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Film Released
The New Orleans Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra, which
will appear January 28 in Macon recently release^) the first full
documentary film to be produced by a major American
symphony- orchestra The film, which has already been shown
on television, has been mentioned for possible nomination for a
prize for films of its kind, according to Thomas A. Greene,
Symphony manager
“The film is educational
and entertaining," said
Greene, “and although it was
produced primarily for use in
' m hools as a music apprecia-
lion tool, us excellent enter
(ainment, value has caused it
,o. be in great demand for use
:>y lollege i. usic departments,
civic clubs, garden clubs, and
other organizations This 16
mm film, in full cplor and
superior sound, is 26 minutes
in length.”
Greene said that it is loan
ed free of charge to schools
and other groups throughout
the South, Southwest, and
Southeast who may request it
by writing the Symphony at
333 St. Charles Avenue, New
Orleans.
The Orchestra, now in its
34th season, is visiting eastern
and southeastern states in this
January-February tour.
Berlin bom Werner Torkanow-
sky, serving His seventh year
as music director, will conduct
all concerts on tour.
Pervais Peter was a member
of the 1968 effort and knew
of the pitfalls and problems
that confronted the group. In
the fall of this school year,
Peter, along with Sam Halper'
contacted Mr. Ray Brewster
about the possibility of form
ing an organization. With his
knowledge of the earlier
attempt Peter guided a group
of students, as acting chair
man, through early problems
Evelyne Soupart served as
secretary
The dinner meetings, every
Wednesday at 12:30, are quite
informative and provide an
opportunity for socializing.
After lunch, one of the
members gives a talk about his
country, often displaying
material and literature. The
meetings are open to everyone
who would like to attend
Due to a lack of time, fall
quarter activities, other than
meeting; was limited to the
organization of a soccer team
coached by Manos Pantelides.
However, plans were made for
an active winter quarter.
During Homecoming, the
FSA is planning to participate
in the Display Competition.
Secondly, they have planned a
THE CAVE
The critics have forseen
That Vixen's Vincene
Cannot remain unseen.
So, all who are brave
Come see what they Rave
TONIGHT—It’s happening at THE CAVE
FSA Grows Up
The Foreign Students Association was formed last fall
quarter under the direction of several foreign students, includ
ing Sam Halpert and Pervais Peter. Earlier attempts were made
to coordinate a group of foreign students by Mr. Javad Mesba
hee and Mr. David Lindsey in the fall of 1968. This group met
several times, planning for parties and other activities. However,
interest soon dwindled and no other meetings were held during
the 1969 school year
The action in “Chicago”, to be presented by the Free Uni
versity Theatre, takes place in a bathtub. Pictured above are
Phil Bell and Vivian Southwell. The play will be in production
January 29-30.
Two Plays Produced
In Free University
Foreign Students Week which
will be a Tine opportunity for
American students to broaden
their knowledge about foreign
countries. During the week of
February 16-21, FSA has
scheduled three big movies —
Yojimbo (Japan), Tu,<o Dough
ten (India), and Ashes and
Diamonds (Sweden). There
will also be displays and ex
hibits from foreign countries
in the student center lobby.
The week should be a refresh
ing change and a great success.
All Mercer students are invited
to participate.
Mr. Ray Brewster has been
a guiding beacon for the new
organization and is now their
faculty advisor. The FSA is
appreciative of Mr. Brewster’s
efforts and encouragement.
Officers of the FSA have
recently been elected. They
are Richard Ekwall, chairman;
Sam Halpert, vice-chairman;
Annette Ohannessian, Secre
tary.
Pervais Peter, acting for the
FSA, presented a resolution to
the Student Government Asso
ciation Senate on January 21.
The resolution read as
follows:
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The Free University
Theater will present two plays
on January 29-30. Because of
the controversial nature of the
plays, the attendance will be
by invitation through the
English classes. Both plays will
be held in the basement of
Willingham Chapel. The first
play will begin at 8:00 and
the second play will begin as
soon as the first is over.
"American Dream” by
Edward Albee will begin the
bizarre evening, and promises
to be an unusual experience.
It is directed by Jerry
By Debbie Brown
Yeargin. The cast is Glenda
Tully, Terry Ursrey, Kathy
Antolick, Ann Deignan and
Buck Little.
The second play, “Chi
cago”, was written by Sam
Shepard. It is directed by
Phillip Bell. The cast Includes
Vivian Southwell, Phil Bell,
Eddie Vance, Debbie Brown,
Ann Cooper and Greg
Krakow. Most of the action
takes place in a large antique
bathtub, and an uninvolved
audience is brought into the
action and becomes a part of
the cast.
Vienna Choir Boys Do
Thing Well | By jwright
The Vienna Boys Choir performed, ad encore, for a com
pletely full house in Mercer’s Willingham Chapel Tuesday night,
directed by V Albert Anglberger. Dressed in traditional navy
and white schi ol boy smocks and ranging in age from 9 to 13,
the choir boys sang such selections as “Sound the Trumpet"
(Henry Purcell, 1658-1695), “Hans, the Scarecrow” and “The
Gypsy eats cottage cheese”. (Zoltan Kodaly, 1882-1966) and
“Duo Seraphim” (Ludovico da Vittoria, 1548-1611).
Particularly noteworthy in bach’s one-act
tone quality, range and pro
jection was soprano Walter
Sturm in “Pueri Concinite”.
Also, accompanying Ernst
Oberwalder was presented
Handel’s ‘‘Duet from the
Occasional Oratorio". Their
voices mingled magnificently
though as ever Sturm’s was
more powerful. At the end of
the first act Albert Anglberger
presented his own “One
hundred and thirty-first
Psalm” — “0 Lord, my heart
is not up lifted." Though lack
ing the simultaneous interplay
prevalent in the eartier works
presented, “Psalm 131” blend
ed well into the program.
