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I I 1m K S V JH|H * I-^ jil :<^^*;^^B H Jt :'w H '*? ' : -/ '< V. \ &? ' ^gi y ^ ^8sr > ^sL dH Jerry Miller, a first-year Master of Fine Arts student , plays Ma (JWltl) M By MEL1NDA WALDKOF ty's founding. Staff Writer According to Jennings, I department usually presents five The USC department of theater six mainstage, big-budget prod and speech continues its long- dons a year, along with betw< standing tradition of providing four and eight secondary prod entertainment to the Columbia dons, such as students' endeav community with its production of and experimental theatre, the Shakespearian comedy "We try to give the student p< "Twelfth Night." ulation a wide variety of plays i Director Richard Jennings entertainment in their educatio said the department has been experience," Jennings said, producing plays "since the very Jennings explained, that a p beginning." He explained that selection committee determii the department has been in exis- which plays to present, with tence, either as a separate entity goal of exposing students to or as a part of the English many different styles and genres department, since the universi- possible. "Twelfth Night," he s? 'Mr. Saturday Night' Billy Crystal directed and stars in Mr. Saturday Night. Carolina! wee W%jm | ^Br A M&W K jjK 'BnBHBffil fipnBB jpf B ij hi ^bb^bhbbp^ J^w 9 I . $ &>" ^ 1 IH sKLi rriflfelii iHi LJ^F^H 1? , a? lvolio in USC's production of Shakes] was selected for many different reasons. Jennings said this play, unlike many of Shakespeare's works, gave him many good roles for women. This provided him with the flexibility to experiment with "non-traditional casting,"he said. Kim Merritt, for example, is cast Tin the role of Feste, the court ipctpr li/hiph ic a r\e?rt iicncillv 1 played by a male, according to Jennings. "Twelfth Night" is also more accessible to a modern audience tlie than many Shakespearian plays, ; t0 Jennings said. He expects the play uc" to do very well. ;en "ifs one 0f the great literary uc* masterpieces," Jennings said, ors adding that this play is often taught in theater classes, op- In addition to its literary value, md "Twelfth Night" has other qualities nal that might appeal to the general public, Jennings said, lay "It's a play about love and sex," les Jennings said. "The audience is the going to like it. It's a fun show." as The theater department is funded as through the university and is made lid, of about 100 people, Jennings said. a confusing By J.E. WILLIAMS Staff Writer I wanted so badly to like Billy Crystal's new movie, Mr. Saturday Night. This was Crystal's directorial debut, and he produced and cowrote it. The main character, a Don Rickles-like comedian named Buddy Young Jr, was endearing and poignantly humorous in "Saturday Night Live" shorts and HBO ft 1 jj\ / _ specials. IV w V L Crystal is one of my Mr Sat(] favorite performers. A . Yes, I wanted to like ^ Mr. Saturday Night, And people in Hell want ice water. The movie is told primarily in flashbacks, which in any case is a confusing and disjointed device. We get to see how Buddy's comedy developed from entertaining rel? atives in the living room as a child to hosting his own variety show in Bicycle race Richland Memorial Hospital and Cycle Center to sponsor contest By HOLLY LIB OFF Staff Writer Five Points will be in high gear on Oct. 3 as the Children's Hospital of Richland Memorial and the Cycle Center sponsor a Criterium Bicycle Race called "The L Kids Crit" to benefit children, m Over 400 cyclists will be arriv ing in the Columbia area for the event. There will be five races, m ranging in difficulty from novice to M pro. f The Cycle Center has its own cycling team, with the majority of ' - >''^4 peare's "Twelfth Night." This number is split almost evenl between graduate and undergradi ate students. The vast majority ai theater majors, although that is n< a requirement. "We have open auditions for a shows," Jennings said. Jennings lists attending aud tions, taking classes, and checkin with the different departments, lik music, involved in the productior as ways for interested people t become involved in the depari ment. "We always need new people, he said. The department is busy yeai round, with rehearsals beginning i August and lasting until the end c April. Then, after a short break, th summer repertoire season begins. Jennings said there are opporti nities serving many different intei ests, such as costume designers an lighting crews, which can alwa> use volunteers. "Twelfth Night" will be preseni ed Oct. 1-3 and 5-11 at th Drayton Hall Theatre Performances begin at 8 p.m. o weekdays and Saturdays, and p.m. on Sunday. ; marathon the fifties. In the present, howeve Buddy is reduced to playing retir ment condos at one in the afte noon. We also get to see Buddy ar his wife (Julie Warner) age for years with the help of makeup. C Crystal, the makeup looks nature but on Warner, who was so increi ibly feisty and sexy in her debut Doc Hollywood, hides her char nn/inil/ even more than h [jLVIlVi minute role. j XT* Ui The Pl0t irday Night almost the be thing about tl hbmmh film, because it strong and focuse We follow the career path of tl self-destructive Buddy, who insis on doing everything his way, dan the results and advice. A lot < Buddy's humor is also cruel at tl expense of others. This attitude lo es him his TV show, the love * his children and the ability to boc > to raise mo its members being students at US< The team races all over the soutJ east and are geared up ft Saturday's race. Senior Spenser Leuders, a men ber of the Cycle Center team, sai "The team has provided us wii excellent technical assistance, ar the financial sponsorship fro Richland Memorial has been tf backbone of our team. We all wa to repay them by doing well in tl race." The race will circle Five Poin and will run on a rectangul; course on Harden, Greene, an Blossom streets and Salut Avenue. Promoters expect the course i be tricky. id j A.J. 