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THE DAILY NEBRASKAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1SC9 ones high on fantasy; 'AGE 4 Big, little I Howell's holiday gift a success A Review by Deals Calandra I've seen the University pro duction of The Rose and The Ring twice now; once with a couple of hundred kids as the audience, and once with a m-imnrily adult audience. Judging by the reaction of the i wo groups the show is a suc cess. You need some Christmas joy? Go see it, and abduct a kid to take along if you can Federal Service exam scheduled A special Federal Service Examination will be conducted by the U.S. Civil Service Com mission on Tues. beginning at 8:30 p.m. in Room 415, U.S. Post Office Building, at 10th and "P" Streets. The two-hour qualifications examination is the principal means for hiring young college graduates in careers in 50 agencies throughout the nation. It is designed primarily for social science, humanities, and business majors. Seniors and graduate students who wish to take the exam should pick up a copy of the announcement package, which contains sample questions, at the Placement Office, or walk into the test. If stamps FRIDAY NIGHT Michael and Patrick SATURDAY NIGHT from Ft. Collins, Colo. Gordon Cleveland SUNDAY NIGHT Bring your ox, or whatever Hoorenanny with Bruce Hiller UNDERGROUND HOPE COFFEE HOUSE 1445 North 27th rated (X) TRY Charity Dance (Trainable Retarded Youth) music by "The Rock & Soul Society" Saturday, Dec. 13 9- 12pm $1.25 140k LINCOLN, NEBfc.VC V i manage it. The kid-audience naturally being the hipper one, they did what the play asked them to do; they yelled and cheered when things were ex citing, and rolled marbles up the aisle when they got bored. Note: the marble rolling stop ped after the first six minutes of exposition. The only time during the production when I was bothered by a technical dif ficulty was at the end of Act I when Fairy Blackstick dangles out of control from a wire before it "flies" her off stage. A comment I overheard from a perceptive nine year old reminded me that I was just being a fool picayune English teacher again. The kid turned to a friend In the row behind him and said, loud and clear: "Man, did you see her. She wasn't flying on no string. She was flying on LSD." Indeed, the whole musical Culture calendar Dec. 16-21 Art Annual Christmas Fair, Sheldon Art Gallery. Dec. 16 Music Madrigal Singers & Brass Choir, University of Nebraska School of Music, Kimball Hall, 8:00 p.m. Dec. 17 Film "La Guerre Est Finie," presented by Nebraska Union Film Society, Nebraska Theatre, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m. (Members only) Dec. 17-21 Theatre "The Rose and the Ring," by William Makepeace Thackery, Howell Theatre, University of Nebraska, 8:00 p.m. ($1.75 for students, $2 for adults) Dec. 21 Music Christmas Choral Vesper, presented by Westminster Presbyterian Church Vesper Concert Series, 4:00p.m. Moon rock is on display A moon rock brought back bv the Apollo 12 astronauts go 33 on display today at Morrill Hall to begin a 10 day visit. The rock is one of six touring the country. It will bt guarded while on display according to J CttherPeund Cafeteria S. llStra fcwatsvf f . vtATwea &OOQ v 1 UN0f6ei0fJ0 em Bn laVM..&A mw E 1 1 r:.v XVI I play takes place somewhere in and around a fantasy land called Paflagonia'. Thank God the plot is unimportant because it's nearly impossible to follow; one of those things with several kings, several princes, several princesses, a clutch of villains, a good witch with a magical rose and magical ring which make their owners appear beautiful, all thrown together, mixed up, and unravelled by means of that chestnut of plot devices the discovery of true identities at the end. Needless to say the right people get married and a joyous finale is sung by all. What is important in this pro duction is the artistry of the director (Andy Backer), his choreographer (Rick Williams), musical director (Mary Anne Potter), and the cast in bringing the cartoon