The simple risers (plus
piano) flanked by the angel
faced youths was replaced for
the second act by a table and
folding chairs. Smocks gave
way to costumes and the stage
was set for Jacques Offen-
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comic opera:
HERR UND MADAME
DENIS. Dialog presented in
English, song lyrics in Ger
man. This adaptation, staging
and costumes by Ilka Peter.
The plot constituted the
abduction of the niece of Herr
Denis, Lucille, by his ward,
Gaston from a boarding
school with the intent of
marrying her. Gaston,
(Andrew Handschmann) strut
ted airily in a purple velvet
waistcoat, knickers, stockings
and powdered wig! Nanette,
the diminitive, ever-faithful
and comic maid (Ernst
Smeaovsky) in her 3”-below-
the-knee drees, sought to hide
the fleeing couple from the
police.
The “lovely” Lucille
(Sturm) with all due prudence
objected to finding herself in
Denis’ empty house with
Gaston. “But Gaston, I can’t
stay alone with you in the
night". The Mercer audience
let out a roar! HERR DENIS
was “with It”
On hearing the approach of
the “cops". Keystone to their
drunken end, Ludlle and
| News Briefs |
Dr. Clare T. Furse, Professor of Chemistry, Is attending a
Short Course in Molecular Orbital Theory at New York State
University in Buffalo, New York, January 16 and 17.
Dr. John R. Marquart, Aasodate Professor of Chemistry,
conducted a seminar on “The Chemistry of Respiration In Deep
Diving” at McEvoy Senior High School January 14.
Dr. D. Stanley Tarbell, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
st Vanderbilt University will visit the Chemistry Dspartmsot
Jsnuary 27 and 28 in his capacity as a consultant for the Ad
visory Council on College Chemistry. The purpose of his vWt Is
to discuss with the staff and administration tbs Uni vanity’s
instructional programs and facilities In Chemistry.
On Wednesday, January 21, RWGA sponsored INFORMA
TION FOR INVOLVEMENT. Over twenty dubs, organization,
and groups participated by providing displays, posters, and per
tonal representatives. The various groups informed Interested
students of their programs, projects, masting dates, and mem
bership requirements.
RWGA is sponsoring Women’s Week in February. Various
programs, discussions, and speakers have been planned. Further
details will be published later.
The Young Women’s Auxiliary has been working hard this
quarter to be a real service organization. The members made
placecards to be put on the trays of patients at Macon Hospital
Thanksgiving Day.
For Christmas, they gave gifts and other Christmas notions
to an underprivileged family in Bibb County. They would like
to make this an extensive project and have anyone Interested
participate.
APO Auction
Fights Hunger
The Delta Iota chapter df Alpha Phi Omega, a national ser
vice fraternity, has broken aw fourteenth amendment to the
Constitution by sponsoring a slave auction.
Representatives of organiza
tions bid for members of the
Mercer faculty and staff in the
co-op on Tuesday, January 27
at 10:00.
A professional auctioneer
began the bidding at $2.00
with the slave going to the
highest bidder. Once pur
chased, the slave must work
for his owner for one hour at
one meal on either Tuesday,
January 27 or Wednesday,
January 28.
Money earned from the
project will be sent by APO
to the BlafrsNigeria Relief
Fund.
Slaves auctioned were Dr.
Cox, Dr. Platt, Dr. Glover,
Mrs. Hunter, Mr. Posey, Doan
Hendricks, Mr. Miller, Mr.
T. P. Haines, Mis. Morgan, Mr.
Edwards, Dean Glenn, Major
Udell, and Coach and Mrs.
Wilder.
Art Out Of
Life Sought
By Vivian Southwell
Mercer Theater Company’s
Winter production now under
way Js, according to Ed
Williams of the Drama Depart
ment, entirely developmental.
The event is scheduled to take
place during the week of
March 2. Williams and John
and Diana Stage are presently
working with three groups of
six people per group. The in-
dividuals In each “intensity”
group ate attempting to con
front what exists in their own
minds and will pmeant what
they have discovered about
themselves and their existence
directly to thahr sudtoncss.
Precedents for this type of
theatre may be assn In recant
experiments of Polish theatres
and, even doesr to boms, in
the Academy Theatre in
Atlanta. The loosely con
structed format of the up
coming production requires no
script In the beginning, al
though some form of script
will evolve as the show
develops. The goal of this con
frontation is, as producer Ed
WlMame commented, "art out
of Ms”.
Gaston attempted to flee.
Nanette rushed after them
saying in a German-French
accent, “No, no! You’ll run
right into them. Keep your
cool!" That brought the
laughter of some 2000 (does
chapel hold this?) delirious
watchers. The performance
was delayed then, as it was
many other times during the
opera.
Belle rose, (Ernst Oberwald
er) the police chief, handsome
as his name implies, searched
for the couple, but all the
while made unsuccessful
passes at the cute and quite
convincing Nanette. The opera
ended with the head-on <*>111-
sion of the entire drunk police
force dancing the minuette,
including the pompous and
very drunk Be lie rose ...
The third and final act
opened on a light classical
note. “Pastorale” by Schubert
was followed by the folk
songs “Meadow Rose,” “The
Couch man from Lake Alta us,”
and “Where In the world is
Mahder.” Each was hauntingly
beautiful In Its musical
manner. Walter Sturm’s voice,
in his solos snd as part of the
choir as a whole cannot be
accurately described. It should
be heard — over and over
again. (Is this too heavy here,
people?) His final solo was
“Happiness”, perhaps an
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