Alliant International University - Tracks Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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fine arts

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... a hand-carved sculpture, a modern pla ' and a lively orchestra. All are sights and sounds not greatly publicized on our campus. Students spent weeks and even months per- fecting plays that can be enjoyed for a few nights by an audience. Art students show their talents at exhibits which took weeks to prepare. Muscles are pulled and backs are strained as students try to perfect a difficult dance move- ment. Much of what these people do is only seen for a few hours or days, and the long rehearsals that go into these fine arts are seldom seen at all. In the next few pages, one can see the work involved w ith the transition from an idea to a finished piece of art.

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The contrast between the two sisters, Electra and Chrysothemis is shown in this scene played by Ann Morgan and Karen Cavanagh. CAMPUS DRAMA PRESENTS ELECTRA n 60 Hugo von Hofmannsthal s Electra , a 20th century psychological treatment of the classic Greek tragedy, was the first dramatic production for Cal Western ' s academic year. The plot concerns Electra, Orestes neurotic sister, who for seven years lives with the over- whelming passion for the return of her brother to murder their mother. Both set and costume de- sign were coordinated with the play ' s visual concept in mind. Using modern stage techniques, Steven Howell, senior Tech major at SPA has designed his set to reflect von Hofmannsthal ' s characters who are corroded with lust, hate and decay. Costumes were designed by William Barbe. costume designer for the San Diego Civic Opera. The star role of Electra was performed by . nn Morgan, an award-winning senior acting major at SPA. The roles of Clytemnestra and Chryso- themis were performed by Nancy Hicks and Karen Cavanagh. Miss Hicks has had extensive stage experience, and Miss Cavanagh holds the distinction of having fifteen theater awards to her credit. Robert Mackenzie, freshman performed the role of Orestes, Electra ' s brother. Other roles were taken by Jerry Lannin, the tutor of Orestes, Richard Towne, Aegisthus; and Craig Close, Marcie Glisf, Jan Holl, Kathy Khols, Patty Sperl- ing in the chorus.