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Show r Th Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, October E 13 17, Wait Until Dark: In time for Halloween By Nancy Funk Tribune Staff Writer There is a man by the name of Brent Lefavor who knows how to create magic. He did it last spring with 'On the Twentieth Century," and now, taking a 360 degree turn, has done it once more with "Wait Until Dark His is not the kind of magic though there's little doubt, that he could do that too.) No, his is the brand that keeps theater alive, that gives audiences a rush of Adrenalin not easily forgotten, the kind that only occurs when performer and patron sliaie in the energy that the plav provides. Who knows how Lefavor does it. perhaps that doesn't matter It's just thrilling to know that such a person exists and his magic is no further away these next few weeks than the Shire West Theatre, 915 W. conducive to pleasant dreaming. The theme is horrifying and almost too relevant for these times Three ciuninals in search of heroin terrorize a blind woman who is left alone in her basement apartment If it weren't for the fact that the production offers such quality performances, technical excellence and superb direction, the play itself would receive a "no" fror this reviewer on the grounds that it simply does not have any redeeming social value. It is particularly unpleasant from a womans viewpoint, since the central character, a female, is victimized. Nonetheless, it is a challenge that this fine ensemble has tackle with an enormous amount of stamina and believeability. The results deserve the attention of every inin the terested tha theater-goe- r community. The drama unfolds on an exsetting detremely signed by John Wayne Cook, the same talent who put moving trains on the stage for "On the Twentieth Century." This time he's given us a believe- - 1st South. four-mont- h e S ) Neal Barth as the criminals, with Gary Neilson portraving Susy's husband. The helpful little girl is brought to life through the integrity of Chelsea Bernal's Gloria "Wait Until Dark" is another Inc. See it now winner for Walk-On- s through Oct 30 with a special midnight show that final night Exclusive Engagement! ! ! 2:00, 4:00, 6.00 The actors, equally believeable, are Don Glover, Joel Osborn and 70MM 6 TRACK DOLBY STEREO! STEVEN SPIELDERG S the UNIVERSAL PGte c ROCKY HI Vr Vi vi" U iPd Alt R.gN-- Umtsd Artisti fevrwO PICTURE 1:15. 3.15 5.15, 7:15, 9:15 Sn'iHi.mmiinfrjjfr 3 Bargain Prtc 01 $ m. u 60 well-crafte- d What you will find is a production of the Frederick Knott play that is tailor-madfor this month of eerie happenings. It will not be easy to watch, nor is the subject matter A able downstairs apartment, complete with brick wall, basement window and window well, Venetian blinds plus a wooden curtain that actually rolls, a photographer's dark room, a staircase and an old refrigerator with a build-uof ice in the freezing compartment. Constance Denning, as the blind Susy Henri Hendrix, gives an exhausting performance as the tortured woman. For two hours this gifted actress moves on stage as if she were sightless, never missing a motion that would lead you to believe otherwise. monn i Umi H$ OP PARKING Daily 30 WiTh OPEN 6:45 CLASH OF THE TITANS" VALIDATION at 12:45, 3:05, 5:05, 7:45, 1005 i2:3o, 2:45, 500,7:15, 9:30 COMIT o635SSS(H1306fBto 6HRISX0EHER GSM? an 3SBt3B(B5il0QliS4 GDSsDS) jJSrewojms); flffioItfgoXqpl aS$b9$$iSGflIlQ969dBlsnsEa3 (rnwwrtstfcrcCTTKiih fTHiTCY biwmsi QSinElTOmWftfifla fire tort. Ifrl ItCO KfliI?S:AY tr. ms BSSSHMieiiSSS irfiTTTil ityrwrt I & fin lEBSlfflUfiassasi RESTRICTED UNDER 11 REQUIRES ACCOMPANYING IRENE OR AOULIGU AROIAN O WORLD PREMIERE ENGAGEMENTS OCTOBER 22, 1982 -- 3 );IW;RI'M:i1I1Trg 55,Wirrprg 50' OF PARKING WITH VALIDATION ggbhsd PLAC o smss) 262-9:42- 4 |