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Show 8 The Magna Times West Valley News, Thursday, June 17, 1993 Theater Review Jurassic Park opens cents off the entrance fee to the Museum of Natural History located on the by Dorothy Crofts Staff Writer up on legs, and perfectly designed to be as threatening as you could ever imagine. The motion was achieved by moving the sets around the dinosaur and the live action footage was enhanced by a computer. Anytime the entire dinosaur is visible in the pic- ture, computer animation is responsible. The idea of the park was to have a total female community of animals by controlling chromosomes. There would be no unauthorized breeding in Jurassic Park, but as was seen in the movie, life finds a way ... Some questions asked in the movie were: 1) How could we stand in the light of discovery and not act? 2) Do you really think that the dinosaurs all turned into birds and flew away and thats where they all went? 3) Are we really too over- The sneak preview showing University of Utah campus. of Universal Pictures new Jurassic Park shows five movie, Jurassic Park, was , times daily at the Reel in shown to a full house ThursMagna, plus midnight shows on Friday and Saturday. day night at the Reel Theatre in Magna, located in the ArShow times are 11:50, 2:15, bor Park Shopping Center, 4:40, 7:10, and 9:35. 8325 West 3500 South. Jurassic Park was an inThe 9:30 p.m. show was teresting movie, but unless there is a sequel in the makpacked, with large crowds bebecause turned away ing ing, it seems to me there were there were no more seats many things left unfinished. until the midavailable Before I saw the movie, I show. had heard it was very intense night The Reel Theatre is the one of the scariest movies newest first-ru- n theatre with ever seen and definitely the lowest prices in the Salt not to let my children see the Lake area. In the last two movie. But, my months, all other first-ru- n thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes, theatres have increased their she was shaking by the time we walked out of the theatre, prices, but the Reel Theatre has actually decreased ticket but she enjoyed the movie ... prices. Before 6 p.m., ticket and she didnt have prices are $3 for all movies. nightmares, either. Adult prices are $4.75 after 6 I usually dont like scary movies, so I wasnt sure I p.m. The Reel Theatre is one of wanted to see this one after six theatres in the Salt Lake what I had heard. But knowarea going to the expense of ing I had to write a review, I decided to be brave and go. installing features to accommodate the new DTS (digital Maybe it was because I was theatre system). Jurassic sitting in the theatre trying to take notes and concentrating Park is the first movie to acexon utilize the my review, but I didnt feel digital tually which frightened by the dinosaur perience, a technique picks up the high and low scenes. The rest of the audience jumped at several difsounds, making the footsteps and noises of the dinosaurs ferent intervals of the movie. extra effective. They must not have been As a special incentive for aware that a good portion of those interested in dinosaurs the things they saw on the and other fossils, you can see screen were computeran exhibit by the Utah generated. Museum of Natural History Movies have a way of makwhile attending movies at the ing everything look so real, Reel. The exhibit includes aceven when we know its not tual footprints fossilized in real. Only the top half of the dinosaur was built, set on top sedimentary rock. stub for of a flight simulator which ticket Also, your from the was bolted to the soundstage Jurassic Park ' Reel Theatre wiUsave floor. It was iikea giant shark dependent upon automation? 4) Did dinosaurs really rule the earth at one time? 5) Are dinosaurs and man really separated by 65,000,000 years of evolu- tion? and 6) Were the scientists so preoccupied with what they could do that they gave no thought to what they should do? It was interesting to hear the humor throughout the movie that lightened the dialogue. God creates dinosaurs - God destroys dinosaurs - God creates man - man destroys God - man creates dinosaurs - dinosaurs destroy man - woman inherits the earth! Join the future welcome to Jurassic Park ... well, maybe not right now, but one day it could be possible. .... oJ gnr: .,..; nn ovil ; Shakespearean festival tickets still available Cedar City Most theatre goers know that major Broadway shows are sold out months in advance, and many people believe the same is true for the Utah a Shakespearean Festival misconception the festival is trying hard to correct. There are a lot of people who think we dont have anything left, Tapestry to open at Promised Valley Tickets for the Promised Valley Playhouse all-ne- summer w production, Tapestry, Weaving the Co- a glistening production of music and dance, featuring the world-famoBYU Young Ambassadors, are now on sale. lors of Life, us The show will open June 24 and run through September 4, excluding Sundays, Mondays, and July 24. Tickets can be purchased by calling 364-569- 6. ng Adams the Theatre: Shakespearean MasterCard, and American Express will be outdoor accepted. well-know- n Wost Valley News or Magna Times 250-56- 56 last-minu- te - Visa, Place your school, church, and community news in the said Jay Decker, box office manager. In fact, you can get excellent seats on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and we still have a lot of good tickets for all the plays. An added convenience is the Festival Guild Courtesy Booth. For ticketholders who are unable to attend a performance because of a change in plans, Guild members provide the booth as a place to submit the tickets for possible resale. For each ticket that is resold, the Guild charges a fee of $2. Though the Courtesy Booth is not a ticket exchange, it does provide theatre patrons the chance to tickets. purchase This year, the festival features three Shakespearean plays in the A Midsummer Nights Dream, the rarely seen Timon of Athens, and the tragic tale of Richard II. Appearing in the indoor Randall L. Jones Theatre are Thornton Wilders classic slice of small-tow- n life, Our. Town; Molieres comic and George S. KaufTar-tuff- e; man and Edna Ferbers saucy satire, The Royal Family. For tickets and informa8 or tion, call 586-787- 586-787- 6. HCT overwhelms audience with The Miracle Worker by Deanna Jones Arts & Entertainment Editor , , The Miracle Worker, Hale Center Theaters latest production, is a graceful and elegant example of the professionalism which audiences have come to expect from HCT. The play is the