THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1SC9
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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.
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SATURDAY NIGHT
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Gordon Cleveland
SUNDAY NIGHT
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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TOMORROW, SATURDAY, DEC 13TH,
RUNMNG CONTliNUOUSLY
12:00 to
Catch tho mini litis
on any corner or
stop the driver
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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.
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