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Show Sail Lake Acting moves lo new home Continued From Page E-- l Paulsen, Valerie Kittel, David (. handlers and Gail Reynolds. all of "hum arc still involved "We continued to present rock musicals," said Gryska. "and the response was good We did Last Sweet Days of Isaac. Salvation,' Elec-triGenesis and e'cntuullv hr iA k c Sribu nr Hair." He remembers with some humor how nervous he was when "Hair" was presented. The popular Broad way rock musical had received a great deal of publicity regarding a Stage nude scene and Gryska hud told anyone who cared to ask. that SLAG would be offering the show as written. Needless to say, the production played to capacity houses and for the first time in the history of the company. Gryska was able lo break even financially. SLAG moved from its long association with Eliot Hall to the Glass Factory in Arrow Press Square in 1978. The theater had been vacated by Tiie Human Ensemble Repertory Theatre and seemed to be the logical place lo move. Though Gryska said the folks at the Unitarian Glnirch had been extremely supportive over the years, the company longed for a place where it could keep its sets up overnight and not have to tear them down for church activities that next day. The move to the Glass Factory established SLAG as definitely a viable theater company in the community. Though Gryska took a leave of absence for a year, spending time in South America the company continued to grow artistically during his absence. He returned to good news. Shows were selling out. and SLAG was earning a reputation as the company in the city that was headed toward regional theater status. "It became evident to us," said Gryska, "that we would have to find a larger home. We were interested in paying our performers and our staff and we wanted a place foi offices and room for storage. We fell that our shows we re becoming more and more piofessional but we were not charging proiessional prices" The SLAG board of directors decided that shows would have lo be run longer and ticket prices increased if the company was going to continue lo grow, The bottom line was finding a new home. That happened when Gryska heard of the availability of the old 19th Ward House on 5th North. Built in 1897, the church had served for several years as the meeting place for Mormons in that neighborhood It had a chapel, a recreation area and a relief society building. About 10 years ago, a new 19th Ward was built and the LDS church sold the old building to the city for half its market value. The building was then leased to Ballet West. When the dance company moved to the Gapitol Theatre there was concern in the neighborhood as to what would happen to the building. "The Gapitol Hill Gummunity Gouncil and the city worked closely with the Utah Heritage Foundation to find the appropriate use for t he building," said Stephanie Ghurchill. director of UI1F. "The city leased the building to us with the premise that it would be used as a community center and then to groups in art and architecture. " d The SLAG began moving into the Marmalade Util t enter, the new name of the former ward house, last spring, presented a benclil production in July and veill offiml-Iopen Its new season in its new home Friday "Were delighted to have the Acting Company as our first major leiiont," said Mrs. Ghurchill "Weie interested in filling the building with groups which provicc resources to the entire community and certainly to the neighborhood Repertory Dance Theatre has been using the chapel area for rehearsals and students Irom the Washington Elementary school across the street have been over to watch. Were looking forward to a lot of that ty pe of interchange." The theater company is housed in the recreation area, which includes places for oflues and an pe theater space that will seat 129 people "Each tenant ol the building is required to make its own cosmetic said Mrs. Ghurchill. changes, "and it's uma.ing what SLAG has done already. Gummunity development block grant funds have enabled the repair work on furnaces, bathrooms, roofs, wiring and plumbing lo occur, but the rest is still in process "We will rent out the chapel space, but us of yet. hav e no history of what it costs to operate the building, so we are still trying to figure out rental costs." said Mrs Ghurchill. In the meantime. Gry ska and his company are busy preparing for the grand opening Friday which will feature the presentation of Albert Innaurato's "Gemini" plus a light Italian buffet billowing the performance. A few new policies have been implemented to go with the new home, namely that opening night will always feature a play and a dinner, with the cost of admission being $15 per indiv idual or $25 a couple. A preview night will also be uttered to the public with tickets available for $3. 50 Thereafter, tick- ets will sell for $6. The Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, October Sunday s at 2 p m e now ioilsldcl oill selves a small professional theater." said ( Iry ska "Our budget is $lim.iKn and lor the first tune we hav e a salaried staff and will fie able lo pay our performers more than what many oil Broadway companies are cur rcutly offering their actors (The sum is still an amazingly low $pl per performance. Gryska serves as artistic director and general manager with David Chambers as producing director, alerie Kittel as projects coordinator, Shaun Elam and Mark Chambers, box office and Tom Pavich, assistant The company receives gran' money from the National Endowment for the Humanities as well as the Utah Arts Gouncil. but operates mostly on money earned Irom tic ket sales This year's season, in addition to the comedy "Gemini." will feature "Miss Margarida's May," directed by Scott Zogg (Jan. 