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Wednesday, April 27,1994
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Student directed production a prelude to summer romance
By Cathleen Siechta Kansan staff writer
Many students claim to be young at heart. But for one night in May, Lark Oxler will have to be old at heart.
Oxler, Lenexa junior, is playing the part of Rita in "Prelude to a Kiss," a play by Craig Lucas. Rita, a newly-wed, kisses an old man at her wedding, an act that causes her to switch souls with him. The old man, happy to be young again, refuses to give up Rita's body.
"It isn't really trying to depict the man inside the woman that is the hardest part." Oxler said. "It's more difficult to depict the old soul in the young body. It's hard to find the appropriate moment for each person to show through."
The play revolves around the struggles of Rita's husband, Peter, as he tries to solve the mystery of his wife's sudden change in personality. Eventually, Peter discovers the truth and attempts to reverse the soul transference.
Prelude to a Kiss
"it's kind of a fairy tale for adults," said Ken Stewart, DeSoto senior who produced and directed the play. "The story is fantastical and surreal. And the cast is fairly untraditional. We have a young man playing an old man who is really a woman inside. It's been different, but I've really enjoyed it. We just kind of work
"Prelude To A Kiss" will be performed at 8 p.m. May 8 at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St. Admission is $3.
things out as we go along."
Some aspects of the play are harder to work out than others. The newlyweds in the play are described as soul mates. Sean Holland, Kismet senior who plays the part of Peter, said it was difficult to express that deep of an emotion.
"The idea of finding someone like a soul mate is a challenge." Holland said. "You have to find the reality in it so it doesn't come across as cheesy. That kind of experience has never happened to me, and it's hard to reach that emotional level."
Another difficulty the production faced was financing, Stewart said. Although he is looking for sponsors, he has financed most of the production himself.
"I formed my own production company, Kenior, as part of an independent study that I do with a theater professor," he said. "We work on a shestring budget, but to me, it can be a lot of money. The University endorses us, but I'm really responsible."
Stewart will receive eight hours
credit in theater for his production and directing efforts.
Brenda Johnston, Stewart's assistant director and art director, said that Stewart also helped with the set design.
"The whole approach to the play is very minimalistic." Johnston said. "Our props are six wooden boxes and a table. These objects serve to be anything from a street in New York, to a bedroom, to two different living rooms, to a bar. The actors have to use their abilities to make the audience accept the surroundings."
Stewart said that the cast had adapted to his vision of the play and that being a student director had improved his own acting abilities.
"When you're directing, you get to see what you need to do as an actor to be effective on the stage," he said. "I feel like I understand how a play works better. Now, when I pick up a play and look at it, I'll know what is important. I think every actor should work outside the stage at some time."
"The most attractive part of this experience, to me, is that we experience and learn things together every day," she said. "Because Ken has acted, he knows how we think and feel on stage. Ken has a lot of enthusiasm, and the cast reflects it."
CALENDAR: Area music, exhibitions
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tonight at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
Exhibition Rare and Historic Coverbeltls, opens May 1 at Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum. 1047 Massachusetts St.
Exhibition Artwork by R. Gregory Walstrom, April 1-30 at Full Moon Cafe, 803 Massachusetts St.
PERFORMANCES
Afternoon Recital Series — Brazilian pianist Fabio Luz, 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in Swarthout Recital Hall. Annual Chorus and Orchestra Concert — Combined Choirs and University Symphony Orchestra, 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Lied Center. $6 public, $3 students, $5 senior citizens.
Student Recital — Angela M.
Estes, plano, 7:30 p.m. Sunday at
Swarthout Recital Hall.
Graduate Recital — Conducting
recital featuring the KU Symphonic
Band, 7:30 p.m. Monday at
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Student/Faculty Recital — University
Camatera, 7:30 p.m. Monday at
Swarthout Recital Hall.
Spring Concert — New Music
Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at
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Student Recital — Blanka Bednarz,
violin, 7:30 tonight at
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Doctoral Recital — Wonne Kroes,
pliano, 7:30 tomorrow at Swarthout
Doctoral Lecture-Recital — Cory Hall, plano, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Swarthout Recital Hall.
Recital Hall.
Lawrence Community Theatre presents "All My Sons," 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $10,$8 public, $9,$7 students and senior citizens.
East Side Comedy Shop presents "Your Butt Won't Hurt No More," 8 p.m. Friday, 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday at Renegade Theatre, 518 E. Eighth St. $5 public.
Concert — Adult Chorale of the Lawrence Arts Center, 7:30 tonight at Lawrence Arts Center, 200 W. Ninth St.
Spring Reunion Concert
Lawrence Woman Chorale, 7:30
p.m. Friday at Trinity Episcopal
Church, 1011 Vermont St. $5 public.
$4 students and senior citizens.
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