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Page 10 Spelman Spotlight November 6, 1981 Th Art Previews & Reviews “A Lesson From Aloes” Performed At Academy Theatre by Lisa Turner Feature Editor “A Lesson From Aloes,” written by Athal Fugard, per formed at the Academy Theatre, stars an impressive cast of actors, including Bill Nunn — a 1975 Morehouse graduate who performed his first play in Spelman’s Fine Arts Building. Mr. Nunn portrays Steve Daniels, arid is accompanied by Tom Hammond, as Pit Bezrudenhout, and Brenda Bynum as his wife, Gladys. The play is set in Port Elizabeth, South Africa and due to the realistic performances of the cast, the stress and racial tensions of South Africa are recaptured on the stage for the audience to experience. This play is like riding on a sleeper coach that just bumps along in the night until ...BANG! all of a sudden you are there. The characters progress onward, each building an in dividual emotional platform. Gladys builds her character as the plays goes on as the unstable wife who is on the verge of another breakdown. She is, by far, the star of the show. Her emotional outbursts caused many audience viewers to become involved in her perfor mance. Steve isthe brooding and mistrusting political protest leader who has just been releas ed from prison. Piet, a friend of Steve’s, is engrossed in the study and classification of aloe plants, which is the dominant symbol throughout the play. Thesymbol represents the South African people, whose price of survival, like the leaves of the aloe plant is thorns and bitterness. The high point of the play is uncovered at the reunion of the trio after Steve’s release from prison. Steven, when prompted by an emotional Gladys, is forced to admit that he suspects Piet of informing the police of his political involvements. The unique and effective set is the work of Randall J. Bailey, which allows for quick and smooth transition from one scene to another. The lights are done by Keith Crofferd. This play is exceptionally intellectual, and wholly relevant to our people. A lift in our socio / political con sciousness is much needed, and such a lift is what this play offers. Performance dates continue until November 21. “Colored Girls” Received Rave Reviews by Kimberly Harding One of the most dramatic events of the year took place October 12 - 17 at the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Fine Arts Building. For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enough was performed by the Morehouse - Spelman Players with much audience appeal. Written by Ntozake Shange, the play was presented by two casts in terchangeably. Described as a chorepoem, it was comprised of many im- provisational works of poetry, music, and dance. The verses and monologues expressed feelings and experiences of love and pain as felt by Black men and women through the usage of a mixture of light humor and heavy drama. The play closed with a song entitled "I Found God In Myself,” and the lyrics instilled in the audience a determination to overcome the brutalities that plague not only Black women, but everyone. The characters portrayed were either vivacious, defiant, reviled or misunderstood. Each character spoke in a clear voice directly to the audience. The enthusiasm of the ac tresses was unmistakably catching. Denise Thirties’ CONT. ON PC 12 Spelman College’s Glee Club Prepares For Christmas Tour by Nancy Bowman Performing Arts Reporter A familiargreeting of," hello Sweets,” and other such friendly words, coupled with a recognizable dedication to and love for Spelman, distinguish this man as one of Spelman’s most visible faculty member.s Dr. Roland Allison is the Chairman of Spelman’s Music. Aside from chairing the Music Department Dr. Allison is the director of Spelman’s Glee Club. Allison believes his 1981 -82Club to be “the most talented group with the greatest potential” he has had in his 20 years of teaching. In addition, the club also has the largest composition of new students in his 15 years at Spelman. Dr. Allison feels that the Glee Club, which is perhaps the oldest organization that the school has, “represents the college in every instance of public relations.” It is for this reason that he demands from his girls a respect for the organization and the school. Necessary in establishing and maintaining a unified Glee Club, Allison believes, is the element of love and a feeling of sisterhood. He says that “you can’t have animosity and have complete involvement.” The closeness within the organization can be seen when noticing Allison’s relationship with his girls. “I love these girls exceptionally,” he says. In addi tion Allison says, "what I lack I make up in honesty and dedica tion to the students.” Currently, the club is working on pieces for the annual Christ mas Concert which will be December 11, 12, and 13 at 8:00 in Sisters Chapel. The Concert, says Allison, "serves Morehouse and Spelman admirably.” Ex- citeman is definitely building for the concert, thought by many within the A.U. community to be the highlight of the semester. Allison firmly believes that "the legacy of past Glee Clubs is such an integral part of the college” and for that reason "the Glee Club is extricably entwined in the past history, present growth and development and future of the college.” Diana Ross Records Lyrical Biography by Carolyn Robinson Reporter Diana Ross, coming from a lower class housing project in Detroit, Michigan, has certainly risen to a status of supremacy. Her singing career commenced in 1962 with the Motown Recor ding Studio and The Supremes, a profound female trio of the 1960’s. In 1970, Diana made the transition of stepping out on her own. This proved to launch her spectacular feat of becoming one of the most appreciated artists of today. Ms. Ross'album, titled, "Diana Ross-All The Greatest Hits”is just that. The album features a diver sity of selections stemming from a medley of the best of the Supremes containing, "Someday We’ll Be Together”, "You Can’t Hurry Love”, “Love Child”, and others. It includes one of her latest, "Endless Love,” a love ballot written and produced by the Commodores’ Lionel Richie, that has touched the hearts of true lovers everywhere. It also contains tunes such as her first solo hit single, “Reach Out And Touch Somebody’s Hand”, a heart warming melody written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. “Reach Out And Touch”exemplifies the message Diana wants the world to con ceive from her music. She puts all her heart and soul into her performances which can be seen in “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, more upbeat than her premier solo record. "All The Greatest Hits” also includes the theme of her mo tion picture, "Mahogany”, "Do You Know Where You're Going To”, which is one of the biggest hits of her propitious pursuit. Popular tunes such as, "Upside Down”, “I’m Coming Out”, “The Boss”, and “Touch Me In The Morning”, help incorporate this menagerie of songs. Diana was not side tracked during the mid 70’s when the discotheque music epidemic emerged. She, possessing dexterous charisma, overtook the disco scene with her sensuous, yet deliberately paced jam, “Love IHangover”, also a part of this double record album. In essence, Motown Studio has constructed a musical and lyrical biography of the legen dary career of Diana Ross. Each song is brilliantly produced, and the lyrics convey a special message that stems from the heart of Ms. Ross, herself. This collection definitely holds true to its title. Contrary to the classic precept, you can judge this album by its cover because this is indeed, Diana Ross and all her great hits!