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Two Classic Plays Brought a Touch of Merry Old England T o the Local Stage A classic of the musical theater, “My Fair Lady” was an elaborate, expensive and entertain- ing production presented by the theater department on October 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17. “It’s one of the best musicals because it is exciting and offers so many different qualities,” Steve Larson, set designer, said. Although most people have seen the movie or stage production of “My Fair Lady,” the campus shows were not reproductions of the original production. The character of Henry Higgins was analyzed and developed through experimentation by Philip Martin. “Rex Harrison created the role and a lot of people think that is all you can do with it,” Martin said. While the 22 actors added their personal touch to their characters’ creation, Shawn Stewart, asst, costume designer, lent her personal craftsmanship to the construction of the more than 75 ornate costumes. Time and space restrictions hampered the set construction crew as they labored to build the six sets. Classes scheduled in the theater limited the crew to only three hours of work per day. Throughout the cast’s prepara- tion for the musical, the dedication was usually intense, director Steve Shapiro said. “The energy and discipline of the actors has been excellent,’’ he said. T nterwoven with Kings, popes and matters of state, as well as marriages, miscarriages and childhood reveries, “Meg was presented by the theater depart- ment on November 18-21 in Felten-Start Theater. Based on the life of Margaret More Roper, the three-act drama told the story of Sir Thomas More as seen through the eyes of his daughter (Meg) and family. Nonetheless, “Meg was a play about history, not a history play, Brenda Meder, director said. “Some of the facts people have read about More may not fit with what they see in the play. Never- theless, everyone is portrayed cor- rectly, Meder said. A very aggressive woman, Meg was highly educated and conse- quently isolated from her own sex. “Her developed intellect was both a gift and a curse, Meder said. Recounting the details of her father ' death. Meg (Stephanie Casper) closes the play with a short monologue. While discussing his daughter ' s welfare with Henry Higgins (Philip Martin). Alfred P. Doolittle (Jerry Casper) hopes for a generous donation. It ' s one of the best musicals because it is so exciting and offers so many different qualities , — Steve Larson set designer MY FAIR LAPY MEG Campus Life
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Because of a need for better facilities, Students and area residents combined to take the new Catholic Campus Center From the planning stages to reality Leslie Eikleberry It moved quietly down Park Street, a giant in the early January morning. Those who witnessed the event were treated to a rare sight — a house that was once part of the Catholic Campus Center moving down the street at a snail’s pace. And, although the era of the two-house center was coming to an end, plans for the new Catholic Campus Center were well underway. Construction of the new center, located next to the Ecumenical Campus Center on Sixth Street, began in April. However, the planning stages began three years before the construction and the initial idea of a permanent facility for the Center began 1 1 years prior to that. “In 1969, Fr. Finnian searched for a location for the Center. He worked full time with students, but they had no place to meet. Then he located the two houses,” Fr. Duane Reinert, Catholic Campus Center director, explained. “1 think the whole concept ot the Catholic Campus Center at that time was to hopefully have permanent facilities in the future. It was not until the fall of 1978 that a committee made up of students and faculty members was formed to look into the necessity of a new center. However, it was not until almost two years later, while Bishop Daniel Kuchera of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina was touring campus and the center’s facilities that a new center would become a reality in the near future. “After Bishop Daniel was appointed in May of 1980, he came out here to visit the campus and the center. One of his first comments was that better facilities were needed,” Fr. Duane said. Bids for the construction of the new center were opened and read on March 10. During Spring Break, Rhoads Con- struction of Goodland was awarded the bid to build the new center for $758,750. Reason for the necessity of the new center were four fold: the windows were too drafty, the plumbing and furnaces did not work and the facilities were too crowded. Although approximately 100 to 200 students are actively involved in other center activities, Fr. Duane estimated that 300 people attend the center’s Masses each Sunday. Because of these problems, an official planning committee was formed in the summer of 1980 to study the needs of the new center. A steering committee, made up of 10 area businessmen, was formed to oversee the entire project. Two other committees, the Major Gifts and Special Gifts committess, were also formed to help with the fundraising. Letters sent to the parents of all Catholic students and a Phone-a-thon raised a little over $13,000, Fr. Duane said. At the time construction began, over 80 percent of the $1,420,000 original goal had been raised. Fr. Duane explain- ed that part of the money would go to the actual construction costs, while the rest would be set in an endowment fund to cover maintenance and programming costs. “What we hope to do is build up the endowment fund and just use the interest from it for our ex- penses and pro- grams,” Fr. Duane said. Completion of the new center is slated for March, 1984. Once the new center is completed, the of- fices and services currently provided will be moved to a modern, two-story building, designed by Stecklein and Brungardt architectural firm. Included in the new facility is a chapel multi-purpose room to seat 300, offices, a work room, a conference room and a small library, kitchen dining area, living quarters for the chaplain as well as stu- dent ministers and a laundry room. Fr. Duane said that the new facilities will provide the center with a chance for its programs to grow. “Once the new center is completed, I believe that the expanded programs and services of the center will be a great help to students and people in the communi- ty,” Fr. Duane said. “I’ve already had calls from groups that are interes ted in using our facilities for meetings.” After Bishop Daniel was ap- pointed, he came out here to visit the center. One of his first com- ments was that better facilities were needed. ” — Fr. Duane Reinhert CATHOLIC CAMPUS CENTER 30 Feature
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