‘Falsettos’focuses on lives of homosexual men in the 70s MUSICAL from page 9 Act I opens with the character singing a number called “Tight-Knit Family.” “Falsettos” director Michal Simpson said the piece expresses the complexities that come when a father enters his first gay relationship. Marvin and his wife-who-tums ex wife, Trina, have a son named Jason. The program’s full orchestra kicks in with Marvin singing about the inevitable changes in his family life. “There’s a little underlying ten sion in the scene,” Simpson said. “Marvin is trying to manipulate his world to make everything work out between his new lover and his family. He believes that he is right, and that the others will find out he is right.” The character inevitably breaks the marriage up, and he starts seeing a man named Whizzer. To the credit of the story, “Falsettos” sounds as if it maintains its complexity after Marvin comes out of the closet. The character keeps things interesting, Simpson said, by “wanting to drive his own world.” The character seems tom between keeping his Jewish family together and having a gay lover. For instance, Marvin has a new lover, but becomes jealous when Trina begins dating his psychiatrist, Dr. Mendel. Simpson said the character’s hard time with his wife’s newfound love is indicative of Marvin. “He’s a little bit spoiled,” he said. “A little bit selfish. He’s a little nar row, and resists the curves that are thrown his way.” Foster said the character enter tains because “he’s well-meaning, but yet flaky and difficult.” “It’s all about Marvin getting all the love in the world,” Foster said. “He wants to have his cake and eat it, too.” And then in Act II, Whizzer gets sick. The acronym, AIDS, is never used in the production, but Foster said it isn’t hard to predict what the character has acquired. “These days a person can’t walk two feet without seeing something about AIDS,” he said. “So everyone knows exactly what he has.” Marvin, meanwhile, gradually accepts his ex-wife’s relationship with Dr. Mendel that has evolved into a marriage. The doctor by the way, has also counseled Jason. Interwoven is this adult web, and the young character gets caught in it. Jason’s companionship with his father’s former lover eventually brings Marvin and Whizzer back together. Meanwhile, Whizzer’s condition worsens. Foster said Act II makes an impor tant point about the effects of AIDS. “I think it’s important to get the message out about the disease, and that it can affect anyone,” he said. Theatre at the J is located in the Jewish Community Center, 333 S. 132nd St. in Omaha. The musical will run on a Thursday, Saturday and Sunday schedule each weekend throughout the month of February. Tickets are $ 15 for general admission, and $10 for students and senior citi zens. * Simpson said the musical has con cerns everyone can relate to. “It’s just not a play about AIDS,” he said. “It’s about acceptance, under standing and treating people the way you expect to be treated.” Oprah plans to quit ■ The daytime talk show star is tiring of sleaze and oversaturation. LONDON (AP) - Oprah Winfrey is fed up with the sleaze on daytime television especially rival Jerry Springer’s show and is ready to bail out of her long-running show. “I am all talked out,” Winfrey told The Sunday Times. “My contract has two years left, then I am getting out of such shows because I feel they are going to bum themselves out.” Winfrey has been a ratings suc cess since launching “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in September 1986. Despite its 32 Daytime Emmys, it recently has been challenged in the ratings by “The Jerry Springer Show.” While in London to promote her new film, “Beloved,” she told the newspaper it was depressing to return to television after her stint on the movie set. “Coming off that wonderful film to be just interviewing more dysfunc tional people was a letdown,” she said. Another reason for her disgust, she said, is Springer, calling his show a “vulgarity circus.” “Unless you are going to kill peo ple on the air, and not just hit them on the head with chairs, and unless you are going to have sexual intercourse and not just, as I saw the other day, a guy pulling down his pants and pulling out his penis then there comes a point when you have oversaturated yourself,” Winfrey was quoted as telling the Times. Winfrey was unavailable for com ment today because she is taping her show in the Bahamas this week, said Jerilyn Schultz, a publicist in Chicago. Schultz said she could not com ment beyond a statement issued Monday, which said no announce ments were planned on whether Winfrey would continue the show after the end of her current contract. ■ Judaicathon offers night filled with culture, heritage In a celebration of culture and heritage, Omaha’s Jewish Community Center presents the Judaicathon, an evening of Jewish talent, food and music. Held this Sunday, the Judaicathon is divided into periods of topical discussion and interludes, which include music by Cantor Emil Berkovitz and the Inspirations. From st^rt to finish, the