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Show Lakeside Review 4 Saturday, July 18, 1998 Just singin YOURE ON: the park in Moments before going on stage, Brent Peters (right) quickly reviews his lines. As (far right) City Performing Arts. CONNER Standard-Examine- r By SUSAN TANNER HOLMES lege in choirs and still is involved in church choirs. It gives me an out, something to do. People notice me and I hate to be noticed, so this gives me something positive to be noticed for, she said. Singin in the Rain is the correspondent - As the the west to babbling brook running in front of the Woodland Park stage, open-ai- r an evening of music Filled the park for the hundreds of people who enjoyed the opening night of Singin in the Rain is a pop- ular favorite, said director Jo-A- Callahan. The music is not only challenging to produce, but the show is almost entirely music from start to finish. Its been one of the hardest productions I have ever done. And much of the credit goes to music specialist and arranger Barbie Elliott. Elliott is not a newcomer to challenges. Born blind, she has excelled in developing the ability to listen to the music and then arrange it to meet the individual specific needs of the variety of performers. Elliott discovered the piano at the age of 3. I wrote my first song when I was 3 12 and only had two years of formal musical lessons until I was in college. Lessons were expensive, and my family couldn't afford them, said the oldest of eight children. didnt like to practice, but I played the piano all the time, so my parents didnt know I wasn't practicing the scales, said Elliott, who is also blessed with perfect pitch. I just learned to play by trying it over and over again - a lot of practice. Her first love is singing and performing in choirs. I like to sing and play my own music, said Elliott, who has written numerous songs. She spent her youth and col g and more. Call speaking, Mary West for more information at 1 860-047(800) The CASA Program needs adult volunteer advocates for children who are victims of abuse. All adults may apply to be CASA volunteers, but men and individuals who are multilingual are especially needed. 1 raining times and other information may be obtained by calling Alene Stringham " musical she has worked on. My major in college was in composition and arrangements. A few summers ago I went to a program and said to myself, I can make better arrangements than those, and she did. She began working on the arrangements for this years production in January. This year there is a lot of music. It has a third more music than last year and I had to cut and change a lot. It was a busy undertaking, Music Man was a lot simpler, but this one is more fun to do. These productions give a lot of younger kids in the area something positive to do, she said. I enjoyed being in high school plays and these kids are learning a lot. The play is a lot of fun and the kids can make a lot of friends. Some may want to do more and it looks better saying they have been in Singin in the Rain than just try ing out. Some of these kids are in it year after year. Im mostly a mom and I dont do a lot of extras. I like the friends I make during these productions, she said. Everyone does a lot of work. Its satisfying accomplishing it. What advice would Elliott give the youths, ages 4 through 18, who participated in the production? If you have the desire, try for it. Dont ever let people tell you dont have the talent, she said. Dont be discouraged and be willing to do new things you wouldnt normally try. Be open 50-pl- at ) The Shelter at Davis County needs volunteers to help with crisis calls, intake at the shelter, provide support for victims of domestic violence and maintain grounds and the facility. For information about train- This year there is a lot of music. It has a third more music than last year and I had to cut and change a lot. It was a busy undertaking, Music Man was a lot simpler, but this one is more Jim todo.n -- Barbie Elliot music specialist and arranger to new ideas. Be able to handle criticism. My biggest regret, however, personnel also deserve to take a bow: musical director Maurie again, 100 cast and crew members had worked for months to make the evening a delightful experience with lively dancing, great facial expression during mime scenes and sparkling costuming. The music was the highlight of the evening, but special effects took high marks for the introduction e of an movie, fireworks and the creation of the illusion of rain during the finale numbers. Callahan pulled together a difficult show and created an enjoyable evening. Other production Tarbox, choreographer Alisha Peters, lights and sound by that I waited so long before 1 If was she said. More than tried someone doesnt like what youre doing. Its not the end of the world," said Elliott. Pull yourself out of it. Its not like your life is at stake. Even someone who really knows, supposedly, doesnt really know. When I went to college I got a letter telling me I was vocally That meant I was not accepted into the major. What it really meant was that I wasnt a classical singer. I took a few lessons and the next time these same people judged me old-tim- Wheelwright Lighting and Sound and concessions by Sid Hendricks. Special recognition should be given to youths, parents and volunteers who helped rebuild and create the plays scenery backdrop after it was destroyed by vandals two days before the production was scheduled to open. The new scenery backdrop was spectacular. Ripe Tomatoes band offers home-grow- n music Group blends variety of songs with humor and nostalgia By RUTHMALAN Standard Examiner correspondent - The comic musical group with Marcia Knorr will be entertaining at the Layton Arts and Humanities Councils Concert in the Park on LAYTON "The Ripe Tomatoes Monday at 7:30 p.m. The free concert is at the Ed Kenley Centennial Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive. The Ripe Tomatoes band features some of Utah's finest musicians bringing a fresh brand of music to the local music scene. They perform an assortment of rangements and tight harmonies. The group features Suri Rose, Beefsteak Sue," bringing her strong vocals, intricate arrangements on the