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Show ____The SaltLakeTribune ARTS Sunday, December 27, 1998 ARTS BRIEFS Top Drum BY NANCY MELICH litely ignored. “We wanted him to stay, so we slowly staved him off,” said June Phillips, dean of arts and humanities at Weber State University. “He hassuchcreativity andspirit, and what he brought to UMT was Utah Symphony, Utah Opera, Bal- let West and Pioneer Theatre Company and has appearedin concert with Crystal Gayle, Roger Williams dioschedule, performingon scores Now his departure is official, sort of. A national search for his replacement is under way, but no formal announcement of his resignation was ever made bythe school. “T stayed low key,” said Christian, “and the newstrickled out, but nowit's a done deal.” Christian, a WSU professor of theaterarts, is the popular director of musical-theater studies at 7,000 members who are professional performers, manufacturers andteachersof percussion Qo Wishes Granted ing awards, and funding comes from an endowment established in 1991 with money from the National Endowment for the Arts. Grant reviews take place three times a Before moving in 1997 to the renovated Peery’s Egyptian The- atre in downtown Ogden, the four-musical seasonplayedto capacity houses in the Browning the school, the only such program Center. Phillips Jim Christian well. . international organization with ciplines is a consideration in mak- tremendous growth, artistically and at the box office Last spring, Christian reiterated his plansto leave, but then the ’98 summer season opened, and, for “Antz,” “Babe: Pi City,” NBC's “Sunday Movie” theme, and the Vail ‘99 World Cup Skiing CD with Kenny Loggins. ‘The Percussive Arts Society is an posed use of funds and level of commitmentto work. Supportingartists of various dis- ship the program experienced truly special.” and Marvin Hamlisch. During the fall, he also maintained a busy stu- from a field of 69 applicants me and for UMT.” In 1989 he became thefirst artistic director of UMT, formerly known as the Golden Spike Repertory Theatre. Under his leader- director of Ogden’s Utah Musical Theatre. His comments were po- Wolf has performed with the Awards are based on accomplish- “Mydecisionto do this wereall based on positive reasons — for planned to step down asartistic Arts Society with its 1998 Outstanding Service Award. Wolf was also recognized as a retiring memberof the P.A.S.’s Board of Direetors, having served the maximum term of eightyears, artist’s support materials, pro- exhaustion point. Jim Christian had been telling his bosses for two years that he been honored by the Percussive ment and promise shown by the and also that he had reached the THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, Douglas Wolf, professor of musie at the University of Utah, has Kight Utah artists have been awarded Individual Artist Grants by the Utah Arts Council, chosen D’ Jim Christian Tiptoes Out the Door of Utah Musical Theatr e a said the downtown move has created growing pains ing at UMTin the future. Christian's decision to leave was “‘a combination of personal circumstances, and just realizing that some administrative changes would be good for the program but that as long as I was there, they would not happen.” Christian, a single parent of “a terrific daughter,” said his re- sponsibilities to her werea factor for UMTand attendance has not reached the point where the companyis meeting its $390,00 budget. The move brought additional mainedsteady, at about 3,500, ac- cording to Leslie Warwood, managing director. But the Egyptian Theatre, at 800, seats more than twice the number as the 330-seat Allred Theatre, where UMT resided before ‘97. To assist with the transition, UMTasked Scott Phillips, managing director of the Utah Shake- spearean Festival, and Chris Lino, managing director of Pio- look at the program and offer suggestions. “They helped us focus on the job description for Jim’s replacement and gave us other recommendations for staffing and scheduling.” Asa result, the new artistic di- The Egyptian hasnosceneor cos- tumeshops. “The Egyptian is for presenting ready-made shows, not for pro- oy New Years Eve ComeJoin The Fun! Bowling $2.00/Game BumperLanes $1.60/Game 12” Pepperoni Pizza $8.25 Free Noise Makers 8:00pm - 1:00 am its professional premiere at Pioneer Theatre Company in 1996, directed by Christian. He plansto devote moretime to that program, but does not rule outthe possibility of guest direct- year, in February, June and Octo- ’ Enjoy New ‘— Years Eve at re- Join us for a magical evening at the Olympia Park Hotel. Eveningfestivities include: Dinner, Dancing, Music by the Dynatones and a Magic Act. 2500 So Main 487-7758 ton, D.C., as part of the American College Theatre Festival. It had feelings is not knowing what my life will be like. rector will not be a WSUfaculty BONWOOD BOWL on a Utah campus. His “The Pitated Penzance,” an adaptation of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, premiered to acclaim at WSU in 1993 and waslater presented at the Kennedy Center in Washing- noise.” Warwoodsaid heis apprehen sive at the thought of UMTTwithout Christian. “It means change, andthat can begoodandbad, but I'm happy for Jim, because he wanted to move on to other things.” Asked what his summerplans will be, Christian paused, then chuckled. “One of the sweetest neer Theatre Company,to take a expenses, including renting space for set and costumeconstruction. ducing them,” said Phillips. Season subscribers have member, but will be hired ona 12 week summer-residency basi: The 1999 seasonwill featuretw. showsinstead ofthree: “The Kin, and I” (July 9-24) and “Onc: Upon a Mattress” (July 30-Aug 14). The outdoortheater venueha been dropped “Wetried it for two years at the Egyptian,” said Phillips, “and it just didn’t work becauseof weather conditions and_ street ‘OLYMPIA Reservations are Required HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 1-800-SKI EASY 1895 Sidewinder Drive, Park City ber. Artists interested in applying should contact Tay Haines, Artists’ Services, Utah Arts Council, at (801) 236-7549 LOTS OF FREE PARKI NG & SHUTTLE! \ Downton Down COUnt Eve, Year's New ais Grants went to: Kate Boyes of Smithfield, $850 for research on the upcoming book Wild Violence, Uncivil War; Bonnie Grit- ton of Sandy, $1,000 to produce a CD ofpiano works; Susan Harris of Cedar City, $1,000 for clay sculpting materials and productioncosts; Reyes Madalena of Moab, $974 to purchase equipment to make pueblo-style pots; James Moreno of Salt Lake City, $1,000 to complete cho- gusic ¥ Adults $5 in advance $7 at the gate. 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