Art Contest helps prove
handicapped artists “able”
By Kristi Blackman
Of the Print
Ginny Uhrig' was a first
place winner in the Handicap
Awareness Art fair which took
place last week in the Pauling
Center.
Uhrig has multiple
sclerosis which prevents her
from using her hands. She
paints by placing a brush bet
ween her teeth. Uhrig entered
scenic paintings of mountains
and lakes. One student said,
“the paintings are so life like,
they look like you could reach
out and grab a handful of snow
off of thé mountain.” '
Mary Walbert is blind and
confined to a wheelchair. Her
hobby is macramè, her
beautiful macramè entries land
ed her a second and third place
in the fair. “Without
macramè,” Mary said, “I don’t
know what I’d do.”
Walbert was on campus
Tuesday demonstrating her
skills and talents. She drew
many students’ attention and
some students purchased
Christmas tree ornaments
created by Walbert.
These, two women are
very talented but Russel
Childers wasn’t going to let the
male population down. Russel
Childers is a deaf woodcraft
sman whose vivid memory
allows him to carve life like
people out of a chunk of wood.
On display in the Pauling
Center were carvings of young
boys and carvings of animals, a
sea bird, a walrus and a cat. À
carving of a black man from
Kenya was also on display,
along with the bust of Thomas
Jefferson.
Monique Unique \
Jan Zach, a sculpter said,
“These days, when keen com
petition between artists drives
them to explore novelty in
order to be outstanding it is ar
resting to find an artist such as
Russel Childers, the Oregon
bom carver, who can show all
of us where true art is created—
in that patient quest for identi
ty, for one’s .Own reality without
expectation of acclaim.”
“Because of his lucid and
healthy memory and lively im
agination, Childers has sur
mounted the physical condition
which has constricted his life.”
Childers received a special
award for his entries, but was
unable to attend the ceremony
that took place in the Com
munity Center at the Fireside
Lounge . Walbert was the only
recipient attending the
Starf photo by Duane Hiersche
ceremony.
AMONG THE DISPLAY of handicap works was this
macramè cross made by Mary Walbert, who is blind and
confined to a wheelchair. ■
Proulx shines in french murder mystery
By Peggy Conrad Haynes
Of the Print
The theatre department’s fall production,
“Monique” opened last Thursday. This slick,
French mystery comes complete with lots 'of sur
prises, some of which were not intended.
“Monique” is the French version of “The
Postman Always Rings Twice;” “Body Heat,”,
and/or “Double Indemnity.” Lucienne, (Amy
DeVour) refuses to give her husband Fernand
Ravinel (Neil Hass) a divorce so he and the woman
he loves, Dr. Monique Rigaud (Becky Proulx) con-
ive to murder her.
Their plan is elaborate and “absolutely nothing
can go wrong:” Famous last words. No sooner is
the ugly deed done when the body disappears and
the audience (at least this critic) wonders, right
along with Fernand, if Lucienne is really dead.
Several days later, Gouttez, (Randy Evans)
whom Fernand brings home to “discover the body”
discovers the brandy instead and blithely talks
about house repairs.
Then Andre, (Michael V. Doane) Lucienne’s
brother, shows up to tactifully tell Fernand that Lu
cienne has these spells where she “disappears” but
she always shows up sooner or later and then he
casually mentions he has seen her “only this morn
ing.”
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Art Briefs
Fernand is slowly drowning in a sea of
madness. He continually reaches out to Monique,
who assures him all will work out for the best.
Meanwhile, Lisette (Laurel Cates) the nubile girl
next door, talks Fernand into running off with her.
She runs home to get her blanket and clothes and
while she is gone, he hears Lucienne’s voice. It is
too much for poor Fernand, he shoots himself.
The plot unfolds to reveal a “relationship” bet
ween Lucienne and Monique. The tw_p have plann
ed all along to drive Fernand to suicide, so they
would be free to live off of his insurance money.
For the most part, I enjoyed “Monique.” j was
taken in totally and surprised by the ending. Becky
Proulx gives a very strong delivery as Monique.
She skillfully leads the audience on. We admire
her, feel sorry for her and finally see her as she real
ly is-a woman totally dedicated to her own desires.
On the other hand, Amy De Vour as Lu
cienne, was slightly disappointing. I wanted
desperately to hate her as I know I was supposed to
in the beginning, but her delivery was weak and not
convincing. It is difficult to tell if this was due to the
director’s instruction dr her own interpretation.
Nonetheless, her character development improved
in the second act.
Neil Hass in his portrayal of Fernand Ravinel
was deliberate and very well-done. Doing weak
characters without giving a weak delivery is never
easy. Hass achieves this task admirably.
Free Concert
The concert will feature
the CCC Concert Band, the
The music department will College Chorale and the Brass
present its fall term concert Ensemble.
The Chorale will perform
theatre arts chairperson. Sunday, Dèe. 13, ih the CC
Shields will direct the produc Mall at 3 p.m. The concert is Daniel Pinkham’s “Christmas
free to the public.
Contata” with the Brass
tion.
Auditions Today!
Auditions for the theatre
department’s winter, produc
tion, “Not Any More,” will be
held today from 3-6 p.m. in
McLoughlin Theatre.
“Not Any More,” is a light
comedy written by Linda Barr,
a graduate of Clackamas CC.
“This is a world premiere
production,” commented Jack
Shields,. communications and
My favorites were the supporting characters,
with Randy Evans as Gouttez heading the list. His
carefree, light delivery was wonderfully refreshing.
Michael V. Doane’s interpretation of Andre as an •
excitable'Frenchman was done with a European
flair of expertise.
Laurel Cates was the “Alice in Wonderland” of
“Monique,” all bright-eyed and untouched by life’s
evils. Jennifer Allison and Virgil Geigle as Henriette
and Merlin, respectfully, added touches of cynicism
and intrigue/Although I felt Mr. Geigle’s perfor
mance lacked enthusiasm and should have been a
lot stronger.
The play moved along, .taking the plot’s twists
and turns with great ease. It is, a shame that the
play<vrights felt a need to interject their philosophies
on the subjects on truth and death. The momentum
would be going along at a rapid pace and then
grind to a slow, boring stall while these expressions
were verbalized.,
David Smith-English is to be highly commend
ed for his exquisite set and the tech crew (sound
and lights) never missed a cue.
Joe Schenk’s original music added a nice
touch, however, it would have been even nicer had
it lasted through the curtain call. The only good
thing about the play program was the cover design.
Overall, “Monique” was highly enjoyable. It’s
nice to have you back, Mr. Shields.
The show calls for three
females and four males. The
roles are open to any and all in
terested in dramatics. For more
information, contact Shields at
ext. 283 or 356 or drop by the
theatte department.
M* Christmas Decorations NM
The Environmental Learn Adgie Hulse will share ideas for
ing Center is offering a .three- making a variety of craft pro
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and Decorations for Christmas rangements and holly decora
Dec. 5, 12, and 19 from 1-3 tions using boughs, cones,
hollies, and other natural
p.m. in the ELC Pavilion.
Each Saturday during the materials.
For further information
Christmas tree sale one of three
instructors,
Charlene contact the ELC at 657-8400,
Chambers. Kay LaLone and ext. 351.
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