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Spotlight Friday, February 21, 1986 ** win iihuhw?THE GAMECOCKMMMMMH rwiiwiii >iii(rMr?wiiiiiiiiiiiihiiiiiii?wiiwiiBiiiiiii wmmhiwn ubimiiibhb?iiii?imniniiBiBMiiiiw i Blue Sky's nei put a big '5' ii i BBrlI MilMi ^ftr -:1 ' " "-^I-:." ,-y; ' " ': '.V- .:_'.. ft W P H Jr \ vn M ft J ft fl liSraESSBSiSI Hi I ft^| ^Bank. [3 BE A giant'5' would span tha apace between Harden and Salud ag By ROBYN BENJAMIN Staff writer When Blue Sky was a little boy manuevcring his bicycle through Five Points, he dreamed of decorating the streets with art. "I dreamed of putting a work of art on the two islands (in Five Points) to bridge them together," Blue Sky, a Columbia artist, said. A lifetime of art work later, it appears Blue Sky's dream will not be just a childhood fantasy if he receives the nccessary funding and meets the city of Columbia's building criteria. Blue Sky has designed a sculpture of a giant ^ numeral five to link the land in front of the shops on the corner of Harden and Saluda Streets. In Blue Sky's tentative plan, the five is lying on its back with a hump forming an arch over the land. The artwork, which will stand 33 feet high and 55 feet wide, is projected to weigh 70 tons, and will be constructed either from either cement and steel or steel aluminum nnH nlncfir Although the sculpture has received tentative approval from the city of Columbia, Blue Sky must meet a number of the city's stipulations before actual construction of the five can begin. "We need to see a copy of the final construction plan signed by an architect and an engineer," said John Spade, Information Director for the city of Columbia. According to Spade, the city asked Blue Sky to produce the final plans three weeks ago. "He said he'd have the plans to us in two or three days, but we haven't seen them yet," Spade said. . Review i . 'Superstar' opt a true biessing By MARISA J. PORTO j Editor in chief Energetic. That word describes i v Act One Theater's presentation gH&Psr of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. i ' ' Directed by USC junior Jimmy !'. Flannery and co-sponsored by USC's ELM Center, the produc- j? tion showcases the cast's acting ragHgf and singing talents. This version of the last seven SBSt 0 days of Jesus' life overwhelms and disappoints at the same time. A plague of technical problems is the chief flaw of this nrodurtinn. although the singing voices of the cast are less than professional [ : " ' overall. R USC senior David Avin is wonderful in the starring role of ' / Jesus. His exquisite gentleness and emotive singing add special depth to a character that could part of show, easily have been a passive cliche. Gauch's cxp Avin gives the role added depth strikes a chord with his expressions, gestures and dience, and a h biblical appearance. Indeed, time she begins. Avin is a bright spot in a show Another fine that seems to be overacted and singing voice i underacted at the same time. Brown, who por Once again Harold Odom br- Simon. He lea ings relief into his role as Judas. crowd scenes w Odom, who starred as Kate in leaves the audi USC's all-male version of The why it isn' Taming of the Shrew and as Fuck throughout the | in USC's A Midsummer Night's Other fine p Dream, is the production's given by Pr~ssle; pivotal character. Odom is Julie Shust , hi] energy epitomized, overwhelming in black gradus the audience with his acting and sunglasses. Botf singing abilities. air of evil and p< But the most impressive singer sidering their str in the show is Alison Ann Gauch, on a plastic pip< who is making her musical handle the situat theater debut. Why hasn't her professionalism, talent been used earlier by USC USC psycholi productions? Gauch, who por- Youmans gives ? trays Mary Magdalene, is a fine formance as actrcss whose singing is a brilliant Despite his jv idea would H HB v9 I ^5^7- | : :- : - j L4 n^^bBbhHH| ^ * ' ' H? la streets in Five Points if artist Blue Sky gets his wish In addition to producing plans for the city, Blue Sky must also find a financial supporter to fund the sculptor because he is getting no funding from the city or state. Sky has obtained some funding from the Five Points Merchants Association and is pursuing a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. "The