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Show Friday, April 17, 2009 WeekendDiversions Page 6 Less response with Replay By BRENDON BUTLER staff writer ALLEN STEPHENS AS T H E PRESIDENT, left, and Brett E. Shelton as the Baron, right, perform in the USU play "Madwoman of Chaillot." The play is free for USU students and will continue until April 18 in the Morgan Theater. PATRICK ODEN photo 'Madwoman brings USU play to life By BRENDON BUTLER staff writer When a money-mongering, Ponzi-scheming group of oil speculators arrives at the Cafe Chaillot with a plan to turn Paris into an oil field, an old maid and her friends prove too much of a match for the corporate stooges. The "Madwoman of Chaillot." Countess Aurelia, wears backwards outfits from 1890s, insists that all men must change their names at each new hour and has tea with both real and imaginary friends and their pets. Aurelia, played by Felicia Stehmeier, is lovably nuts. Her bohemian friends each have colorful personalities, in particular an accordion-playing Joanna Johnson as the Street Singer, Chalice Nance as the Street Juggler and an always-beaming Roger Earl as the Doorman. Another highlight is an irony-filled speech in defense of corporate greed given by the soapbox-standing Melisa Stowe as the poor but quick-witted Ragpicker. Nate Jacob as the earnestly-mindless underground sewer-man reminds the audience that we've all had friends who were ... just a little too helpful. Finally, the innocent sweetness of Shanice Holt as Irma, and her lover, Pierre, played by Lance Rasmussen, make a happy ending happier. The production's outfits dazzle. In particular, hoop skirts and bodices with ornate embroidery adorn Aurelia and her friends, the corporate gold-diggers and their girlfriends dress in 1930s haute-couture and Irma's blonde hair rolls back in a 1940s pin-up style. There's even a nine-foot-long feather boa. The director, W. Lee Daily, recommends the audience listen carefully to the snappy dialogue. "The Madwoman of Chaillot" plays April 15-18 at the Morgan Theater, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets free for USU students. -bn-ndon.butler@gmail.com Going beyond the label H See MYTH, page 7 Commute without the fuss... take the bus. Now Playing LUkatb on gout Amanda Young sophomore family consumer human development 1- "Breakable" - Ingrid Michaelson 2. "Pasadena" - Modern Skirts 3. "Everybody Plays the Fool" - The Main Ingredient By CATHERINE MEIDELL staff writer In a health-conscious society, Vitaminwater is a simple name that has lured its consumers in by its promising nutritional value. Vitaminwater is produced by Glaceau which is owned by Coca-Cola. The bottles have a modern vibe and contain flavored water in a spectrum of colors. All 17 flavors are printed with entertaining commentary. For instance, the jackfruit-guava Vitaminwater label states that the beverage will give the consumer enough Vitamin B and Theanine to keep them relaxed in stressful situations. These situations include a boss being verbally abusive, the in-laws moving in and the recurring nightmare of being naked at work. This is a nice idea, but is Vitaminwater all that it's cracked up to be? Ilka Nemere, professor in the nutrition and food science department, said, "I would think anything made by Coca-Cola is more about getting your money than benefiting you." Nemere said a study shows almost all Americans are over-nourished, therefore, why are these vitamin infused beverages needed? Scienceline webzine published by New York University said the only vitamin Americans don't get enough of is Vitamin F. and this is only in a third of the Vitamin water flavors. Scienceline also said if one wants to drink Vitamin water for Vitamin A or Vitamin E, the nutrients will be wasted if not consumed with the dietary fat found in a meal. Vitaminwater contains 125 calories a bottle and 32.5 grams of sugar. Its ingredients include crystalline fructose which www.fructose.org says is made from arsenic, The rnonth-long Replay event that collected used musical instruments for needy Utah school districts closed Wednesday with a less successful response than last year, said Teri Lewis, executive director of the Cache Valley Education Foundation. The state-wide project's second-year goal had been to raise $100,000 of instruments; however, fewer musical instruments were collected than in 2008, she said. Lewis said other school districts in the state haven't had much response either. Salt Lake School District called to report only two donations, a clarinet and a coronet, worth a total of $65, she said. "When you clean out your closet one year (to donate), there's nothing the next," Lewis said. She said she felt the economic environment may be to blame, too. "People are hanging on to what they have," she said. Cathy Ives, general manager of Utah Public Radio, said seven brass instruments wore donated by a Springdale man who works for Zion National Park in southern Utah. She also said several volunteers affiliated with the radio station donated instruments as well. The Replay fundraiser was advertised using radio, newspaper and online advertising, Ives said. School districts from across the state are in the process of sending in the final numbers, she said. -brendon.butler@gmail.com 4. "Mr. Blue Sky" - Electric light Orchestra 5. "The He^Jglf^n-John Mayer 6. "Mrs. PofS^lullaby" Counting Crows 7. "Sweet Pea" - Amos Lee i ^ ^ P • 8: "Objects of My Affections" -Peter Bjorn and John 9. "The FearYouWpn't Fall" -Joshua Radin 10. 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