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Page 4 The Lance November 2,1989 Arts & Entertaimnent L^art pour L’art Viking Davis A symfKDsium concerning "The Writer and the Com- muiuty" was held on Octo ber 19. Guest Speakers in cluded Sara Hodgkins, who served on the N.C. Arts Council, Shelby Stephenson, Editor of Pem broke Magazine. Charleen Swansea, founder and pub lisher of the Red Oay Press, Sam Ragan, Editor of The Pilot, and Ron Bayes. The moderator of Uie sympo sium was Professor Edna ■ Anne Loftus. Basically, the guest speak ers all spoke of their support for freedom of speech, and warned against those aimed for ceiworship. Further more, they each gave their communities credit for some of their individual successes. They discussed how people have an innate desire to communicate, and supported this with a little history. A major part of the discus sion centered around the arts in North Carolina, and the liberal traditions that have fostered the arts here. Terry Sanford was credited, for starting the N.C. Arts Coundl, as a hero. Other reasons cited for the excellent artistic climate of N.C. included its unique southern roots, and its Scot tish farmer heritage. This helps to foster an independ ent spirit in its people; even today. The meeting closed on a high note, with words of en- couragement from Sam Ragan to artists every where: "Continue to think the unthiiJcable, and do the un-do-able.” Monday Night in the Arts Vildng Davis "Monday Night at the Arts," on October 23rd, was quite an exceptional evening. With a little imagination, the Hagan Choral Room could have been a swemky cabaret at the Hotel Savoy, London, thanks to the musical tal ents of Professor Thea Engleson and Professor Jonathan Maisonpierre. Maisonpierre skillfully played the piano while Engleson, in a peacock blue lace and taffeta dress, sang with angelic enthusiasm to a full house. The following selections were among the crowds favorite, and show the impressive diversity of Engleson's and Maisonpierre's repertoire: "Celestina" by Thomas Greaves (1604), "Chi mi vuol?" by Georg Philipp Felemann (1681-1761), "Das standchen" by Hugo Wolf (1660-1761), "Les Chemins de 1 Amour" by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963). Speakers at "The Writer and the Community" Symposium Play Earns "Thumbs Up" Viking Davis William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was performed under the direction of Mark Parsons October 17-20. Par sons reported that at least 12% of the school was in volved witf\ the project, the cast alone including more than thirty people. After hearing mixed re views, I was finally able to see the show on its final eve ning. Here, I must confess, I will admit that I am no fan of "Broadway-styled" produc tions. I prefer Avante Garde or minimalist theaters, but I must say that the show was consistently good, and some scenes were excellent. I was amazed to see how much Parsons could squeeze on that tiny stage. The set was lovely, but it needed a professional sized stage to show it at its best. Lighting was synchronized, but it was rather harsh and unflattering to the cast in some scenes. The flutists were superb, and were a real Elizabethan touch. The costumes were full of color and style, and the make-up crew deserves spe cial attention for a job well done. Because of double casting, they had as little as 30 seconds to transform characters. Donald Smith and Dahn Wade did outstanding work; both were under the pressure of being cast in lead roles and of being "double cast" as well. Other notable characters included Barbett Byarlay, who should be commended for her agility and jovial spirit. Abby Campbell (First Fairy) was the most poised and soft-spoken. Kenneth Kos- cho was a natural crowd- pleaser. He showed an im promptu skill at creating humor whenever a scene began to drag. "Hats off to Laura Rose for her expres sion, charm, and pure genu ine talent she showed on stage. Thanks to all involved in the production for a great show, and good luck to Pro* fessor Beverle Bloch, who will be directing the next performance.
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