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Howell presents four loving Review by BILL WALLIS Robert Anderson's "You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running" is a sincere and admirable attempt of a modern American playwright to discuss with sincerity and sensitivity the ageless problems which arise from man's second most normal activity, sex. Because his subject deals with a great number of pro blems which concern all ages between one and seventy, his effort is fragmented: the evening's entertainment con sists of four one-act presenta tions which have a common theme. Howell Theatre's present production has ac counted well for Anderson's efforts: two hours of relevant and often amusing entertain ment awaits the audience member. The first one-act, "The Shock of Recognition," presents a dated but none-the-leti hilarious account of a brave new playwright's attempts and success at presenting a completely nude male on the stage. Dana Mills excels as the over-energetic, do-or-die actor who auditions for the part of the male. His portrayal Is strongly supported by Chris Ballant, the play's producer. William Ostby portrays the playwright. This play Is nothing less than hilarious for the most part, though timing was sometimes awkward Friday night. "The Footsteps of Doves' deals comically with a serious situation: bed purchasing. Gary Carmichael is both pleasing and humorous in his portrayal of George, a husband for twenty years, who is threatened with sleeping in twin beds because of his wife's temporary lack of desire. He is ' strongly supported in his role by Cindy Wallis as his wife and Lynn Martindale as the girl who presents the solution to his problem. "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is Anderson's only totally serious attempt of the evening. It Is a touching, sentimental attempt to answer several in timate questions: What is the function and effect of sex education? What are the duties of marriage partners in time of crisis toward themselves, each other, and their children? What are the alternatives left for lonely men who are deprived of a sexual partner by society's conventions or by nature? The play has considerable dramatic power, and is difficult throughout. Much of the power is there In Dennis Henneman and Mary Lee Hanoid's performances as Chuck and Edith, but there is much room to grow in sensitivity of expression and subtlety of interpretation. A brilliant finale to the Centennial II hits impasse Plans for a second Centennial College have hit an impasse in the "murky status" of the University budget, said Walter Binning, assistant dean of faculties. Although his office has ap proved preliminary plans for Centennial n, the actual pro gram probably won't be in ef fect until fall, 1972, he said. "We are uncertain when we can try such a program due to the uncertain state of the total NU budget," Bruning explain ed. A planning committee won't be appointed until the end of the state legislative session in June, he added. C. Peter Magrath, Dean of Faculties, appointed a com mittee last April to conduct a "feasibility study from an academic point of view." said Bruning. According to the report presented in June, Centennial II would make the benefits of the Centennial Education Program accessible to more students and "would encourage a healthy educational pluralism at the University." Centennial II will be oriented towards science and technology students. It will also attempt to establish cooperation between academic disciplines and the two campuses by drawing students from agriculture, engineering and the College of arts and sciences. Centennial II will probably be located on City Campus, con tinued the report, although it could be "smaller and a bit less costly In operation" than tho present Centennial College. "Although wo are in the dark about funding, we are going ahead with informal plans on possible staffing," said Brun ing. Centennial II will, ac comodate about 120 students with 5 full-time staff members, he said. The report estimated continuing expenses for the program at about $93,000. IT'S JUST THIS SIMPLE: DIVIDEND-2 Blocks South Of Campus Saves You Money On HIGHEST QUALITY GAS 24 Hours EVERY Day Of The Year DIVIDEND BONDED GAS 16th & P Sts. We Never Close 'Si " v. ;-. ?r - - - 'l-vj m da evening is provided by Susan Baer and George Churley as Muriel and George in "Im Herbert", adellghtfully rollicking account of the mis remembered lives of two old tuners. Perhaps the most dif ficult challenge for the young actor is the portrayal of the elderly. Both Baer and Churley are quite convincing, if not slightly over-energetic. Minimal sets by Royal Eckert complement the pro ductions. Jerry Lewis' usual excellent light design and technical direction are in evidence. The costuming is perhaps a little too naturalistic, but adequate. The production is directed by Hal Floyd. This sequence of one-acts offers a delightful and relevant evening's entertain ment to area theater-goers of all ages. Don't let it slip by. The play will Yun through Saturday. Students to fast for East Pakistan In an effort to help the people of East Pakistan overcome the force of a storm which wiped out their lielihood and left Juniors apply as residence help . Applications , for Residence Hall Student Assistants will be available in the Housing office (103 Administratin Building) and Residence Halls as of December 15. All students with a grade point average of 2.5 or over who will be at least juniors next fall are eligi ble. General information meetings for interested students will be held December 14 in the following locations: Burr Hall, 6:30 p.m., recreation room; Harper-Schramim-Smith, 6:30 p.m., Harper main lounge; and Selleck Quadrangle, 10 p.m. in the cafeteria. For additional information, contact Chuck S c h a f e r , Residence Director, Burr Hall. possibly one million people dead, students are being asked to give up an evening meal after they return from Christmas vacation. . Money which would normally have been spent for the meal, will be collected and placed in the East Pakistani Relief Fund to aid at least 100,000 people who face starvation in the next four months because their badly needed rice crops were lost in the storm. The Residence Hall Associa tion has endorsed the program and will be working this week along with the ASUN and the Pakistani Student Association in an effort to inform students about the value of giving up the meal. Fraternities, sororities, and cooperatives are also being asked to join in committing themselves to helping their fellow man. "In this season of charity and good will, I hope every student will commit themself during this week to helping those peo ple victimized by nature," Mahammad Fufail, a Pakistani student, said. . PUlA IW VISIT 'The Little ifaly" Party Room Plan your holiday parties now!!! The Pizza Hut has complete party facilities, and is eager te cater to almost any size' group. 4601 "O" Street 489-4601 v (The Pizza Hut . . . Santa's' Little Helper) :-j PAGE 6 THE NEBRASKAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1970