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From Staff Reports
Some USC students are .. ving valuable
performing an important service for
community.
They run the committees of the Car<
Union, the organization that brings lectu
musical groups to campus.
CPU's budget for the 84-85 year is about
each of its 10 committees is chaired by a sti
bie for committing that money to educations
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THIS YEAR, CPU was allocated about
USC's student activity fees, used to support t
intramural sports and ali licensed cai
organizations.
The Cinematic Arts Committee, which a
one of the largest budgets, manages a daily fi
the Russell House Theatre. When USC s<
Tuten was named chairman of the committer
on it for 15 months, he realized the extent <
sibility given him.
! uWhen you see you have that much mon
think you have a lot of money to spend," he s
to last nine months, and "when you've g
money, you've got to be responsible.0
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Marguerite Ippoiito, 21, is the head of
series, probably the most visible of CPU's c
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HER lS'MtMnER staff brings the j
Cultural Series to the Township Auditorium
five-event program of jazz, music, theater, cU
cultural activities.
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A showcase of musii
Workshop
By Ron Buchanan
The building's exterior is a mixture of
Federal square and Modern angle that even
the darkness can't hide.
The lobby resembles a comfortable country
inn, but the main portion looks like a
sterile hosnital w/ino
The crowd is composed of middle-aged
parents and teen-age children.
DRESS RANGES from a three-piece suit
(mine) to jeans and a sweater (the teen-ager
standing across the lobby).
The scent of vased carnations and greenwrapped
roses wafts through the room from
a table bearing gifts and congratulatory
cards.
In a corner stand tables with cheeses,
crackers and glasses 'of chilled champagne.
The opposite table bears a Hanukkah
display.
Through the closed doors to the sterile
wing come the sounds of trumpets and
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" battling
violins and "Nobody Does It Better."
THIS IS Columbia culture on the opening
1 night of Workshop Theatre's "Fiddler on the
Roof," and the event is as entertaining as the
musical.
The ambitious production is an excellent
choice for this company. With Joseph Stein's
book, Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and Jerry
Bock's music, "Fiddler" enjoyed a successful
Broadway run and a 1971 filming.
The story line concerns Tevye, a Russian
Jew, whose life in the small village of
Anatevka changes dramatically in 1905.
Tevye must deal with his three eligible
daughters who reject the matchmaker's ef
forts and marry for love. The poor Tevye
also confronts the czar's changing attitude,
as the ruler's programs systematically
dissolve Jewish communities.
OVERALL, THE production is as diverse
Ag, the opening night atmosphere.
Pjhe flaws are few. Pacing occasionally
CPU presid
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)lina Program movies, concerts and other varii
res, films and programs, according to Peter A:
Carolina Program Union pr<
$300,000, and dent? A lot of dedicat
ident responsi- individuals.
ll, cultural and| "This is the largest the union 1
been in the last few years. We
very proud of the leaders who ha
22 percent of come up through CPU," Asp sa
student media, "It's taken for granted everyo
npus student wants more members, but we cai
grow at an outstanding rate. <
I $75 000 has course, we always try to meet si
lm schedule at dent needs throu8h surveys, like t
enior Charles one we have -iust done- We're doi
5 after serving our best," he said.
if the respon- ,
THfc. CPU office not only dc
ey* you really programming, but also gives <
aid. But it has perience in leadership and busin<
<&?/tfeat much skills to the students involved, A
said"Our
reason for existence is
ICultural I Provide cultural, education
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ing while providing leadership sk
ibWlfciT USC;: for stuclents involved. And aga
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irice and other I mission."
According to Asp, the union 1
"CPU/' page 12 gone through a lot of changes in
past year, but is evaluating its
and its programming very well.
"We do cinematic art because
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Theatre's 'Fiddl
seems rushed as actors scamper from one
scene to another without allowing a mood to
develop.
Voices frequently struggle with the range
or intricacies of a song; sometimes the voice
wins, sometimes the song.
Sometimes the orchestra overpowers the
singers, especially drowning out softer
melodies.
BUT THEN, local theaters aren't known
for flawless productions. Instead, their
strength is entertainment, and "Fiddler" is
certainly that.
