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By John Vaughan
Superlatives have a way of co
This doesn't mean one shoult
any situation. An opinion is soi
backbone; to be overly hesitan
shame. Still, superlatives must
Let it be enoueh to sav with c
the Wind" is the best show Woi
its 1982-83 season.
THE FAMOUS drama, based
Clarence Darrow and William
famous "Scopes monkey trial"
legal and emotional issues raii
right to think and speak.
Written by Jerome Lawrence
Wind" draws strongly on the a
small-town high school teache
from Charles Darwin's "Origin
ine play presents an opporti
on several levels, while fashion
actual persons ? the Darrc
Drummond, the Bryan figure
Brady, and a fellow named E.J
lot like famed journalist H.L. M<
Make no mistake though; in
play does not pretend to be jour
great theater.
AND WORKSHOP'S produc
Directed by Mary Arnold Garv
innovative, interesting, vibran
draws the theatergoer in from tl
t^: ? c /-<i
a cvinilgai uiitxiui oaiii \jrieill
King have taken up several of
moved them onstage, facing the
constructed a large wood set bet
With this semi-arena effect,
filled with entrances and exits
terplay among the aisles. The ai
middle of the town, and seem!
viewers face viewers across the
At 33 members, the cast is
ample activity for bustling t<
mumbling. Garvin said she is
have no real experience, but w
extra cast members display cha
like they avoid their imaginary ]
GARVIN'S SURE-HANDED !
build the drama with almost o
feels the town come alive as
Town T
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tvy Meara (Uarol Glass) talks
Theatre's production of "The Ging
Up With P
By Pamela Shaw
Up With People, an intern;
musical group, will make the fi:
The Township tomorrow night.
Up With People, composed of
the ages of 18 and 26, tours wo
year. The organization annually
cast.
itepresematives of the entour
with local students for next ye
performance.
A MUSICAL retrospective <
highlights of the troupe's curre
Bob Dylan, Diana Hoss and th<
from the hit musical "Haii\"
nfli&nt?
leater s
nn Thsatrp
gtar
ming back to haunt the user,
i be afraid to employ them in
mething that should be given
t with praise, especially, is a
be carefully considered,
onviction, then, that "Inherit
rkshop Theatre has staged in
on the courtroom debating of
Jennings Bryan during the
of 1925, focuses on the moral,
>ed by the question of man's
and Robert Lee, "Inherit the
ictual court situation when a
;r was arrested for reading j
of Species" to his class.
inity to think about questions
ing characters in the mold of
iw figure is named Henry
is called Matthew Harrison
Hornbeck seems an awful
encken.
the words of one critic, the
nalism, but is most certainly
tion does the work justice,
in, "Inherit the Wind" is an ,
t and fun presentation that
le moment he sits down. {
i and Master Carpenter Chip c
the first rows of seats and 1
rest of the theater, and have
ween the seating sections. s
Garvin has directed a show a
;, interesting angles and in
udience is placed right in the
> almost a jury in itself, as v
courtroom. s
not too large, but provides s
own scenes and court room
working with 19 people who I
hat is so pleasing is that the I
iracters, and avoid blandness
pesky mosquitoes.
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staging and sensitive pacing r
ptimal effect. The audience h
Brady's train nears, is im- c
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erbread Lady."
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ationally recruited student ^
fth of its seven S.C. stops at ^
doom nusiuaenis netween p
rldwide for 11 months each ^
selects new students for its
age will conduct interviews a
ar's show after tomorrow's g
)f the 1960s is one of the p
nt show, inrhirlina ?nnoc h\/ a
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e Beach Boys, with a finale a
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stages besl
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- "B^Mfei i iif<f>i -4^ ^TIS
Matthew Harrison Brady (Bob Bail
during the courtroom testimony of 1;
jressed by Drummond's quiet en
iebate heats up, and is moved by th
>y the drama's end.
Glenn's fine lighting design is i
;ubtle shadings in the court scenes
md the audience even sees twiligl
ivangelical meeting on the courthoi
Of course, technical effect and
vould be wasted with little acting ti
upported by more than her suppc
uperb leading performances.
me real standouts, approprial
)rummond, Bob Bailey as Brad
lornbeck.
BOCK COMMANDS respect an
ilent, powerful entrance at the c
uddy complexion and slouch are ju
toped for physically, and his pierc
omplete the picture to perfection.
>es most of
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rnoio oy Mary Ann Mollis ,
)hn Morelock Jr.) in Town j.ea
wor
>ents studt
Another popular segment is a me
f the countries represented in the c
lelgian brewery, a Mexican fiesi
merican barn dance reflect the stu
Audience involvement ha?
eople concerts, as performers mo\
ance with audience members.
Original compositions are also
mong them the upbeat theme song
ballad about racial equality call<
kin?"
INCORPORATED IN 1968 as i
rogram, the trouoe's unions ronr
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ccording to organizers ? to aid inti
nd to provide young people with a 1<
Cast members participate in a pi.
show of its 1 E
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Iff diw^M^^n ^W?