keyboard and the full sound of the guitar to the band. Marcia Knorr, Cherry Tomato, is featured on the rhythm guitar and banjo, bringing her clear vocals and crazy humor to each performance to spice up the act. Eileen Dempsey, Hybrid Tomato, brings a new dimension to the Ripe Tomatoes with her playing of the bass and flowing melodics on the violin. TraSalsa Tomato, plays keycy Robinson, boards and hammered dulcimer. Chad Ellis, Better Boy Tomato, performs on lead and rhythm guitar. home-grow- n The Ripe Tomatoes are (from Eileen Dempsey. Marcia Knorr and Sua Rose. RIPE TOMATOES: positions events, medical outreach, public third Farmington community the Farmington City Performing Arts recent presentation of Singin in the Rain. I of volunteer can be released to the wild. Training is provided. Contact Donna for more information at Make a Wish Foundation of Utah is forming community committees to focus on wish granting, special to Farmington production Farmington listing songbird rehabilitation. Nurture orphaned or injured nestlings until they Music arranger lends skills Standard-Examin- a Frampton at The Hill Air Force Base Hospital needs volunteers in the morning and afternoon. Volunteers will be given training m CPR and on the computer. For more information call Roy Celia at 774-664Davis County FACT has openings for family advocates. Volunteers support and mentor parents with a child or youth who has emotional, behavioral andor mental disabilities. Four to 10 hours per month and special education knowledge are needed. A monthly stipend and mileage reimbursement are available. For more information contact Jane Lewis at Ext. 46. Utah Promise is looking for car, ing adults to help begin a mentoring program at Davis High School. Volunteers willing to spend about an hour a week building relationships with young people and serving as role models. A background check is required and training will be provided. 2 for more Call Kaye Groll at information. is Center looking Ogden Nature for caring volunteers to assist with enjoy the cool evening air while they watch the final performance of Singin in the Rain, presented by Farmington MELANIE This is available throughout Davis County. For more information, call the Davis County Untied Wav Information A. Referral Ser-vu- x Monday through Friat 497-911-1 day, 8 30 a.m. to 5 pm. k The Treehouse Childrens Museum is looking for friendly and reliable adult volunteers to work morning or afternoon shifts in the gift shop or helping families with exhibits. For training and information please call Chris at The Humanitarian Resource Center needs individual and group volunteers to help make quilts to be donated to battered womens shelters throughout the United States. For more information contact Pauline daytime turns to dusk, folks in Farmington ' VOLUNTEER CONNECTION left) Leslie Ramonas (former member), musical styles including country, rock, fractured folk comedy and gospel blended into a unique sound. Their performance is spiced up with a touch of humor and a twist of nostalgia while showcasing intricate musical ar The concert is sponsored by the Bank of Utah. Those attending are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to sit on. The Concert in the Park senes is free to the public each Monday night during the summer months. ing and scheduling contact Susan Porter at 444-319The North Davis Rotary would like responsible adults to become mentors for Explorer Post 600. For further information please contact Ext. Howard Whileway at 240. United Way of Davis County in Layton needs a volunteer to help update the Community Resource Directory and help with some general ollice work. Come help the community in a cheerful office environment. For more 1. information call 497-9- 1 Catholic Community Services needs volunteers to be a volunteer coordinator, to help in their food bank, deliver food boxes to the elderly and homebound, mentor needy people by helping them learn to budget and to e famhelp find housing for ilies. Also needed are volunteers to and make layette items for help gather newborns of families. For more information contact Yvonne Coiner at The Davis County Food Bank needs volunteers to stock shelves and prepare boxes of food for those in need. To volunteer please call Randy at Bountiful Health Care and Rehabilitation needs volunteers to read to residents of all ages, to help with activities and outings, and to be a friend. For more information, contact Jule or Wendy at Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center needs help with light office work and covering lunch breaks. Hours are extremely flexible. For more information contact Cheryl at 774-747The Arc of Davis County needs a patient volunteer for a mildly retarded young man who needs an Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor for about one year. For more information call Sherry Aldrich at 299-978Autumn Glow Senior Center in Kavsville needs volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels, help in the kitchen, be a front desk hostess and n, teach China painting. For more call Shirley Bergstrom at The Rape Recovery Center needs adult volunteers two or three days per month who can provide their own transportation to respond to calls from hospitals and police stations and provide support and advocacy to vic-Uof sexual assault and domestic violence For more information call Lark Muir at 394-9- 4 6, Ixt. 104. American Red Cross of Northern Utah is in need of volunteers to serve in disaster services, healih and safety services, international services, emergency armed forces services and "Help Cant Wait." Volunteers who can help with ollice administrations (answering phones, filing, djta enlrv 1, class instruction, assistance with families during a disaster. Call Lauryn 0 Miller at for more information. Davis County Schools need volunteers to work with students Con5 tact Fdnce Christensen at after 2 p m. or call the school closest to you. f Davis Hospital and Medical Center in Layton has openings for dull volunteers and junior volunteers. Volunteers receive training and free meals. Lnjoy new relationships and tremendously rewarding experiences. For more information adjlts and may contact Marcy youth may contact Gloria at See HELP 5 |