Show Monday April 22 1974 Page Play review 5 'Romeo and Juliet ' - pure love' by Carl Arrington In a decade when most romances are little more than negotiated ceasefires it’s nice to be reminded of the rare pure passion of love unspoiled by emotional diplomacy Utah State Theater’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” conjures up those raw sentiments which are often s clouded by frisbees and environmental awareness It is too bad that superlative descriptions are so loosely applied in Utah because it robs a reviewer of using the right word when it is richly deserved Such is the case With Shakespeare’s classic love story The plot in case you have been in solitary confinement or functionally illiterate since the Middle Ages centers around two feuding families: the Capulets an Montagues The conflict appears when young Romeo (a Montague) falls in love with Juliet (a Capulet) After a series of tragic murders and a secret marriage the two young lovers die in each other’s arms and a truce is finally established between the two families The USU production was highlighted by sweet Stacey Cole whose controlled passion in her lovemate had a She of enchanting appearance innocence yet showed she was capable of both whimsy and rage Romeo was played by Michael Whitehead who was dashing and versatile but appeared a little mature for a teenager trapped in the delightful throes of romance Pete Lavorato played the part of the dashing and explosive Tybalt as if it had been written for him Similarly Leslie Allred (who was Juliet’s nurse) was almost magnetic as the fiesty teasing frumpy maid One of the best scenes takes place when the maid goes to receive a message for Juliet from Romeo and is teased by Mer-cuti- o a lighthearted friend of the Montagues Mercutio was played by Dave Jensen who not only has some of the wriest lines but whose droll mimicry and impetuous spirit makes one long for his cheery presence throughout the rest of the play grade-point- portrayal was enthralling Weak moments every speech as if it were a limerick One could fill this review with praise for Sid Perkes whose costumes and sets are always precise and impressive Special effects and lighting kudos go to Kim Brandt’s subtle transitions that were effective and unnoticed Unfortunately the weakness of USU Theater is not on stage d where the talent is and conspicuous but rather offstage in their ability to promote and attract full houses and sell tickets When an opening night of Shakespeare can only draw one-thir- d of a house in “What’s there do?”-Logan to there is something wrong In any case “Romeo and Juliet” is a bright play with a plot that you don’t have to be a genius to like and understand It is presented by a lively troupe of entertainers who will do just that !if ra Photo by Richard Albright STAUFFER Gayla Mauchley Dr William Ramsey Bruce Shadbolt and Gary Jones prepare for concert FREDWYN Chorale to perform annual Spring concert well-directe- The USU Chorale will present their annual Spring Concert at 8 pm in the Tuesday Apr Chase Fine Arts Center Under the direction of Dr William Ramsey this performance will be the first concert of a chorus and organ since it was installed in the concert hall last fall Lynn Thomas a Utah State graduate from Hyde Park 23 of places the to into get politics on a ability “In a number of realities you find in your high said Mayor Tate committee for arts holds creative symposium STAB white and color) To promote student talent and creativity in the arts the STAB Committee for the Arts is sponsoring a ‘Creative Arts Sym- posium” Monetary prizes will be ?iven in each of four categories' They include creative writing (fiction art and poetry) photography (black and : -- INFLATION DEFLATOR COUPON BREAKFAST COUPON El WITH EACH 2 BREAKFAST PURCHASED Served Two Eggs any style 1 1 Hashed Brown Potatoes ’til Sale Amount am Credit only French Toast Syrup and Butter Total (With Coupon-- No Substitutions) Date & Initials Void after May 5 1974 and music composition Deadlines for the entries will be May 1 for music composition and May 2 and 3 for art photography and creative writing All USU students are eligible to enter and furr ther information can be obtained at the Activities Desk in the UC Town and Gown banquet loyd will offer insight olitical relations during a onorary banquet to be held April in the Walnut Room The banquet is sponsored by le Town and Gown organization rhich is designed to improve I ampus-cit- y relations The dinner will cost $4 per plate 2 INFLATION DEFLATOR COUPON GOOD ANYTIME! m 3 1 BIG BOY HAMBURGER COMBINATION WITH EACH BIG BOY COMBINATION 'PURCHASED ' ONE COUPON PER ORDER Sale Amount Credit (No Substitutes) Total Date & Initials 3 INFLATION DEFLATOR COUPON iHTRODUCTCRY OFFER hosts Lloyd as speaker on 1 i Void after May 5 1974 Sherman P Kodaly FAMILY RESTAURANT “You should go out and get among the people” Mayor Tate said In conclusion Mayor Tate said “To make government responsive to you be responsive to it Get involved stay involved and make things happen for you” local level exist for Black people in most places but the realities of whether they exist are very class” 4f Other numbers to be performed include “Rejoice in the Lamb” Britten “Salve Regina” Bellini and “Hymn to King Stepjen” by BIG BOY Mayor Tate stated that citizens do not get representation by sitting around doing nothing (Continued from page 4) school Civics No-1’- came from Black politicians today face a big challenge the kind performance of the Durufle “Requiem” Mr Thomas will also perform the Hindemith “SoTiaRr Organ” some of the players whose speeches became inaudible in their beards or who thought Shakespeare’s verse similar to Ogden Nash’s and tried to say of the adolescent different from will accompany the chorale in the SPAGHETTI DINNER- - 195 $ 25 ITALIAN STYLE and reservations can be made by 7111 ext Deadline for dinner reservations will be tonight at 5 pm The banquet will begin at 6:30 pm calling 752-410- 0 This will be the last meeting held by the Town and Gown Organization during this school year Sale Amount f '--kL ONE COUPON PER ORDER (No Substitutes) GOOD ONLY WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS Void after May 5 1974 Credit Total Date & Initials 461 North Main |