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The San Francisco Mime Troupe takes on Japan s relationship with die U.S. The mime troupe has a tradition of mixing entertaln mont and socio-political commentary. Tha troupe Is able to keep current issues alive by using comedy. Offshore San Francisco Mime Troupe Performances fhurvky. Frukty and Saturday al H p m ul the fadnnwi Thralre For tuktt tnfonnMon, cdl 346- 31 ‘X) Upon hearing the name "San Francisco Mi mu Troupe,” one may think of silent actors with fn< ws pointed blat k ind white ges ticulating liku i m/v and mak ing exaggerated happy and sad fact's One often has a desire to kit k sut h actors Lot's got one thing clear Tfio San Frnnt ist:o Mime Troupe is none of these things They speak, sing, dance and at I And they are here Who says theater is dead.' Performing Offshore and conducting workshops for at,tors mid dancers, the Mime Troupe is here from Thursday to Sunday The group of performers is known for staging the cultural battles that bite to the core of What's Wrong With America, Right Now, Off short- is such a play Set in the present, the show deals with the United States' rela tionship with Asia, and cen ters around a trade deal between a Japanese tycoon and a U.S. trade negotiator. Topics and subplots range from trade pacts to love, from to onamics to homelessness, and a lot more. loan Holden. the play wright. "mid the Mime Troupe gets together every year for a mass brainstorming session This year they decided to deal with Asian-American relations and "why jobs are going to Asia, but Asians are coming here.” As citizens of the West Coast, she said, we are becoming more and more a part of the Asian world. With the help of a grant from the Rim kefeller f oundation, the Troupe was able to invite four Asians to San Francisco to work on Of!short', including Taiwanese dissident poetVplaywright Chung Chino, Mok Cniu Yu of the Hong Kong Peoplu's Theater, dancer/choreogrnphur Kniko Takeyo of Tokyo's Black Tent Turn to TROUPE, Page 8B Offshore deals with topics like homelessness, love, economics and trade pacts. Story by Lio Salciccio Photography courtesy San Francisco Mime Troupe Exploration of Eugene leads to discoveries [Exploration is necessary for dis covery to occur I learned this in my geography class called "Exploration and Discovery." In class we discussed whether there are still places left to explore With all the maps and satel lites, you wouldn't think it possible But I have found a place where dis covery is still possible - Eugene There is so much to discover in Eugene. Whether you find some where to take a hike or stumble upon an unknown restaurant, you are dis covering. But the key to discovering new places is exploration When I was a freshman I had to learn my way around Eugene I need ed to understand the city's layout Which way was north? Just where is Target, and how do you get there? When I figured out Eugene and knew the boundaries between south and north, east and west. I under stood why I had to know. I had TRISTA NOEL explored Eugene so I could discover its special places When you don’t need to pay atten tion to all the street names and signs to get around, it’s possible to notice everything around you. It's no longer space you need to navioate it is space for you to discover. This concept applies to finding Eugene's entertainment After explor ing Eugene, discovering where to see a play, a concert or a movie will come naturally. When you explore a city, you'll discover where the action is, where the shopping is. and where it is you want to go. The key to having fun in this town is to explore. Explore Eugene and you will discover. Dn a completely different subject, I would like to invite anyone who reads the Emerald to write lor the Emerald, especially lor the Rhythm and Reviews section. There are too many bands, too many COs, too many anythings to review If you don't like what you read, do something about it Call with suggestions or to tell me you're going to write that story you've always want ed to see in the paper. By the way, while you still have a chance, go get an ice cream sandwich from Rusty's Handbuitt Sandwiches stand at the street faire. You choose an ice cream flavor, which is then sand wiched by chocolate-oatmeal cookies. Then it's all dipped in warm choco late These treats are divine. Tnsta Noel is the Entertainment Editor ot the Emerald Kent Petterson Footnotes clerk ■ FAVORITE CO: Carxllebox — "It's a great CD; I love it " ■ MOST RECENTLY SEEN MOVIE: Speed — "It was I/JUU, II txj 1/U9 SKsOfPD uilf t?<SM3IH., ■ MOVIE HE WANTS TO SEE: Terminal Velocity ■ FAVORRE PUCE TO EAT: Red Robin - “It s good, best burgers in town" Petterson, who has made it a habit to visit all the Red Robins in Oregon, said his favorite is the Clackamas Red Robin, apparently tor the waitresses ■ WHAT HE WANTS EVERYONE TO KNOW: “Support the ultimate Insbee team' — TMSTANOCL
