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  • PAGE 4/THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN/APRIL 13, 1978 Theater department tours N. Y. by MICHELLE PARKIN Staff Writer The theater department toured New York over the Eastet break and learned about the suffering and successes of a Broadway stage career. Each experience was special and each day introduced something new. Sun. Left for N.Y. - nine women and one man to meet Dr. Loeffler, head of the department of speech and theater arts, at the Hotel Edison. "Pea Soup" all the way and had to stay overnight in Baltimore. Mon. Arrived in New York midday and experienced Manhatten traffic for the first time—following taxi cabs over Grand Central Station. The cosmopolitan alniostphere of the citv was immediately apparent. The Hotel Edison bustled with groups from all over this nation and the world. An orientation meeting officially began the tour. It covered the timetable for the week along with the "do's and don'ts" of survival in the city, from subways to souvlakis. The excitement of N.Y. began as we enjoyed ihe spectacle of the dignitaries arriving for the opening of the new Broadway musical "DANCIN'." Among the stars were Carol Channing, now starring in "HELLO DOLLY." Eartha Kitt, now in "TIMBUKTOO," and Richard Dreyfuss, Academy Award winner for "The Goodbye Girl." It was all the Braodway image of luxury that everyone expects and finds thrilling. Following a oeeo in at Sardi's, our first Broadway hit musical, "A CHORUS LINE"—the story of show people's real experiences, the horror of auditions and m\L-\-\nmi: - ,->»«>-2»u> Regular Admission: Adults $1.50 Child 50c 7 p.m. And 9 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Sunday - 2:30 and 8:00 Good Time Cards honored Everyday Last Day Thur. APRIL 13 ■ and there goes Ij^T the League -inding the one you love,.. r'c fmiiin? yourself. HI:ROE$ Starts FRI. APRIL 14 Starts APRIL 21 the short working lives of dancers in sharp contrast to the glamour of the show. A tiring, exciting first day. wmn*m lues Our first subway ride to the costume shop of Brooks Van Home for a too-short tour of stock, construction and repair rooms which outfit some of the biggest Broadway shows along with such things as the Ringling Bros. Circus or simply costumes for parties. Ihe variety is enormous and the workmanship is fascinating for students of costume design. Following lunch, the group walked down to meet Arthur Markes for a tour of Greenwich Village—the oldest settled area of Manhattan. The history of the area is fascinating and the architecture is quite different from the uptown skyline. This was the afternoon lor exposure to boutiques, novelty shops, and great little pastry shops. A long and varied afternoon of entertainment on the street by Mr. Markes' anecdotes and choruses of Broadway songs. Though its hippie era is over, the Village still exists as the artistic center of the city. The evening belonged to our second hit musical, "ANNIE," based on the comic strip adventures of "Little Orphan Annie" and her friend Daddy Warbuck. \ delightful show whose case included six very talented little girls. In spite of a very familiar plot, 'ANNIE" is thoroughly enjoyable due to strong company spirit and .1 very beautiful set which had the set designers on the lour overcome. Interestingly enough, this extremely expensive set was not completed until the producers were sure that the show had become a hit in Washington. Wed. Especially relevant to the theater students, the backstage tour of the Helen Hayes Theater by the stage manager of "A Touch of The Poet," Larry Ford. He showed the extensive equipment available in the small .ma behind the scenes. Along with an explanation of the responsibilities of everyone involved in the production of a show. He gave an interesting description of the philosophy behind the set design for the play. Having observed the backstage techniques we were then able to learn about life on stage from Reid Shelton, star of "ANNIE," An actor of much experience, this w as Mr. Shelton's first triumph. He was able to explain the difficulties of starting out on stage in New York. Having received a degree in music, the time came when academics were no longer satisfying, and it was time to nunc- lo New York. Irom there it was all talent, determination and contacts. His suggestion is that an actor may only consider himself a professional when he is supporting himself by his career—if you're still living off someone else after one year in the Big Apple, forget it. On Wednesday evening. "DRACULA," a very amusing melodrama specializing in such effects as flying bats, scuttling mice and opportunities for the Count to materialize and disappear. Directed in a completely melodramatic style, the show required some adjustment from the natural style to which audiences are accustomed, however, the effect was successful and completely entertaining. Thurs. The day began with a seminar on production aspects of Broadway shows. The producer of some successful shows and owner of three theaters on Broadway, Richard Horner, described the details which go into the production of a hit show, from the choice of show to the incredible sums spent on production (over $400,000 on a play to more than a million for a musical). It is interesting to note that when shows are produced on Boradway, they often begin only as an idea or possible a basic script, followed by months of writing and rewriting to fit restriction and actors; choreography is often done prior to the final score and after much work, the final script. Having been in many areas of the theater, Mr. Horner was a valuable source of information. In the afternoon we joined the mass of humanity for the Easter Show at Radio City Music Hall. Possibly on the point of closing, this unique theater offers family entertainment. Thursday evening "Do your own thing" and groups took in discos, Off-Broadway and "GREASE," the longest running Broadway musical. The final tour day began with a visit to the Players' Club, started by the great nineteenth century actor Edwin Booth. Booth was brother to John Wilkes Booth, himself a noted actor of the time whose name until recently was never mentioned at the Players'. Coincidentally the afternoon tour was of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The Center consists of four theaters, a library and the Julliard School for music, dance and drama. The group was able to listen for a while to the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and then the final dress rehearsal of "The Merry Widow," *ith Beverly Sills. The Lincoln Center provides stimulation for the arts and gives the public free summer concerts and low priced shows during the season. Our final Broadwav show, Neil Simon's new bitter-sweet comedy, "CHAPTER TWO." While this show has greatest relevance for those who have experienced remarriage, as always with Simon, quick repartee and great one-liners bring the house down. Sat. Sixteen hours drive to Cullowhee. New York was the epitome of excitment from constant sirens to opening nights; it is too easy to forget the shady subways and dirty streets. For anyone whose interest lies with the arts, the temptation is to forget the tales of expensive housing and waiting tables and instead look forward to cultural experiences and eventually through hard work to success. 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