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p oummei mma CPU budt * By Doug Bell The screen of Russell House Theatre nights a week for the remainder of the sei Cinematic Arts Chairman Charles Tuten. The films scheduled for Mondaj Wednesdays have been canceled because < blems, Tuten said. The summer film prog ped as well. 1 i \s r\ fKir K'?i' n\?nr ui\w una nao v. vv,i uaj;^v,uvu film program," Tuten said. CPU'S CINEMATIC Arts Committ sponsored one of the region's most extei filling Russell House Theatre with films genre, seven nights and several afternoon: k < i t> i ,i \ w ? .j, e: iviunuay, i uesuay uuu vv cuiicauay 11 because they produce little or no reveni charged on the first two week nights ai Wednesdays. mmmm i:-i m /t Caught in the act Mrs. Prentice, played by Belle Meade Heckel, which opens tonight at Workshop Theatre. Despite perfo By Robert O'Connor When a film's plot centers around the maid, it has to be either extremely absurc taining. "Splash," the latest directo Howard, is extremely absurd ? an un disappointing movie. "Splash" is the first production 1 Touchstone division, which is designe mature line of films. However, Howa: Uruce .lay iriedman do little more tnar but dull Disney films from past year; cliches and plot twists drown "Splasl revival. Daryl Hannah ("Blade Runner, "Reel A fish 'tail' Daryl Hannah plays a lovely mermaid who i dropped jet problems c "I think tho cturlont* will be dark three ? ??* nester, according to of consistency and /s, Tuesdays and WGGkGfldS. of CPU budget pro- ? 'ram has been drop in the history of the This mid-semester cut was unavoidable means of m ee has traditionally problems. isive film programs, "Another committee had ? from every era and be covered by all the other cc ? ~ x..*^:,1 A~i r *i ? s. it wcck, i uicn stuu. was luKcii iiuiii mis yeai s Ims were eliminated deficit." Lie. No admission is TUTEN ALSO cites "uni id only 75 cents on set for the 1983-84 fiscal ye< Cinematic Arts' decision to c surprises ner nusoana, bod bock in wnat tne Butler saw" rmances of ieadii did vulnerability as Madiso plight of a naive mer- redeem some of the storylin 1 or completely enter- fairy-tale role, the viewer air iriol pffArt /%f D T - ? II 1? 1? ' ivi.un wi i\un iuin naiiKs roic as me un fortunately stale and diser is believable. As Allen comedy style from "Bosom from Walt Disney's the large screen. d to create a more Bauer attempts to escape rd and satirist-writer and empty romances while i recall the enjoyable from a certain drowning >. Overdone comical although Bauer is unaware l" without hope of Hilarious implications a CrrPPn \i/ i t h h#?r innnr?/in* r*r .;vi vvii tiuii UVI II111V/V.V1H VV, cless") exhibits splen- Scenes involving a shopping mperils her life to visit Manhattan after falling in love with Linmennr :ause film can , . , Tuten said ? deserve a film program regardless of m quality, weekdays and a?e and rePutal "The intenti Tuten said. 44 Cinematic Arts Chairman traditional, full Charles Tuten a schedule f< printed on flye f i I nit ''Thf Rio * ,,v "'b approved by the committee as an "Never Say Ne ending year-old CPU budget a substantia' 'eficit which had to TUTEN SAI >mmittees, m said. "Money factions within budget to , for last year's too much mone ly extensive. reasonable revenue expectations "This is an a ir" as a contributing factor to said. "I think :ut the film program. sistency and qu Workshop Thea sophisticated, n Frnm Staff Rnnnrts w'" "wrvi %w Theater-goers are guaranteed a good dose of laughter and a lesson in the true meaning I of love when Joe Orton's comedy "What the Butler Saw" opens tonight for a tenperformance run at Workshop Theatre. Orton's work was once described as "often scandalizing audiences, but his wit makes the outrage scintillating." He wrote three full-length plays and four one-acts. ^ Director Bill Mould said, "The play is a funny story about relationships, but also has a iui iu nay iu ua. This "naughty" classic takes place in