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Show PACE 6 THE THUNDERBIRD MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 1986 New tradition to begin with 'Scrooge' Dec. 5 BY DANNY STEWART The SUSC theatre department will begin a new tradition in southern Utah with the Mainstage musical Scrooge opening Dec 5 "The Wasatch Front has its Nutcracker and likewise, southern Utah will have its Scrooge" says R Scott Phillips, the theatredance department promotions coordinator Directed by Douglas H Baker, Scrooge The Stingiest Man in Town is based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol Baker checked over many adaptions of the famous Christmas story then selected this one because he felt it came closest to Dickens' intent Even then, he's had to do some rewriting so that the action can be continuous, Phillips said Scrooge will be presented at SUSC 3 Dec 6 then again Dec. Performances start at 8 p m. in the college Auditorium. A special 2 pm. matinee is also planned for Dec. 13. On Dec. 12, all high school students will be admitted free and are invited to participate in the drama dialogue, an opportunity to speak with the cast and director immediately following the play. The theatre department decided to make the Dickens classic a tradition as their contribution to the city's holiday activities "It's such a timeless play," said Baker, "The more I've worked with it, the more timeless realize it is The characters are brilliant." Baker's 48 member cast includes a number of children. "Working with 11-1- 5-- I Michael Stiver, Natalie F Waters and Cheyenne Lytle will help spread Christmas Dec 5. joy in 'Scrooge,' coming to the SUSC Mainsta ge them has its advantages and disadvantages They're easy to work with because they are so young that they haven't learned not to pretend It's also hard because they're so energetic and it's hard to channel all of their energy," said Baker Kenneth John Wheeler, Rexburg, Idaho, has been selected to play the eccentric Ebenezer Scrooge Fred, his nephew, is played by Todd L Gibson, Salt Lake City, and Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's clerk, is played by S Todd Adams, Parowan. Elizabeth Leisek, a senior at SUSC, will play the part of Scrooge's charwoman, Mrs Dilber She is excited about the presentation of Scrooge, and said, "This adaption has a lot of added characters that make the story more exciting and more vibrant. The music is interesting because it was written in the 1950s. People will hear some outstanding music and find it very entertaining " Other major characters are played by Peter Tagg as Jacob Mar'ey and Natalie Frehner-Water- s as the narrator. Principal cast members are Alan Neves, Kathy Lloyd, Rayne Stanley and Klis Gukenburg. Jaymes Wheeler and Bridger Lowder have been double cast as Tiny Tim. Tickets are on sale at the SUSC box office weekdays form 1 to 5 p m. Because this is a family play, children over 5 are invited to attend Tickets for children are $3, High school students and senior citizens $4, and adult admission is $5. Admission for SUSC students is $1 with activity card 3ARE -- In the Christmas Spirit by giving to the ASSUSC FOOD DRIVE December are anxious, the MEN are cheap, the 'MEN' aren't easy but theyre yours to keep! The Men of SUSC Calendar is now reduced for holiday gift giving for only $5 00 Visit the Bookstore now, for your copy of the MEN and enjoy the new year by being The MEN K surrounded the best looking men on campus y y 1-1- 8, I 1986 All food will be given to a needy organization. Please drop off your canned goods at the Student Center or various locations around campus, (they will be marked) fa V L !y i An Evening of Singing Sharing & Fun! ll Carolers will meet in the administration parking lot at 6 30 will go caroling, with candles in hand, on a hayride to the hospital, the nursing home, and through the streets of Cedar City The hayride will end up at SUSC Student Center for donuts, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa After, t1'0 movie It s A Wonderful Life will be shown Everything is FREE' (candles and music will be provided ) pm where they Sponsored by the ASSUSC |