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Show MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2002 UNIVERSITY JOURNAL ARTS A star in favorite roles include Madame Arcati from Blithe Spirit and Jocasta from Oedipus Rex because of the way she was able to explore each character. Being thrown into new and unique situations is the thing she enjoys most about acting. “I really love studying what makes people tick,” Loritz said. the making She is drawn to productions because of the scenery, lights, music and costumes, She relishes opportunities to be on stage and feels that there is nothing quite like acting in front of a live audience. “There is a reason why a play is called a play,” she said. Loritz considers herself a creative, driven and passionate person. She dives into each role head-first by researching the play, character and time period. “All actors and actresses... have an aspect of themselves on stage,” she said. “We all work off our own experiences.” She said one of her goals as an actress is to be able to differentiate herself from each character she portrays. Loritz draws inspiration from movie actors such as Anthony Hopkins and Dustin Hoffman, and attributes two of her past drama teachers and her family for encouragement to putsue acting. Loritz plans to move to a big city after graduation. Ultimately she would like to perform in regional theatre “in a place like Seattle or Chicago.” She doesn’t want to go to New York City, however, until she is an established actress. She isn’t concentrating on Broadway these days, but rather on an upcoming competition in California. During the third week of February, Loritz will perform a monologue and a scene in front of judges at the ACTF Theater Festival. “The festival is my main focus right now,” Loritz said. She will also perform in an upcoming lunch bag theatre. Loritz is unique because of “her discipline, academic scholarship and talent,” Lewis said. He considers her a positive influence to the faculty and students in the theatre arts department. Sarah Loritz, a junior theatre major from West Jordan, Utah, has performed in several - plays at SUU, is the business manager for Stage 11, and has high hopes for the future. BY LIBERTY CASE JOURNAL STAFF WRITER t the age of five, most children aren’t enrolled in classes and in pursuit of their dreams. Sarah Loritz, a junior theatre arts major from West Jordan, Utah, has been involved in acting ever since she could tie her shoes. “My mom put me in an acting class at the U of U [when I was young],” Loritz said. That creative class for kids helped to spark Loritz’s love of the stage. PAGE 7 Rembrandt exhibit to run until March 22 BY CYNTHIA KIRKHAM SENIOR STAFF WRITER Rembrandt: the Consummate Etcher and Other 17th Century Printmakers is the latest exhibit in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, and gives students a chance to see and compare a renowned artist’s work. The exhibit opened Feb. 14 and will run until March 22. It contains the works of Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (more commonly known as Rembrandt) and other 17th century artists. Rembrandt, a Dutch artist from the baroque period, is described by most art experts as one of the greatest painters/etchers in the history of’ Western art. Most pieces displayed at the exhibit are etchings or engravings instead of the drawings and paintings students might be used to. A common thread in Rembrandt’s work is one of everyday life. Images range from scenes of morning in the town marketplace to scenes of sickness and death. One of the most interesting aspects of Rembrandt’s work is the portrayal of unusual but riveting moments. This is most evident in a series of etchings depicting the life of Christ. Instead of traditional scenes showing the birth, crucifixion and death of Christ, Rembrandt’s work displays seldom-discussed, although equally important, events in the story of Christ. The series includes depictions of Christ’s circumcision, his followers removing his body from the cross, a dinner at Emmaus, an argument between he and the doctors, the adoration of shepherds present at his birth, and the raising of Lazarus. Each piece has one common thread in a wave of In her three years at SUU, Loritz has performed in Oedipus Rex, The Crucible, Guys and Dolls, Dracula and Blithe Spirit, among light surrounding the head of Christ. Although the images aren’t depictions of events commonly associated with the life of Jesus Christ, they are others, “Sarah makes a major contribution to our program,” Terral Lewis, theatre arts department chair, said. Lewis, who has worked with Loritz on the stage and in the classroom, said she adds maturity, dedication, discipline and talent to the theatre department. She is one of the department’s “top students,” he said. Loritz is currently the business manager for Stage II student productions. Stage II is composed of a board of students representing technical, acting, directing and all areas of the theatre department. Every aspect of a Stage II program is student produced with faculty supervision. Members of the group frequently choose to perform shows that aren’t typically main stage productions. Last semester Stage II put on a night of one-act plays, Loritz said. just as powerful, “The Adoration of the Shepherds” is the most powerful piece in the series. It is almost completely black, and yet the little light given by a pictured lantern provides more detail to the shepherds’ faces than even a modern photograph could. Another amazing portrayal of Christ at the She is also an active member of the Masque Club, where she once served as vice president. The club is for students aspiring to enter the theatrical arena. Sarah Loritz, a junior theatre arts major from West Jordan, Loritz has an assitanceship with the theatre department and mentors students in beginning acting classes, Lewis said. Loritz said she has learned from every performance, but her Utah, is involved heavily with the theatre department and Stage Il Productions. Ultimately she would like to perform in regional theatre across the country. 7 Congratulations to the 2002 University Orientation Leaders!!! exhibit is that of French artist Claude Mellon. The image is a head shot of Christ with much detail, but what is most amazing about this piece was that it is one continuous line. The attention to detail that was put into the artwork at this exhibit is amazing. When an etching shows a person wearing a fur coat, for example, the softness of the fur can almost be felt. The art at the exhibit is something students will want to see for themselyes, especially since Rembrandt in Cedar City isn’t something that happens every day. Three Scholarships Available for the 2002-03 Academic Year Application forms are available in the Student Development Center Sharwan Smith Center, room 169 ‘Deadline: Applications to be returned to the Student Development Center by 4 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2002 Nathan Anderson Krysten Ball Michell Eligibility Requirement for Application: Any ONE of the following 1. Ethnic minority 2. Rural background ‘ 3. Non-traditional Student (a minimum of seven years since your * high-school class graduation) Criteria to Maintain Scholarship for Academic Year: 1. Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours both Fall and Spring . semesters 2. Remain in good academic standing The ROY W. AND ELIZABETH €. SIMMONS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP yan Olsen ‘ Sarah Remington ]osllua Seumalu Christoplier Will)erg" Eligibility Requirements for Application: ALL of the following 1. Be a single mother with a child living at home 2. Have employment 3. Have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 4. Demonstrate a financial need Criteria to Maintain Scholarship for Academic Year 1. Maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 The NON-TRADITIONAL FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility Requirements for Application: ALL of the following 1. Sophomore or junior class standing 2. Be enrolled for @ minimum of 12 credit hours 3. Be 25 years of age or older by July 1 of this year 4. maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above |