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Show i'r . rt ivPui.'-- . l6"ii J. i.SK g? f ' tnmm'lmii tin .. ... ' 'miim ; 4A 1 DESERET NEWS, Friday, May 9, 196? University's 'Lysistrata' Wild, Suggestive Ey HOWARD TEARSON Nows Entertainment Editor in anti-wa- demonstration r hit the University of Utah campus Thursday night. And wtjat a riot! It's a 2, tled Lysistrata play that ti- lias boon linos tnat could have I got draft written today eit' and these intellectuals. Jts one ol those dramatic productions whose good are so good, youre al- most tempted to overlook the hail. It does develop into an at one jxunt, but it's erg skii, fully handled. The idea, as originated by Aristophanes a couple of thousand years ago, is that, the women of Athens are tired of heir men going to war. So one woman de- - ides on an anti-wa- r cafnpaign which consists of a plan whereby the women of both Athens and the nation's enemy, Sparta, wilhold their marital lavors unless their Injthiimls give ut war. lh- - IiiisIihikIs come homevery few ing months. At this particular tilfie they return, nut to oh ii anus, lull In leasing and reluilfs. furlough t Kell, anyone can imagine tut possibilities lor suggestive and situations in double this story. Gilbert Soldes, who adapted the version the University of Utah is using, took full advantage of situations for double the meanings. And I suspect some have been added even though the profanity has been taken away. it becomes a combination of euleness, naughtiness, cleverness, fun, embarrassment, snickers and even drama. One might even apply the winds bold, lewd, obscene, tunny, Marions to some of the scenes. Near the end of file play, the men have come home from war. They hope fo make love to their wives. The wives have taken the oath not to allow romance unless wars end. One wild scene could have become a disaster if it had nut been handled properly. As il was, it seemed, a little embarrassing to some as Peter Gillins exaggerates his desire lor his wiip ton wildly and ton don! Lysistrata talks Lynne Kisher, wiio portrays but tiie wile, gives one of Iter piTiormances. Site shows restraint Iipm lie as siie required leads him on, denying him iter lovp time and again on one from Monticetlo, who portrays Lysistrata, does so with the seriousness required and fhe sly touches to give best contrast to tiie way-oaspects of the play. :7 entendres One of 'he plays few serious speeches, in which she decries v.ar and points cut the burdens women bear and sacrifices they make, is a gem. Her husband, portrayed by William Wright, is powerful, sure of his stand in frustration as well as in triumph. A sterling performance comes from Angela Thomas, who portrays one of tile married womea who doesnt want to go along with the scheme of Angela Thomas performs in 'lysistrata" at Lysistrata. In fact, most of the women dont, but Lysistrata talks them inte the idea and urins her way. Miss Thomas has one brief moment of singing glory that shows off her lovely voice. who Mary Ann Kleinert, plays the leader of the Spartan women, is funny, nub.e and superb in turn. Her. grandeur is In every phase of her performance. Nearly all others in this gigantic cast of 70 including the five dirty old men, led by Boyer Jarvis play their roles superbly, ef U. pretext or another so she can have him agree to sign ?. Kace treaty with the Spartans. When he becomes completely impatient and says, Well discuss- that later, Lynne getf up and walks away from him WeTl see with the words, aland tills (culmination of romance) later, There are many moments ami performers to praise. Iva-lo- u Itcdd, Utahs TV actress fecting the parts as it they had been born to them. McGrath Director Byron has given the show a fun quality throughout, excepting for the one exaggerated scene near the end and one or two others. Some of the lines are so funny, the audience couldnt catch them all because of laughter. The creative talent of Rich- ard A. Lnkken developed a stage curtain that is a giant map of the Aegean area in the story. He a ho has directed some interesting and fetching costumes. Rtrie and Joan Shirley Woodbury have created some imaginative dance sequences even though tiie finale is sug- e gestive in spots. James has arranged some and listenable music. The reaction of the audiem-ranged from this by someone icliind me: I dont understand what is going on, but I t. to anothers like it. I thniight it was nasty, almost smutty. It will be presented in the Memorial Theater Pioneer every night at 8 p.m. through May 17, with a matinee at 2 p.m. tiie final day. There will be no pertormance Sunday. j ANTISEPTIC 1.45 Size 20-o- z, SQUIBB zra Prig-mor- e 5.99 Size ioo coin-me.i- Relieves both excess HJjf acid AND gas . . . fasti liquid $1.12 Siza Extra M Action 6-o- z. 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