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"It will have a floating effect," says Wiley.
From the stage extending up the west slope would be seating for five to six thousand people. Access to the theater would come from a wide concrete path leading from parking lots behind Carruth-O'Leary, and from a drive beginning at the 11th Street entrance to Memorial Stadium and extending clear to the north dam of Potter.
IN THE WORDS OF Keith Lawton, Vice Chancellor of Operations, the whole area around the theater would be "formalized" — a complete landscaping project.
"This is my dream," Wiley explains.
And if his dream becomes reality, the band professor foresees a myriad of uses for it.
"We could have twilight concerts in the spring and fall," he says.
But the biggest advantage of the amphitheater, as Wiley conceives it, will be its use by the Midwestern Music and Art camp during the summer for band concerts, all-camp meetings, ballet performances and evening recitals.
UNIVERSITY officials have indicated that they may use it for fall convocations and large student gatherings.
But now enter the theater professor.
Goff, who is rather noncommital about Wiley's idea, says, "It (the amphitheater) would not serve the purpose of the theater, but if it is built, we would see what we could use it for."
What Goff proposes is an "open" theater enclosed in an addition to the southwest side of Murphy Hall extending to Nistham Drive.
Pointing to advantages of such a theater, Goff says that not only could dramatic plays be produced there, but also its very existence would help expand the KU theater company.
Mainly, Goff is interested in small size.
"WE ARE INTERESTED in the
naked voice," he says, explaining why a large amphitheater would be disadvantageous to the theater students studying voice projection.
"Besides," he quips, "there's a psychological disadvantage in playing to an empty house."
And even though Wiley suggests that his amphitheater could be used for drama productions—such as Shakespeare plays—Goff says this would require too much technical equipment for an outdoor theater.
As of now, the Council for Progress brochure indicates that Wiley's amphitheater on Potter is the winner.
ALREADY, AN undisclosed number of fund requests for the amphitheater have gone out to an undisclosed number of potential donors.
And what of Goff's theater?
"Nobody has offered us any money," he says.
Still hopeful, Goff has a student architect drawing a sketch of his "open" theater.
"We'll show it (the sketch) around—maybe someone is interested."
Dean Taylor praises sophomores for class congress service projects
Dean Emily Taylor encouraged and commended the sophomore class congress last night, calling it a meaningful organization having her support. She spoke at the congress meeting held at 7:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union Meadowlark Room.
Its major problem, Dean Taylor pointed out, is having to act so quickly because of its temporary constituency. Its major accomplishment so far is that class offices are no longer empty honors, she said.
Two financial committee cochairmen were appointed: Mike Adams, Lawrence, and Dave King, Stockton. The sophomore spendable treasury balance presently totals $4,436.19.
The class officers will not be pictured in the 1657 Jayhawk; that money will be used for service projects.
A TGIF PARTY has been planned for January 6, at the Red Dog Inn. Only sophomores and their dates will be admitted. Those not having paid class dues will be charged $1 admission.
The adoption of a Vietnamese boy has been completed. Sophomores paid $150 to cover his expenses for a year.
"I think we'll probably support this boy until we graduate." Dave Keesling. Herington, vice-president, said.
A campus-wide stamp campaign has begun. The profits will be used to send surplus food to needy families and orphanages overseas. Contributions may be made through living groups.
Sophomores also have a baby-sitting plan to emphasize student-faculty relationships. Volunteers will baby-sit free for KU faculty members. Interested persons should contact Nancy Kopek, Shawnee Mission, at VI 2-9485.
VOLUNTEERS who desire to work an hour in local orphanages, old folks' homes, etc., should
contact John Palmer, Shawnee Mission, at VI 2-1200.
The congress is seeking to establish a $400,000 fund as a "gift from the people of Kansas to the people of Viet Nam," Keesling said.
A seminar of Kansas college representatives is being planned for next semester to co-ordinate the campaign.
Keesling will meet with Gov. William H. Avery in Topeka Tuesday to discuss the plans for this program.
Plans to donate television sets to local hospitals will be discussed at the next meeting.
Daily Kansan Friday, December 2, 1966
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JUST RECEIVED!
Lee-PRĕST Lee Leens
CORDUROY JEANS Wide wale — great color!!
University Shop
The Town Shop DOWNTOWN
SUA POPULAR FILMS
presents
"Father Goose"
This contest has been held on campus for about six years, said Miss Susan Nash, contest advisor and assistant to the Dean of Women. She has followed the contest for four years and says the basics of style haven't changed much. "The A-line is still prevalent and skirts are still above the knees," she said.
with Cary Grant & Leslie Caron
7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
DYCHE AUDITORIUM
Sunday, the semi-finalists, again wearing church attire, go before a joint faculty-student judging committee for further elimination.
The others were voted out in preliminary judging by the All Women Student's fashion board. The judges rated the contestants on posture, grooming, carriage and sense of fashion. Contestants modeled church wear.
Admission 40c
Advance tickets at Union Information Desk
KU best dressed semi-finalists chosen last night
Yesterday there were 43 women seeking to represent KU in Glamour magazine's best dressed coed contest. Today there are 26.
TONIGHT—Just like the Old Prohibition Days RAGTIME PIANO NIGHT
Only 50¢ admission
Jackie Conklin at the piano with Skip Devol on the banjo Our song leader starts the SHANTY-sing-a-long fun at 9:00 Come down early and enjoy our quality sandwiches from the Sandwich Shoppe.
The Shanty Tap Room
644 Mass.
Downstairs next door to the RED DOG through the Sandwich Shoppe or use the handy 7th Street Tap Room entrance
VI 2-9500