The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, October 15, 1990, Page 16, Image 15

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I GYMNAST/TUMBLERS
AND ACTORS WITH
ATHLETIC SKILLS
Walt. Disney World Co. will hold open auditions for experienced gymnast/
tumblers (male and female) and actors who have athletic abilities (climbing,
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ability to work at substantial heights) for roles in the outdoor, live show,
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performed up to ten times daily in the 2,000-seat amphitheater.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and in good physical condition.
Bring non-returnable photo and resume and wear appropriate attire and shoes
All gymnast/tumbler applicants will display dive roll, back and front
handsprings, cartwheels and other gymnastic itoves. Ex|>erience in 2- and 3
high pyramid building and arabian tumbling is a plus. Some gymnasts may be
asked to read from scripts.
Actors must have professional experience, and athletic skills are a must for all
stunt roles Prepare a one-minute monologue (cotnic or serio-comic) and be
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separate gymnastic/fight combination that will be taught at the audition.
Indiana Jones (Stunt Role) male, 25-35 range
Marion Ravenswood (Stunt Role) female, 25-35 range
Swordsman/German Mechanic (Stunt Role) male, 25-35 range
tall, solid build
Director (Mature presence, MC. understudy) male, 30-40 range
First Assistant Director (Young, sharp wit) male, 25-35 range
Continuity Supervisor (Marion understudy) female, 25-35 range
Director of Photography (Mechanic understudy) male, 25-35 range
Special Effects Supervisor (Indiana understudy) male, 25-35 range
Emcee (Guides audience through show) male/female,
25-35 range
Hostess (Marion/Continuity understudy) female, 25-35 range
Relocation assistance is offered as part of a complete benefit package.
AUDITION SITES, DATES AND REGISTRATION TIMES
Note: Gymnast/Tumblers attend first day, Actors attend second day.
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Creighton University
, Kiewit Fitness Center
GYMNAST/TUMBLERS
Tuesday, October 23
Registration 9AM
ACTORS WITH ATHLETIC SKILLS
Wednesday, October 24
Registration 10AM
Call back auditions same day. No appointment necessary.
For further information, call Walt Disney World Auditioas,
407/345-5701, Monday-Friuay, 10AM - 4PM Eastern Time.
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©The Walt Disney Company
Winona Ryder and Jeff Daniels as Denton Webb in “Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael.” 1
Roxy
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kiss you so bad, Dinky.” She says,
“It’s good to want things,” and skips
off.
Others who have an impact on
Dinky include Elizabeth Zaks (Laila
Robins), the new high school guid
ance counselor; Rochelle and Les
Bosscui (Frances Fisher, Graham
Beckel), Dinky’s adoptive parents.
Elizabeth becomes Dinky’s friend,
one of the only ones that the ostra
cized teenager has. That is fortunate,
because the overdone, ovcrlacqucred,
tackily dressed Rochelle is no bar
gain as anyone’s mother. She’s disap
pointed that Dinky isn’t frilly and
into wearing blue polyester and way
too much hairspray. Instead of trying
to understand her animal-loving, biack
wearing daughter, she tries to ship
Dinky off to boarding school.
The one weak aspect of this movie
is that it’s hard to believe that one
town could be so obsessed with Roxy,
because she wasn’t well-liked before
she moved to Beverly Hills. And 15
years later, it’s kind of weird that
Roxy’s ex-boyfriend and ex-best friend
arc so fixated on her.
It’s not hard, however, to sec why
Dinky adopts Roxy as her hero. The
kid has a rotten home life and an even
worse school life. People make fun of
her, because she’s different. It’s easy
to understand how she would need
someone like Roxy to look up to.
The ending is lifelike. While it
makes the audience feel good as they
leave, it’s no Cinderella ending.
Winona Ryder is completely en
dearing as the offbeat Dinky. It’s hard
to imagine Ryder suffering the type
of tortures Dinky’s classmates sub
ject her to, but Ryder convincingly
portrays Dinky. Daniels turns in an
excellent performance as Denton
Webb. Daniels always seems to turn
up in the flaky-guy type roles — Flap
Horton in “Terms of Endearment,”
for instance — and his Denton char
acter in this film is no exception.
However, there is something touch
ing about each one of his characters,
especially Denton. Denton, like Flap
Horton seems to have this “please
like me” thing deep inside, even though
he’s sort of a jerk on the outside.
Brown, as Gerald, is tough on the
outside, afraid to go against the crowd,
but sweet on the inside. Brown does a
first-rate job of playing up the good
qualities of his character; his mo
ments on the screen, though fairly
numerous, make the aud icnce want to
see more of him.
ine performances oy ivianoit,
Robins, Fisher and Beckel also add
texture to the overall effect.
“Welcome Home, Roxy
Carmichael” is convincingly acted
and extremely funny, which more than
makes up for its sometimes-wcak plot
One of the funniest things about the
film is that it presents » typical Mid
western small town on one level, while
making fun of some of its customs on
another level. The Roxy Carmichael
Museum, the beauty shop where cus- I
tomers’ hair is lacquered to within an 1
inch of its life, the formal dresses in
sequins and blue polyester, the Roxy
Carmichael Center for Cosmetology
and Drama — all arc shown as being
elements of a small town, but come «
off as being farcical.
The inspired performances of Ryder
and Daniels, the witty lines of Ry
der’s character, and the realism of the
high school scenes make this movie |
more than worth the price of admis- 1
sion. 5
“Welcome Home, Roxy 1
Carmichael” is playing at the East I
Park Plaza Mall and at the Plaza 4
Theatre, 12th and P streets. If
Dating service
taking applicants
From Staff Reports
Nebraska singles have a chance
to meet prospective dates this month,
through the “Lincoln Love Link,”
Lincoln’s version of the television
show “Love Connection.” The $
“Link" will function much like its
TV counterpart, selling up dates 4
between singles, according to or- I
ganizers. |
The first of the monthly events
will take place Nov. 16 at the Park
Recreation Center, 2602 Park Blvd.
The pre-arranged dates will take
place during the two weeks prior to
that. Couples then will come to the
event to talk about their date. Or
ganizers plan to give away prizes,
including a trip to Las Vegas.
Before videotaping of prospec
tive dates can begin, interested
singles need to contact Cam MacAl
lister or Chris Slyskel at 477-5177.
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