| Show m m 22 W v s () U v Tribune Sunday December 8 1963 e k t j i iw i v " tJ “ W vjrisasr — r iffl5(— — at:fXi:' 4 ?W &£'" wfi - Toddlers of 1955 Pace 1963 Ballet L ‘ Boone (r " “ t “ '“ —rV gift) VffCT-iij- a “Angel Arch” In proposed Canyonlands tional Park is part of Lynn Fausett exhibit Na- - i I r: fi 1 S " !A'J i'A Mr Fausett specializes in landscapes In ZCMI Tiffin of oils is a Utah native Boom Knaphus Richfield 77 began painting in 1956 His works are characterized by a realism enlivened by a fascination with the power of nature’s forces— pounding surf lightning of the sun Castle 63 born deaf and dumb has created his own world with his drawings of landscapes and interiors One feels an intense aloneness — a haunting quality in his work Knaphus bom in Norway began painting at the age of 62 His work is in the romantic tradition concerning itself with the drramatic effects of light on the desert the fjords or above the clouds Wi- staged posal the first production of the “Nutcr acker Ballet” at the U n i v ersity of Utah He upon a drew newly-traine- d nucleus of young danc- ing talents Mr Martin largely untested by performing experience To supplement the stage settings allowed under the small budget he pressed Into service some of the sets used in the first full American production of the ballet which he himself had staged some years before in 1 San Francisco Realizing the venture would be nothing if not done as as possible he grandly (now signed the full Utah Symphony Ory chestra to perform the score and engaged Conrad Ludlow and Sally Susan Jamieson models “Nutcracker Ballet” mouse costume Bailey leading dancers of the for designer Ariel Ballif Mice will have pink stomachs San Francisco Ballet as guest artists Some Sneers There were sneers of course from people who said: “Who gives a hoot about them people who dance on their toes” But there was enthusiasm This quality will take the too The tickets vanished with By Lois Barr Tribune Staff Writer shape of bouffant gowns and amazing speed prompting one Did you ever see a six-foSalt Lake Tribune writer to a much rounder over-al- l apmouse? If you’re normal you comment prophetically: than pearance past performprobably haven’t except per“It may be an annual treat ances in Walt However Disney —the “Nutcrackre Ballet”— haps For example the seven mice this year the public won’t have if the public continues to rekings will be fat like the fat to go to the movies to see this mouse in “Cinderella” with spond as it has thus far for and other fascinating creatures the first Salt Lake presentabrown orlon fur over hoop from the land of make-belieskirts This roundness will tion” The University’s School of BalWhile aiming in the right dimake them more humorous let is presenting the “Nutrection this comment fell a bit The Chinese usually seen in cracker Ballet” Dec short of the mark The “Nutwill traditional the pajamas Besides one mouse being six cracker Ballet” in addition to feet tall all the mice will be have a French appearance an annual treat has bebeing will The Nutcracker Prince different and entirely in keepcome an annual tradition travel on a Victoria white ing with other changes made Mature Talents horse instead of in a boat The of Ariel Ballif by designer Each of Waltz the “The costumes for year it has grown scenery lighting and cosmore resplendent and the will silk be Flowers” organdy tumes with petaled skirts and green young untested talents of DeChanging Theme cember 1955 have become velvet leaves For Mr Ballif is changing the mature firm talents this Sets Redesigned theme of the “Nutcracker BalChristmas — nearly a decade All the sets have been relet” to Victorian instead of later designed too They will include Edwardian or early 20th CenThis month’s ninth annual tury as it has been for the the five used last year plus a production of “Nutcracker” past eight performances This new one the hallway inserted marks a pinnacle of sorts for to make the action move Last change will according to Mr Mr Christensen Not only will Ballif “give the ballet a more year tall straight pine trees Jacques d’Amboise acclaimed were used in the Snow Queen as America’s romantic and fairylike dancer scene This year that scene be starred butgreatest will his will be done in a white and be Janice James University blue fog effect with snow filling of ballerina who each nook and hollow of joined the New York Balet curved rounded trees The last June Sugar Plum Palace scene will Since its beginning be done in colors of pink white ago? the “Nutcracker" and gold to look more romanhas grown larger more popuy tic and Rococo The Parlor lar and more famous year Jby scene will be seen in wine and year plum tones Now Dance Leads Of course redesigning an Children who were mere todentire show brings its own dlers nine years ago will be special problems as Mr Baidancing important roles while liff will readily affirm All 150 dancers who were cast in chilcostumes had to be redrawn dren’s roles nine years ago — and then Mr Ballif can’t will be dancing the leads make them as full as he would This for the first like “There just isn’t room on time Mryear Christensen is letting the Kingsbury Hall stage for children dance roles which 