'Mass Appeal’ opens season
University Theatre will revive its summer
production of “Mass Appeal,” for two perfor
mances only, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. in the
University’s Robinson Theatre. The comic-drama
by playwright Bill C. Davis will be performed to
kick-off the 1984-85 season and as part of the
Eugene Celebration happening this weekend.
The play is concerned with the conflict of
ideals between two men pursuing the priesthood,
yet, according to director Robert Barton, “it is not
just about the Catholic Church, nor is it pious or
somber. These characters could be involved in
any public service profession and their confronta
tions are gutsy, earthy, and most of all, very
funny.”
Tom Lasswell and Dennis Smith will repeat
their starring roles as Father Tim Farley and
Deacon Mark Dolson. Both actors have completed
graduate degrees at the University and have
numerous professional credits. Lasswell has ap
peared with the original Second-City comedy
group, performed both at the Old Globe Theatre
and in the off-Broadway hit, “The Fantastics.”
Smith has performed in several seasons with the
Ashland Shakespearean Festival, as well as
numerous television and film productions.
“Mass Appeal” was first produced in 1981
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Tom Lasswell and Dennis Smith will return to
the stage this weekend to perform in Bill C.
Davis’ comic-drama “Mass Appeal. ”
on Broadway and is currently being made into a
motion picture starring Jack Lemmon,
Reserve seats for both performances are $5 for
general admission, $4 for senior citizens and
$3,25 for University studenfs.
For reservations and information, call the
box office at 686-4191.
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I his band is open to both
music and non-music majors
and, according to Paul, is swift
ly “gaining in popularity.”
The “Green Garter Band” is
billed as the main public rela
tions band for the University. Its
11 members, who are recruited
from the marching band, play
for local conventions, civic
clubs, alumni functions and
University campus groups.
Its musical styles range from
dixieland to country and
western, and from pop to
swing.
Members of the Basketball
Band will start blowing their
horns for home games in
November. These musicians are
also auditioned from the mar
ching band, and their pop, jazz
and traditional pep band tunes
unquestionably add to the ex
citement of Mac Court games.
The Oregon Wind Ensemble,
which is earning a reputation as
one of the finest concert wind
groups in the Northwest, will
perform on campus Nov. 29. Its
40 members also have been in
vited to participate in the Col
lege Band Directors National
Conference in Boulder, Col
orado, next February.
The 70-piece University Sym
phony, conducted by Assistant
Prof. Marsha Mabrey, will host
its first concert of the year on
Nov. 28. The program includes
Debussy's “Prelude To The
Afternoon of a Fawn,” Ralph
Vaughan Williams' Ninth Sym
phony, “Danses Polovtsiennes”
by Borodin, and Stravinsky's
“Pulcinella Suite.”
“It will be rather unique
because it will feature the
talents of some of our faculty
members,” Mabrey says.
For information on upcoming
concerts or audition schedul
ing, contact the music school at
686-3761.
Erb Memorial Union Open House
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Main Desk 7:00-11:30 p.m. free Check
Cashing! Free Popcorn! Free coupons good for
10% discount from sales area. And buy a Monster
Cookie for only 25* while they last.
Recreation Center 7:00-11:00 p.m. Discount
Might! Billiards are free (regularly $2.00 an hour).
Bowling half price (30 cents a game), free shoes.
Feature Event: Chess/Backgammon Tournament.
Craft Center 7:00-9:00 p.m. We ll have
demonstrations in studio areas of the center, the
east lobby and the Main Desk area. Sign up for
drawings on prizes that include ceramic mugs,
two memberships and a workshop. Entry forms
available all day.
Club Sports 7:00-9:00 p.m. Watch sports
demonstrations and visit with hosts from 18
competitive clubs. 167 EMU
Outdoor Program 7:15 & 8:15 Come see an
exciting multi-media slide show followed by a
discussion of outdoor recreation available
through the program. Outdoor Program Room,
basement of EMU
Fishbowl 7:00-9:00 p.m. Refreshments, EMU
Food Service. Our EMU slide show will run
continuously and will be in the main lobby.
A.S.U.O. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Check out A.S.U.O.
programs, find out where your incidental fees are
going, and meet your student government.
Refreshments. Such a deal!
Entertainment:
Fishbowl - Rock-n-Roll 7-8:30 p.m.
East Lobby - Folk Music 7-8 p.m.
Out to Lunch (Jugglers) 8-8:30 p.m.