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Show ~ Summn-bird • August 3, 1992 • PO(t 3 USF begins staged readings of contemporary plays The Utah Shakespearean Festival is taking its first major step toward prescnring plays by the "Shakespeares of tomorrow" with a series of staged readings to be produced each Friday during August. The four performances begin at 10 a.m. in the King's Pavilion (the same location as the Royal Fcaste) across the street north of the festival complex.. General admission tickets are available at the door for $2 each. A post-production discussion with the playwright and/or the director and actors will be conducted after each performance. The first staged reading will be ~ Bronus by Utah playwright Aden Ross, the former literary manager of the Sale Lake Acting Company. ltJwill be presented August 7 and is directed by Rick VanNoy, who is the acting producer for the staged readings and the operations manager and associate casting director for the festival According to VanNoy, this series of staged readings will eventually evolve into a type of works-in-progress involving playwrights, directo rs and actors-and finally, into a third stage on the festival complex which will produce contemporary plays-the works of the "Shakespeares of tomorrow;' to complement rhe festival's Shakespearean offerings in the Adams Shakespearean Theatre and its works by the "Shakespeares of other lands" in the Randall L Jones Theatre. "This is a great opportunity, as well as a good exercise. for the playwrights," said VanNoy. "It is a chance for them to see and hear their new play before they have it produced for the paying public." The staged readings will also offer festival actors another ouclet for their skills, in addition to their acting in the regular festival offerings. A staged reading, VanNoy continued, is simply a reading of the play, with scripts in hand, focusing on the dialogue and the literary intent. There is very linle movement and no scenery and costumes. Only essential props are used. "But we are not doing this simply for the playwrights, directors and actors:' said VanNoy. "Our audiences will also enjoy these presentations. This will be an opportunity for them to see contemporary works as they are evolving. and co talk co the playwrights, directors and actors about their scripts. This is the beginning of a very exciting addition co the festival." Pianist to explore music of Beethoven Utilizing both performance and discussion, pianist Pierce Kagari Emaca will provide insights into the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven Aug. 9 at SUU's Summer Evening Concert Series. The free concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Thorley the music and the composer with a performance of the compositions. "This format represents a new wave in classical music performances;' Lana Johnson, SUU director of special projects, explains. 'The closer rapport that is established between the artist and the audience has contributed co its rapid acceptance by both infrequent concertgoers and avid music lovers." Emaca's concert will feature some of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas, including the "Appassionata." The program is intended to illustrate the dramatic intensity and passion that later became major characteristics of the 19th century romantic tradition. Three performances remain on the schedule following chis presentation. On Aug. 16, Ron Brough and Doug Wolf, percussionist, will perform; and Laurie Lewis and Grant Street will present an old time fiddle/ bluegrass concert Aug. Recital Hall in the SUU Music Building on campus. "Concerts and Conversation" is a format crea~d by Emata through an Individual Artist Fellowship awarded by the Indiana Arts Commission. It blends informal commentary about 23. Pianist Pierce Emata performs Sunday in The final concert in the year's series will be Aug. 30 when the Dutton Family performs "country/ bluegrass/ classical" music. All three of the final concerts will be held in the Randall L. Jones Theatre. Thorley Rtcital Hall. SUU Bookstore booms during summer months While many may think chat a university bookstore depends wholly on mainstream students and their textbook needs, SUU's facility is living proof that su,..:h outlets are much more than that. According to Dennis Ohms, SUU Bookstore manager. the Bookstore takes in a large protion of its annual income during the summer months. This, Ohms explains, is due to the numerous concessions and merchandise the Bookstore stocks which cater to patrons of the Utah Shakespearean Festival The Bookstore also expands during the summer to sell concessions in part of the Auditorium during the Festival. According to Ohms, the additional store facility has been in operation for about three years, but the Bookstore has been selling Shakespeare memorabilia since 1977 or 1978. In previous years th e Bookstore sold souvenirs out of carts in the greenshow area around the Adams Memorial Theatre, but Ohms says since it has moved into the Auditorium, sales are much higher. Ohms credits this to the increased amount of spac.e to showcase men:handise. The money made as profit on Shakespeare souvenirs is split evenly with the Festival, Ohms says. Ohms concedes that the score does make more money during the summer than in the regular year, but chis money docs not go to the Bookstore. The profits are instead pooled into other university accounts. "A lot of the money goes into student scholarships;• he says. He adds that some projeccs have been funded in large part by excess money from the Bookstore. He notes the Harris Pavilion and renovations on athletic facilities as examples. Ohms says about $100,000 were made last year that were given to other university institutions. He is unsure of how much money this year will bring in. Ohms also notes that no tax money is funneled into the Bookstore. "We are totally sclfsufficient," he says. "If there is a cost, like electricity, we pay for iC:' He also notes that the Bookstore pays for the space it is in in the Student Center. However, Ohms says that since the Shakespearean items take up such a large portion of the Bookscorc, there is no room for textbooks at this time, although he (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6) THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 6TH D 9 P.M. 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