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Show theater major from St. George, said that childhood favorites appeal to her as well. She said Beauty and the Beast has been one of her favorites since she was young. But one of her other choices, even though this show isn t as well known, is one she says students should still check out. The Drowsy Chaperone is so freaking hilarious, Noble said. I love all of the fun comedy that is involved. Onejof the most popu- - AMANDA JACOBS By Staff Writer State College jents seem to love all ects of the theater, one particular genre .performances always IllS to excite the plXie at iiwd. along to your musical seems to Singing Jl0rite well-lov- a past-tim- e ,teatDSC since many ydents seem to have a musical. Who orite ,,ad love bobbing your along to the beat? dere are ieSnt lows lists- e One some of those their must that top c - of the lar responses students had when asked their favorite musical is one that adds a twist to a classic musical. Christhian Roa, a junior theater major from St. George, said Wicked is his top choice. Wicked is amazing, Roa said. I love having a whole new back story to The Wizard of Oz. Noble and Grace Wells, a senior theater major from St. George, also said Wicked is - one of their top picks - (J to make or ,ak a show is if the laiacters are easy to Jentify with. Whether attends J o are funny, moving just plain interesting, feature is a favorite, wby Campbell, a junior eater major from St. musi-dh- e jorge, said one really enjoys has funny duo playing the jv The original cast had so much talent. I love Laura Bell Bundy. I think she was so funny as Elle. Wells said some of her other favorites include titles that inspire her own life. Wells said she believes characters are good role models, and they teach viewers to never give up on their dreams. I think the storylines in The Wizard of Oz and Hairspray have taught positive lessons that can carry on for generations, Wells said. a U'i main things the story told from the Wicked Witchs point of view brings a whole new element. Some musicals are the perfect way just to escape; they are known for the level of enjoyment they bring to all those who are watching. Wells also said that one of her favorite musicals might be considered cheesy, but the fun factor is exactly what she likes about these musicals. I loved Legally Blonde, Wells said. rable. It was languid compared to what the audience had just experienced, and it seemed to be the piece the orchestra had spent the least amount of time preparing for. There were more mistakes in this than any other piece, but overall it was performed well. Adriana Horn sat in on the harp, tinkling along with the rest of the orchestra and providing important resolve to tense passages. The final piece was Sibelius 5th Symphony. Four spectacular movements run the gambit of human emotion, inspiring hope, regret, guilt, fear and triumph. From the tiptoe of a walking bass line to the constant escalating and conversa- !S tions between the brass and strings, the piece M 1 u VHUHSji jds. My favorite musi- cs The Producers, V 4 said. One of reasons why I love because I think the uracters would be so such fun to play. Campbell said he also .ads to admire fantasy ones that remind him of jnipbell ,e drew and danced close and then fled again, leaving us hanging on the edge of our seats. Finally, the magnificent climax exploded in a bouquet of violins, settled and exploded again, and again, until it finally trailed off, like drifting into sleep at the end of a wild night. The DSSO will be performing again April 21 at the Cox Auditorium. is .v -- 'TjifI N youth. lhave also loved Pe-rP- an S!" Campbell said, one of the first that I saw. It actu-1- ) is what inspired me , was ays was start tumbled along, swallowing the listeners in an ocean of sound. As the fourth movement progressed, the audience waited with baited breath for resolve, which teased and with- acting. Noble, a junior Gabriela ee al thin yone r oot n i c singllOUgl A T1 and rode ng arr)1 adas e of ianf ts ia r t rised Ay,x J : md' i, ' a v , ffff, orf as1 1- - linte nee f. jet. I : McDonalds Real Fruit Smoothies like fresh strawberries and blackberries, with creamy low fat The nerfect blend of real fruit, delicious. Try all three, Wild Berry, Mango Pineapple and sippably Its simply, ice. and yogurt Strawberry Banana. m im lovin it age |
