Illinois State Normal University - Index Yearbook (Normal, IL)

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An undaunted Antigone, captured in the Web of Creon's cruelty txpresscs touri e and deteiminrtlon is she is led to her deith cc on Ex en lsmene s concern lor her sister will not swly Antigone The Classic nterpreted . . . Theatrically-minded students became jesters through the amassrnent of hours spent working on University Theatre productions. As Iesters, they con- tinued working, but with the goal of participating in their own play. Against a green backdrop, flanked by modernistic pillars and white furnishings, they pre- sented Sophocles, ageless Antigonef' Following the theory that each generation has its own Antigone, they shaped the classic Greek play into a modern tyrant king-versus-subject theme, with Gary Planck and Carole Reed in lead roles. Viewers watched this clash with the same interest that has held audiences captive for thousands of years. 27

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For a quartcr of a year credited with being the only newsman in Moscow, widely-travclcd Irving B. Levine gave to an ISNU audience authoritative, interesting views on Russia. W7orld famous artists, lecturers, and theatre groups brought color and sparkle to the Entertainment Series. The beauty of grand opera resounded as the New York Opera Festival and a company of sixty-five be- gan the season with Verdiis Rigolcffo. Marcel Mar- ceau, worldis foremost pantomimist, demonstrated the Art of Cesturefi NBC news correspondent Irving B. Levine revealed Hrst-hand knowledge of the Soviet Union. Agnes DeMille, dancer and choreographer, talked of trends in the American theatre. Thrilling viewers, the Allegro American Ballet Company focused on impressionistic periods of ballet. Claude Franks icy brilliance characterized his style at the piano. And four members of the Chicago Symphony Orches- tra presented an unusual repertoire of 'ipopn music on the artistic level. The Arts Theatre, a supplement to cultural entertainment, offered such classic films as The Life of Emile Zola and Saclko. The Cultural Spectrum . . . Bob Ncwhart and the Chad Mitchell Trio came unexpectedly, were met enthusiastically, and stayed to satisfy the humorous and musical whims of students who packed Capen Auditorium. Bob was fnnnyg the trio sangg and all four signed autographs. Qi' as N,

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Progressive jazz or the traditional ballad-four bands brought to NlCCO1'1HlCli Gymnasium a repre- sentation of todays trend in music. Ralph Marterie aroused enthusiasm for joining the rapid pace set by the beat of Skokian. Duke Ellington displayed the quick silver rhythms of his piano in Perdido and Sophisticated Lady. The relatively new Peter Palmer added to his instruments the perfect blending of an effervescent vocal group, enriching the mechanical with the melody of voice. Stan Kentons quiet charm contrasted with the sonorous quality of his band as it rendered the ever-popular Artistry in Rhythmf, An addition this year provided for the Four Freshmen and a concert under the stars. A welcome respite from the hectic atmosphere of college life-the moods created by music-caused all to turn their thoughts to a study in rhythm. amiliar li thm . . . BIC FOUR CONIMITTEE-Frorzt Row: Xlarslia Turner, Richard Cudcinan. Nancy VVarner, trcasurcrg Al XValgren, co-chairman Karen Nally, co-chairmang Sharon Kraglcr, sccrctaryg Bev Brush. Sccoml Hour: Nancy johnson, Ann YVarlield, Barb Wfiegand Gus Qucrciagrossa, Donna Bessant, Marti Laird. Karel Schumm, Patricia Billings. Back Row: Pam Silvcrwood, NVallie Vfheelcr Don Ciner, Steve Skinner, Lois Smart, Pearl Henderson, Peggy johnson. if Q. E few- ' K , .V Q5 m M I ' 9 ff J-ff'