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The University Daily Kansan
Friday, September 25, 1998
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Classic Broadway musical to play on Lawrence stage
By Augustus Anthony Piazza Kansan staff writer
The Lawrence Community Theater's production of "My Fair Lady" opens tonight, and Kelly Schellman, Lawrence freshman, will have to remember the lines of multiple characters.
Schellman is one of 21 thesplans reviving the classic musical that opened on Broadway in the 1950s and then returned in 1976, 1981 and most recently, 1993.
The musical, which has won 10 Tony Awards, is one of the largest productions that the Lawrence Community Theater has done.
"The shear magnitude of the production is the biggest challenge for the actors," director Mary Doveton said.
There are seven different sets for the production.
Because of the large size of the production and the small size of the theater, Doveton decided to use a smaller cast than traditionally used in the Broadway production.
Doveton said that there would be a lot of doubling - actors playing several different parts.
Schellman will play a servant, a maid and an ascot and will sing in the chorus.
"It's kind of difficult," Schellman said. "I play some upper-crust characters and some lower-class characters. They are extremes from both ends of the spectrum."
"MY FAIR LADY"
Schellman said that she had to change the
Performance Times:
■ 8 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26
■ 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27
■ 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 3,9 and 10
■ 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 11
Ticket Prices:
■ $7 for students Oct. 2'
■ $16 for Friday and Saturday shows
■ $14 for Thursday and Sunday shows
Another challenge Schellman faced was adapting to the small size of the theater.
way she spoke and carried herself for each character.
She had performed in the musical three years ago in the larger Lawrence Arts Center.
"You have to change how you project yourself as a character," Shellman said.
Discount night for students is Oct. 2. Tickets are $7.
Performances of "My Fair Lady" will be
8 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26 and 2:30 p.m. will
Sept. 27. There also will be performances at 8 p.m.
Oct. 2, 3 and 10 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 11.
Tickets are $16 for the Friday and Saturday shows and $14 for Thursday and Sunday shows.
"It's one of the most popular musicals of all time," said Doveton. "It's in a class by itself when it comes to integrating the music with the play."
Arts-center project awaits city approval
By Chris Fickett Kansan staff writer
The Historic Resources Commission decided last night by unanimous vote that a Lawrence Arts Center addition would compromise the surroundings of the historic Carnegie Library building.
The vote could cause the Lawrence City Commission to reconsider parts of the renovation design affecting the historical appearance of the library when they meet Oct. 6. The size of the proposed additions would bury and obscure the building, said Jeff Messick. Historic Resources commissioner.
The Historic Resources Commission was instructed to decide whether the arts center additions would either encroach on damage or destroy the environs of three registered properties nearby.
Although the commission decided that the project did affect the Carnagie building surroundings, it voted that the project did not affect the environs of the Lucy Hobbs Taylor residence, 809 Vermont St., or the Old West Lawrence Historic District by separate 4-3 votes.
The commission also voted 5-2 that the additions would not encroach upon, damage or destroy the Carnage building itself.
The Lawrence City Commission will make the final decision on the start of the project because the city owns the building.
David Dunfield, represented the architectural firm of Glenn Livingood Penzler Architects, which designed the project.
Orchestra, choir combine on international note
Dunfield said that the additions were designed with consideration of the Carmage building.
By Mariana Paiva
Kansan staff writer
Sounds and voices from France and Russia will fill the Lied Center tonight.
Repeating a successful 1996 concert, the University of Kansas orchestra will present "Another Franco-Russian evening" at 7:30 p.m.
KU orchestra will share center stage with 119 voices from the KU choir.
The orchestra also is scheduled to perform Sunday at the University of Nebraska's Lied Center and Monday in Shawnee Mission
"The orchestra will play music from France and Russia in the first half, and then in the second half they will play something extremely popular that everybody knows: the big Tchalkovsky symphony," said Brian Priestman, director of the orchestra.
It will be the first time in 15 years that the orchestra has left Lawrence to perform, Priestman said.
For this presentation, the 78 members of the
He said that the majority of the students who played in the orchestra were not music majors.
Although one-third of the orchestra members are freshmen, the process of putting together the performance went well. Priestman said.
"They are very loyal, wonderful kids. They play well and enjoy what they are doing. We have a good time together," Priestman said.
Keith Glantowics, Chesterfield, Mo., senior, said that the trip was a wonderful way to showcase the KU orchestra's work.
He noticed an improvement in the orchestra since last year, which helped the rehearsal process for tonight's show.
"The music for this performance is very demanding and required a lot of practice," he said. "But Mr. Priestman is an excellent conductor who has a great sense of humor. He tells so many stories, all very humorous, but they all have a point related to the music."
Tickets for tonight's concert cost $5 for the public and $4 for students. They can be purchased at the SUA office or at the Lied Center box office.
Attention Student Senate Bus Pass Holders
KUon Wheels will distribute new bus passes to all students who have already purchased them.
Come and get your new bus pass from 8am-5pm
Wescoe Beach on Mon. Sept. 28th and Tues. Sept. 29th Kansas Union Lobby on Wed. Sept. 30th and Thurs. Oct.1st
Ifyou can'tmakeitduringtheday...
Mrs. E"s Dining Commons 5:15-7:30 Mon.Sept.28 and Tues.Sept.29 Oliver Cafeteria 5:15-G:30 Wed.Sept.30 CSP/Corbin Cafeteria 5:15-G:30 Tues.Oct.1
Starting Fri. Oct. 2nd, must pick up new passes at Kansas Union Banking Window Mon. Oct5 must pay $1 cash fare without new bus pass
Don't forget your student ID Questions or Concerns, Call Nicole Skalla at 864-4644
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