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Show MONDAY, APRIL l , 2001 UNIVERSITY JOURNAL ARTS !PAGE 12 THE GRACE ADAMS TANNER LECTURE. IN HUMAN VALUES 'THURSDAY, APRILS, 200 11:30 A.M·. I THE RANDALL L. JONE MEMORIA THEAT RE siudent production giving unique tvvist to the classics Students flavor play with comedy to help lighten dark theme had to adapt themselves to the play and their situation . ' It is a version of Steinbeck that is vastly different from any Steinbeck you 'll ever John Steinbeck's classic Of Mice and see ,· Johnston said . Men is currently playing in the Randall L. Johnston wrote in his director's notes, Jones Theatre . ' The relationships you will see shared on Of Mice and Men is a story placed the stage tonight represent some of the during The Depression and highlights the most important relationships we have in experiences of two men, Lennie (Tyson our lives. Steinbeck has captured Park) and George (Ted Cartwright) . friendship, protection , hatred and love in a Lennie and George are on the run after compelling drama ." a woman accused Lennie of raping her. Of Mice and Men is sponsored by George had previously taken on the Stage II Productions, a student-run responsibil ity of taking care of Lennie who organization . The plays are student is slow-witted , after Lennie's aunt dies. directed , cast and run . They find work at a ranch and start Johnston conducted auditions getting in trouble all over again. Most of simultaneously with Guys and Dolls their trouble comes from Curly (Jedidiah because they did not have Hancock) and his wife . Curly's wife (Kristi Cox) ~ - - - - - - - - - ~ enough maies show up at is bored and constantly I The relationships . their first audition. The cast of Of Mice and seeks attention from the YOU Wi/1 Shared Men includes nine males, other men on the ranch . Although they have a on the stage one female and one dog . The cast has been lot of problems, George tonight represent rehearsing every night keeps Lennie happy with since Feb. 3. the thought of their own Of the One cast member "stake." They plan to important started rehearsing the save money to buy a Monday after Spring house in the country with re/afionshipS We Break and another started rabbits for Lennie. Steinbeck wrote the have in OUr /iVeS, , rehearsing the Monday before the play started. play around the same time as his book. The said Peter Of Mice and Men started its run last week first time it was Johnston, student and wi ll continue performed on stage was Nov. 23 , 1937. The time director April 4- 7 . "It's exciting to see it all period was introduced as come together. They've "the present. " got a rea lly good show on their In an era when dreams were crushed , hands ," Johnston sa id after opening night. the men in the story allow their dreams to "It can only expect it to get better." grow. For them it is all they have to hold The curtains rise at 7:30 p.m. There will onto. be a matinee on April 7 at 2 p.m. Students However, Steinbeck plays with tickets are $2 with 1.D., seniors for $5 , and foreshadowing quite often throughout the genePal admission is $6 . play giving the play its sad feel. To buy tickets beforehand call the ticket Peter Johnston , a senior theatre major from Springville, Utah , is directing Of Mice box office at 586-7876. After the performance on April 4, the and Men . cast will.conduct a "Talk Back." Although the play has dark and sad This is an opportunity for the audience to undertones , Johnston said they have ask questions about the play, the actors, worked with the characters to give it more the characters and give feedback to the depth and add a touch of comedy. actors . "I wanted to stay away from a cry-fest," Johnston asks those who plan to come , Johnston said. come to the earlier shows , as most people Because of a few casting problems cannot get in on closing night. during the production of the play, the cast BY HEIDI ROWLEY JOURNAL STAFF WRITER · See SOme most BEST BRANDS · BEST PRI-CES VARTAN GREGORIAN Traveling TOGS Clo t hing & Accessories The Real Crisis in the Classroom: How We Have Devalued The Teaching ProfessionAnd W-hat We Must Do to Align our Actions with our Values NO ADMISSION CHARGE A huge ~election of the hottest clothes at incredibl~ prices, so you'll always arrive in style! |