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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.
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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:
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because they produce little or no reveni
charged on the first two week nights ai
Wednesdays.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cinematic Arts Chairman traditional, full
Charles Tuten a schedule f<
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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
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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.
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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
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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."
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aughty comedy
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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