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'Crimes of the Workshop audie By Robert O'Connor "Crimes of the Heart," which opened Wednesday at Workshop Theatre, is a delightful showcase of professionalism with undercurrents of comedy and warm human Ul ctlllct. The Beth Henley-penned play, directed by Ann Dreher and starring her sister Jane Drcher, is easily one of the finest area plays in recent history. "Crimes of the Heart" is set in present day Hazlehurst, Mississippi and centers around the decidely opposite MaGrath sisters. Lenny trviary jencoaij, ivicg u-ucinua urasmgionj and Babe (Drehcr) arc reunited for a collection of events that cause them to reidentify their ideals and motives. LENNY, THE oldest, robs herself of the chance for happiness by hiding behind a wall of insecurities and a dying grandfather. Because of broken dreams in Hnllvwnnd. Mpb returns to Ha/lehtirsl and continues to hide behind her lies, drinking, smoking and meaningless sex. And at the core of the MaCirath clan lies Babe, who has shot her husband because she "got tired of his looks," had an affair with a fifteen-yearold, arfcj contemplates suicide. The sisters are interestingly different. These are characters that the cast and director m:iLi< lhi> Invc and want In hnve lunch wiih. Lenny's despair, Meg's dreams and Babe's helplessness all combine lo produce a play thai is rich in realism and passion. Ann Dreher's direction is the key to "Crimes of the Heart," locking itself into an amazing cast. Dreher focuses oil character structure and relationships with very sue cessiui results. The acting, however, makes the play click. Mary Jeffcoat's Lenny is a calculating character who undergoes subtle and gradual changes. Jeffcoat allows Lenny to emerge from a self-inflicted shell. Lenny, is perhaps, the easiest to believe. resale _ xlir I SAT. iNiu I MEISTERBF " ~TT T VR ]J /MILjJLJJ-Uxv MOLSONS ALL N1 "t1 /MIDNIGHT. NO CC Heart' captures ince's respect JANE DRKHER , in her first major role, is quite entertaining. Though stiff and perhaps frightened at first, Dreher and Babe are a fragile rock-of-gibraltar. Dreher's character emerges as a strange one, but her acting deserves a second glance. However, the most effectual actress is Lucinda Brasington as Meg. Brasington immediately claims the stage with her cestures. expressions and immense talent. Brasington blends comedy and exaggeration and ends up as the play's brightest moment. The supporting cast is also as likeable and talented. Therese Aun nearly steals the show from underneath Lucinda Brasington's feet with her character of Chick, the disapproving MaGrath cousin. Aun is hilarious as she throws her comical weight on stage, showing Krtr flair fs\r Unm/\r Charlie Peterson is less effective as Doc, the crippled love interest of Meg. One reason could be that the charactcr is a stale and undeveloped one. Tim Brosnan is good as Barnett, Babe's defense lawyer. The supor llllg 19 vAll v. 111 v. i j will j/llll iv-ll irt I y i ui iiiv. superb cast. DANIKI. ROY'S stage is especially effective. Simplicity and a comfortable atmosphere add much to the play. "Crimes of the Heart is not only entertaining-it arouses thought and respect. Workshop Theatre should be commended lor a fine season of quality performances. "Crimes of the Heart" should not be missed. The Bette Herring produced play will continue through April 6. For more information on tickets and times, call Workshop Theatre at 799-4876. The play will have a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.. Ticket prices are $7 for regular audiences and $6 for students and senior citizens. M 1 m I ill t , it 8c lounge / sewood Drive J fti'l Dn ;AU 55<? I rE 80$ / no I Ipx. V ^ 1GHT LONG / VQIIR 12-2:00 / )VER CHARGE I f JHHI A perfect couple Bud Cort is a death-obsessed 20 year-old and Ruth Gori with in Hal Ashby's 1971 comedy "Harold and Maude," the Theatre tonight and tomorrow. I suppor, .he rQ) March < Vjy MHHHBIPTH DFFtC h ,} ' - 0 til I * welcome lo j ^ oecr uat r\f\f*o r pcai nvy i s/uua i HAS EVER KN JPL J*ps i SUPER SLAW i 5 SUPE"0Kg"AUT DOG 006 UUb ? * % POUNDER w nun fiir u in nrrr O to uun Dtu m ID. oicr ~ ~ All BEEF WIMU5TAHU, FRANK wIMUSTARD, CHIll ONIONS. CHILI, & 0 & SLAW # $ KRAUT. J $U9 S2 $1.19 A Coupon tip 4 B 8'j Q ^ Coupon lip 4 b 8b a Coupon Good at Any Sandy s ? a. Coupon Good at Any Santii > A A 9 I s . / r 'h'JtvA n'TlMl'iV don the octogenarian he falls in love j midnight movie at tne nusseii House ? 9 of Dimes I !S FOUNDATION | PEN 7 DAYS A MEEK I TILL 10 PM yy I I HE WORLD I OWN! I J# J CHOCOLATE I ? NUT SUNDAE 2 2 TWO HUGE DIPS Of OUR RICH VANILLA ICE CREAM w/CHOCOLATE SVRUP. O WALNUTS. TOPPfO A A A v*/WHIPPED CREAM. Z Z J & A PLUMP CHERRY. J i: 29 s I. if 9 Coupon tip ! ti fl'j 0 fig II X*m toupon uoot] a\ ?ny *4nay s ? H II f ?t|| ,, 9 J V V'K