Arizona State University - Sun Devil Spark / Sahuaro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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In the realm of Fine Arts quality subjects are the rule. the ultimate in dance form, Donna Murray and Carl Samuels performed The Duet to the enjoyment of modern dance enthusiasts. This event marked the completion of the Orchesis fall workshop which provided classes in technique and composition studies under the guidance of guest instructors. In yet another area the Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians composed a musical memory for the audience in Grady Gammage. Celebrating his fiftieth year of show business, Mr. Waring presented a variety of scores from America ' s greatest composers and ended the concert with the audience and chorus singing the Battle Hymn of the Republic. On a different stage the ASU Lyric Opera Theatre presented Gian-Carlo Menotti ' s The Medium. Angular scenery, spirited lighting effects and a single piano accompaniment enhanced the distinctiveness as a contemporary opera. The acting of Susan Mecham, Mary Margaret Dillon and Greg Stump helped gain favorable reviews from Valley critics. The Duet is performed by the Orchesis modern dance duo of Donna Murray and Carl Samuels. The sound of music was Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians at their February performance in Grady Gammage Auditorium.

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” The Roar of the Greasepaint . . . The Smell of the Crowd combined the acting skills of the Players and the Lyric Opera Theater. Barry Fried ( Sire ) and John Williamson ( Cocky ) were lead performers in the all-ASU production. Another show, starring Manitas de Plata (Hands of Silver), brought to Gammage the gypsy flamenco guitar with a rhythm born of the Latins and a momentum and style achieved by the professionals. He was accompanied by his cousin-assistant, singer Jose Reyes. In a Festival of Jazz Series event Dionne Warwick and her four-man combo added pop rhythm and blues to the never-ending of events held in Gammage Auditorium. With Manitas de Plata flamenco is his forte, music his master. Here, Dionne Warwick is the voice of soul crying in a faceless wilderness. Now isn ' t he the dumbest thing you ' ve ever seen!

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Monica (Susan Mecham) and Toby (Greg Stump) star in the Lyric Opera Theatre ' s production of The Medium.