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Nebraska Repertory Theatre powerhouse of talented casts, productions By Liza Holtmeier Senior staff writer Because it takes place on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, many assume the Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s season to be student summer stock. But Nebraska Rep, now it in its 32nd year, provides Lincoln with a professional theater season,- • “This is theater on the level of the Lied Center,” said Leta Powell-Drakq, who will be : appearing,#!) Reptiws,siupmefci “But the tickets are at a terrifically reduced price.” . ' j Since 1968, Nebraska Rep has provided actors, designers, directors and technicians with a chance to get paid for their work. In 1988, the Rep signed a contract with the Actors’ Equity Association, the professional actors’ union. The contract requires the Rep to hire at least four Equity actors per show and allows local, non-union actors and theater department students to be hired as well. “It gives a lot of actors who are stuck here the opportunity to do professional theater,” said Jude Hickey, who will perform in the Rep’s children show this summer. 'By working for the Rep, students can receive points toward earning their Equity card. The Rep also brings new faces to the Lincoln community. “You go to all six main stage shows at the University, and you see pretty much the same people,” Hickey said. "You go to the Community Playhouse, and you see the same group of people there.” While the Rep uses some local actors, many are “imports” from other states, Powell-Drake said. This summer’s season opens in June with “Deathtrap,” a murder-mystery comedy. It cen ters around Sidney Bruhl, a failing playwright who will go to any lengths to see his next offer Nebraska Repwtnv Thoatre 1999 Deathtrap by Ira Levin Directed by Ina Marlowe June 9-12 & 15-19,730 p.m. and June 13,3 p.m. Howell Theatre Dealing with the devious machinations of a writer of thrillers whose recent offerings have been flops; and who is prepared to go to any lengths to improve his fortunes, Deathtrap provides twists and turns and abundant j shocks. ' ...... Sylvia ; > V by A.R. Gurney' J f : i'.: '’’ redirected by Brant Pope , «,»*£ A modem romantic comedy aboutamarriage and a dog. Greg and Kate have movBd to Mfflihattan a#ter 22 y«aFS of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg brings home a dog he foupdirilhe parte ^ br that has found him - bearing only theriime *Sytvte'oh hernartistag. A sheet-smart mixture of lab and poodfo, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. ■ -I .the Pea . I A Theater for Pamil^ Audierwesrt^offuOon directed by Karen Libman July 22 & 2$10 atm. &2 pM:ih8ijuly 24 425,2p.m. 4 5 p.m. V Studio Theatre Princess AstrirtPride she has been lured from home by ( as a prospective bridefor the bookish Prince T ‘ * ■/-% Iff marriage «r^ j&g 1C8SS.” P& ' July 28-31 4A^ust3-7,7'^pS"4 -t-t-s-xi-xUaum]} TTsmvfm -■ nuwvu fuwtfe Cbrfo, a bumt-out'60s radcal, has settled his besieged by old cronies and unwanted new _ left-wing militant who has been reborn as a female cep, who speaks in ‘60s rock lyrics. - .1 l - —— ingsucceed. Written by Ira Levin, the author -of “Rosemary’s Baby,” the play twists and turns to its thrilling conclusion. r f - “It will scare the bejeezus out of you,” Powell-Drake said. Following “Deathtrap,” the Rep will pro - --— 1 -—*-"•<sr$iyr7~Jv'*t' Please see REPERTORY on 16* ft Melanie Falk/DI1 Fund-raiser to offer By Danell McCoy Staff writer Exotic foods from around the world, servers dressed in navy-colored garb and fog horns in the distance. Only in Nebraska. Tonight, over 800 hospitality professionals will gather at the Cornhusker Hotel for the Nebraska Restaurant Association’s 12th annual Taste of Nebraska. Taste of Nebraska is the annual membership meeting and fund-raiser where hundreds of hospi tality and food service professionals recognize local industry members and, most importantly, eat “This fimd-raiser is mainly for those in the restaurant industry in Nebraska,” said Richard Lutz, executive CEO of the restaurant association. “We don’t have a trade show, we havethis ” Taste ofNebraska is the only major fund-raiser for the NRA. The money generated fromthis emit will help to maintain the three ventures that were unveiled at the 1998 event: die Membership Van, an educational and recruitment tool; die Home Page; and Food and Safety First, a comprehensive sanitation program for all levels of restaurant employees. New projects, such as ProStart, a School-to Work program for high school students, will also benefit The event will begin at 5:30 with a ceremony awarding the restaurateur, associate and lodger of the year. It will be followed by keynote speakers Culture Tin Facts What: Nebraska Restaurant Association's Taste of Nebraska Where: Comhu§ker Hotel, 333 S. 13th Si When: April 26 at 5:30 Cost: $50 per person, call (402) 483-2630 for ticket information The Skinny: Annual fund-raiser for anyone interested in the hospitality industry Gov. Mike Johanns and Joseph K. Fassler, chair man of die association’s board. Entertainment will be provided by comedian Roddy Gray. A silent auction will also takeplace, with items such as a sport utility vehicle, vacation packages, Husker football tickets and dinner for two for a year. This year’s theme is “Cruising Into the Millennium.” The entire program will be based on this maritime theme. “The staff will be dressed in navy and foghorns will be directing people to the next event,” Lutz said. The event will feature foods from six ports of call, including Mexico, Italy, Greece, Australia, Hawaii and the Caribbean. • •• l