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ley, center left) and Henry Drummond (Bob Boc
1-year-old Howard (Eddie Baker) in Workshop Th<
trance, is excited as the Bailey, too, is a
le complexities unearthed effectively deliv
Brady's collapse;
also worthy of note. The faced actor will i
i are extremely effective, applause.
it fall on the town for an DuBose is simj:
lse steps. wry witticisms w
knowledgeable direction great deal of
ilent. Garvin, however, is journalist to the h
>rting players with some Randall Browr
righteous Rev. B
Lely, are Bob Bock as performance as
y and Billy DuBose as Courtney is fine a:
- SUPERLATIVI
d wonderment from his The bottom line is
lose of the first act. His "Inherit the Wii
st what this reviewer had over until Thursd
:ing eyes and gruff voice a Sunday matine<
box office at 799-61
fho r?nmn<4u In 1
nit; uumcuy III <
John Vaughan i
?
The Gingerbread Lady" is a sad Neil
ion comedy, now being staged by Town j.
atre in a production filled with the v
ness but missing much of the comedy. c
imon's play introduces us to a once- ,
ular singer who has burnt out from booze
sex. She returns home from a j
itarium after a 10-week "drying out" c
iod, and her two insecure friends and her s
ear-old daughter try to help her adjust \obriety.
All three have the opposite ef- e
on her. r
he play, which was the basis of Simon's c
snt screenplay for "Only When I r
gh," is characteristic of him; it is p
uuinibu otiHiiiicmaiuy WI'UppCQ in 3
>sy coat of slick wit.
s
OR THE playwright's serious storyline n
nove us, though, it must make us laugh. tl
can grow attached to these sad misfits s
/ when we are not made to feel awkward f.
heir neuroses. t;
? Evy Meara, the lady in question, d
*ely a drunken has-been with nym- 1?
maniacal tendencies? Of course not. We
liyf* cho ic O HlllnABnUl- - *'
? >j m v~~ id u vuiarKtuit;, bCIlSlllVG
nan, who masks her fear, pain and
mt talent at Ti
dley of music from some performance anc
iiverse cast. This year, a community involv
ta and an old-fashioned The students do
dents' nationalities. to-day logistics. (
. piayea a roie in up With study assignment
'e into the seats to sing or Up With Peop
program was mac
part of the repertoire, Foundation of Fie
"Up With People," and sponsor of the troi
id "What Color Is God's
IM ITC 1C
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Super Bowls, the
i non-profit educational London's Royal A]
:ept has a dual purpose, Tomorrow's pei
srnational understanding for adults and $3
earning experience. mission. For mor
inned program of travel, 6530.
&
182-83 season
Photo by Joe Jackson ?
k, center right) argue a point of procedure
satre's "Inherit the Wind."
wonderful physical specim> n in his role. He
ers the difficult emotional build before
; one almost wonders if the blustering, red3lay
his part too realistically and miss the
>ly superb as Hornbeck, never spewing his
ithout forethought. DuBose is gifted with a
age presence, and he plays the cynical
ilt without overdoing it.
ling is incredibly imperious as the selfrown,
Deborah Hazlett gives an effective #
the anguished Rachel Brown, and Bebo
3 the-couraffpftlis HpfV?nrlnnf Rort PoW
_ Q ? w v?v? ?/aAV(M?abj JL/Vi V V/d LV^O .
5S ARE not needed to summarize the play.
...go see it.
id" has been selling out often, and will hold
ay, with performances at 8 p.m. except for
i at 3 p.m. For ticket information, call the
551.
Simon play
inhappiness with a foul mouth, a crass
ittitude and a quick wit.
But we shouldn't be made uncomfortable
>y Evy opening her wounds so frequently ;
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vc wain iu anow our warmm ot aitection to
;row as we laugh at her, then with her, and
inally with a wistful smile of appreciation.
The same is true of her friends, Jimmy
>erry and Toby Landau. Jimmy is a gay, ^
>verweight, would-be actor who wallows in
elf-pity; Toby is a vain, overly made-up
leauty queen who craves center stage in the
yes of all men. These people are not
epulsive when we feel their genuine
apacity to need and be needed, but they
riust win our affection with laughter before
lulling our pity with sadness.
SIMON REALIZES this, and his script is
hrewd. It's fast-paced and light as it
udges us into the characters' plight, and _
Hen begins to linger occasionally in a '
entimental moment or two. Its climax is
ast and funny, as he involves us in a
ypieally Simon-esque hectic scene, and its
enouement brings us smoothly in for a
anding with tenderness.
Well, that's easier said than done.
Director Emmalee Kobbins hasn't
See "Town," page 9
ownship
i exposure to various cultures through !
ement and living with host families. % ;
their own stage work, promotion and day'ollege
credit is available for independent
s for those who desire it.
le's community and youth involvement
le nossihlp thrnncrh iv ~ 11
k ? v.f-,.. &? UIIIO 11 Will HIC I\t'llUg^
ittle Creek, Mich. Banker's Trust is the
jpe'sS.C. tour.
i, Up With People has performed at three
1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Expo '70,
Ibert Hall and the White House. A (
-formance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5
for students, with all seating general ade
information, call The Township at 252