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  • The Western Carolinian Page 7 Thursday, February 23,1989 by Bill McEntire STAFF WRITER Dr. Steven Michael Ayers has been an assistant professor with the WCU Speech and Theatre Arts Department since 1985. He is married and prizes his family. "They are of the greatest importance to me," he says. "My wife Donna recently gave birth to our third child, a boy named William." Dr. Ayers is an actor, playwright, and director. His current project is Jesus Christ Superstar, which will premiere Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the new Hoey Auditorium. The play will also be shown Feb. 22 through Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Feb. 25. You may call the Ramsey Center at 227-7722 for ticket information. Dr. Ayers says of Superstar. "This is a major production requiring a great deal of Tim Bolick performs Herod's number Pilate orders Jesus whipped with Land of Sky Asheville Civic Ballet talent and lots of practice." instructorof the WCU Speech and Theatre Arts Department, is the Dr. Ayers opinion is qualified by his performing in or directing over 350 stage productions. He is also a veteran of film, television, and radio. Dr. Ayers' peers admire him. Dr. Temple Smith of the WCU Music Department and the musical director of Superstar says "Ayers is a talented individual, an indefatigable worker who willingly gives however much time it takes to achieve professional results from his students." Ms. Libby Trull, a dance choreographer of Superstar. She says that, "Steve's ability to communicate with people is excellent; he brings out the best in people." Dr. Terry Nienhuis, a WCU English professor and an Apostle in Superstar says "Steve is a good friend and a pleasure to work with. We are fortunate to have someone with his level of skills among us." Dr. Patrick McGuire, a Sylva dentist who plays the Apostle, Simon Zealot, says "Steve is positive about his job. He practices good management, is always humorous, and makes the kids laugh at themselves." Dr. Ayers can also laugh at himself. During a rehearsal of Superstar. Rachel Cox, an Apostle's woman signaled Dr. Ayers from the stage before a number was to begin. He did not understand her but returned her gesture with a wave, turned to me and said, "I don't know what it means, but it's fun!" by Holly Wheatley ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Busch Beer to Sponsor Spring Break in Jackson Hole, Wyoming If you love the snow and you're a big ski buff, you'll want to look into a Spring Break trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Busch Beer is planning its second-annual Skiing Spring Break, March 10-18, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where the "Busch Ski Club" will treat spring breakers to nine days of skiing on 2,500 acres of terrain on two mountains. Michael E. LaBroad, product manager for Busch beer, says that the trip will appeal strongly to those who enjoy the outdoors and a physical challenge. "Although there will be plenty of opportunities to kick back and relax, skiing will be the focal point of this spring break," he says. "Busch beer is working with the Jackson Hole Ski Corpo- Top Black Singles (Billboard) by Fred Mason STAFF WRITER Top Black Singles 1. Dreaming 2. So Good 3. Wild Thing 4. She Won't Talk to Me 5. Teddy's Jam 6. This Time 7. Just Because 8. Straight Up 9. Skin I'm In 10. I Want To Be Your Love Songs Moving Up Get On the Dance Floor Snake In the Grass Heaven I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Just Coolin' Top Rap Albums 1. Mc Hammer 2. Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock 3. Kid-N-Play 4. Eazy-E 5. Slick Rick Popular Artists Around the Country California 1. Salt-N-Pepa 2. Mc Twist & The Def Squad 3. Super Lover Cee/Casanova Rud 4. Three Times Dope New Jersey 1. Slick Rick 2. Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock 3. Adeva 4. Bobby Brown Tennessee 1. Gap Band 2. Eazy-E 3. Kid-N-Play 4. Super Lover Cee/Casanova Rud Vermont 1. The Boyz 2. Samantha Fox 3. Guy 4. A1B. Sure! Vanessa Williams Al Jarreau Tone Loc Luther Vandross Guy Kiara Anita Baker Paula Abdul Cameo Aleese Simmons Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock Midnight Star Bebe & Cece Winans The Gap Band Levert ration to make this a memorable, safe and inexpensive spring break in the mountains," says LaBroad. "The people at Jackson Hole will provide full days of skiing on hundreds of miles of runs, and Busch beer will sponsor races and ski activities that are both fun and responsible." Daily activities, all free, will include ski clinics for the beginner, ski races for the beginner and accomplished skier, as well as dance contests, treasure hunts, snow volleyball, golf croquet, dancing and live music. Jackson Hole Ski Resort is nestled in the Grand Tetons south of the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Two mountains are within the resort's boundaries. The vertical drop of the larger mountain, Rendezvous, is4,139 feet. In all, there are more than 60 designated runs and trails up to seven miles in length. For beginning skiers there are gentler slopes. Lodging is available in Teton Village, which lies at the base of the ski mountain, and in the town of Jackson, located 12 miles east of the slopes. Shuttle service will be provided to transport spring breakers from their lodges to the ski area. Jackson Hole Central Reservations is offering package rates for the Busch Ski Club vacation, including airline tickets, lift tickets, and lodging. Two example vacation packages being offered this year include: a three-day, four-night package ($435) and four-day, five-night package ($478). For more information, call 1-800- 443-6931. WCU defensive end Mike Simpson recently play in the CBS Movie of the Week "Unconquered," which aired Jan. 15. The movie was based on the life of Richmond Flowers Jr.(Univ. ofTennessee star receiver) as both outcast and hero. NOW AT DAVID'S OF SYLVA ROLL- UP JEANS BY CHIC Make up to $1000 in one week. Student organization, fraternity, sorority needed for one- week marketing project right on campus. Must be organized and motivated. Call 1-800-950- 8472, ext. 120. WEEK #4 - FIRST LINES CONTEST Half way down a by-street of one of our New England towns stands a rusty wooden house, with seven acutely peaked gables, facing towards various points of the compass, and a huge, clustered chimney in the midst. Write book title and author, your name, address and phone number on a 3 x 5 card and mail to the address below. Entry must be received by this Saturday at closing. Winner announced in next week's paper. Week #3 Winner: Molly Schwartz; The answer was Ulysses, by James Joyce. f^CITY LIGHTS For complete contest rules call 586-9499 55 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Hours: 9:30 - 5:30 Experience "ENTERTAINMENT WITHOUT WALLS" -Outdoor Recreation- SPRING CONFERENCE '89 Food, Beverages, Entertainment, Outdoor Sports, Exhibits, Door Prizes, Speakers, Recreation Professionals, and much more Organized by the Western Carolina University Parks and Recreation Management Program Location: The Ramsey Center Date: March 31st Time: 10am - 3:30pm Day of the Show Tickets: Students (w/lunch) (w/o lunch Non-Students For more info: Cullowhee: 227-7435 Waynesville: 452-1360 Bryson City: 497-9462 In Advance
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