characters of The Rose and The Ring to life in music. Allan Griesemei of the museum's educational service. The specimen will be enclosed in an oxygen-free container. Griesemer said some con fusion resulted from Mrs. Tiemann's announcement that the governor's moon "rock" would be displayed Dec. 9-19 at the Governor's Mansion. Griesemer said each governor was presented wifh a plaque by President Richard Nixon whicn bears black specks from the moon collection. "It's not the same as ours," he emphasized. A press conference was held this morning at the museum. The museum's utting Direc tor, Dr. Harvey Gunderson traveled to Houston Space Center to pick up the moon rock. i i f r, . tt , "1 MET M ' ,." The dance numbers seem to have been worked out with precision, and the music is entertaining from the in troductory series of Christmas carols to the lively curtain call finale. Musical styles are mix ed: some parody, some straight lyrical, some Broadway musical comedy stuff. In true Jeanette McDonald, Nelson Eddy fashion the handsome Prince Giglio gazes fixedly into his chambermaid Princess Betsinda's eyes and they waltz, as a battle rages all. around them. In a parody of a Mozart recitative, three uglies and a Prince who thinks he's Hamlet sing "I Love You Tru ly." A good deal of the comedy in The Rose and The Ring derives from this mixing of styles. The unexpected is funny: a queen, her daugh'er and a countess suddenly break "character" and do a brassy hip-bumping routine while expelling their chambermaid ("Get Out of The House"); the "Hamlet" Prince and his two friends. Horatio and Smith, after they've decided to fight "for Paflagonia, Giggy, and St. Denisovitch," break into the early Beatles' style "We're Coming To The Rescue," ac PBKs announced Sixteen University of Ne braska senior scholars were named Wednesday evening as new members of Phi Beta Kappa, a national scholastic honorary limited to the highest ranking students in the liberal arts and sciences. Some of the seniors com pleted degree requirements during the 1969 summer essions and others are first semester seniors this fall, according to Stephen Kellison, secretary of the University chapter. Dr. Miles Tommerassen, director of business and finance for the Lincoln campuses and outstate activities of the University, was guest speaker at the dinner mee ing in the Nebraska Union. Formal in itiation ceremonies for the new members will be held in May. The new members are: -Susan M. BMchly, daughter of Mr. and Mrt. William L. Beachly of Lincoln, (12 JO South Gatt Clrclt, who It freshman this tall at the University's College of Medicine In Omaha. Samuel E. Boon. on of Mr. and Mrt. Lloyd W. Boon of Naponeo, who li a freshman in ma University's College of Medicine In Omaha. -Arthur M. Bullock, Jr., ton of Mr. and Mrs. A. M Bullock of Lincoln (2201 South 3thl, who l senior nn in methernellct with a minor In philosophy. -6m EcKert Challlrlaa, daughter of Mr, and Mrt. Alfrad R. Eckart of Lincoln , ' " . i t ISTAFF ' ..WGwrMt.Vl" J' - tjryaw 3,l'r f I. - 4 v companied on the guitar by Captain of the Guard Hedzoff. Any flaws in individual scenes, notably some tired slapstick routines and flat one liners, are glossed over by the fast pace of the acting. Outstanding is Chris Ballant as King Valeroso of Paflagonia's foppish and giddy herald. In the second act Ballant plays King Padella, a cross between Yowmite Sam and Taras Bulba, who has a peculiar fetish for chickens. Typically, his make up and costumes are perfect. Of the other males. Bill Wallis as goofy Prince Bulbo and Bill Szymanski, (Giglio) who does some amusing imita tions of Richard Burton as Hamlet, are notable. Lynda Kodad (Princess Angelica) and Jeanne Mathes (Betsinda) shine among the women. The ensemble, including a new brnther-sis'er dancing lion act (Jeff and Gayle Atcheson), is excellent in support. The Rose and The Ring is showing this Friday and Saturday nights, with matinees on Satuitlay and Sunday. The run will continue next Wednes day through Saturday nights. Call Howell Theatre box