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  • Entertainment 11 February 11, 1982/ / photo by Doug Cavanah A Well-Deserved Ovation by Chuck Arney As the lights came up in the University Players' production of D.L. Coburn's "The Gin Game" we were introduced to Weller Martin, played by Donald L. Loeffler, a spry elderly gentleman cantankerous enough to cheat at Solitaire and childish enough to revel in the idea of getting away with it. Enter Fonsia Dorsey, portrayed by Pamela J. Edwards, and the audience is inundated by block exposition intermingled with Weller's explanation of the rules of Gin. Throughout the play Weller and Fonsia played hand after hand of Gin as they acquaint themselves with one another. Fonsia always wins, attributing it to beginner's luck. Ms. Edwards is certainly not a beginner to the Cullowhee stage but her "luck" still transcends the footlights in the form of acting ability. Her improvement in the portrayal of older ages was vastly displayed throughout her performance. Never did she falter in her physicalization depicting highly credible motion and reaction from her walk to her expressive eyes through to even her "pinkies"--a physical performance comparable to that of Patti LuPone (the original Evita) when she played Irina Prozorov on the Hoey stage in 1975. Occasionally Ms. Edwards'voice would briefly signal her youth but never to an extent to hinder the exquisite subtleties of her characterization. Loeffler's Weller was a somewhat different case. From the first minute of the play the audience is very much aware of Weller Martin's humorously mischievous devilments. This is fine to a point but the stereotypically impish little-boy qualities of poor sportsmanship outbursts never quite reach beyond that, making the relationship between his losing at Gin and how his life has gone more obscure than perhaps intended. Though Loeffler did maintain a vocal maturity his physical portrayal did not have the subtle control of Ms. Edwards. Touching moments occur as Fonsia grows fond of her meetings, though not the Gin games, with Weller but Loeffler never develops the warmth and sensitivity necessary to make the last scene, where he confronts Mrs. Dorsey with the truth about her son, seem more than a needlessly vicious assault rather than a sensitive confrontation to show her he cared and understood. Again Jim Epperson has proved that he is a valuable addition to the Department of Speech and Theatre Arts. His ability to assist in character unity and balance as well as picturization and pacing was an evident factor in the production. "The Gin Game"canbca most difficult show merely because only two characters sit and play Gin a great deal of the time. Epperson never allowed a moment to pass by uninterestingly, a tremendous feat by any standards. The setting, designed by Christopher Zink, shows a great deal of study and was highly detailed in its simplicity. The stage was gruesomely cluttered but never claustrophobic, and the actors had no apparent problem in using and adapting to the environs. Unfortunately during the final performance the lighting system malfunctioned at the end of the first act, but why the technical director ran the second act with the audience lit and the stage dark is still an enigma. The actors should again be praised for their continuing the show without even the slightest clue of distraction. "The Gin Game" was produced in conjunction with Last Minute Productions as a Dinner Theatre fare in the UC Grandroom February 8 & 9. The closing night performance received one of the best-deserved standing ovations seen on the Cullowhee stage for many years. Tamburitzans To Appear A musical pageant of East European folk music, songs, dances and colorful costumes will unfold Sunday. Feb. 14 at Western Carolina University with a performance by the international!) famous Tamburitzans of Duquesne Universit) The company of 40 young musicians, singers and dancers will begin their two-hour performance at 8 p.m. in Hoey Auditorium under sponsorship by WCU's Lectures, Conceits and Exhibitions program. In their 42-year history the Tamburitzans have performed throughout the United States and Canada, occasionally making foreign tours to such places us South America, the Soviet Union or Eastern Europe. Each Tambuntzan is a full-time student at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa., and receives a complete scholarship for participating in the group and performing approximately 100 shows each season. Dedicated to preserving East European folk culture, the Tamburizans take their name from the lute-like instrument they play, the tamburitza. Wearing more than 500 authentic costumes in each concert, members of the ensemble sing in a dozen different European languages and do the dances of as many countries. The Tamburitzans' production has been likened to an European musical tour. Performing with high-speed precision, the troupe forms a kaleidoscopic impression of the most fascinating and romantic parts of the Balkans and neighboring lands. Despite the different languages, language is no barrier. Joy at a wedding, sorrow at death, pride in a plentiful harvest or the secretive flirtations of a couple falling in love are understood universally. In addition to the tamburitza, the ensemble plays contemporary instruments such as the accordion, clarinet and violin. The chanting of dissonant voices along with the hypnotic beat of the primitive goatskin drum and the haunting sounds of shepherds'flutes add to the unusually interesting quality of their performance. Tickets to the concert are $5 for adults, $2 for non- WCU students and $1 for WCU students with valid indentification cards. Subscribers to the LCE series arc- admitted without charge. For more ticket information, contact Doug Davis, 227-7234. A ir Band Set by Leah Geanopolus Yes, it has been confirmed, Cullowhee has been stricken with a severe outbreak of the dreaded AIRBAND MANIA!!! The students of Western Carolina University are bracing themselves for what promises to be the greatest competition this campus has ever seen. Sponsored by the new broadcasting organization. Alpha Epsilon Rho, the competition is open to everyone interested and will take place at 8 p.m. on February 18 in Hoey Auditorium. Bands competing will consist of one to ten members and will be judged on performance and showmanship. Among the names of the groups already registered are "Lynda," and "The Bad Grades and the Dizzy Chicks"to name a few. They will be hamming it up to the sounds of the Rolling Stones, the Go-Gos, Pat Benatar and a punky medly featuring music by the B-52s, and this description only begins to scratch the surface. The members of the group "Lynda" include disc jockeys from the FM 90.5 air force, Robert Jumper, Lloyd Hocutt and Mark Howell. Many campus fraternities and sororities are expected to turn out in full force. For a Grand Prize of $40 and the sound of applause this is a great opportunity for your club, organization or hall, so remember the deadline for entry: February 15, 1982. For more information, call Randy Anthony at 227- 6884 or WW PI I M 90 5 at 227-7173 or 227-7174. Admission on the night of the contest will be 50c so turn out and support your fa\onte entry' FIELD RE VALLEV m SKI FOR $10.00 - Includes Lift Ticket and Equipment VfoLid only weekday or ^ nVoM. (except 5urdoy ] Hbu must 9ors*r*t youc student li. Rtt*£nB£R....ouc chLtcUH U*es ore net tor*} , especially durVnj+»c week. AIR BAND Madness February 18 8:00 p.m. Hoey Auditorium Band Registration: $5.00 Deadline Feb. 15.1982 Spectators: 50* at the door Grand Prize: $40.00 Sponsored by: Alpha Epsilon Rho The National Broadcasting Society ON SALE Turtlenecks 100% cotton $11.75 Wool Ski Sweaters $19.95 to $38.00 Polor Guard Parkas $49.95 Skyr Superloft Parkas S59.95 Duofold Union Suits $22.00 Canvas & Chamois Shirts $19.95 Kombit & Wool Gloves V2 price Weekend Ski Rental Special $15.00 for the Works. CULLOWHEE OUTFITTERS Old Hwy. 107 2939741
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