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Show MtiuiiHiimurMitutinimir Page The Dixie Sun 8 February A & E Editor: Chaundra 24, Stewar: Dixie Theatre tells tale of doon By Chaundras A&E Editor Stewart Dixie College opened its production of Doctor Faustus, a dramatic play about a man who trades his soul to Lucifer for infinite wisdom. Gabe Combs portrays the damned Faustus, whose performance and the historical Helen of without minimal speakKiris Wentworth, with ing. only one monologue, nearly attacked the audience in his entrancing performance as Covetousness. The good and dark angels were also interesting characters. Faustus servant, portrayed by Steven Keith, had a dynamic voice welcome added which Troy, is both impres- sive and captivating. His jumps from inclinations to be good or evil were sudden, and pushed the audience to pity Faustus ignorance. Mephostophilis, the servant of Satan, played by Patrick Gamer, was incredible and eery. His performance struck fear into the audience, a sharp contrast to his lighthearted portrayal of Sancho Panza in last seasons Man of La Mancha. Garners icy glare sprang his role from the stage. The minor characters were also intriguing and polished. The seven deadly sins were ominous and acted as a group in addition to their individual performances. Teria Shearer, successfully played the seductive roles of Lechery glimpses of humor. Also, among the high- lighted characters was Jon Savages interpretation of Satan, which was the reflection of evil. All the technical elements were harmonious and magnetic. The sound was abstract, yet essential and appropriate to the production. The costumes enhanced the performance, the highlight of which were the unique of the seven deadly sins. The lighting was also an essential element of the production, the warm red glow generated the heat of the fires of purgatory. The red hues also promoted a heated conflict within the viewers. Though the presenta- - tion was captivating, many scenes seemed lengthy and distracted from the sympathy for doomed character. the the concluding Specifically, scenes, sealing Faustus fate, were rather drawn out, and would have been as effective, if kept more concise. When reading the original script, it is often difficult to follow the plot and dialogue of the characters, but the performed script was effectively cut, and the presentation through all the theatrical elements, made the story clear and entertaining. The vision of direr Paula Trimpey was both inv tive and exciting. Once again, the College Theatre Depart a high quality DL. 'OL. p. duction, which intrigued an ences with a unique sub,; matter creatively presented Sc Coup BYU brings folk dance cffWr iphomc As the largest c versity folk dance progn in the United States, Brigham Young Universr International Folk Das Ensemble provides auc ences with an entertainr glimpse of the richness variety of dance from i over the world. thev t ihen ar uni-tar- They will perform mance begins at 8 p.m. wi; reserved seating. dances froi Graovsko, or gliding throng1 the graceful movements Korean Fan Dance, International Folk Dane Ensemble never fails deliver a fast pace, prograr. that thrills the audience The ensemble Saturday. February 28. 1998 Leisha Larson & Jason Larson Saturday. March 7. 1998 Erika Leany k Landon Loveland EASY PHONE IN SERVICE donate to any Bride & Grooms Registry - Simply call and charge any amount to your Boulevard Account (435) 673-965- 7 BOULEVARD 176 East St. George Boulevaro St. George, Utah 84770 at 3 p.m. Stafford sor. list yea see i opium iming acultyi dec was K UyRee SiutV 31.7 a 1 var sow b pn an a sents one of the broade: spectrums of intemation: music and dance perform by a single group. The repertoii includes selections fr Easter: Western and Eas; Middle the Europe, Asia, Latin America North America. Careful attention given to detail in order accurately portray divers cultures represented in TO THE NEWEST BfflDES AND GROOMS y ight, iinpeti Saturday, Feb. 28 at tl Dixie Center Performing Arts Center. A matinee will beg at 3 p.m. and is open ing; the evening perfo Performin To tu acuity SUN NEWS SERVICES Bulgarian CONGMTIONS the ow, Teat showcase. Tickets are now sale at the Dixie Center bo' office: Matinee is $10 adult $5 youth and evening tick and! prices are $12 adults youth. .he over 1 assist Dixie loth 'The d to 20ns. one and t 1 hen Mom 5:30, 10 , Hstei and Intei |