20 through Feb 12i; "The Gin Game." directed by Robert Hyde Wilson (March 2 through April 2); "1 Love My Wife," directed by Ron Van Woerden (April 21 through May 21); "Private Parts." a collaboration of works by women writers, directed by Gail i Reynolds (May and "Mulebones," a new play by Al Brown, directed by David Chambers 'June Gryska said the company will continue to present a wide range of plays including those by Utah authors. Shall We Dance? Katie Hill is Anna with Terrell Blackburn as King uf Siam when liodgers and Ilanimcrstc in's "The King and I" opens Thursday al Promised Valley Playhouse, (lieu Slight directs. Show continues through Nov. 12. "We are dedicated to being a representative of fine theater in Utah and are working toward paying equitable wages to our We still have a determination to present professional theater on a continual basis while working toward building a netwurk with other theaters around the country home of the Salt Company may fie found 5th North The new Auditions set for "Snow Wliiir" Audit ams for "Snow White." the lust production this year of Pioneer Memorial Theatres Young Peo pics season. will he Wednesday at both I and 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Building ifcrmcrly the geolouv building'., room 110. on the University of Utah campus. Callbacks will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the same location. Those auditioning may prepare a section of a song andor section of a dance, however it is not essential. A Lake-Actin- at Give em Hell, Harry! to shoot from hip Friday McCarthy's performance is backed by a glittering career on Broadway and Hollywood which includes an Obie Distinguished Acting Award for his work in "Harry Outside" at New Yorks Circle Repertory; and Broadway appearances in Poor Murderer," "Red Roses For Me." "Loves Labors "Joan of Lorraine." "Two for the See Saw." "The Three Sisters." The Seagull." and Kurt Vonneguts "Happy Wanda June." Stage and screen actor Kevin McCarthy will reflect on a show Friday at Capitol. timely bit of history with one-ma- n Birthday He appeared on the London stage l' '! I'he productions will run from Ihiee lo seven weeks. Thursdays through .Saturdays at k pm and 1(S W. As the political season heats to a will fair boil, local theater-goer- s have an opportunity to reflect on a bit of history when Kevin McCarthy, veteran of stage, screen and television, brings bis talents to the Gapitol Theatre Friday at 8 p.m for a performance of "Give 'em Hell. Harry!" based on the presidential years of Harry S. Truman. Written by Samuel Gailu. "Give 'em Hell. Harry!" is "a drama, a vaudeville show, a political cabaret-ac- t about a president who was not afraid to shoot from the hip or the lip." and did it often 17, 1982 as Biff in "Death of a Salesman." with Paul Muni, and that led lo his motion picture debut in the film version of the play. Movie fans will know McCarthy Irom his roles in "Hotel." "Mirage." "The Invasion of the "Buffalo Bill and the Indians." "The Howling." and many others. In 1999. he starred with Lana Turner in the television senes adaptation of Harold Rubbtns novel of love and lust among the jet set. "The Survivors." lute" "Snow Dee. is scheduled to run Production calls for musicians Musicians are needed fur the production of "West Side Story." scheduled to play at the Shire West Theatre Nov 19 to Dee. Walk-On- As the fiesty Harry Truman. r McCarthy's performance delves into the late presidents colorful abrasions with such luminaries as Douglas MacArthur and Richard M. Nixon; he also describes many of his other encounters, including one with the Washington music critic who gave Margaret Truman a bad review after her singing debut. two-hou- plain-spoke- pjlUll d wdl be av all. die auditioning will participate in an interview, group exercise and up provisatiim Roles open include those of Snow White and the ladies-iwaiting For further information concerning auditions contact Dr Xan S Johnson at tile U of U Department of Theatre n "Give em Hell, Harry! will be Lake City for one night only. Curtain goes up at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Gapitol Theatre in Salt box office. 11 The musical, according to director Jayne Luke, offers a great experience in performing Leonard Bernstein's challenging score. Par ticipation is on a voluntary basis Musicians who play tho following arc needed: Violin, cello, trumpet, percussion, flute, bassoon, oboe, saxophone 'alto and tenor' and clarinet For information contact Mark Ogdon at tile Shire West Tliealrr, 915 W. t South. RDT dances Saturday al BYU Special to The Tribune !' It 0 VO - Repertory Dunce 'Theatre will offer its program. "THEN The Early Years of Modern Dance Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Harris Fine Art Genters Pardue Theatre on the Brigham Young University campus in Provo. "THEN. which premiered al the Capitol Theatre in March of 1980. feat ores the choreography of the highly-acclaime- full-lengt- h . . pioneers of modern dance. Isadora Duncan. Ruth Si. Denis. Ted Shawn. Doris Humphrey. Charles Weidman and Helen Tamiris In addition to Saturdavs performance. file company will conduct a residency in the BYU Dance Department Monday through Oct. 29. lecturing and teac hing in the dance technique classes as in well as in dance composition, philosophy and history THE KING AND I a 2 5ftllJJ 35a) nERRELHJBI'QI IMS! 11 When you advertise a still- useful item at the right price, you can expect your phone to ring. People read classified everyday, looking for items they need at - ffitjfflGSteaaiiiaa? SMGgJ- H IIIIIIIMlt A I II llll'l' O Ulan adert.ueis outvde ttie Dial TOLL TREE prices they can afford. So tell them the best time to reach you and then get ready to take those calls! want-ad- s aiea 023S3D I |