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OCTOBER 19, 1972 tfURSDAY, Vord haTbeen received from century Custom Reading Irvice that the tapes from Z St Andrews Folk Festival ire not of the fidelity that is necessary to produce a record- \ The money and the tapes S being returned to us. Students who ordered re- ,.rds in advance may receive Jjeir refunds after November 1. THE LANCE Reviewer Finds Athas’ Poetry Reading, After Delay, To Be Not Worthwhile PAGE THREE Players Excel In Funny Spoof (Continued from page 2) end, but it even displayed technical, dramatic, and musi cal exceUence. The Sunshine songsters shone song after song „lth outstanding musical per formances being turned in by Steve Wilson as the dashing Capt. Jim, by Jon Graham as the dirty ole “Uncle” Oscar, and by new-comer Nancy Meador as the German Opera star Madame Ernestine von Lietiedich. Linda Logan was splendid (as usual) as the shy, syrupy-sweet Sun shine heroine, despite a score which somewhat strained her natural alto range. If the principals were good, the supporting cast was no less impressive. Indeed the show was an absolute masterpiece of balanced roles. The chorus groups added their own touches of brilliance what with the rangers’ regimented shuffle and the ladies’ catty game of croquet. Special applause goes to Sydney Humphress who, with wild and furious gyrations, led the ladies in the uproarious number “Mata Hari,” a dance sequence ably choreographed by the cowardly - but - kindly Capt. Jester, alias Danny Mizell. Emily Hathaway as Nancy Twinkle proved suf ficiently seductive, not to men tion acrobatic as she danced through party scenes with a loaded tray of glasses. Fleeted- footed, near-sighted Keith Hartke crept and bumped well. Special accommodation goes to Chief Hartlove who amid tre- niendous jocularity remained the very essence of sobriety — How, I don’t know. Any review, and most cer tainly this one, would be in complete without a word about the set design. However I am at a loss to find words com plimentary enough to describe the work of Tommy Sperling whose vibrant, constrastlng colors and intertwining trees caught just right the carefree lantasy of the play. In fact the only flaw in the whole play was the curtain call -- the cast was not permitted to accept their standing ovation. They could have had it, too. Staff writer BY TIM TOURTELLETTE The second of the scheduled four poetry readings for this Fall took place last night at Albemarle lounge, with novel ist, short- story writer and poet. Daphne Athas, reading from her work. The lounge was completely filled with students and some members ofthe English depart ment in obligatory attendance. Miss Athas was late. At fif teen minutes past the sche duled hour at which she was to begin the reading, it was an nounced that Miss Athas was having dinner — and should arrive shortly, which made one conjecture on just how much importance Miss Athas at tached to her reading at St. Andrews. Or perhaps her din ner was so delicious she was unable to tear herself away from the table. The minutes went by. Ci garettes were lit. People be gan to get restless. The lounge was a little too warm. Two people gave up and departed. Finally, Miss Athas arrived, escorted by writer-in-resi- dence Ron Bayes. Dressed in a white and gold pants suit, Miss Athas looked rather out of place among the motley-dressed stu dents. Bayes, despite his dress suit and tie, proved he was just one of the guys by sitting down unceremoniously on the floor. After the proper intro duction, Miss Athas took her place at the podium, clutch ing her latest novel and smil ing pontifically at the assembl ed group. The reading began -- over a half hour late and with out any apologies thereof. Miss Athas began with several “humours” poems — which, sadly, weren’t too hu morous; one dealing with bugs, and one--prepared for a chu ckle? -- dealing with the con versations between desserts. That’s the kind you eat, not the kind you get lost and die in. Next came a serious poem and it was, in fact, serious in mood but not seriously good. Besides you were still thinking about what the chocolate mousse said to the pudding. VISIT COOPER AUTO PARTS "Anything for Your Car’ High Performance Acces. Call 276-5100 Next came selected readings from her novel, “Entering Ep hesus.” The i»ok deals with the trials and hardships of two sisters, during the depression in the south. The potential for a real gusty, searing Southern novel, right? Wrong. Cha racters come off somewhere on the plane of second rate comedy -- and when they are serious they resemble a Sout hern version of the Bobbsey twins. Miss Athas might have averted complete disaster (or in my case boredom) by read ing her works with a bit moiv entnusiasm. Instead, she read everyting in a monotonous, worn-out, middle-age house wife voice. A lesson to be learned from Dylan Thomas, Miss Athas. Finally, it was over, and Miss Athas thanked the au dience, which I thought was the best understatement I’d heard in quite a while. One closing shot: Whenever Miss Athas read some “funny” line, it was usually the mem bers of the English department that laughed loudest -- too loud sometimes, as if they were try ing to spare Miss Athas the su preme anguish of sending out a “funny” line and getting in return only silence and yawns. Or perhaps since some of the English department people write and give readings, they could relate too well to what was happening and were help ing Miss Athas out — just as comedians laugh hardest at other comedians because to see one of your own craft fail is, in a way, to see yourself fail. The next reading is in No vember, with Ron Bayes, Rex McGuinn, John Williamson, and Beth Copeland. Bayes is one of the finest poets around and a seasoned reader. McGuinn, Williams and Copeland are all students — and very talented. So, poetry lovers, bind your wounds and wait until November for what promises to be the best reading this Fall. t ss L(w& jesus PRwes 7 The Gospel Music Store, 125 Main St. Downtown Laurinburg 276-0918 P.S.: Jesus Loves Students and We Do Too. Laurinburg Community Drug) Barron Mills COME SOON I i The Big Red Barn near College Entrance \ WIN T€IP lti€N€lC§ Award yourself a Gold Medal ...the Jantzen placket shirts of outstanding performance. All knit of 100% TD Orion' acrylic, the most soft and carefree fabric known to man, in heathery shades of brown, curry, olive, navy, wine or rust. Sizes S-XL. Machine wash and dry. Zipper placket shirt, Button placket shirt, Stripe placket shirt, Jantzei^
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