University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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memories of cabarets past C ABARET X: “THE BEST OF .. I came home with a program. On the back cover, I had written, “How to lell your father's age — by the line from his boxer shorts across his stomach, like rings on a tree. Every year it gets higher and higher.” For no other reason than it seemed like sound, practical advice, I listened to MC Renee Albert when she told me to write it down during her comedy monologue. But the program and a helpful hint weren't all that I got from Cabaret X “The Best Of .. held January 16-18 and 22 25.1 left with the feeling that I had experienced the previous nine, but still wishing that I had. This year's show made use of the talents of the Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Singing Statesmen, Women's Chorus I, the instrumental jazz Ensembles and the University Symphony Orchestra to recreate memories of previous years' shows. Cabaret I, One Voice, One Song, was recalled through Mary Hagstrom’s rendition of Your Grace , while the Vocal Jazz Ensembles tribute to Duke Ellington revived the thirties and Cabaret II. Lorie Carpenter, Marti Jannusch, Kurt Nis- ka, and Mike Swedberg took to the stage as Hot Jazz to give the audience a touch of Spain, recalling Cabaret III, the International Cabaret. This act also featured Richard Marx on classical guitar, displaying an uncommon talent. Cabaret IV gave the audience a glimpse of the American Musical. Cabaret X paid tribute to it with Jim Keesler's arrangement of a West Side Story medley, featuring members of the Singing Statesmen. Repercussions of the Music Hall, Cabaret V, were heard in the form of a distraught, or perhaps disgusted, Lauren Bowen and a defensive Jim Haase joining voices on “How Can You Believe Me (When You Know I've Been A Liar All My Life) from A Royal Wedding . America’s Finest, Cabaret VI, spanned the generations from Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree to Cabaret X's own Michael Jackson and gang doing Beat It , and a grand-scale salute to Steven Sondheim echoed Cabaret VII, featuring such Broadway favorites as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Sweeney Todd . Memories of Cabaret VIII, From The Movies, were recalled through songs from some of MGM’s finest musicals, and including “Brigadoon and “Victor Victoria . And finally, a trio of keyboards and dancers joined forces in the fanciful Fly from last year’s Cabaret, Across The USA. A number of new performances were featured in addition to the remembranc es of Cabarets past. A slumber part of boy-crazy girls hammed it up on Stop In The Name Of Love . The Cabaret X Orchestra, under the skillful direction of Andy Classen, was showcased on the jazz classic Take The A Train . Music was provided at intermission and the conlcusion of the show, and, as usual the audience was invited to take the stage and dance. Not only did Cabaret X honor past performers and performances, but it also paid tribute to Morris Hayes who directed the Concert Choir and the Statesmen. Hayes had recently announced his plans to retire as educator and director of musical activities at UWEC. A Mor ris D. Hayes Fund, which will provide ongoing support to students participating in the school's choral ensembles, was launched as a part of the tenth-annual Cabaret. Graduate Student Di-rectors Coordinators and recipients of the Cabaret IX Scholarship and Award were also recognized. Capacity crowds filled the Council Fire Room nearly every night of the record seven performances of Cabaret X. They were treated to an evening of laughter, song, and dance .. . and for those who chose to pay the additional S10.50, fine dining at the Dulany Inn in Davies Center prior to the show. It was a good time, and a great show, and for a few hours, every member of the audience truly believed — Life is a Cabaret old friend. Life is a Cabaret! Kathy Schueler Piluni-tLid culm beg Ike audience to Stop In The Name ot Love. Clockwise from top: Lou Maguire, Kay Begerton, Beth Dolan. Barb Worlx. and Dolly Neby. cabaret 25

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Monica Henne i featured in a number from Ihc movie Victor Victoria , part ol a tribute to Cabaret VIII, From The Movie . “Michael Jackaon , Peter Natrke, and gang member Melina Brown and Jonathan Peteraon boogie to “Beat It . Iron America Finest. Cabaret IV. What’ a great ahow without a great linale? The entire caal join force (or “Liie la A Cabaret! '.

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Viiirljr i Ihc »p«r ol Itallowcrn! Thit assortment include Bud-nun Tom Allnunn backed by Cotlelle Hedge . Tracy Ban-awak, Cbm l.ic litlr. Palsy Smith, and Traci Allnunn a wicked and wonderful time H ALLOWEEN ’86 Rivaled only by Homecoming. Halloween is traditionally one ol the biggest nights of the school year, and this year's celebration was no exception. From a lull house at Sneakers to a blocked-oil Water Street, UWEC students dressed up and lived it up in honor ol All Saints Eve. For some, the quest for the perfect costume begins weeks or even months before the chance to show it off arrives. The serious cele brator spends hours at the sewing machine or pouring through second-hand stores, piecing together the desired effect. Many students’ attire for the evening, however, consists of whatever they can round up the afternoon before. I got the idea for my costume from David Lcttcrman the night before Halloween,” said senior Kathy Schucler, who traversed Water Street as a cocktail wiener complete with cellophane-tipped toothpick, “No one knew what I was, but it made lor interesting conversation!” Her roommate, senior Michelle Posselt donned sheet and pillowcase to shepherd the cocktail wiener about the bars. Students who aren’t inspired to create and have Halloween figured into their bud- gets can traipse off to places such as to Buttcr-llv Exchange and purchase their costumes ready-made. Since there is always such a high demand for costumes, the Butterfly Exchange took the opportunity to rent the old Borum-Dyer Volkswagon building to accommodate a special order of clothing, jewelry, masks and accessories. There was a great student turnout,” said one employee. “Pirates and gangsters were the more popular costumes for the guys this year. The girls opted for the 1920’s look, lairy godmothers, and gypsies ... the ladies always want to look pretty.” Once students were properly attired for the evening, they had a number of entertainment options. Those in the mood to start the night with a good ghost story took part in the Cabin-sponsored “Tales in The Dark”. Sneakers played host to a capacity crowd for its own Halloween party and costume judging. And, as is the tradition, city police closed off several blocks of Water Street to allow students to celebrate safely, though chilly temperatures inspired most students to do so in the warmth of the bars. Lori Knope 24 campus events