University of Akron - Tel Buch Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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:fs r T Arts Management Arnold Tunstall 'x X. The Fox, performed at University Theatre, starred Michael C, Stadvec, Jeannie Doble and Carolyn Wilson. The Magrath Sisters, Babe, Lenny and Meg celebrate Lenny's birthday in Crimes of the Heart. It starred Julie Ann Suscinski, Amy Muse and Caro- lyn Wilson, Campus Lite - University Theatre

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Brought To Life On The Stage The University of Akron Col- lege of Fine and Applied Arts, Department of Music, Theatre and Dance and the Theatre Guild presented a number of fine theatre productions this season, for both the university and community audiences. Plays covering all aspects of the world and beyond were brought forth to University Theatre, Sandefur Experimen- tal Theatre and EJ. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. The Venetian Twins, di- rected bty Joel Friedman, opened up the season on Oc- tober 18, 19 at EJ. Thomas. Jamie Bailey played the title role of Zanetto and Tonio, two very different, but hilarious twins. On October 23-26, Happy Days by Samuel Beckett and directed by lan Stuart per- formed at Studio 28 in Guz- zeta Hall. lt starred Lisa McDougal and lan Stuart, the only two performers in the play. A renovated and rededicat- ed theatre was the stage for The Modern Mythoi and Other Demons for Dogma. The play, written and directed by Jay Jones, was presented October 31- November 3rd at University Theatre in Kolbe Hall. The play also featured a cameo apperance by Presi- dent William Muse. The fall season ended with Crimes of the Heart, by Pu- litzer Prize in Drama winner Beth Henley. It was directed by Lyle Dye Jr. and performed at the Sandefur Experimental June Zeno and Jamie Bailey rehearse their parts in The Venetian Twins. Bailey played two roles, the twins Zan- etto and Tonic. Theatre December 4-7 81 11- 15. Crimes was the story of three girls growing up in Mis- sissippi, and starred Amy Muse, Carolyn Wilson and Ju- lie Anne Suscinski. The spring season opened February 19-22 and 26-28 with Allan Miller's The Fox, di- rected by Lynne Brownell. The Fox dealt with the issue of human equality, and starred Jeannie Doble, a graduate as- sistant, Carolyn Wilson, a graduate student and Michael C. Stadvec. August Strindberg's Dreamplay, a dream-like journey through life followed on March 19-22 at Sandefur. Directed by lan Stuart and starring Amy Muse, Stuart, and George Georgiadi, the play consisted of five different actors each playing anywhere from four to six different characters. The Country Wife, written by William Wycherley conclud- ed the season. Performed at University Theatre on April 9- 12, 16-19, and directed by Howard Slaughter, Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Theatre, it starred Michael Herold and Kathy A. Bobin- son. The play, written in 1675, deals with the fun that enters the minds of men and women. Kevin Linell Head and Maria Corell portray Doctor Ouack and Lucy in The Country Wife. In tull costume, they run through their lines outside of Buchtel Hall. 20 Campus Life - University Theatre Carla Jo Robinson 'P :ff X V ...-:vii

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The Sounds Ot Music ln The Air The University Chorus di rected by Charles Carr and the Concert Choir directed by Barbara McGregor performed a wide variety of traditional and contemporary choral se lections At Christmas they combined for a benefit for their former director Kellie Curtus who was seriously in lured in the beginning of fall The Concert Choir which had 30 members perform in March at E J Thomas in South Pacfffc The 36 mem bers of the Chorus staged sec tions from Fiddler on the Roof Other vocal groups include the Madrigal Singers which perform Renaissance music and the vocal Jazz Ensemble The University of Akrons Orchestra is directed by Dr Richard Duncan The full or chestra has about 70 mem chestra h s about 45 members Highlights from the 1985 86 season include a Faculty!Stu dent Chamber concert with pi anist Richard Goode The full orchestra performed at E J Thomas with pianist Lorain Hollander and with Roberta Peters Other projects includ ed the musical South Pacific which showed at E J Thomas in March They also recorded a tape that may be broadcast ed with Joan Patenaude Lar nell The piece recorded was Lavorx Humane by composer Paulenc Roland Paolucci is the di rector of the 19 member Jazz Ensemble The Jazz Ensem ble s many highlights from their 1985 86 season included performing with Mel Torme at E J Thomas and at Jackie Lee s with the noted drummer from the Johnny Carson Show Ed Shaughnessy They also performed in the Cleve land Jazz Fest 86 at the Cuy ahoga Community College with Jazz trumpter Red Rod ney and with jazz saxist Michael Breaker and his group Steps Ahead This spring the Jazz En semble recorded their latest of four albums Tune Up The 1985 University of Ak ron Marching Band under the direction of Michael Golemo performed for over 300000 people during their exciting season Wearing brand new uniforms the Marching Band performed for all home foot ball games and also accom panned the team at Bowling Green State University With special performances for the Cleveland Browns and at the Woolybear Festival Parade the band maintained an active travel schecule as a goodwill ambassador for the University According to Acting Direc tor of Bands Michael Golemo The Marching Band attracts a special type of student I feel very fortunate to be able to spirited student leaders who are so giving of their time and abilities Many of our band members get really involved by joining Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma our excep tionally active band service fraternity and sorority Other season highlights in clude hosting the Bands of America competution at the Rubber Bowl the return of the Alumni Band at the l-lome coming game the Bandorama performance at E J Thomas the Band Banquet and the road trip made by the pep band that played at the Rhode Island Playoff game Band Story by Michael Golemo I I bers, while the Chamber Or- work with such talented and 3 . . 22 Campus Life - University Music At this E. J, Thomas event the full orchestra performs. Roland PaOIuCCi Roland Paolucci Roland Paolucci