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_entertainmen 'Belles on Ti Most sequels have trouble equaling the original's quality, and Workshop Theatre's "Belles on Their Toes" is no exception. The successor to Workshop's December production of "Cheaper by the Dozen" is nainperea uy a poor script, duc is siill a family comedy filled with warm, pleasant humor. Both comedies chronicle the life of the Gilbreth family in the 1920s of Montclair, New Jersey. Both plays also rely on a nostalgic, sentimental look at a simpler time. In this respect, "Cheaper" is much more successful than "Belles"; even the structure of "Cheaper" is nostalgic, since the play's story comes entirely from the memories of two of the children. This structure, with each act introduced by the two kids, gives "Cheaper" a sense of unity. "Belles," though it is more comic than "Cheaper," lacks the original's sense of unity and nostalgia and is thus an inferior play. Still, the well-chosen cast of "Cheaper"'s Gilbreth family returns in "Belles," and it is always fun to see the same actors return in sequels. Indeed, director Bette Herring's direction of "Belles" is entertaining largely because of the returning cast. "Belles" depends on a more ensemble effort form the cast than "Cheaper," which concentrated mainly on a conflict between Father and Anne, the oldest daughter. .... '-""J" -_i" i;-_i -:J _ _..-~ r.i.vi~i'rr~~ -- J' [W &** y fjfi& ' \2I r M ^pi: % r'T;":?^: Buddy Rich and his Band open this summer at 5 p.m. on the Horseshoe. "Riverboat Ragti the folksy humor of Mark Twain, will be peri Lion's Head 741 Sah 5 points for Summer Sessions I Restaurant is changin Special to Wednesday I Student 6 oz Ribeye Salad Bar Baked Potato Fresh Bread IReservatio Student or Faci and no groups t teir Toes' fea "Belles" concentrates on the entire family's efforts to remain together and not be split up among relatives. The younger children therefore have more stage time, and Kate Turner, Austin Meyer, Hart Raley, Colin Fox, Edgerton Smith and Lowndes Smith generally do well with their bigger roles. The Smiths are especially appealing; besides being engagingly cute, both seem to concentrate well on the stage action. The older children also handle their parts wen. as Martna, Lasa Waites has a natural sense of timing that works appropriately in this style of comedy. Her performance is a highlight of the show. However, Waites and her older "siblings" (Helen V.R. Ingebritsen, Carol Cartzendafner, Jim Chesnutt and Jimmy Henson) are all prone to lapses of involvement. Overall, all 11 children are extremely likeable and capable of good acting. Though inconsistent, Ingebritsen is sometimes able to bring fantastic honesty to some Doorlv constructed scenes, and Cartzendafner and Henson have an ease that exposes their talent and potential. Director Herring knows how to put her stamp of approval on a show, and her work is, as always, evident throughout the production. Anyone wanting light entertainment from a talented young cast should make it a point to see "Belles on Their Toes" before it closes June 27. 's "Celebration of American Music" Thursday me Revue," a musical-comedy gala featuring Formed Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. I Restaurant jdaAve 799-6303 I & II, the Lion's Head g its Monday Student Nights 5:30-8:30 : Special 3.95 ns Required Lilty ID Required of more than 6 itures wai The Gilbreth family, played fa return in "Belles on Their Toe: the end of "Cheaper." 'Elephant M< I with impress By Deb bie Conrad Arduous. That's what it was. George Naylor effected an impediment in speech that quite impressed me. A limp, yeah, and a crippled arm- he had those other deformities as the Elephant Man, John Merrick. But how could he talk in such constrained way for an entire two-hour show? Naylor has the lead role in the USC Summer Repertory's production of "The Elephant Man," by Bernard Pomerance, and I was sympathetic with his portrayal of Merrick. More sympathetic than I wanted to be. Naylor played the part without makeup, and I was deprived of the opportunity to be repulsed by the hideous deformities which gave r classifieds CAMPUS NOTiCES I Sport Clubs operating this summer: Fencing, Flying, Mountaineering, Sailing, Sport Parachute, Water Ski, Whitewater, Windsurfing. Call 7-5261 for more information. DISCOUNT MOVIE TICKETS and BUS COUPONS will be sold in the Student Government Office, located in the Russell House TUESDAY through THURSDAY 1:30-3.30. See our USC Summer Theatre Rprvortnrir PPPIT Cirtn ??*% awvirvt wi j A ivuu, Uip^n U|# IU UOUC1 at Ijongstreet Theatre Box Office 12to5p.m. FOR SALE 1975 M(i MIDGET CONVEKT1BLE. LIKE NEW! LOW MILES, (i Alt NET & BLACK. FUN! ONLY 12650. PH. 782-2795. Zenith Stereo, speakers, and stand. 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Call or come by Hyland Donors Center 1620 Gervais. 2542280 JAZZ RECORDS. Buy, Sell, Trade. PAPA JAZZ RECORD SHOP, 2014 Greene. 5 Points, Col? 256-0095. y humor mi L J j in "Cheaper by the Dozen," Gilbreth father, who died at rimer season erformance (Bob Hungerford), Merrick is allowed to live in the nospiiai, wnere he gains social status until his death four years later. McCalla plays a kind, fatherly Treves, evoking compassion for Merrick from everyone, though he was a bit overly dramatic at times. Or maybe Treves was overly dramatic. Regardless, McCalla's portrayal was a convincingly good one. From Naylor on down the entire cast played extremely well. But what intrigues me is that speech impediment. How could he do that? I "The Elephant Man" will be repeated in a revolving schedule beginning July 10 in Longstreet Theatre. Need to HIDE (share gas ex- I perises) with someone FROM ST. 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