grant is money from government and corporations awarded to outstanding artists working on worthy projects. Out of thousands of applicants, 5 percent attain grants," Blue Sky said. Sky received a grant several years ano for another nroiect. Blue Sky, who rcceivcd a Masters in Art Education from USC in 1970, recently displayed an architectual profile of USC's buildings in McKissick Museum. The artist, who is probably best-remembered for his Columbia mural, "Tunnelvision," just completed a sculpture at the Lexington County Hospital. The work entitled, "Creatures from Halley's Comet," consists of six space robots and a spaceship. The work is located near the maternity ward. "It is painted in pretty colors, the air conditioner was made to look like a spaceship," said Sky. Warren Edward Johnson got inspiration for his second legal name, Blue Sky, after a long period of rain. "Ten vears aeo 1 was involved in mintino w - landscapes and one morning I went into a grocery store when the sun wasn't out. When I came out I saw the blue sky for the first time in awhile. It was then that I realized how important it is to see the sky and what it means to us." I ira energetic, I for students Youmans handles the role tressive singing skillfully and emotionally, within the au- something this production lacks msh occurs each at times. After 16 years in Columbia 1 but neglected theater, Steve Strickland portrays s that of Stan the character of Herod with trays the apostle vividness and energy. However, ids the singers' this part is slightly disturbing, as ith a voice that its costuming is so different from ience wondering that of the other characters. The t used more feathers and flourish of production. Strickland's outfit seem out of crformances are place among the other characters' y Sutherland and earthy, simple costuming. B;h priests dressed Even Jesus has only one ition gowns and costume, which should have been i actors have an changed after the whipping jrform well, con- scene. Instead, a red-stained ukrIc for balance cloth is added. i platform. They Despite this and other distracion with tact and tions, the play merits a viewing. Jesus Christ Superstar will conDgy major Brett tinue until Feb. 22 at the m admirable per- auditorium of the Wil Lou Gray Pontius Pilate. Opportunity School. For rescrvaboyish looks, lions, call 796-7550. Review MMMMiMlllMiMiBMHMaMMHIMMnMaMMII Townshend's 'White City' worth visiting By JOHN OWENS Staff writ* Pete Townshend must he familiar with the thought, "Where do I go from here?" As a young man, Townshend founded The Who, a band whose legend equals that of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, and his solo career has been a succession of critically acclaimcd albums. He began with Rough Mix, a country-rock collaboration with ex-Face Ronnie Lane, followed by the Who-like crunch of Empty Glass and All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes, in 1982, in which Townshend exchanged his angry emotion for subdued poetics. After Chinese Eyes came a successful publishing career at Faber and Faber. Now, four years after his last album, Towshend has released White City, an album that is also a movie. The music is typical Townshend: guitar-driven blues not touchcd up with piano and horn support. Subtle but definitely present are the synCPU brings 'G By ED CHAMBUSS Assistant Spotlight editor For those who remember Gene < machine, the unknown comic an Carolina Program Union's ver Show" will be in the Russell Flo p.m. Monday night. Those who consider themselves may sign up in the CPU office tc All contestants will compete for p Among the judges will be Diret fairs Melody Hokansen and Stu< President Kelvin Stroble. The event is a presentation of C | 'Flie i I ^lill * Run. C And de skills yc Enroll i as one c. today. I FIND OU1 WILL IM "army reser\ rnMTA I ? * * * r\ H . B Pet? Townshend's new album, White Ci thesizers and drum machines requisite on any of today's pop albums. Townshend's singing is excellent ? a rebound from the spoken words and safe melodies of Chinese Eyes, lending angry power to otherwise mundane rockers such as "Give Blood" and "Face the Face." /Minougn *vnne Lily is unlong Show' to ! grams. 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