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Western Carolinian Volume 67 Number 16

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  • newsmagazine NOVEMBER 16 - 24 | HOEY AUDITORIUM The Kentucky Cycle By: Diana Kaylor I WCnewsmagazine he Kentucky Cycle," continues this week through Sunday November 24 in Hoey Auditorium. This production follows the American experience of three families over the course of 200 years. "The Kentucky Cycle" is produced using the Brechtian style theatre. This method uses every inch of the stage for a full and breath-taking performance. The audience will see the actors as themselves, as they are behind stage, and then see them transform into character on stage. This is done because Brecht wanted to force his audiences into critical thinking. The production uses 25 actors to perform 95 different characters. In order to do this effectively, five of the actors were trained in speaking the Cherokee language during a five-hour training session by the Cherokee language director, along with several other fluently speaking Cherokee students. Susan Brown-Strauss conducted extensive research to ensure the correct style of clothing for each generation, while using minimal costume changes. Gene McAbee approved the use of authentic rifles for the Civil War scenes. A Civil War re-enactor specialist was also present ensure that those parts of the production were done correctly. The production of "The Kentucky Cycle" is performed in two parts. Part One gives the audience the history of the three families. Part Two concludes the cycle of greed, murder and betrayal. This will give the audience closure, and by putting the history into the production, the audience will have a full understanding of why the events happened. Because of the content of this production, it is recommended for mature audiences. Part One will be Nov. 20, 22 and 23 at 7:30 P. M. Part Two will be Nov. 21 at 7:30 P. M. and Nov. 23 and 24 at 2 P. M. Purchase tickets for Part One and Part Two on the same trip to the box office and prices will be $20 adults, $15 seniors and $10 students. Tickets for single performances will be $12.50 adults, $10 seniors and $6 students. Group rates and patron club tickets are also available. Season tickets are available for $50 adults, $40 senior citizens and $20 students. For more information call the WCU Communications and Theatre Arts Department at (828) 227 7491. news nov. 20 - dec.3, 2002 COMMUNITY TABLE OFSYLVA .Sfr Shown here: Jarret Wishon (#66) on the field plays football for Western, in his spare time he volunteers for the Community Table of Sylva. WCU's athletic teams are making a difference in the community. Every Sunday a different athletic team volunteers their time and service to the Community Table of Sylva. Holiday season presents opportunity to volunteer By: Kristin Munn I WCnewsmagazine The holiday season is just around the corner. WCU's athletic teams are making a difference in the community. Every Sunday a different athletic team volunteers their time and service to the Community Table of Sylva. This not only helps athletes reach out to the less fortunate but also gives them a chance to interact with the local people. This has been a routine social service project that the Student Athletic Advisory Committee has set up weekly. The athletes take part in cooking the food and serving it to the public. With our society in a state of uncertainty, it is always positive to see our student athletes exemplifying acts of kindness. Maria Ochio, assistant athletic director commented on the Community Table, •eel feel like the teams really have enjoyed going there. The SAAC members have a done a good job doing the scheduling and getting their team members to go. I think it 'is important that our teams continue doing community service to not only help the community, but it is a learning experience. " Western's athletes participate in a number of other social services throughout the year including a buddy-friend program that helps kids that are in need of a friend or a role model. In addition, the SAAC committee has been working on a housing project that is anticipated to start this school year. This program would involve the entire athlete student body working together to build a house for a less fortunate family. This will be yet another gratifying way to bring WCU's athletes closer together and help them to help the community. e-mail us for rates: wc@wcu.edu
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