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Show mmfj w Wednesday, August 10, 1864. WiB k pnt4. for- - n, Wolof.rrt'o wAlliw tko ooooof Uj. it j Ju, iFUINCEiDEWMAIlIi Cbiw gf . Mn . IWoh. innurr.. . Z.. fcwi OPHELIA. , I - Ulr, 9Kfn.t 1 x. f v 9 t M B Ml Mr H K W tt . i CiEO. , , VJ? - V , I'AWCJEIOBT. .. Mi M k. ,)tx. k. t f Ww.- w. W3Ct Urn. FLORENCE BELL mxAMusi "Hamlet" the new theater's opening' play, will feature Hurd Hatfield in the title role. Kearly ICO years ago, George Pauncefort starred in Shakespeare's sublimfe play. Memorial A Theatre is modern but retains nostalgic touch of the pioneer period. jh of the 1,500 capacity of It will seat only 'N the old Salt Lake Theatre. Yet, as it reflects not only the past but plans for the future, it is a highly complex structure, built with an eye to the specific demands of play production. On viewing the structure from the front, where two graceful Doric columns dominate the facade, one does not gain any real Impression of the buildings extent or facilities. The columns suggest the classic, on the, buildings interior which is subtly emphasize by the decorators; while massive areas of glass leave no question of the structures modem design. But once inside the theater one finds an endless complex of classrooms, offices, rehearsal rooms, scene construction areas, costume storage facilities, dressing rooms and specialized areas. They are arranged on three levels and every inch of space Is put to use, from- the lowest level deep under the earth to the giddying - ' heights of the loft SINCE THE THEATER Is expected to serve riot only the needs of the community but those of univerformal five is with as it students well, equipped sity classrooms, several rehearsal halls and dressing rooms which will also be used as classrooms, and offices for . members of the University Theatre faculty. But the building spares nothing in facilities for staging the most complex of theatrical productions. - The main stage is 51 feet deep. At its center are two elevator platforms, each 40 by 10 feet, which travel, from stage level to the basement below. The scenee shop is located In this basement, offer. area. CompIetedsets will1 tag adequate-storaglied onto the elevators and will be quickly lifted 'Into can also be place on the stage above.- The elevators raised higher than stage level to allow a flexibility of staging. ALSO ON THE LOWER levels are costume and storage areas, and a huge rehearsal room area and most re.Scenerywill be set up in the latter so the main stags there that conducted be will hearsals , will be free for other functions. Hidden In the depths of the building is a second two-third- s - x - prep-aratio- .Salt Lake City, October 7, 1962 n 3 complete theater, designed to seat 350 persons. It will take over the . "intimate theater" function formerly provided by the Playbox. This area is one of the most exciting of the entire building. It is designed for maximum flexibility, permitting apron, J proscenium or productions, with seating to be adjusted accordingly. As for seating in the main auditorium, it can honestly be said that there will not be a bad seat in the house. Continental seating in the orchestra and dress circle areas will permit easy access to seats from the two sides of the auditorium. Rows will be spaced in such a way that once a patron is seated, he will not have to rise to make way for late arrivals. Conventional seating arrangements will be followed In the balcony,- - but due to the sharp incline of this . level, bslponyseats will be remarkably close to the stage. f. it Y - - - - il;? - . .sr ' I THE PIT WILL SEAT 40 musicians and can be covered to form an apron which will find use in Shakespearean productions and others needing an extended , stage area. And the auditorium theater officials emphasize, Was built with the aid of an acoustical engineer. Without going into the many technical details that will make the theater adelight for the backstage technicians and actors, it will boast complete air conditioning with a control system permitting temperature j control in each area of the building. The construction bill for the completed structure will approach two million dollars, With the funds com-i- g from the. .State of Utah, the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-daSaints, Kennecott Copper Corp., the Uftited States Steel Corp. and donations and pledges from the public. THIS GREAT show of Interest from church, .industry and public groups provides an excellent community V basis for the new theaters program. With support coming from all areas of the and state, the Pioneer Memorial Theatre cannot y com-muni- ty help but fulfill the tradition years ago. brought-Int- o being Mr. Hatfield, with Sereta Jones, costume expert, looks over some of Jargelvariety ocostumes collected or created by U. of U. Theatre over years. 5 |