evening should run from 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Two University of Nebraska Lincoln professors serve as featured presenters for the occasion, English Associate Professor Gerald Shapiro and Associate Professor of political science Jeff Spinner-Halev. Comprising 11 mini-courses that deal with Jewish culture and poli tics, the Judaicathon offers such top ics as “Israel in the New Middle East” led by Spinner-Halev; “Growing up Jewish in America - The Making of a Jewish Writer” led by Shapiro and “The Jews of Hollywood and the Arts” with Murray Frost. The cost for the evening is $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For more information call Gloriann Levy at (402) 334-6403. ‘Night Court’ star divorcing LOS ANGELES (AP) - Harry Anderson’s marriage lost that magic. v Leslie Pollack Anderson, a magician and actress, filed for divorce Tuesday from Anderson, the sleight-of-hand artist and “Night Court” star. Pollack Anderson cited irrec oncilable differences. The couple have been married 11 years and have a 12-year-old son. Garland songs to be released LOS ANGELES (AP) - Judy Garland fans will soon be listen ing to a treasure trove of duets recently discovered in a New Jersey basement. “The staggering collection of over 100 audio and video tapes were carefully moved to the West Coast and gradually digitally remastered,” Sid Luft, her former husband and manager, said Wednesday. The songs will be released on a $24.98 two-CD set called “Judy Duets.” For almost three decadesr master tapes of Garland’s TV show duets with Barbra Streisand, Ethel Merman, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Lena Home and others were stored in the crawl space of a home owned by a onetime Luft business associ ate. Garland died in 1969. sss'™ x a o CTT7TTI?T>\C »sSS 34 Nebraska Unioh % I / \ I |l I M I I $0.75 billing charge P.O. 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Please call Leslye and Andy at 1-800-294-5177. ‘97 Protege 4 door, auto, air, 2300 miles, $7950. ‘98 Protege 4 door, lx, auto, air, 700 miles. $8950. Baer’s Auto Sales. 1647 South 3rd St, 477-6442. Other criminal matters, call Sanford Pollack 476-7474. Free Pregnancy Test Birthright is a confidential helping hand. Please call for appointment or more information, 483-2609. Check out our website www.birthright.org. 400s 8MS)M 3BR, 2BA, need 1 roommate ASAP. No deposit. Please call 438-7541. Looking for a non-smoking male/female roommate for 3 bedroom apartment, $175/month + 1/3 utilities. Call Bob or Zac 438-1735. Male or female roommate wanted immediately to share nice 2BR, 2 bathroom apartment with W/D. $285 + 1/2 utilities. 486-1642 or 499-1819. Roommate needed IMEDIATELY. HUGE 2BR apt. Close to Capmus. $217.50+ partial deposit. Call 477-6665. ROOMMATE NEEDED! Close to campus, washer/dryer, all appliances. Cheap! Call Chris or Tarra at 435-7068. Roommate wanted: 4BR, 3 bath, all appliances, com puter, affluent neighborhood, $250 + utilities. Call Ryan at 325- 6023. Two roommates needed for 3 bedroom house, $215/month + 1/3 utilities. Call for details at 438-7865. 2533 Washington. Furnished living room and bedroom, refrigerator, nonsmoking/nondrinking gentleman. $175, utilities paid. 477-5032. 3 bedroom, near UNL $600. 432-6644. _ 2301 Vine. Very nice large 3BR, 1 1/2 baths, parking, basement, near campus, *675. 1541 N. 26th. Nice 5BR, 2 bath, near campus, $850. 1237 Court Nice 3BR, 11/2 bath, garage, near campus, $650. Call 432-0644. 2302 Holdrege, 3+ bedroom, 2 bath, garage, wash er/dryer excellent condition. Walk to UNL, references required, $650. 423-6779. 3BR, 11/2 bath, walk to campus, 700 Y St, dishwasher, C/A, W/D included, $630,489-9294. Group to Rent Five bedroom, two baths. All utilities paid, washer/dryer, new carpet, $260/person. 1407 N. 19th, 430-9415. Brand new 3BR, 2BA Duplex. Diswasher, disposal, 2 car garage. Available Feb. 1st, $795. 1021 & 1025 Mi chpile Ct. Call Mitzi 465-6034 or Don 430-7880. Laige 1 k 3 bN dupllexes,*4 bedfc&rffhdifee' riekr 66th campuses. 489-5168. Near campus, new 3 bedroom, 2 baths, garage. 2430 U, 1850 N. 24th. $600-$800.438-3393 or 440-2225. NEWER 3BR 3baths, double attached garage, all appliances, wash/dry, dishwasher. Campus close. Reduced to $795. HIP >465-8911. Welcome Home! 2BR, 1 1/2 bath, W/D hookup in your unit. Looking for mature sutdents or staff. Not a party house. 432s N. 66th (66th & Havelock), $440+ utilities, no pets. Julie 486-3384. !!! 3 BR’s only $525 to $605!!! Available now! Claremont Apta. 9th & Claremont 474-7275 1 BEDROOM APTS In Unique Complex between campuses, super clean, 3-month leases, newer decor, stove/fridge/dishwasher/disposal/blinds, parking, cen tral heat/air, laundry, gas/water/garbage paid, enclosed patios, big closets, breakfast bar, $345, 489-4857. One large one bedroom: ‘Jacuzzi, fireplace, dishwasher, French doors, very nice, 9ft ceiling, ceiling fans $535. Heat/gas paid, off street parking with laundry. 2929 R St., 474-3529. No smokers, no pets. 640 S. 20th- Efficiency $299, 1BR $349, 2BR $419 andup. 