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Show The Thunderbird Monday , February 20, 1984 Feiffers People a fun group Theatre review by Stacey Smith Feiffers People came to town last week, and their visit was not a disappointing one to those who saw them. I found myself wishing they would never go home. The play, directed by R. Troy Lunt, offered insight into the struggles of the human spirit, couched in comically playful vignettes. The play dealt with a myriad of mans universal problems such as the disillusionment often found in love and The blocking techniques employed by student director Troy Lunt were some of the most exciting and electric seen . Feiffers People will always be welcome for a visit . mans tendency to turn to violence in the of things he doesnt understand. Both cast and director had an unmistakable advantage going into this production: the script. The play, written by Jules Feiffer, is wonderfully written and face packed with amusing possibilities. However, Lunts blocking techniques in certain scenes, particularly a sequence about George, a man living on the moon, were some of the most exciting and electric Ive seen from a student director for some time. George, played by Tiya Coleman, displayed so much energy it was easy to feel fatigue just watching her. Probably the most lovable character in the show was the incurable paranoid, Bernard, played by Daniel McVey. McVeys credible portrayal caused audience members to identify so strongly with his struggles that many of us were forced to remember a time when we had experienced those same waves of inadequacy. One performer who displayed a great deal of flexibility was Mark Lee Seedig. In a show of this nature, each performer has the challenge to create not one, but many different characters. Seedigs personifications were varied and believable. The costumes conceived by Lunt and constructed by Lisa Berger, proved a wonderful contrast against the ominously black set. They also added a comedic touch which reinforced the humor in the show. Overall, Feiffers People was a success. With the exception of some lapses in memorization and a lighting problem, the play ran very smoothly. We found ourselves entertained while learning some important lessons about human nature. After watching the cast of Feiffers People perform on the stage for just over an hour, it seemed clear that even though one wouldnt want to live with these people, they would always be welcome for a visit. Cedar n will lead to the capture and Jtl n t J.l if ill i St Page 9 ''$ t'f. ''''"' & iHfijiiiitifR fttsiN.sft' t b W! "T . J Hill ex- tt i f olWhifilLMit in- lUhfc I- W" O- - iF sz CiAVlZ IT the hunt begin and the game go I.S.A AY', ycDnald s j league. Paid for by w AA 1026 W. 200 N. Cedar City, Utah con- pressed his deepest regrets for the nocent civillians effected by this on! Sft-- , BIG MAO' SPECIAL ONLY 99c Hill, viction of these terrorists. Devan Let ''", Up-dat- follow up investigations promises arrests. The I.S.A. appreciates any information that S' Drama Club members deal with societal woes in Feiffers People. Spokesman for the International Security Assembledge (I.S.A.), announced this weekend that no C.C.R. covert cctivity has occured in nearly two weeks, emphasizing the near elimination of any possible threat or danger in the future. efforts of a the Through special task force C.C.R. leader, Roger Olcott, infamous international criminal, was permanently eliminated yesterday while conspiring a large scale extorion plot against Cedar City, Utah. Olcotts body has been returned to the father land for burial with high state honors. Large scale disbandment of the C.C.R. has occured in past weeks and City--Deva- 'yy' Me PjOM A f.DjS Espionage e I.S.A. y veC40e'V' , i. 1 ' w.tfir' II IIUM Will m 1 In V iWtiv'r, UltHHITr (C 11 yUisl-qiL- i fcfcSMiia (c(o)WSk;(a aj7 T S IUD) jrcoXyj mm |