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. '
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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.
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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 -
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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
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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.
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