Magic Continued from Page 8 The play, written and performed by Schmidman, Megan Terry and Sora Kim, was inspired by a review of old Magic Theatre slides. “There was a time in the fall of last year when our slide presentation needed to be updated,” Schmidman said. “So we had to go back and look at slides of old work. An interesting reoccurring theme for the last 15 years appeared.” That theme, Schmidman said, was self-censorship. The group wanted to show that it is necessary to remain open to new ideas. “We’re interested in self-devel opment; how to remain most open,” Schmidman said. “The biggest de terrent is self-censorship; once you realize that, it allows you to become more creative and more open.” Schmidman said people need to learn when it is or isn’t proper to censor themselves. “There are times when it is right to censor yourself. You don’t want to hurt people. That’s as bad as someone that only says nice things because they think they are expected to.” The play, Schmidman said, takes an intimate look at theater members as people. “We’ve all felt the same things; there’s a great universality about people. We hope that audience will respond with incredible recognition, with laughter and surprise and horror. Our aim is to be as hor.est as possible and avoid self-censorship. We’ve going to be absolutely honest, and funny as a result of that honesty.” Schmidman said the theater mem bers allowed themselves to become very avant-garde with this piece, realizing that the audience will ‘‘get it.” * ‘That’s the major direction for us. We’ve realized that our audience is incredibly bright, and we don’t want to tame things down. People think that Midwesterners aren’t as sophisti cated as those on the East and West coasts; our audiences have proved over and over again that this isn’t true.” ‘‘Part of what we’re about,” Schmidman said, ‘‘is expanding the notion of what theater is. We’re look ing for contemporary, vital ways to share ideas with audiences through performances. Thai’s the notion bc hind the theater. We want to take risks, not to copy an old model of a play.” ‘‘There are two rows of seating, and the audience will be involved with the production. If you don’t want to be looked at or talked to or give as an audience member, Body Leaks probably won’t be a pleasant experi ence for you.” Performances begin tonight and will continue through May 26. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Sat urdays and at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Magic Theatre will seat 65 people per performance and advanced reservations are recommended. Adult ticket prices are $5. Student tickets are $2 — “proba bly one of the best prices in the na tion,” Schmidman said. “We want to make theater acces sible to anyone. If there is someone that doesn’t have the $2, they can call, explain, and leave an IOU. We’re not going to turn anyone away from the theater.” Linclive Continued from Page 8 Thursday, Preston Love will play jazz at Julio’s, 132 S. 13th St. Rock: Tonight, Chapter Two will play at Chesterfield’s, Lower Level 245 N. 13th St. Tonight, Bobby Curious will play at Oscars, 800 O St. Tonightand Saturday, Johnny Ray Gomez will play at the Prospector, 640 W. Van Dorn St. Tonight and Saturday, Vigil An nie will play at the Royal Grove, 340 W. Cornhusker Hwy. Saturday, Fast Moving Train will play at Sweep Left. pnte^mpenL_4^.,, Lincoln High club to present comedy I The Lincoln High drama club, “Mummers,” will presentGeoige Herman’s innovative comedy, “A Company of Way ward Saints,” on May 10 and 11 in the Lincoln High School Auditorium, 22nd and J streets. The show will begin at 7:30 ri—i ———— p.m. Tickets for “A Company of Wayward Saints” are $2 and will be sold at the door. For more infor mation or group reservations, call the Lincoln High office. g grajHfaraiEfHfHfaraiZfEjg g q Cinco de Mayo | UNA COMIDA SABROSA n] UHH (A TASTY MEXICAN LUNCH) Two Tacos. Beans, and Rice. HI Price: $2.00 for UNL Students with I D. |™ $2,50 for general public ■■■ Place: Culture Center, 14th &R Date: April 27th. 1990 SI Time: 12:00p.m.- 1:30p.m. Sponsored by UPC Chicano Special Hvcnis and Flniertainmem and Hihc Mexican American Siudent Association ■■■ upe 5 fp- p rirarararararararararararararvi 3rd Annual Ludu Party Specials $1.00 ytfarTtJ Cult*. IPi'nx CaIiAcl (r8 &UL \JUu*u&ju '■inyojuA <5imn'sc ff ./o Wdcri v3u/ir/S<». \SkruntKJJu-) Vuulyi LH15 jlsldpui Tad- 7? 1717 (25? Service Charge) Tirunv LIMITED DELIVERY AREA DELIVERY WE DEUVER DURING LUNCH!—— CBS Records NICE PRICE SALE! 00's of Artists 1000's of Titles Cassette Compact Disc f|SP ■ JS p® ^erosniifh Prices So Low They Blow The Competition Away! 1401 "O" St, East Park 6105 "O" St. 434-2500 434-2510 434-2520 j