David Sennema as Tevye looks more like
Santa Claus than a Russian Jew, but his soft,
wistful rendering of "If I Were a Rich Man"
immediately establishes him as another jolly
old elf personality. Sennema skillfully
balances his friendly attitude toward God
with his serious "on the other hand"
deliberations of dying traditions.
Helen Mendel appears infrequently as the
matchmaker Yente and nearlv steals the
show from Sennema. Her Yiddish ? the
show's best ? and her grandmotherly looks
immediately captivate the audience that
eagerly awaits her every word.
Tevye's three older daughters, played by
Lauren Tripp (Tzeitel), Laura Taylor
(Hodel) and Anne Richardson (Chava), provide
a range of abilities.
Tripp elicits strong pathos as she begs her
father's permission to marry the man she
loves, the poor tailor's son Motel, played by
Marty Hilyer of the winning-smile-andyouthful-enthusiasm
school.
THE BEAUTIFUL Taylor demonstrates a
meek defiance when she announces her
engagement to the rebellious Perchik, portrayed
by Steve Strickland. Her sad rendition
of "Far from the Home I Love" as she leaves
to join Perchik in Siberia saves an otherwise
flat scene.
Richardson, the musical's choreographer,
exhibits her talents, dancing in the
background lfcTevye's woeful "Little Bird."
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!as Peter Asp
lve President of CPU
,c*' provide something that movie
n,e theaters can't provide off campus.
" j. Our movies are inexpensive, and
the atmosphere in the theater and
with other students is great. We do
K compete with the Columbia comno
munity, but we provide something
they cannot ? inexpensive
movies," he said.
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one of the few organizations that
lSP requires no membership dues and in
which each individual member has
.? his own commitment level.
a' "CPU has something for
.jj" everyone, even though you may not
have a lot of time. There are plenty
' of spaces where we have a lot of
11 one-time jobs that need to be done
? especially during concerts."
' ^ And the reason for little student
participation at the last CPUsponsored
concert?
"Mavbe neonle iust didn't know
we - r ? J - --who
Gene Cotton was. The disadler
On the Ro
As the third daughter, she destroys her
father's shaky traditions when she elopes
with Bielke (Robin Gottlieb), a Russian outside
the faith.
The cast in general exhibits an enthusiasm
that keeps interest high, compensating for
any weaknesses. One of the liveliest scenes
occurs in the tavern after Tevye and the butcher
Lazar Wolf (Si Seibert) negotiate
Lata 1 s ciigdgfinciil lU I/.C11C1, II1C rousing
"To Life" and dance that follow nearly bring
the audience to their feet.
Director Bette Herring has developed an
amusing little production. Particularly admirable
is her ability to handle a chorus of
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vantage that we have is that we
can't serve alcohol, but that will be
changing," he said.
AFTER USC'S Alcohol Task
Force announces a drinking policy
next semester, CPU will sponsor
events where alcoholic beverages
are served, Asp said.
"CPU is paid for through student
activities fees. We utilize them
the best way we can, and probably
there is more variety than most people
realize," he said.
According to Asp, CPU provides
not only movies and concerts, but
also cultural events at the Township
Auditorium, the videotape monitor
in the Russell House lobby, trips to
New York such as the Thanksgiving
excursion, and the Bowl trip. Also,
short courses, art shows and sales,
and lectures are provided.
"We do a lot, and 1 don't think
people realize exactly how much we
do. We're more visible than we
were one year ago, and we'll keep
becoming more visible," Asp said.
CPU is interested in what
students want to see, their opinions,
suggestions and criticisms, he said.
A GENERAL union meetine will I
be Feb. 5. All students are invited,
even if they aren't CPU members.
Programs for the next few weeks
include a semi-formal ball callled
"Going Out in Style" with the band
Seaboard.
"CPU is very proud of what is
does, and as the president, I am
very proud of the work they have
been doing. They've done an excellent
job," Asp said.
of' enjoyable
three dozen on a small stage already halffilled
with stationary sets.
HERRING'S CONTINUITY between
scenes is aided by fine orchestral work under
the direction of Randolph Love of Columbia
College's music department.
"Fiddler on the Roof" provides an excellent
holiday evening's pleasure. The audience
leaves the theatre humming "Sunrise,
Sunset" instead of "O Holy Night."
The musical runs through Dec. 9 with
showtimes at 8 p.m. and a 3 p.m. matinee on
the final day.
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