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Page 8 Drama Department (G)nt. from P. 4) better utilize the abilities of the faculty is a continuing process. The advent of the 3 term year allowed more flexibility in the rotation of teachers. In many ways this year has involved trying to catch up with our tails in oMer to get the programs better alligned but some programs better aligned but some progress was made. The rotation of 3 acting teachers in the first year was an innovation which will be carefully evaluated at the end of the year. The movement and speech programs have been shifted toward a more logical and orderly progression. A large dose of tutori^ work has been injected into the voice and speech program with very gratifying results but has re-inforced the need for additional faculty. We are plagued by the questions facing all educators today and will not resolve these questions quickly or easUy. In some ways we are at odds with trends. We have prescribed academic requirements where no prescription existed before. The general trend is to greater free^m of choice. We have tried to devise ways of making grades more meaningful and functional while other Colleges and Universities have discarded grades as obsolete etc., etc., etc. The upcoming self-study and curriculum stodies will throw some of these things into sharp relief. One thing is clear, the answers have to relate to and support the objectives of this particular School. We have come to some grief over the validity of certain beliefs, priorities, and prerogatives but maintain oiu* belief in the validity of providing a number of viable alternatives to be e:q)lored. A kind of stability has descended upon the School of Drama. All 7 major faculty plus myself and most of the part time faculty can be expected to appear again next September. As well, a U^ge percentage of the current student body is expected to return. There will nevertheless be a difficult and disorienting situation next year while the Theatre is being renovated- and this is expected to take most of the winter. Some temporary housing will have to be obtained by September and Major Productions (at least one of which will be directed by a visiting director) will have to be performed elsewhere. Next year will not, therefore be easy but I look forward to it with high expectation, nonetheless. Letter To The Editor (Cont. from P. 5) cessful performances of The Nutcracker have had much to do with the terrific advance sales for “The King And I.” But most of us feel, after talking with the ticket- buyers, that we could be selling almost any NCSA all-school production just as successfully. Naturally a musical has great appeal. But nearly anything you decided to do would be met (in our opinion) with equal success. After all, V^ton-^em is the town that raised over $1,000,000 in a Tel-a-thon campaign to get your sdiool located here in the first place. A great number of people have indicated that they would like to see an all-school production become an annual thing! And heaven help us if tiie Dance Department ever stops doing the NUTCRACKER, however boring it must be for them all by now. When we began hearing the comments listed above, we began to feel a moral obligation to advise you of these comments through the ESSAY. You have made us all very proud to serve you, and we Imow you will live up to the ex pectations we have grown to expect! Sincerely, Carol M. Johnson The N.C. Essay King And I (Cont. from P. 5) beautiful, as was Anna’s bedroom scene. With the lighting, the spots were my main complaint; &ey often came on late or hopped around and occasionally changed size at the wrong time. The li^ts also seemed to light the stage and not the actors. All of these are indeed small points of criticism, especially considering the monumental contribution of the Technical Department to this production. In the area of organization, there should be mention and praise. Imagine thirteen children, twenty-one dancers, hundreds of props, twelve amazons and wives, assorted priests and slaves, twelve principals and their un derstudies, programming, ticket reservations, publicity, nineteen musical numbers, twenty-nine musicians and a cat. . .et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. With the odds and ends you have “King and I” responsibility. I ttUnk one of the biggest steps made by this show was the establishment of better depart mental communication. For this type of organization in a production and in the school, you must thank the director and his many, many helpers. For Mr. Dreyer to organize such a large cast and all four departments into one production is a feat that should be marvelled at. But now I must come to my main criticism of the show as a whole. This show was first done more than twenty years ago. Why must a show of that age be constantly done the same way? We are an arts school—North Carolina School of the Arts-^ot a Zerox machine. Mere refH-oduction for the most part is not art-in fact, it stagnates it. As far as the technical, singing, playing and acting experiences received, it was a greater suc cess. But as an art form, was “The King and I” really suc cessful? Brad White Calendar of Events April 18, J. Caffey Student Piano Recital, 8:15 Aud.; Paris Chamber Orchestra, Reynolds High School, 8:15, Admissions Charged April 19, Sherman Piano Recital, 8:15 Aud. April 20, New York Pro Musican, Wake Forest, 8:15, Admissions Charged April 21-22, Dance Concert, Theatre April 23, Zucker Flute Recital, 3 o’clock, Aud. May 2, Haile Piano Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 3, Piano Recital, 1:30 Aud.; Piano Recital, 1:30 Aud.; Jones Piano Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 4, Gedron Guitar Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 6, Carriker Voice ^cital, 8:15 Aud.; Drama Workshop May 7, Nield Flute Recital, 3 o’clock Aud.;Genwaldi Violin Recital, 8:15 Aud.; Drama Workshop May 8, Park - Cooke Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 9, Ettesen Voice Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 10, Piano Recital, 1:30 Aud., Carson Piano Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 10-21, Hello Dolly, Hanes Community Center, 8:15 May 11, Roden Bassoon Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 12, Silva Guitar Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 13, Stuckenbruck Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 14, Student Recital, 3 o’clock Aud.; Brass Chamber Music; Bucchianeri Recital 8:15 Aud. May 15, NCSA Orchestra Tour Beings; Dance Concert, 2 o’clock Theatre; Hunter Harp Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 16, Wilson Senior Voice Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 17, Guitar Ensemble, 8:15 Aud. May 19-27, The Taming of the Shrew, Theatre May 20, Anderson - Traficante Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 22, Drama Tour Begins; Dance Concert, 2 o’clock, Theatre; Hawkins - Lee - Homer Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 23, Choral Concert, 8:15 Aud. May 24, Piano Recital, 1:30 Aud. May 25 Gugliotta Guitar Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 26, NCSA Orchestra, 8:15 Aud. May 27-28, Musical Comedy, 8:15 Commons May 28, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Aud. May 29, Knapp Piano Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 30, Friedlander Voice Recital, 8:15 Aud. May 31, Melall-Hartman Recital, 8:15 Aud.; Drama Scenes Workshop June 1, Dance Workshop - Wheeler, 8:15 Aud. June 5-9, Exam Week June 7, Piano Auditions, 10-1 p.m. Aud. June 10, Commencement An Advertisement For Ourselves Remember These? N. C. ESSAY N. C. ESSAY An IntrtHiuctUm To Mcholas fhrsanyi Homecoming!; Weekend: K Jourrwl (H THE N. C. ESSAY THE N, C. ESSAY NUTCRACKER 1971: A REVIEW IH. ACK AKTS FKSTIVAI. • «IM KR. 1972 f Help Us Have Twice This Number Next Year! Positions Available Editor, News Editors, Layout, Photographer, Reviewer, Etc. Sign Up For Journalism English 201, Fall, 1972
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