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Student actors, directors scramble to produce plays
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In only three weeks time, a small group of students has produced, directed and starred in two plays.
JENNA JAKOWATZ
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Jordan Partin (left) and Maggie Boyles (right), students at the University of Kansas, perform in "The American Dream," an Undergraduate Black Box Production. The play is about the possible negative results of the pressure people in society place on being "successful."
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feature all-student casts and two student directors.
The two undergraduate black box plays, "The Zoo Story" and "The American Dream" (both by
"We have free reign to direct a one act of our choosing. The show is designed to accent the director's work so there is minimal set, costuming
and designing," said Jacci Lufkin, a senior from Melbourne, Fla, who is directing "The American Dream."
"The plays were written in 1959/1960 and speak to the constraints of society in that time, which I believe to transcend to today." Luffin said.
Brian Buntin, a junior from Paola, is directing "The Zoo Story."
"There is a lot that goes into directing a play, but we only had three weeks. Whatever we decided to do, we had to do quickly."
"As a director, I create the show that the audience sees," Buntin said. "During the rehearsal process the actors and I would work for about two and a half hours a night on blocking, acting and understanding the show itself."
Both Lufkin and Buntin had
JACCI LUFKIN student director
and Bunker had to apply to be directors and were selected by the University.
"Minus the lighting, which was done by one of the professors, I personally worked on every other piece of the production, including the costumes," Buntin said.
Both directors and cast were expected to have a full-scale production of the two plays by the end of three weeks.
"There is a lot that goes into directing a play, but we only had three weeks. Whatever we decided to do, we had to do quickly," Lukkin said. "As a student director,
I'm expected to be multiple steps ahead of the production and always looking for chances to learn and improve."
Jordan Partin, a senior from Garden City, plays Mrs. Barker in "The American Dream," and says that working only with students is a good learning experience.
"The cool thing about getting to work with a student director is that we are all kind of on the same playing field. Odds are that we are at similar points in our training and therefore there is a lot of room for experimenting." Partin said.
Luffkin, Buntin and Partin are all pleased with the progress of the productions.
"There has been a real sense of teamwork with this show. We work together to understand the script and to discover the characters." Partin said.
The remaining show times are Feb. 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the William Inge Theater inside Murphy Hall. Tickets are $15 for the public, $14 for senior citizens, KU faculty and staff, and $10 for students.
- Edited by Kaitlyn Klein
making an impact for incoming students almost everyday this summer. I get to be on the campus that I love and get to watch as others fall in love with the campus right before my very eyes," Hampton said.
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While Swartz hopes to be a resource for out-of-state students like herself, Hampton said he thinks he will bring a youthful and fun approach to his job, and hopes others can have a similar experience as he did at orientation.
"When I was looking for a college I was completely torn for where I wanted to go, but after coming to KU's orientation the decision became clear to me," he said. "I would like to provide that experience for others as well and get them integrated in KU tradition and community."
Karr hopes to promote cultural
"I believe that my studies and experiences in world culture are going to be helpful," she said. "As a new student, one of the most shocking aspects of attending a large university can be the differentiating world views. I hook to promote a culture of acceptance and growth, and understanding how other cultures work will be a great advantage for this."
awareness and understanding among incoming freshmen.
Although the application for orientation assistants is closed, applications for Hawk Link Guides and Peer Educators are still available. Those interested in becoming Hawk Link Guides can apply through the Office of Multicultural Experience, and those interested in being a Peer Educator can apply with the Undergraduate Advising Center.
Edited by Brian Sisk
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ing a holistic approach to the needs of the stakeholders"
The Building Blocks program will work to identify parking solutions to traffic congestion and lack of parking availability, improve the walkability of the area by exploring public transportation options and encourage bicycling by making the area more biker-friendly. Ultimately, these solutions would not only address overcrowding in the Oread neighborhood but also reduce emissions.
Previous communities that have received assistance from the Building Blocks tools have experienced quick turnarounds. Once the data from the parking audit is ready for discussion at an April 17 workshop, Rawls and Kris Lancaster, from the EPA's Office of Public Affairs, expect only a few weeks before the city will be ready to take the next step.
City planners are conducting an audit to identify the parking needs of the neighborhood, paying specific attention to what times parking demands are heaviest.
Where exactly that next step will lead the city is yet unclear, but the EPA is committed to finding a solution that will solve the
Lancaster encourages members of the Lawrence community, including KU students, to attend a meeting open to the public to discuss their specific needs on April 17 in a location to be determined.
"A lot of people think to solve the parking issue, build more parking garages, but that's not the solution of this Building Blocks tool," Rawls said. "It's improving the walkability of the neighborhood as a whole -- exploring the alternate public transportation."
problem in both an effective and efficient fashion.
The city will be looking to identify alternative solutions, such as reconsidering bus routes, addressing the deteriorating sidewalks and increasing bike lanes, to make the area friendlier to pedestrians and bikers. These solutions, Rawls said, aim to improve air quality in downtown areas.
"We want to engage as many people as we can -- neighborhood groups, residential property owners, business owners, students and KU faculty," Lancaster said.
"The end goal that is our interest is reduction of emissions, which is a key part of what the EPA believes in," Rawls said.
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Budig Hall is named for Gene Budig, KU's 14th Chancellor who served from 1981 to 1994. Budig left KU to become president of major league baseball's American League.
POLICE REPORTS
- A 24-year-old female was arrested yesterday on the 400 block of 15th Avenue under suspicion of domestic battery and endangering a child. No bond was set.
- A 22-year-old male was arrested yesterday on the 300 block of 14th Street under suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence. A $500 bond was paid.
- A 21-year-old male was arrested yesterday on the 600 block of Vermont Street under suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A $250 bond was paid.
- A 21-year-old male was arrested Saturday on the 1700 block of 23rd Street under suspicion of possession of marijuana/THC. A $100 bond was paid.
- A 21-year-old male was arrested Saturday on the 1200 block of Oread Avenue under suspicion of interfering with an officer's duties and urinating or defecating in public. A $200 bond was paid.
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