2301 A St- 1BR $329. Jones Properties 475-7262 1120 E St., 1 bedroom just remodeled. Heat paid, no pets, $300. 560-5077. 2910 N. 42nd. Brand new 4BR, 2BA, deluxe unit with all appliances, including W/D, C/A, garage available, no pets. $950-$995. Taking reservations for spring and summer. 474-5327 or 560-5077. 1BR, close to campus, new carpet, 2400 R St. $250 Call 421-7141 or 420-6215. Apartments on UNL Campus Studio and one bedroom units. No smoking, no pets, controlled access, laundry, UNL shuttle stop, campus parking. $300-425/month. Brickyard Apartments, 17th and Holdredge. 477-6578.' AVAILABLE APRIL 1 One bedroom condo in historic building. Security ac cess, 15 minute walk to UNL. For details, contact (402) 438-0777. Better dollar value studio and one bedroom in well maintained vintage building. $295-330.432-2288. Cats and small pats walcoma! 1BR loft apartment, University Place area, hardwood floors, lots or windows, off street parking, large closets, $325 per month. Available March 1stl Call Tawnya at 465-4757. CATS WELCOME! Quiet 1BR, 939 S. 11th, wood floors, sun room, $375, low utilities, 476-6028. Claremont Park Apartments Now leasing for August 1999. May subleases also i available. Appeintrwontn preferred. 0th & Claremont. 474-7275.. _ ' . Clean 0,1,2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Rents $225 - $410 plus electricity. For more information call Pat or Melody 402-434-2610 of Hearing impaired/TDD 402-434-2613. Large 2 bedroom, microwave, dishwasher, laundry, disposal, $495/month 2501 E St. 432-6476. N/S, N/P. -- MANAGEMENTONE Now leasing for summer and fall, 3 year rent freeze. Call for locations and prices, 477-2600 or www.mgmtone.com Quiet, dean, furnished 1 bedroom, laundry, near Capitol, $240. Call 432-6476. Century Nwfliy UIWUBIUMOlWirm We provide: * Locations throughout Lincoln * 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance * Professional & Personable Leasing Staff Call us today! 402-437-8300 Willowhaven Apartments 1800 Knox ‘FIREPLACE "Swimming Pool 'Minutes form downtown 'Garaaes '1 BR^start at $349 '2 BR^s start at $459 ’Clean & updated 'Friendly service Century and Sales Management 437-8322 or 437-8300 $20-$40/hr. IN SPARE TIME! $100 Signing Bonus! 1-800-600-0343x1927. $9-$12 per Hour for Delivery Drivers Domino’s Pizza is now hiring for day and evening shifts for delivery drivers and limited evening inside help. No experience necessary. All you need to start is a good driving record, reliable personal vehicle, liability insur ance, and a good attitude. Apply at any of the Domino's locations. $9 Wage And Tuition Rebate • Flexible schedule • 50% meal discount • Fun work>anyirnanafint_—— • Paid vacation' • *• < • Holiday parties • Health/Dental Insurance 14th &Q Student Union EOE Accounting Help Wanted Student to help with accounting in communications and information technology. Will help with billings, ac counts receivable and other duties as assigned. Must be proficient at keyboarding, accurate with numbers, and detail oriented. Computer experience required and knowledge of Lotus 123 helpful. Applicants should be available to work 20-30 hours per week. Apply to Betty Tutt at 472-8526 or email at etuttQunlnotes.unl.edu Student INVOLVEMENT J[ University of Nebraska-Lincoln Are you interested in helping others get connected? Then work for Student Involvement next year! Positions available working as a Clerical Assistant, Program Assistant, Resource Assistant or Technical Assistant working with a variety of areas: ♦ Involvement ♦ Leadership ♦ Minority Student Development/Culture Center ♦ Social Activity Development ♦ Student Organization Services ♦ Volunteer Services ♦ Women’s Center/Gender Equity Applications are available starting February 12th at 200 Nebraska Union, 300 Nebraska East Union, Culture Center and Women's Center/ Applications are due February 26th. Attention Ex-High School Speech & Debate Competitors Make easy money on the weekends. Local tournaments need judges. Send an e-mail describing which events you competed in and for how many years you competed in those events. mmolsenQhotmail.com. Attention Students Centeon Bio-Services needs to fill part-time positions immediately! Positions open are: screening and proc essing. Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays. Please apply within at Centeon Bio-Services, 1442 O St Business Minded Looking for some experience? Expanding company needs five people to run local offices. Training. Call 466-2590. Camp Counselors Needed for Girt Scout Day Camps in metro Denver and Overnight camps in the mountains. Instructor positions in: crafts, nature, backpacking, challenge course, farm, dance/drama, sports, archery. June-August, 1999. Must enjoy working with children in an outdoor setting. Call 303-778-0109 ext. 341 or email: iuliecmOgsmhc.org;_ CellularOne Express ts taking applications for sales reps for the Russ’s, Super Saver and Walmart locations. Must have some weekday availability of 1pm and also be available on weekends. Great wage and commission package. Apply at CellularOne. 620 N. 48th.. - 'or, ’.