Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Ihe phrase for better or worse took on a new meaning in the university theater department ' s fall production of Table Manners. William Hutson directed the com- edy that vividly reveals marriage as an institution that can and does work, as long as all parties involved are slightly confused. The play involved Reg (Gerry Lauber), an easy going real estate man who is married to Sarah (Tam- my Medinger), a prudish and often neurotic housewife. The two spend a highly amusing weekend with Reg ' s sister Ruth (Heather Winterer), and her gigolo husband Norman (David Ceci). To this already clashing group of personalities are added Annie (Delia Haller) and her naive but well mean- ing veterinarian friend Tom (David Musel). Much to Annie ' s frustration, the two are just friends, with no hope of a romantic relationship due to Tom ' s blind dedication to ailing horses. The result is a wild blend of com- edy and romance that allows the au- dience, especially if they ' re in love, to laugh at themselves without really caring. What made the production so entertaining were the strong perfor- mances by the entire cast. The six cast members relied so heavily on each other ' s perfor- mances that the slightest character weakness would disrupt the flow of laughs. There was no such weakness. , , ,, , John Healey Holly Herman Trying to be helpful, Tom recommends the wine to Sarah. Meanwhile, Annie and Reg wait to be served. Holly Herman Reg makes a joke with Tom while waiting for his wine glass to be filled. 27

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HoUv Herman For better or worse ' Table Manners ' the university theater department ' s fall produc tion, gave a whole new meaning to the humorous side of married life 26 Table Mannorf; '

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Allen Norris Seeing friends, whether for a minute or an All experiments aren ' t completed in the hour, make the often endless week seem to laboratory. Some can be finished in a more; pass more quickly. comfortable atmosphere. 28 Weekends