's offers I friendly ser * RESTAURANT PROFILE ?& BY SUSAN DUNCAN ^ A.J.'s, a Columbia tradition i casual fine dining since 1978, well known for its excellent foo< efficient and friendly service. For lunch and dinner, A.J.'s sp< cializes in fresh seafood and bee as well as pasta. The two mo: Donular items are A.J.'s Cra I Cakes and the Grilled Fish of tt Day. a The Crab Cakes are combine I with special seasonings and sautee i to a golden brown. The Grille Fish of the Day is complimente with a sauce of seasonings. Bot dishes are served with fresh vegett Ibles and are $13.95. "We also offer heart health I menu selections that are low in fa sodium and cholesterol," said cc owner Mike Gillespie. The Ei w Hearty menu is a service of th Health Center at Richlan >ck Memorial Hospital and A.J.'s. The special menu includes mixed green salad, grilled chicke j breast with skin, and Filet Mignor which is served with a baked pot? ? i? Domestic and imported beer i ^ available. The wine list consists c 65 bottles. Several varieties ar ie I kfi r?ATi I 3 - Honeymoon in V Unforgiven Single White Fer Last of the Mohi< [" League of Their ? Sneakers Singles r- Mr. Saturday Nic d Bob Roberts rS t. Openir :e Hero 111 r- W Jk Jl TV Jmfe M in it m the same classy comedy shows h has been accustomed to. When it finally appears that he i 1S about to experience a comebacl st when a loving, big-time directo ie (played slyly in a superb cameo b 18 Ron Silver) offers him a role in hi next movie, Buddy is ecstatic ie because the role was written wit] him in mind. 111 But when Walter Matthau, whi of was the director's first choice, say fte he can do the role, Buddy turn s- down a lesser, though significani of role and tells the director to g< >k screw himself. Buddy's brothe ?ney for child] C. Senior William Dominici, ti- Cycle Center team member, sai< 3r "We race shoulder to shoulder will 100 other cyclists at over 25 mile a- per hour. If the guy in front of yoi d, goes down, chances are you'ri th going to hit the pavement alon; id with him. The comers are usuall; m the most exciting places to watch." ie Jim Buser, race promoter ant nt owner of the Cycle Center, i ie enthusiastic about the event. H< explained that while other cities ts such as Athens, Ga., and Charlotte ir N.C., have always had bicych id races in the past, Columbia ha: la never had such an event. Buser said he "wanted to brin< to something different to Columbia ii s> a vciy CAihinu aiiu idM sjjuii u . fine dining, vice, seafood r always offered by the glass. "One should always leave roorr for our desserts," Gillespie said j\ The Toll House Pie is full 01 chocolate chips and nuts, servet 2 warm and topped with a scoop o ? vanilla ice cream for $3.75. Tht Fresh Fruit Cobbler is seasonal ant IS served warm, topped with vanilh ice cream for $3.50. The impressive Sunday Bruncf specialties include A.J.'s Omelet which is filled with the chefs dail) ^ selection, and the Quiche of the Day, which is served with fresf ie fruit or vegetable. Banquet and party facilities art available. The private dining roonr :Cj can seat up to 75 people. The Shandon House at A.J.'s is actually :C* a restored Shandon home adjacen ^ to the restaurant. It has private din ing rooms for small groups and car be used for cocktail parties anc y wedding receptions of up to 10C T people. )_ A.J.'s also offers off-premisej d catering for larger groups, e All major credit cards are d accepted and reservations are noi required but are suggested for din a ner and for parties of six or more n at lunch. i, Located in the heart of Shandor i- near Five Points at 2864 Devine St., A.J.'s is open during lunch s 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinnei >f is from 5:30-10:00 p.m. Sunda> e brunch is served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 'egas ttt nale * * * ;ans Pu/n w "w 'w **** - l*V lhl ig Today Glengarry Glen Ross rn mm gmm I Jr/jJ e sums up Buddy best when he says "You always burn your bridges s behind you, Buddy. And underk neath you and in front of you." r Crystal's directing style is ver> y similar to that of his friend Rot s Reiner, and there is no surprise as :, to why. Crystal appeared it h Reiner's The Princess Bride anc When Harry Met Sally. o Crystal sports the same soft, s autumn tones, the same intriguing s filming and the same acoustic t, background music as Reiner. Bui 0 he has a while before he becomes r as masterful as Reiner. :en's hospital a watch." There are other activities 1 planned for the day. Richland s Memorial will have a Wellness Fair, as well as special events foi 7 children. b y The merchants of Five Points will have a sidewalk sale in con3 junction with the race. The restaus rants will also be selling food outdoors, and there will be live music ' all day. ^ All proceeds go to the Children's s Hospital of Richland Memorial. Festivities will get rolling around i 10 a.m. and Finish around 8 p.m. 5 The first race is scheduled at 2:30 5 p.m.