the I consultation room of Dr. Prentice, who finds himself making passes at his secretary, and covers it up by claiming she is his mental patient. In the course of his dilemma, six delightful characters arc introduced, all of whom become confused by their relationships. In hiding their feelings and identities, these characters resort to disguises, none quite as interesting as when each appears semi-nude. ''AlfhmioH flip nlav italic fnr enmp r\Qr?it?l I, WW.VV4b.. H.X, JV,?V llW1 nudity, the characters are never on stage without their underclothes on," Mould said. Mould also said while no profanity is used, he does not think the material is suitable for viewers under 12 years old. "I simply don't think they would undersig actors, 'Spias n, the mermaid, and manages to tion with televi le. Hannah is so incredible in her controllable la nost forgets how bad "Splash" is. Unfortunate lucky-at-love New York merchan- the romance tl Bauer, Hanks continues his fresh by former SCI Buddies" and easily conforms to are a hindranc out his welcorr the pressures of his employment scientist detern on vacation. Madison saves him irritation. Dod and the attraction is cemented, secretary, how or Mis new lover's "occupation." Despite the \ rise as Hannah illuminates the is clotted with >medy as the displaced mermaid. viously unwise spree at Blot>mingdales,afascina- characters mal . . HP* JiH gb Hp? ^ .* ? one of the city's resident bachelors in "Splash." icellations the cuts would have to have been made e damage to the committee's (and CPU's) imtion. ons behind the split calendar were good," But next semester's calendar will have a schedule format." )r the remaining films of the semester has been r-size sheets and issued today. It includes the Chill," "Flashdance," "Risky Business" and ver Again." D he has recognized a feeling among certain CPU that Cinematic Arts has been spending :y and that their seven-day program is needlessttitude I and the committee must fight," Tuten the students deserved a film program of conlality, weekdays and weekends." M M _ - _ - _ _ * ire 10 presenT aughty comedy o tand or enjoy the show," he said. "It's definitely a farce, which means it isn't nfrpccarilv low cnmpHv \v/ith r\pnr\lp cmocinn each other with cream pies. But it is a farce in that it portrays reality but at a higher speed than real-life events occur. It's like a 33 1/3 rpm record being played at a 45 speed." The play, which was first performed in 1969 in London, was presented two years after Orton died. "What the Butler Saw" was recently revived in New York and performed last year as part of Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston during the Spoleto Festival, U.S.A. In the Workshop production, the role of Dr. Prentice will be played by Bob Bock with l_l~,.l,~l .... \ 4? i-? ki u*_ut ivitaut i iciMi ivn>. ricuiikc. inuiicc Molaghan will portray Geraldine Barclay and Martin Dorcn will play Nicholas Beckett. Portraying Dr. Ranee will be Ferry Simpson with Jim Manning as Sergeant Match. The producer will be Mary Jane Miler. The stage manager is Ruth Mock, with sets and piuucuon acsign oy tioin Cleveland. Costumes are by Sandy Bas; props by Elyse Goyette-Boyd; light and sound by Pete Hamlett; and carpentry by Jim Hartman. For ticket information and reservations, call the theater from noon-5 p.m. at 799-6551. h' flounders cir\n anH a lnKcfpr AOtinn Kin^n a ra />onra * ? uAv/n uuu u iv/uoivi wuiiu^ aa vauov iui uii~ ughter. ly, "Splash" doesn't spend enough time on lat has been created. Supporting performances rv cast member John Candy and Eugene Levy e rather than a comical highlight. Candy wears le as Hanks' slob of a brother, and Levy, as the ?: j .~ .1 :j ? iimcu iu capusc me iiicimaiu, is an unoeuevaoie ie Goodman, in a weak role, is funny as a senile ever. performances of Hannah and Hanks, "Splash" numerous flaws and stupid comedy. Some obchoices from director Howard and bothersome ce "Splash" a definite waste of time. miwfiTt By S ? I .." I