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(VEST GEORGIAN Volume XXXVIII-Number 15 HOLT, SKILLMAN PLAY SCENE FROM “MERRY WIVES” Page (James Holt) baits his trap for Sir John Falstaff (Don Skillman) by pretending to be one Master Brooke. The hapless rogue Falstaff falls into disgrace as a result of multiple schemes against his honor. Holt and Skillman play lead roles in the fall production of “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” which has been presented this week by the Speech and Drama departments. Krippner Gives View Of Soviet Psychology BY KATHY GINN AND ALAN PRUITT An inside view of psychology in the Soviet Union was given by Dr. Stanley Krippner, Director of the Menninger Dream Laboratory, Marmonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, as one of a series of lectures presented by the West Georgia College psychology department, Nov. 11 and 12. Soviet psychological areas such as sexology, hypnosis, and accupuncture were primarily emphasized. Upon his arrival in Moscow, Dr. Krippner said that he was “told that plans had been made for him to address the Institute of Psychology in Moscow to which the cream of Soviet science had been invited. This was the first time that parapsychology had ever been discussed there. It was a very great honor.” SEXOLOGY Dr. Krippner stated that “the area of trans-sexuals in the field of sexology is one of special in terest to Soviet psychologists.” Di. Krippner and his associate Richie Davidson, research assistant of the Menninger Dream Laboratory, were given several books and articles by the Soviet psychologist in the area of trans-sexuals. Dr. Krippner and the Soviets also exchanged training and research data. The sponsor of Dr. Krippner’s trip, the Erickson Educational Foundation, is also very in terested in this area of sexology. “Findings of the Soviet psychologists show that ac cupuncture, an ancient form of medical treatment, is most ef fective in treating trans-sexual problems. They have found that psychoanalysis is of no use and are relatively unimpressed with it. Still they are open-minded toward new methods as long as the method produces good results. The primitive form of accupuncture has been coupled with the modern lazer beam, agriculture, nutrition, dentistry, geology, and heat photography for many varied uses.” BIOPLASMA “Bioplasma, anew Soviet concept,” said Dr. Krippner, “explains the working of ac capuncture, telepathy, psycho kinesis, and various other aspects of parapsychology. One prominent Soviet psychologist is developing a method to detect and use the flow of bioplasmic energy in the prediction and treatment of diseases. The concept of bioplasma is the key to understanding Soviet parap sychology. Soviet psychologists operate within a framework of dialectical materials and cannot use words such as spiritual and Thomas Named Editor, Views Advisor Role John Thomas, a junior from East Point, was elected as editor of The West Georgian Wednesday afternoon at a special meeting of the Publications board. His assumption of the editor’s duties was effective immediately. The vacancy for the post arose when Lisa Hughes, former editor of the paper, resigned on November 2 in a dispute over alleged cen sorship. Bruce Hildebrand, managing editor at the time of Hughes’s resignation, has filled the position in the interim. Thomas was selected over one other candidate, Lee Howell, who has held the position of assistant news editor. Both Howell and Hildebrand resigned from the staff following the election. The newly-elected editor, a political science major, has held the positions of activities editor, assistant news editor, news editor, and features editor, a post which he assumed this quarter West Georgia College, Carrollton, Ga. 30117 non-material matter, so they have conceived a “psyche energy” as the fourth state of matter and call it bioplasma. It constantly interacts and may change into other states of matter.” “Soviet psychologists are very interested in psychic healing,” Dr. Krippner went on to say. “A theory of redistribution and transfer of body energies from one person to another is developing in this area. In some cases, such redistribution has cured deafness. This redistribution and-or transfer of energies somehow restores the balance of the life force, that is, the proper yin and yang balance in the body.” SCHIZOPHRENIA “Soviet psychologist are Continued On Page 12 prior to the Wednesday election. Among his intentions for The West Georgian, stated in his application to the board, is the effecting of changes in the style and content of the paper. Thomas has also clarified his opinion of the controversial advisor role, stating that policy decisions should be made by the staff. Other staff changes have resulted from the newspaper shake-up. Cathy Crosson, former news editor, has assumed the position of managing editor, and Sally Roberts, former copy editor, has been named as news editor. Review 'Merry Wives' Seen As 'Poor Selection' BY CATHY CROSSON “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” as presented by West Georgia’s drama students and company, is, well, okay if you like that sort of thing. The production is well executed and fairly entertaining, but the plav itself is a most unwise selection for a college production. HUMOR LOST While every aspect of the students’ work is generally outstanding, the quality of Shakespeare’s play leaves much to be desired. There are several humorous scenes, but for the most part the humor is lost on a college audience. Senses of humor change slightly in 400 years, and many of the puns which amused Elizabethan audiences are now totally irrelevant and not in the least amusing. Furthermore, the play’s low form of humor, which might delight a superstitious Elizabethan or a moronic fifth grader of the present day, is a bit below the level of sophistication of a supposedly well-educated college audience. The sight of fairies dancing about the stage is simply not funny, and since humor is the main attraction of “Merry Wives,” its quality suffers in the modern eye because of such silliness. Still, the production’s merits compensate for a poor selection of one of lesser efforts. The act ing, set, and costumes are all effective, and the Elizabethan atmosphere they create is quaintly appealing. OUTSTANDING By far the most outstanding performance is delivered by Donald Skillman in the role of Sir John Falstaff, the play’s pom pous buffoon of a villain. The role is perfectly suited to Skillman’s flamboyant style, and he more than does justice to the outrageously funny Falstaff. Skillman’s delightful and professional performance is one of the play’s salvations; the characters must be funny since the episodes and dialogue are not. The portly rogue Falstaff is such an endearing bumbling fool, ", | ' 5 \ - JBSIPP? " In an election of the Publications board on Wednesday afternoon, John Thomas, a junior majoring in political science, took over the reins of THE WEST GEORGIAN from Acting Editor Bruce Hildebrad. Thomas is the third editor to serve this quarter. November 19, 1971 especially as portrayed by a competent Skillman, that he could make up for even the gravest miscomings in the production as a whole. Also impressive is Ron Ellison as the spritely villain Pistol. His animated antics are one of the highlights of the production, adding lively moments with his naughty expressions and light movements. HENCHMEN Pistol’s fellow henchmen, Nym and Bardolph, are somewhat satisfactory. They fail to convey the sneaky nastiness required for the role, and in the case of Steven Voinche (Nym), it is because he takes the role too seriously, snarling as if he were Simon Legree instead of a humorous rogue. Randy Portwood as Bardolph seems rather laconic in the role, but his air of surliness and apathy is appropriate. Page and Ford, the husbands of the “merry wives” are portrayed well by James Holt and Jeff David. The two characters compliment each other, each supplying what the other lacks. David, in the role of Ford, plays the wild-eyed jealous husband with intensity and fervor and provides hilarity through the absurdity of his ardor. Holt, on the other hand, portrays the gentleman page with proper restraint and subtlety, making one aware of his presence even in his dignified silence. Mistresses Ford and Page are less competently played, although Donna Stinson (Mistress Ford) has an ex tremely pleasant voice. Their actions are rather stilted and pretentious, and one quickly tires of Sandy Reading’s Shirley Temple smiles as Mistress Page. Continued On Page 11