Thursday, December 2, 1982
Daily Nebraskan
Original Work
Midnight Schemes,
Daylight Dreams
There's simply no telling
Who we will meet
As we make our way
Through daylight.
We just might see
The one we leave
When we close our eyes
At midnight.
- What would we do
Of they ever knew
About these dreams
Of the heart?
Would they understand
Or would they demand
Thatsomeone else
Play the part?
Let no one find out
What scheming we do
To make these dreams
Seemright.
Meanwhile we have
What our hearts hunger for
When we turn out
" - The light.
: Lisa Marie Noel
'Christmas Carol'
begins run tonight
The UNL theatre arts department's presentation
of Charles Dickens classic, "A Christmas Carol,"
opens tonight in Howell Studio Theatre at 8 pjn.
The production is always a highlight of the
Christmas season on campus, and this year's staging
is historic in a way.
"In the 82 years of theater at the University of
JNebraska, this production will be the longest run
ning show in our history during an academic year,"
said Rex McGraw, director of the play and chairman
of the theatre department.
The run will consist of 21 performances. "A
Christmas Carol will be performed tonight through
Saturday and Monday through Dec. 18 at 8 p.m.
There will be 3 pm. matinees Saturday, on Dec.
11, 12, 18 and 19. The Dec. 11 matinee will be
interpreted for the hearing impaired.
McGraw said he hopes the extended run will
alleviate the problem of selling out before opening
night, which was the case last year.
Set in the homes of the familiar characters, UNL
graduate R. Dale Wilson's adaptation of the Dickens
novel emphasizes the early, what-might-have-been
days wheti Ebenezer Scrooge was more interested
in pleasing gentle Georgiana than in accumulating
cold cash.
The production's scenic designer, Thomas C.
Umfrid, said, "1 have tried to conjure a visual
spectacle that will appeal to both the eye and
the heart of our audiences. During these bleak
economic times, I feel a healthy dose of theater
magic is in order."
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The format of future shows may be different, he said.
"We- may change it. The format we used this time was
doing a song and then doing the interview."
With the exception of the Suburbs, all of the artists
featured on tomorrow's show are local products.
Movies Eyes previously performed under the name of
The Boys. They are reportedly close to signing a contract
with a major record label.
The Crap Detectors is a veteran Lincoln band with
several records to its credit.
Pribyl said the show likely will be broadcast again
later in the month.
People wanting to find out the schedule can write
to him at 4230 S. 32nd St., in Lincoln.
Dance group to perform
A special event will take place in
Mabel Lee Hall tonight and Friday.
Starting at 8 p.m., the Orchesis dance
group will perform its winter dance
concert.
The word "orchesis" comes from
the Greek word orcheisthai, meaning
"to dance." It denotes movement
of all sorts, of the hands, feet, eyes
or entire body.
Orchesis is made up of UNL stu
dents who pursue dance either as a
. hobby,.tor'. a Apossible career. Not all
are dance majors. Two of the dancers
are pre-pharmacy majors, while others
are pursuing careers in political science,
international affairs and interior design.
How does a dance organization
attract such a diverse group of indivi
duals? According to UNL junior Sammi
Cummins, MA lot of people come to
Orchesis to learn new techniques and
the how-to's in choreographing. And
it is the fun of being able to create and
perform your own dance."
This is Cummins' third year with
Orchesis. She now serves as the or
ganization's acting president. Many of
those involved see this year's concert
as the best ever to be performed by
Orchesis. Having an oversupply of
talent is one probably reason, and good
direction is another reason for the
exceptional show.
Graduate dance student Nancy Bres
tel is this year's Orchesis sponsor.
Brestel is also the lighting designer
and technical director for the group.
"All of the dances are screened
before they are even considered part
of the concert," she said. Also, mem
bers of the faculty critique the rehear
sals. "This is to help improve a dance
piece and hopefully elevate it to more
professional standards," she said.
Compared to Orchesis performances
in past concerts, this year's group is
striving for a more professional show,
she said. One should expect to see "a
lot of jazz and a touch of modern,"
at the performances this week,
Cummins said.
Tickets can be bought at the front
door of Mabel Lee Hall each night.
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