office (472-2073) for reservations. (4111 Dudlav) who l malorlno In genetics In th University's Graduata College. u d K i OcJo . U -J'.i l. r of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Gordon of Lincoln (16-11 P ospeci), who graduated from the University with a maior In French with minors n Russian ana English. Donald L. Llckel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aibo-t IJrkel o LlnrnV S1 15 Wlkrv Ave.), who Is now enrolled In graduate work at Iowa Slate University in Ames, la. Thomas J. Morrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Morrow of Omaha (131 S. 94th St.), who graduated from the University with a major in economics and minors In agriculture economics and English. Bruce E Raymer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Raymer of Lincoln (4333 E St.), who Is a senior malorinq In English with minors In mathematics, and psychology Randall R. Reeves, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Reeves of Omaha (5405 Fort), who is a senior malorlng In history with minors In English and political science. Dennis P. Schafer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schafer of Lincoln (3426 Dudley) who is a senior malorlno in economics and political science with mino n rna:h" 1 itic Vlckl J. Schick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Schick of Lincoln (3009 S. 26th), who Is a senior malorlng In mathematics and chemistry Donald D. Schneider, son of Mr. and Mrs Earnest H. Schneider of North Plat, te. who araduated from the University with a maior In history and minors In English and political science. Luanne M. Smith, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Roger C. Smith of Onallale, who It doing graduate work In English at the University. Joel T. Thnrson, ton of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Thorson of Lincoln (2527 S 54th St.), who is a senior In English with minors In mathematics and philosophy. Natalie S. Zleg, daughter of Dr and Mrs. H. J. Zleg of Lincoln (1)55 Fall Creek Road) who is a senior malorlng In German with a minor In English Llrda E. Varvel. Jjughter of Mr, and Mrs. Victor F. Varvel of Lincoln (2501 Lafayette Ave) who Is senior malorlng In speech and dramatic art with minors In music and English. jm f t 4 AUTAfr- mwse4 If;' 0t- eSry cVia-.vO ($03 ' . $ 'L '-A m- 7 ' Y-' V" '7l i-. : . t- . i l ft '1 ' " lmmmLmM rl. ' )- JL ' it .. ' !, it.).. t.dJLmmA Cast members from The Rose and the Ring, now Theater, sing carols while decorating a Christmas ance appearance. ;Messiah to Oeorge Fredrick Handel's oritorio "Messiah" will ba performed at 3 p.m Sunday bv the University's orchestra and choral union, totalling more than 700 musicians. It will be conducted by Erl Jenkin3, professor of voice. Professor Myron Roberts will be at tha organ. Soloists, all voice malors in the School of Music, will be Jill Eiche, a junior from Lincoln, Tryouts to be in Howell Theater Open tryouts for Howell Theater's production of William Shakespeare's "A Midsutti' mer's Night Dream" will be held January 6 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 4 ' , tuwma omp, tr. louii, ko. U j ; r, ' i a . a$ be performed 1 soprano; Pamela Schapp, i senior from Omaha, alto; Roper Benjamin, a junior from Oxford, tenor; and Jomi Brandstetter, a sophomore from Wayne, bass. The orchestra is piepared by Emanuel Wlshnow, director of the School of Music, and th-? two choruses in the choral union by Jenkins and Join TO AM) CAMPUS TOMORROW, SATURDAY, DEC 13TH, RUNMNG CONTliNUOUSLY 12:00 to Catch tho mini litis on any corner or stop the driver along the route: Ms S 7 i Unfl ttY It 'fa ' Ik u playing tree in at the Howell a pre-perform- Sunday Moran, associate professor ut music education. Arcompanis' .i are Jean Colgon, a junior from Holdrege and Dennis Vorley, a sophomore from Blair. Traditional ca ols will be played from the Ralph Muell v Carillon preceding and follow ing the "Messidli." Carillon neur will be Bruce Crain, a senior from Fairbury. FKO.U & HOV'S 4:00 p.m. I Ah l.l's I in .TL (