meet the man. Not after all those years of being treated like a clown and petted on the head." Parker is a man who has been objectified and ridiculed by observers. Before turning to bootlegging, he spent several days searching for a job downtown, only to relive his humiliation as a street performer. His mortification at having to beg for a job is understandable, and it is enough to make anyone turn to crime including the audience. In the production notes, Scharine quotes in graffiti he" saw on the side of the New York in the 1970s: "In the ghetto, it's still the Great Depression, and it don' look like it's ever gonna' change." These words are a powerful commentary on lower-clas- s American life that are, unfortunately, still applicable today. The quote combined with Elder's sensitive text makes for a fascinating study of one-cha- Throughout the play, there Is this same double understanding of the character's feeling that there may have been aetlons-t- he another way. Elder's play carefully examines the consequences of crime within the frame of the American dream of success. For Theo and Bobby (Mbe Agbor), crime is the only thing that will, lead them to that idealized success. The set is the barbershop and the back room of the Parker's home, and the play focuses completely on the Parker family. run-dow- eating marshmallows straight from the bag, but not last night. If this was going to be power snack, it needed a punch. That's when I invited' my good friend Mrs. Butterworth LAURA BISSETT WEISS Chronicle Feature Columnist ast Saturday I had a culinary epiphany. It was nine o'clock and I had to last three more hours until the Dave Matthews Band played on Sat-- urday Night Live. I also had to write I a paper. was slowing down from dinner and it was time for some drastic action. I couldn't find my Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, so I resorted to opening the pantry and was very surprised at what I found. Naturally, there was a good month's supply of Top Ramen and some Life cereal. The cereal was so old it could have had the original Mikey on it. The Top Ramen, well, I don't even have to tell you Top Ramen lasts forever. But there was also something in the pantry that I hadn't seen before. not the It was a bag of marshmallows and small the ones, they sticky big ones but ' were surprisingly soft. Now, I am all up for CHRONICLE if. over for some sugary fun. Mrs. Butterworth was dressed in her usual lovely attire. There was, however, something different. Mrs.' Butterworth wasn't the glass syrup mother of my childhood anymore. She ' was plastic. , This truly disturbed me. I began to reminisce about other foods on the down side of the bell curve-- - mostly Kool-ai- d and like They just don't make them they used to. I Since really didn't have any other plans for that night, I decided to accept Mrs. Butterworth for who she was on the inside, not the outside. . It was the best decision I've made since throwing away the milk with chunks in it At 9:30 p.m., Mrs. Butterworth joined me in the kitchen for what was the beginning of the rest t of my life as the female version of Wolfgang Puck, However, unlike Mr. Puck, my concoctions actually taste good. I'm going to shaje with you now what I consider to be the best energy snack anywhere. I call it the Weiss Mal- " Pixi-sti- x. loworth. Here's how to make it. Like I mentioned earlier, the keys to this snack are simple: marshmallows and Mrs. syrup. If they're not in your pantry, you really need to restock the kitchen. h's However; If you are pulling an try pouring Mrs. ' all-night- er, Butterworth, In her entirety, Into an open ba$ of marshmallows. - FEATURE EDITOR JAMES GARDNER Let's begin with the marshmallows. Though I haven't done the research, I have a gastronomic sixth sense thai tells me the pastel Easter marshmallows may be out in stores now. The white marshmallows are sufficient for this snack, but pastels will make it a visual masterpiece. . Pour about 2 cups of marshmallows into a CO I Jackson, Edward Lewis end Mbe Agbcr star in Dart Old Mes " which opens tonight at Carlson Hail. (lift to fi$ht) Fftdrick Jj Scharine says, "The TV's on but you don't see anybody in this shop watching the television." Displaying the clips of King references both the leader's success and his death. It is an indictment of the failure of civil rights in the North, but it's also a reminder of how difficult it is to succeed. "I'm using it as hopeful, but I'm also using it as a tragic imagc.to show that there might have been another way," the director says. Throughout the play, there is this same double "understanding of the character's actions the feeling that there may have been another way. On the one hand, the only way for Theo, Bobby and Russell Parker to make see THEATRE, page Make certain the marshmallows are fresh. Old, congealed marshmallows truly ruin a Malloworth. If the marshmallows are hard and sticking together, Mrs. Butterworth will go on a kitchen tirade and pour herself into your dishwasher. So, once you've got your fresh marshmallows in the bowl, call in Mrs. B. Hold her in one hand and a spoon in the other. Pour the syrup slowly into the bowl in an elliptical motion and mix as desired. Measure Mrs. Butterworth at your own discretion. I suggest using about of a cup. However, if you are pulling an try pouring Mrs. Butterworth, in her entirety, into an open bag of marshmallows. This is the convenient, albeit a somewhat risky, travel version of the Weiss Malloworth. I, myself, am a living example of just how effective the Malloworth truly is. After eating this new creation at approximately 9:47 p.m., I managed to write my paper, watch the Dave Matthews Band, and learn how to create my own fabulous hairstyles with the Hairagami. OK, so I still haven't figured out how to work the Hairagami, but f did do the first two. one-four- th er, bowl. This Weiss Malloworth serves roughly three to four people. recipe medium-size- d JGARDNERCHRONICLE.UTAH.EDU see COOKING, page 581-704- 1 10 10 |
