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Entertainment %pIHJ I will II By JOHN VAUGHAN Ant EntofUlnmcRl Mkor One of the interesting facets of Workshop Theatre's productions is the ODoortunitv for one person to be responsible for several aspects of the show. In the theater's current production of "Same Time, Next Year," Michael Gene vie directed, designed the sets, arranged the sound, and stars as George, while Amanda Graham, starring as Doris, created the costumes. For the cherry on the top: Genevie and riraham arc alsn hiioKanH anH tuifo That fact, though, certainly does not work to the show's detriment; rather, the affection and "chemistry" onstage between the couple make the attraction between their characters wholly believable, transcending any character weaknesses. WRITTEN BY Bernard Slade, "Same Time, Next Year" is a character study of two people, George and Doris, who happen to meet at a hotel in California. After spending the night together in February, 1951, they decide to meet for the same weekend every year even though both are married. The romantic comedy examines how each changes in the course of their 24year relationship. WorkshoD's nroduction scores in iust about every department. The sets are Looks Not 1 .JIPsW mhehbhhhbbb^ 'it all falls apart unless you're rich/' sa why the Allstars will break up this fall. tege8a<aaaasaagggflgatftfsa^^?<?gtta?gggflffifisftaflafl I mgrv raii^ii Pawn It W'MnmP of thp I Instant Cash on Mc 10% Discount t used stereo systc am-fm car casseti for under S100.0C Everybody | and we S fr=sy 5129TW I 1 ? ^ ^ 78C Designs, superb ? the doors and windows have substance to them, the flats are meticulously painted and wallpapered, and the room features a baby grand piano and a "real" fireplace. TKo lidhtintf in Dtrnn oris) Wnrlrchnn'a JL 11V U^llUllg AO VTVII^ U1IV4 ff VI IVJIlVp 0 small, cozy theater adds a great deal to an intimacy between the audience and George and Doris. It's a feeling one just could not have at a larger theater or while watching the 1978 film version. A NICE TOUCH is the use of music between scenes to set a time frame and a mood. The show has six scenes ? 1951, 1956, 1961, 1965, 1970, and 1975 ? and the music includes "Love Letters in the Sand," the Dnnfloe' " nnrl nof rT??v%A AVV uiuuuii, aiiu lucriisi liiuc I Saw Your Face." Genevie's direction and blocking are consistent and effective. He allows for some amount of frantic comedy without slipping to overdone slapstick. George's nervousness keeps the audience alert without overpowering them by running up and down the stage. vjranam ana uenevie turn in good performances overall, and each have some stronger moments of excellent development as Doris and George persevere through a pregnancy, a bout with impotence, and culture differences. It's a pleasant 24-year evening. Deceiving ys lead guitarist Dick Green, explaining SUM Photo by CHIP IOWill i Penny arrfl -Stereo X 91UUCI11 LUidn ^ i Dst Anything of value :o Students w/1.D. ;ms under $250.00 te stereo & speakers 1 J 1 has their price havevours tmmsv o Notch Rd. 1 BpJ ! : o-i /in r-t ihu j f ?i I*. ra !! la . J > | Ml ^ frrf Hi m - - :,v": . . v. - J '-'tV 8BgBB888BWWiWg3Sc?^$^^WK^WBBiBBBiBI George (Michael Genevi( anniversary in 1975, the fin. . vl. _ in i nej By CHKIS HANDAL SUM Writer The Allstars look the part of a rock'n'roll band. They clad themselves in black tshirts, tatoos are visible on two of the members of the group and the drummer and the bass player smoke cigarettes while playing. With the Allstars, looks are not deceiving, they are a good rock'n'roll band. Their musical range encompasses rhythm and blues, blues and straight rock. "We play everything except new wave," said singer-lead guitarist Dick Green. DURING THE break between sets Green revealed that aftpr a Nnv 94 a\a Th#? V"M ~ w ' ? * O'D' Allstars will cease to exist. This was confirmed by keyboard player Reverend Billy Wirlz. -1 Tropi | 10% ft p y Bri i I B< tsAnd timet m 11$ ^v?jMKj r"-'J7"j -'---^^j-'^Zi iTriTJ." I Z-iJ v~ .'-'^ LrZ.-~. ej and Doris (Amanda Grahai ai scene in "bame lime, Next Y Ml stars Not only do the Allstars look the part of a rock band but they suffered the same fate as countless other bands. The stress of touring and need for individual fulfillment were two reasons cited for the upcoming separation. "Our tours are eight-week swings extending from New York to down here. It's rough. Most of them can't nancue 11. it s oeen a major reason for our personnel problems. To tour constantly you have to give up any kind of home life ? a steady old lady and all that,because it all falls apart unless you're rich," Green said. As for plans for the future, Green said that he might ( play with someone else s , band for awhile or possibly j hire a couple of kids fresh from high school to play with . him. Whatever he does he ! ical Fish w Student Disco (Except Tanks) Fish Sale ~7 / A nn MCUII ICUdSO/ i.\JU Figer Barbs 2/1.00 ck Swordtails2/l. Dozer Shopping Ct -771.-7z.a1 y . | I A I ACTS _ a line ti) celebrate their 24th '<Ur " ml ?_ ?... v?i jun rnuiu oy dmah v.l/9ini[K Case said he does not want to get involved in a democratic group. 441 want to rule or be ruled." hpsairl THE RIGORS of touring and the need for self expression were also mentioned by Wirtz .whose antics at the keyboard amazed and entertained the audience at the Spur. "I get real wound up out there and it takes me ume 10 wind down," Wirtz said. Wirtz talked of resting for two or three months and then playing solo or trying to hook up with a local group in Virginia, but added, "Whatever I do, I want to play roots music." Before he returned to the band for the second set Wirtz said with a smile, "Tell them to keep watching for the ttev. as long as there's a piano and gin mill. I'll be there one of these days." All iv? * unt | 09 L_J