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THE SEAHAWK/APRIL 26, 2^0 1 Actors, set, costumes make *‘Moon Over Buffalo’^ a success CASSANDRA BRATTON Ken Ludwig’s comedy, “Moon Over Buf falo," directed by Frank P. Trimble, was bril liantly performed last weekend in the Stand ing Room Only (SRO) theatre. The play is acompilation of comedic blunders, mistaken identities and one hilarious drunken stupor. The fast-paced action was wonderfully executed by the talented cast. George Hay, played by sophomore Collin Beck, and Char lotte Hay, played by senior Erica Livingston, are a loving yet dysfunctional couple who eat, sleep and breathe the theater. They are the stars of a traveling family theater com pany. Collin Beck portrays the aging actor George Hay excellently. The highlight of his performance came when he arrived late to a critical performance drunk and disori ented. The timing and execution of his lines was brilliantly delivered. Erica Livingston gave an exquisite performance in playing the aging prima donna of the low-budget stage company. Her passion and sincerity for the part radiantly shone through her convincing facial expressions and mannerisms. Freshman Marissa Clapp, who plays Rosalind, has a promising stage career ahead of her. The disillusioned Rosalind returns to Buffalo to announce her engagement to the nerdy and awkward Howard, played by sophomore Jonathan Scholten. Scholten captures the essence of his character and does a wonderful job of playing an ungainly weatherman who is intimidated about enter ing a family full of actors. Ethel, played by senior Michelle Navarro, is the stereotypical old, deaf grandmother. Her confusion due to her deafness is humor ous and fits well within the play. Jason Smith plays the handsome Paul who was once in love with Rosalind. The two find it hard to conceal their passion, and their chemistry explodes on stage. Eileen, played by sophomore Abbey Wade, and Richard, played by junior Chris- play. Wade is excellent in capturing the weepy and flighty Eileen. For most of the play she is on and off the stage in tears be cause she is having George Hay’s love child. Richard is a straight-laced lawyer who is hopelessly in love with Charlotte Hay. The set, the brainchild of Tom Macie, was wonderfully designed. The SRO theatre is extremely small, so a set designer has the troubling task of trying to create a workable set that is comfortable for the cast and crew. Macie created an authentic 1950’s green room complete with small details such as notes and memorabilia. The stage also had to be transformed into a balcony in order for the characters to per form the play, “Private Lives.” The balcony had to be constructed in such a way that it could easily be brought on and off the stage. Scott McElheney and his crew did a won derful job in building the set and bringing Macie’s ideas to the stage. The costumes were absolutely amazing. Alexandra Sargent, the costume designer, had the daunting task of making authentic costumes from the 1950s as well as costumes that fit within the characters’ plays, “Cyrano de Bergerac” and “Private Lives.” Sargentis and her crew’s talent far exceeded expecta tions for the play. The entire cast gave 100% to their per formances. The comedic timing of each scene throughout the play is impeccable. “Moon Over Buffalo” will provide a fun evening full of laughs and excitement. Per formances will begin again tonight and the final performance will be this Sunday at 2 p.m.. Call the box office at 962-3500 to re serve your tickets. have influenced them are mainly pop and punk experimenters from the late 70’s to the early 80’s. “We love any band that plays passion ately,” Telegan said. “We really respect everyone who is in it for the art, not the money. That’s what we’re all about.” They hope to record an album in July, if funds allow them to do so. Anyone interested in learning more about the band can check out The Five Nasties’ Web site, http://www.unc.edu/ ~dkmullen, to listen to the five MP3 files they have available to download. Two of these songs, “Straight to Mercury” and “Mesa Verde,” are studio cuts. The Web site also provides live boot legs of “Cinnamon” and “Four Minutes,” which were recorded at the Cat’s Cradle, and “Over in a Week,” which was re corded at Local 506. All three songs were recorded last month, and the band hopes to record more songs at their per formances this weekend. Band Profile: The Five Nasties Katie Trapp It is time for UNC Wilmington to meet The Five Nasties, a Chapel Hill- based band that plays edgy rock music. Together since last November, the band consists of Joe “Joe Nasty” Telegan on vo cals, Demir “Real Nasty” Erten on guitar and back ground Dear “Dine Nasty” Clason on bass and back ground vocals and Desmond “Mo Nasty” Mullen on drums and background vocals. Two of The Five Nasties will play in the band mem- Wilmington this Saturday. bers are employ- as long as the Rolling Stones did, Telegan said. According to Telegan, they describe their music as “grown up, punk, informed pop-guitar-rock with catchy melodies and hypnotic beats.” The Five Nasties have been playing gigs locally in the pasc months at loca tions throughout the triangle area. Most recently, they have played the Cat’s Cradle and Local 506 in Chapel Hill, and The Berkeley Cafe in Raleigh. They have several tour dates coming up in the next three weeks, including one in Wilmington at the Rusty Nail this Saturday. Following the show in Wilmington, they will be playing May Chapel Hill, May 20 Sky- ees at UNC-Chapel Hill, another is a stu- 16 at The Cave _ dent there and the fourth works to at King s in Raleigh and May 24 promote the band. 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