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Show fly tgu Find out what theater reviewer Matty Jacobson thinks about DSCs Fiddler on the Roof dixiesunlink.com. Dixie quderit-jspeet- to DSC look frsh Classic. story brings BV APRIL JACKSON Staff Writer Fiddler on the Roof may be considered an American classic, but the crew behind Dixie State Colleges production is hoping to give audiences a fresh experience. The play tells the story of Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, and his family. Tevye struggles to maintain his familys religious traditions while dealing with oppression from the Russian government. Varlo Davenport, a professor of theater and the director of Fiddler on the Roof, said the theater faculty chose to do the play last year. We chose Fiddler because it should have audience appeal, and its well written, Davenport said. Davenport said Fiddler was also a good choice because it fits the students in the theater department right now. We have people in the right age range and people who fit the parts, he said. It was a good stretching selection for us to work with the students and help them continue to grow. Davenport said he is excited for the musical elements in the show. My choreographer this year, Anni Frehner, has just done a phenomenal job with the dancers, Davenport said. What Im probably most excited for audiences to see is the completeness of the music. I feel like it has a strong story with acting, but the music and dance is some our best work. Mindee Anderson, a freshman theater major from Sandy who will be playing the role of the oldest daughter, Tzeitel, said she was excited for audiences to see how the Russian Jewish-cultur- e will be portrayed in the play. Even though its a different culture, it has so much soul and depth, Anderson said. One of the unique elements Dixies production will have is the set design. Jewish painter Marc Shagall, who filled his abstract art with interesting symbolism, influenced the design of the set. Brent Hanson, the associate dean of fine arts and set designer for the play, said the set design would contain more symbolic elements and less realistic elements than the audience might expect. The design will be a different look for the show, especially if people are familiar with the movie, Hanson said. It will give the audience a fresh experience with the show. Davenport said he hoped audiences would feel some nostalgia while watching the show. n Fiddler is a show, so (seeing) it is like visiting with an well-know- old friend, Davenport said. But at the same time, if you havent seen that old friend in a while, you may have forgotten what theyre like, so its like you have to be reintroduced and get to know them again. Jacob Pohlsander, a sophomore music major from Mesa, Ariz. and playing the role of Men ofperfc del, the Rabbi's he saw a nostalgic f; the show as well The musical hus home for a ' Pohlsander said, cuses on family i,feJ characters are like t eetns crowd. Smgi favorite a we be at here rea student favorite doesnt bead al ai Here people. Hanson said theses of nostalgia will Comc from the character shows Tevye, played by Tre) Paterson, who will past events through break softer lens. they list see One ter that characi see identif a Tevye is remember ing everything with fondness, Hanson Were not going forj gritty, realistic show The reality of the storj is pretty harsh. Even though the unhappy elements drive the at irjust fe this Koby ( sait theater George he cal afunn leads. My sho is cal Tevyes distanced self from that. hi Campl rea the Hanson also said ences should come audi it be is to the play because of characters and themed charac the genuinely much Cam love. The characters tends are dories engaging," Hanson said. Its a beautiful love story, nt just the romantic love, but the his ter Pai It wa plays love is charming. Davenport said he was proud of the production and its appeal. Its a classic yo I hi father-daught- ei ally to is star Gab piece of American theater, he said. musical its something will enjoy Itl everyone a lot. Fiddler on the Roof will run March in the Man March stage Theater at 7.3p and Cast members rehearse for the upcoming performance of Fiddler on the Roof. The DSC theater department chose this musical based on student ability and what they hope the student body can relate to. 6-- p.m. GoGo37 gains audiences BY ASHLEY PUTNAM A& E Editor one but enjoyable. Its a small venue, which gets you up close and personal with the artists, and I love that. Groskreutz said he loves being a part of GoGo37 Gallery. My favorite part is bringing good music to the masses, and hopefully more masses will start picking up on this, Groskreutz said. Davenport said the atmosphere of GoGo37 Gallery is something unlike other places in St. George. As a venue it has a really different atmosphere, and the people who work there seem to really care about what they do, Davenport said. GoGo37 Gallerys next concert is Feb. 29. This concert will feature Bone Dance, Fever Dreams, Open Wounds and Sachricide. GoGo37 has plenty of concerts in March as well. A Plea for Purging will be in con cert March 11, The Ataris will be in concert March 12, and Imagine Dragons will be in concert March 22. Also in concert will be The Mighty Sequoyah and Briertone, dates to be announced, Groskreutz said. GoGo37 Gallery is becoming a popular place for bands and band lovers alike from all over the country. GoGo37 Gallery hasnt GoGo37 has big plans been open for very long for the future, although but is getting more popuGroskreutz will not say lar every month. what these are. Ryan Groskreutz, one All he will say is, If I of the owners of GoGo37 told you, Id have to kill Gallery, said the gallerys you. Most would not be survival has been tricky willing to take that risk. but rewarding. A musicart venue is a tricky business with not a lot of profit margin, even in big cities, so the fact we have survived this long and things continue to look up is very rewarding, Groskreutz vt said. The attendance at concerts has included more people every month. A Our attendance to our events is a tricky thing, Groskreutz said. It is never as good as I want, but it seems to always be a little better than the month before. GoGo37 Gallery is said c to be one of the most influential music venues in St. George. Zoe Davenport, a sophomore theater major 4 'U, from St. George, said: J Tyler P Town Jolley brought his Vegas based comedy show to GoGo 37 Ive been to GoGo37 lery along with plenty of laughs for the audience. G0G037 Gallery has quite a few times, and ed more audiences recently and hopes to keep drawing people in. the experience is always ympfoony wows BY CHRISTINA OSBORN Staff Writer critic, stage. violin was heard, thougl A no one had moved. from few more notes the phantom violin, d strode Frederic Moreau onstage to resounding applause. He was handcraft! ing a violin in 1760 by G.B. Guafc one nini, considered the greatest craftsman1 cart) a special performance Saturday in the Cox Auditorium. Students, parents and members of the community filled more than half the seats in the house to witness a magnificent evening of music, accented by the presence of a virtuoso French violinist, Frederic Moreau. The orchestra opened with the overture to Glinkas Russian and Ludmilla, a Russian damsel in distress story. The students played what was obviously an aerobic workout of a piece articulately and powerfully, setting a strong scene for the rest of the concert. The audience was immediately drawn in by the students ability to interpret such a fast-pace- d piece. After the applause faded, there was silence on- - tt stringed instruments history. raisf k. Moreau bowed, bow to strings, and music leaped into the K, with breathtaking PaS' devast( sion. He played Thesoun ingly well. that yiolt with he made Ive finest may be the ever heard in my He is a master. The piece, Meviolin ndelssohns only essef concerto and an vihmst part of any is a repertoire, masterpiece, m carried Moreau thro . onariverofsymPh0" harmony, rising 0 strings stopping violin denly, the ing out into e sU spU"' the si between the bars. adrenal'1 After the concer rush of the ror Mahlers Adagio rch Strings and was almost unme |
