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Arts & Entertainment AJCC’s ‘Dames At Sea’ acted, directed with pizzaz vor»f » r „...» * an is*osi MflaMTi 2y.j, • „ « THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE November 14, 1986 Page 23 by Fay Bright The AJCC/ BBYO Teen Thea tre opened its fifth season Nov. 6 with a sparkling musical spoof of the elaborate movie musicals of the 1930s. “Dames At Sea,” first produced in 1968, was chosen as Best Musical of the Year by Time, Look, Newsweek and the New York Post. Set in any 42nd Street theater, the backstage plot unfolds as an aspiring dancer, fresh off the bus from Utah, arrives at the theater ready to become the brightest light on Broadway. Almost im mediately in walks a boy from Utah, a songwriter in a freshly issued U.S. Navy uniform. He gives her the suitcase she left on the bus and they. Ruby and Dick (of course), instantly fall in love. Mona Kent, star of the musi cal currently in rehearsal, rocks the boat of true love by making a play for Dick. Dick, who wants his songs in the show, is not unattentive. Not only is Ruby’s heart broken but Mona wants to kick Ruby out of the show. And, golly gee whiz, if things weren’t bad e- nough, the WPA is going to tear down the theater to build a roller rink. ' Who will save the show? Dick! The deck of Dick’s battleship is the perfect setting for “Dames At Sea”—the musical within the musical. On opening night, the star be comes violently seasick after the first number. Who will save the show? Ruby! Ruby doesn’t know the rou tine but she improvises and is a smash. It’s the musical production numbers that breathe life into the predictable plot. There are 15 songs, each reminiscent of fam ous movie musical tunes: “Wall Street,” Broadway Baby,” “Choo Choo Honeymoon,” “Good Times Are Here To Stay,” “Let’s Have a Simple Wedding,” etc. Director and choreographer Marty Cady has staged this tap dance extravaganza with pizazz. With quickly executed set and costume changes, the small AJCC/Peachtree stage becomes a 42nd Street theater, the disrep utable house of Madam Sin-Sin, a south of the border Cafe Ole and the deck of a battleship. Tiffany Stern (Ruby) and Jef frey Tuvlin (Dick) are charming as the young lovers. Tiffany’s “Raining in my Heart” is poig nant. A wonderful comedienne, Ingrid Soble’s portrayal of vamp Mona Kent is right on target. While the entire supporting ^st is good, especially out standing are Chanie Wilson, Taran Rosenthal, Rebecca Levin, Adam Schwartz and Jenny Simb- list. On opening night there was only one slightly sour note in this melodious production, under the talented musical direction of Kim Blitch. The nine-piece orchestra was, on occasion, too loud, drowning out the soloists. The Teen Theatre, founded by the Center’s Director of Cultural Arts, Beverly Shmerling, trains not only actors and actresses but technicians as well. These are tal ented and dedicated kids. “Dames At Sea” will be pres ented at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the AJCC/Peachtree, 1745 Peachtree Road. Tickets are $4 for students and seniors, $5 at the door. For more information, call 875-7881. THE COLONNADE RESTAURANT Established 1927 featuring New Expanded Menu “True Southern Cooking” LUNCH. DINNER CLOSED MONDAY Tuesday-Saturday 11.00-2:30 Tuesday-Saturday 5:00-9:00 Sunday 11:00-8:00 1879 Cheshire Bridge Road/874-5642 NOW OPEN SANDY SPRINGS FAVORITE CHINESE TO GO-NOW 220 SANDY SPRINGS CIR. NOW ENJOY ALL YOUR FAVORITES FROM OUR EXPRESS DELIVERY MENU 50% OFF BUY ONE DINNER GET SECOND ONE V 2 PRICE—DINE-IN ONLY SECOND DINNER EQUAL OR LESS EXPIRES 11/30/86 MON.-SAT. 1 M0 P.M. SUNDAY 3-10 P.M. 256-1275 FREE DELIVERY (LIMITED AREA) MIN. ORDER: LUNCH s 7 00 DINNER s 10 00 ATE SALE ORIENTAL TREASURES Imperial Jade Carvings and Ivory Carvings ♦ 4 ♦ Ching Ling Dynasty Circa 1736-1795 Save 50% or more off appraisal value! Call Saul Ashkenazie for private viewing. Charles & Company Atlanta Hilton Towers, N.E. Courtland & Harris Sts. 659-6400