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Merebith Herald November 10,1999 8 Campus Extras Unexpected Visitor a pleasing talent showcase Kristin Schneider Staff Witter Seniors showcase talent in “The Unexpected Visitor” by Kristin Sclineider On Monday, Nov. 8. I had the pleasure of seeing a sneak preview of the upcoming pro duction in Meredith’s main stage series of plays. When 1 arrived at the Studio Theater, located on the bottom floor of the Jones building, I knew nothing of the play aside from its title, The Unexpected Visi tor. A quick glimpse of the hand- painted background led me to believe that the setting may be somewhere in Asia, an assump tion which was confirmed when told that the play is an original production based on a Japanese folk tale. I was also pleased to learn that the playwrights, Miyuki Kono and Heather Willcox. are senior theater student^ at Meredith. Tke Unexpected Vis itor, a children’s play, is the senior project for both Kono and Willcox. In addition. Kono serves as both the set and cos tume designer, while Willcox is the director of the play, the cast of which is comprised of Meredith students. The atmosphere in the studio suggested that not only had a great deal of time and energy been put into the production, but a lot of pride as well. As the sound of the drum bellowed in the small room and the lights faded to black, the play began. A narrator, dressed in an intricate Japanese costume, set the stage for the upcoming story. We are taken to a Japan ese island, where Masato and Emi Tamura reside. The married couple live a humble life as husband and wife, yet they feel incomplete without a child of their own. They long for the day when they can nurture and provide for a child, to offer someone a loving home and loving par ents. As the play unfolds, one of two unexpected visitors arrives. The tancho crane, the sym bol of peace and prosperity in their land, is found in distress. Without hesitation, Masato Tamura frees the bird to flight. Shortly thereafter, the sec ond unexpected visitor is intro duced. A young girl named Yuki finds herself at the Tamu ra home, and eventually becomes like a daughter to the loving couple. Warmth and kindness are reciprocated and the three seem to have found utter contentment as a family. However, money is tight and conflict arises. The plot takes a turn as Yuki and the Tamuras become involved in mysterious plights and unplanned results. What will happen to the Tamura family? Will Yuki be able to reside with them as their daughter? Wilt the charac ters remember the symbol that the beloved tancho crane repre sents? Who exactly is the unex pected visitor? The only way to discover the answers to these questions is to take the time to see this play. The whimsy and magic that can only be found in a children’s drama make The Unex pected ^sitor a memo rable and enjoyable play. The scenery, cos tumes. and perfor mances in the play all looked very authentic. If the purpose of a play is to entertain and to evoke emotions, then this it is a definite suc cess. Careful detail and heartfelt pride seem to have been poured into the production, which includes performances by Jessica Dick (narra tor), Jennifer Crocker (Musato Tamura), Tiffany Owoe (Emi Tamura), Kristin Patten (Yuki). Kristina Mazzola (merchant), Kelly Mutzabaugh (shopper), and Rebecca Allen (shopper). “The Unexpected Visitor” will be performed November 10th at 7:30 p.m., and November 11 through 13 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for students and seniors, and is free for Mered ith students, faculty, and staff. You may also reserve tickets by calling 760 - 2840. Make time for the unexpected enjoyment you will find by seeing The Meredith Performs presents The Unexpected Visitor, written and directed by Meredith students. Photo courtesy Makketinc and Communications woncN’i nc^LTH lijm •noHMT, woimpci is mftn.T02rJi riiJT FIOOR LOPPT, «TC CCITCr $75 for two hours of your time If you are currently a student who is planning to enter the teaching profession, you may qualify for a market research study that will pay you $75 for two hours of your time and opin ions. If interested, please call L&E Research, Inc. 831-8564 UloikiA/ CofflfflUAieQliofi Club will meek rridoy. n«vembor 19 lOo.m.. nsione/ Hall Want to learn how to sing? Then MUS 050A is for youf It is for non-majors and fulfills humanities or minor electives (100- 200 level). The class meets on Tuesciays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for one hour of credit. MONEY CAN SEPARATE EVEN THE BEST OF FRIENDS. The United Negro College Fund helps thousands of deserving students go to college. Bui for every one we help, there's one we can’t. Not without the funds. Wilti your generous donation you can Kelp ensure that everyone w^o should go to college does, irxcluding the best of friends. Support The United Negro College fund. A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste. Call 1 800 332-UNCF.
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