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THIS WEEKEND: Street Scene
After partying last Friday night in scantily clad costumes and chugging cheap beer at the football game Saturday, maybe it's time to think about adding a little culture and refinement to your weekend activities. Opera may sound intense,but the University Theatre and the Department of Music and Dance's staging of Street Scene an American opera, is fun and accessible for any music lover.
The script is based on the 1929 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Elmer Rice, and features lyrics by poet and former Lawrence resident Langston Hughes, with music by German composer Kurt Weill.
"It's not strict opera like you would
think," says Charla Jenkins, director of public relations for the Department of Theatre and Film. "You think of traditional opera with the fat lady with the horns, and this is not that way it all. It's more West Side Story, where there's a real story and there's a lot of dialogue. It kind of bridges the gap between opera and musical theater."
Street Scene is performed on Stage Too! in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7,8,13,14 and 15,and Nov.9 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel
out & about
What's the next movie you're excited to see?
I'm excited for the new Bond movie. I'm a big fan of the tradition. The last one they did took you back to the beginning, which was really telling.
Crystal Rose, Roswell, N.M., doctoral student
I want to see the one with Edward Norton—Pride and Glory. It seems interesting and I like thrillers and drama.
—Elhan Durguti, Yugoslavia senior
My friend and I were just talking about Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. I really like Michael Cera.
—Katie Weber, Humboldt senior
I want to see the new one with Seth Rogan, Zack and Miri Make a Porno. I really liked the last couple movies he's been in. It's the new kind of humor—the average man's humor.
Matt Marsaglia, Naperville, Ill., sophomore
Saw V. I like gory stuff. I saw the last ones, and they were pretty awesome. I thought it was going to end, but I guess I was wrong. But I'm not complaining.
—Kayla Wildy, Charleston, N.C., freshman
I want to see The Spirit. I really like graphic novels, and that one's going to be entertaining.
—Hilary Johnson, Chicago senior
I want to see Role Models. It looks hilarious. I like those two actors, Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott. I'm a big fan of American Wedding and American Pie.
—Sam Prentice, Cheney senior
That would have to be the new James Bond movie, Quantum Solace. I've always liked James Bond movies, and I really liked the last one, so hopefully this will follow suit.
Rudolph Ardon, San Jose, Costa Rica, graduate student
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November 6,2008
—Brianne Pfannenstiel