true story of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf child who is taught language through the incredible efforts of her dedicated teacher, Miss Annie Sullivan. Friday, June 11, the acting was excellent and the cast gave a touching performance. Tiffany Ann Potts played the spirited and willful Helen. Although only in elementary school, she handled the difficult role beautifully. From the wild temper tantrums to the quieter girl in the end, especially impressive was how she stayed in character during the entire performance, never slipping once. Teacher Annie Sullivan was portrayed by Laura K. Bedore, who executed the demanding and emotional role to perfection. Annies stubborn and determined Irish temper blended extremely well with that of Helen. Audiences may remember Bedore for her moving performance as the nurse in HCTs 1989 production of The Hasty Heart. Both Bedore and Potts turned in strong performances, stealing the show with their battle at breakfast table to the heartrendering scene at the water pump where Helen recognizes that everything has a name. Portraying Helens parents, Bus Riley filled the role of Captain Keller. Kate Keller (Kathleen OReilly Nutt) counteracted her austere husband, whom Listen to the fascinating stories of Jedediah Smith, Etienne Provost, and others, and learn their place in history from John D. Barton at his entertaining discussion on Utahs mountain men at South Jordan Library, 103 Beckstead Lane (1600 West) on Tuesday, June 22, at 7 p.m. A Utah native from the Uintah Basin, Barton currently is an history instructor at Utah she refers to as Captain, with her affectionate, motherly manner. They complimented each other well. Darren Nord played Helens older and added much to this HCT production, catching the audience with his sarcastic yet charming humor. Filling the role of Aunt Ev was Mary K.W. Moore. Vergie Ostler played Viney, the housekeeper, accompanied by her children, Percy and Martha (Natasha and Nathaniel Gee). Leo Ware played the doctor, coming to examine Helen as an infant. Mr. Anagnos, Annies educator at the Perkins Institute for the Blind, was portrayed by Michael Keddington, and gave Annie a touching farewell when she left to take the position with the Kellers. A unique aspect of this production of The Miracle Worker is that impressionistic dancers were brought in, with choreography by Pearl Wagstaff-GarfBesides giving the scene changes an easy transition, they were also used as emo-tionprops, reflecting the moods throughout the play. Dancers in this cast were Libbie Simper, Loralie Pearce, and Monica Campbell. The Miracle Worker, written by William Gibson and directed by HCTs Mary Parker Williams, is a wonderful production and would make for a good fami- ly evening (although not necessarily recommended for young children). Overall, the play is very touching and is well worth the time seeing. The Miracle Worker will run Monday-Saturda- y , through August 2. All roles are double-cas- t. For performance times, ticket prices, and reservations, call 7 or stop by the theater, 2801 South Main Street, Salt Lake City. step-broth- The young artists will compete in two levels as follows: and Level I for pianists 8-- Level II for pianists ages An international jury of 13-1- 8. musical acclaimed will judge the dignitaries competition. Competitors, ages 8 to 18, will arrive from 14 states (USA) and eight countries including Peru, Belgium, P.R. China, Hong and Slovenia, Kong, Argentina. Over $5,000 in cash will be awarded, and the winner of the Level II portion of the competition will be awarded a Baldwin Model 243 Studio Professional piano presented by the Baldwin Piano and Organ Company and River ' ' 484-925- State University, Uintah Basin Education Center. He of the Outlaw is Trail History Association, a er rapidly growing history association dedicated to the research and preservation of Western history. He is also managingfounding editor of the Outlaw Trail Journal and chairman of the Duchesne County Historic Preservation Committee. ton Music Company of Utah. The winner of the Level II division will perform with the Mormon Youth Symphony in the Salt Lake Tabernacle on historic Temple Square. The preliminary rounds of the competition will be held 4 in the Jewett June Center for the Performing Arts on the Westminster College campus, 1700 South 1300 21-2- 2 to 6 p.m. Finalists of Levels I and II will perform in the final round on Friday, June 25, East from beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. An awards ceremony will follow the concert that evening. Tickets for the preliminary rounds of the competition are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Admission to the finals of the competition is free to the public. For tickets and event information, call the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation at 521-920- ; al international competition 21-2- 6. , f. Local pianists key up for Included among the 52 competitors of the 1993 Junior Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition are 16 young artists who will represent Utah in the week-lon- g competition to be held in Salt Lake City June er Utahs Mountain Men is supported in part by the Utah Humanities Council, a state-base- d program of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The free program is geared for adults and children, age 10 and older. For more information, call the Salt Lake County Library System, 943-463- 6. i Weird gift j shops set up at Saltair If you want to send a gift of something a little weird! about Utah, visit the new gift shops that have been established in the newly renovated Saltair Pavilion. some offer They fares. fascinating For example, you can purchase table salt, which was left over from the evaporated ancient Lake Bonneville, or sheet music from the official ; Saltair Song. Also for sale are kite crystals that grow at the bottom of the Great Salt Lakes evaporation ponds, and brace yourself for this one a sea creature petting zoo will open soon inside Saltys gift shop. , The gift shops are adjacent to the future site of the new visitors center, managed by the Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau. , ADVERTISE! 0. S.L. Acting Co. to present Oil City Symphony' Salt Lake Acting Company will present Oil City Symphony beginning July 7 and running through August 8. This production takes a fun. nostalgic, . and very recognizable look back at high school in the 60s. During a reunion, four former classmates from Ohio have their old musical ensemble to pay tribute to ed their music teacher, Miss Hazel Reeves. For ticket information, call 363-052- 5. |