15 or 20 huge skirts so heretofore have been perhave to cut down on their size formed by older dancers made so it won’t look like they are to look like children He is up walking over everyone on also alternating casts of chilstage” dren in order to bring more Nothing New youngsters into the production This year’s production has But these problems are nothing new to Mr Ballif who has been completely redesigned by been working in the theater U of U designer Ariel Ballif since he was six His mother whose recent stage setting for was active in community “The Visit” was the most im- theaters in Idaho California and Utah He accompanied her in her travels Although he did his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University where his father is in chargg of the foreign student program and professor of sociology he went on to receive an MA degree from the Yale Drama Will You Spend 5 Minutes on a Better Figure for Life? Let us give you a professional figure analysis and fitting soon The proper Tchai-kowsk- garment will be seNo obliga- lected tion of eourse Ballif Gives Nutcracker More Fairylike Quality 1 22 Landscapes By Fausett In Exhibition oil canvasses Twenty-twfeaturing Utah landscapes by Lynn Fausett will hang through Dec 31 in the ZCMI o Tiffin Room Mr Fausett a native of Price had his principal art training at the Art Students League New York where he studied with the late Kenneth Hayes Miller He also studied at Brigham Young University and the University of Utah He is a life member and former president of the Art Students League and a member and former director of the National Society of Mural Painters He had long been aware that the scenic wonders of Utah were little known and after 20 years in New York returned to his native State to paint these panoramas in easel painting and murals “Utah has the' potential for creating a tourist industry which would bring to the state hundreds of millions of dollars annually’’ says Mr Fausett Nine Christmases ago liam F Christensen marshalling all the forces at his dis- - pm Sunday The artists are 'George L Ore t North Bend Boone James Castle Boise and An- pressive local stages h a v seen for some time The U of U production Is already noted nationally for its stature It is staged on at grander scale than anywhere' outside of New York and San' Francisco Mr d’Ambolse who made his first appearance with the U of U company in last’ May’s Ballet Gala was great- -' ly impressed with the com- -' : pany’s performing level By Richard O Martin Lake Art Center Gallery hours are 1 pm to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 2 pm to 6 pm Sunday Guided tours will be given at 8:30 pm Tuesday Dec 10 and at 3:30 pm Sunday Dec 15 A tea honoring the artists will be held from 3 pm to 5 drew Utah ' Ninth ‘Nutcracker’ Three Share Exhibit at Art Center “The Innocent Eye” an exhibition of the works of three Western States’ artists will open Sunday and continue through Dec 26 at the Salt 4 v 4 y 26-3- 1 “The Big Splash” oil by George L Boone North Bend Ore Is Included in “The Inno self-train- B co-st- Utah-traine- d s nine-year- School in 1952 In cast of BAT tour play “The Man Who Came to Dinner” are Allan Nash seated left Dan Staples and Sally Hale o t Bali Bra your curve curve Bali designers remember that bras are meant to be worn a well as to improve your figure In style 2800 Black or white B-- C From there he worked on the professional stage in New York City and Boston and various other theaters on the East Coast ahead of “NutLooking cracker” and into next summer he plans to design sets for the Boston Arts Festival — ballet dramatic and opera productions D $593 $693 cup cup Bali $450 $500 $595 D cups DD cup Quilt-Cu- p coat at $2500 quality fur to fit his D gift budget Tell him it's easy to park and easy to shop for clothes of distinction and elegant furs Open Mon thru 9 Fri am to 9 pm Saturday j 9 am to 6 pm at 151 west on south temple entertain United Nations and United States servicemen was announced Saturday Feb 2 to Discover yoor child's talent with Drawing and Painting Material See our large of Art Instruction Book for both children and adult Member! of tne cast have appeared In unlveinlty production during the past two year They are Kent Nelson Fronton Idaho Sally Hale Glendale Calif Joan Ilulllnger Tooele Sheri n Robert Ogden Spanish Fork Neal Barth Iduho Jerl Lynn Twin Fall Strong Sacramento Gall Wade C’rofton Ky ) Milt Sharp La Provo David Jacob Vega Dan Stapel Twin Fall Allan Nash Ogden and Lynda El Cerrito Calif Free individual $350 $393 cups Style GIFTS FOR THE LITTLE ARTIST The cast of “The Man Who Came to Dinner” a Brigham Young University play which will leave for the Far East style 510 White only B and C cups MAIL ORDERS he'll find style 620 White only C cups 25c plu Quan Chock Enclowd Size Q I tax Price COD Q Nam Addrosi PANTS City Zon Slat perfected by the netc cafe coat Entertaining or uit relaxing this pair couldn't be better matchedl Select your let today All colon Instruction given by appointment Chrla-toffenNel-ao- rLAi PRINT & SUPPLY CO 4B SOUTH STAT STRUCT THE FUN SHOP KMpmc 2153 East 21st South 2 Phono 486-146- 4 r- - - - A- - e 35 East Broadway "ACROSS FROM PARIS” J |
