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December’ J992J Page 4 Look at all the "Fools" in the CEU Theatre by Nicole NylTeler ri-- staff writer 24-hou- The College of Eastern Utah Theatre Department second show of the 92-9- 3 season will be s "Fools" by Neil Simon opening ' this weekend in the Geary Theatre Directed by Don Adams the show will run Dec 5 at 7:30 pan Ticket prices are $S for adults $4 for children and $2 for CEU students with their activity card "Fools" is a delightful comedy about a village in the Ukraine j The story starts when a young teacher Leon Tolchinsky (Jeff Cartwright) is hired by Dr Zubritsky (Travis L Coyne) and his wife (Stacey Tucker) to teach their lovely daughter Sophia (Tisha Lofley) Unknown to Leon the village is cursed with ignorance and he was hired with the hope that he would free the village by teaching Sophia knowledge and breaking the curse Upon meeting Sophia Leon falls in love with her and vows to break the curse any way he knows how This is not an easy task a misunderstood villain named Michael Mays Jaff Cartwright and Sonja Stirling tool Count Yousckevitch (Justin D Muir) who wants Sophia for his around In CEU’s production Sat ralatad artlcla wife stands in the way along ( Photo by Craig Crookaton ) 3-- Spend a night with CEU The College of Eastern Utah Dance Department opens its 92-9- 3 season on Dec 17 with an event that has become a tradition in our area Tchaikovsky's magical ballet scat for “The Nutcracker combined with company members of Ballet Repertory Ensemble and community dancers promise a delightful evening for your holiday season New to the production this ycar : is the fantastic growing Christmas tree and the fight between the mice and the soldiers Setting the scene on the company is Maggie Moar of the USU Dance Department “Christmas Carol Ballet" will also be part of the program V ' V Concert dates are Dec 17 18 and 19 Information and tickets I can be ordered by calling the — ' 0 Dance Department at ext 336 Individual ticket prices t are S3 with student and senior cit- - L ul izen rates of $4 CEU students will receive the discount with with the curse that rives Leon to teach rally Sophia Fools is standing tribute that with the magic of love and believing in oneself so obstacles and curses can be overcome Along with the leading characters villagers are played by Sonja Stirling KayD Gunderson Michael Mays Jefferson Montoya and Don Falslcv The technical crews include: Grady A McEvoy set designer Don Adams costume designer Amber Woodcox both lighting design and stage manager working under her direction is Keziah Richardson and Allyson Fairbanks Todd Olsen is the sound designer with his crew of Nicole Nyf- rs Iclcr and Emily Scott The properties master is Kris Cartwright with crew Kathy Bclnap Also to keep with a new tradition the CEU Theatre Club Elmo will be sponsoring a theme dance Friday night (December 5) after the show in the Ballroom The theme for this dance is "On the beach with Santa" The cost will be $1 with a ticket stub from the show and $2 without Tickets will be available at the door Dance Department and “The Nutcracker” umm rl — —— V-- '" ' ' - 4C - CEU Choir’s Vocal Christmas Concert to be held December 9 CEU’s annual Christmas Concert December 9 will be a collabo- rative effort from the vocal and areas featuring various ensembles including the Concert Choir Wind Ensemble Chamber Singers and several jazzop groups Mannheim Steamroller fans will hear favorite Christmas selections This is always a full house event so come early enough to get a seat for the 7 pjn performance at the Geary Theatre Admission is free CEU Choirs mid the Price Vocal Ensemble will perform Handel's Messiah at 7 pm on Sunday December 13th This free concert will be at the Price Civic Auditorium and will feature a high-tec- h approach to this masterwork The full orchestration will be performed by CEU synthesizer players and listeners will be surprised as to the beauty and power of that orchestral sound in this innovative performance Due to popular demand the Price Vocal Ensemble is again producing last year1s much acclaimed Renaissance Christmas Feastc This fundraiser for the CEU Music Department will be held on December 14 13 1617 21 & 22 Tickets will be available at Mr Sleep Motel for $20 each Last year’s sellout performances have created great demand for tickets Get yours early for this extravaganza of food song and revelry unlike anything else in the ur state The CEU Wind Ensemble will change hats and become The Pep Band for the home basketball games starting with the Alumni game on December 3 "'"OBITUARY — MEircrafi OntoMfrtalS 9t&AmaiM (aorta aupertwio SMpamwr passed mat dual) Hurt hah auatahad and death btflawlh anaacqpad dan martd prfart named Ooomsdty V' StpannanafudMal KiypkncamatotvEarihUlarhiihama pbnalMadeafcyedHeMebdty nWona and l 637-212- ind i ba aonkf nWaadL fvnml aewee 4 be haU h mamba tWoomlcbock Tirenl faraFHand' Amamorid wl babul h membnnoe d lie Man Seal and d J(! 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