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Opinion Comedy “Shivaree” opens “shaking” the stage by Carolyn Clinkingbeard Reporting I Class Opening night of “Shivaree” at the college Theatre was well receiv ed by a small but enthusiastic audience. The adult comedy drama by William Mastrosi- mone, presented Thursday even ing by a cast of five, was well ex ecuted and the ladies and gents attending responded with gig- gles and guffaws in the right places. The story revolves around a young man with hemophillia, played by Rich Burroughs, and his over-protective mother. Bar bara Bragg is convincing as his cab driver mama. She plays the “heavy,” having many lines charged with emotion. Deborah Humphrey is hilarious as Laura, a prostitute. She and Shivaree, a belly dancer played by Laura Mannen, are two wo men who suddenly enter his lonely life. David Gloden is fun ny as the ice cream man of ques tionable character. The play is directed by Jack Shields, who has been at CCC since 1972. “I’m the luckiest guy because I get to do a job that’s exciting and fun,” Shields said. The production was completed in two months. Shields had chosen three plays, with different size casts, but couldn’t make a final choice until the first meeting, Sept. 29. “I never know how many people interested,” Shields said. Re hearsals are three times a week. Rich Burroughs is strong as the leading man. He is on stage at all times and delivered all his lines with clarity and feeling. The play lasts about two hours and that adds up to a lot of lines to learn in only two months. Laura Mannen gave an enchanting portrayal of Shivaree. She began taking belly dance lessons in October since she’d had no previous training in that art. Her dance was delightful. Her hand and arm movements were especially graceful. She delivered her lines without hesitation. However, in a few places her voice was a lit tle too soft, although most of the audience seemed to unders tand. “This role has been one way to get over any inhibitions I had,” Mannen commented. The costumes, designed by Merril Lynn Taylor, lend authenticity to each character. Especially noteworthy is the dance costume worn by Man nen. The sets, by David Smith- English, add realism. Shields said the hand made “bricks” used for the balcony facade required a great many hours of labor. This all adds up to a prod] tion the college can be proud ] Three of the six performances] main: Dec. 12, and 13 at 8 p.l and Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. Tick] are $4, students $2 , and seni] 0 if S 3 ¡P | free with reservations, But lei the children at home with A| Prudence; much of the hui contains “sexy” language, i To re-echo a comment ov heard during the 10 minute int| mission: “I like it.” IT 1 Shakespeare, eat your heart out by Scott Wyland Staff Writer by Stephani Veff Staff Writer Christmas. That time of year when you go to parties (or give them), eat a lot of holiday foods, drink alcoholic beverages, and then try to drive home.. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious problem in the United States year round, but as the holidays approach the pro blem becomes even more serious and many people become involv ed in accidents that kill or injure thousands of persons. Each year an estimated 23,500 people die in alcohol-related traf fic accidents. Of these 23,500, 40 percent (9,500) are under thé age of 25. These deaths could have been prevented if the persons who were drinking had thought of what their carelessness would result in: their own death, the death of some innocent person, or both. If you are invited to a party where you think you might be drinking alcoholic beverages you should decide how you are going to get home before you start drinking or better yet, before you go to the party. You may decide to take a taxi to and from the party, carpool with someone who isn’t going to be drinking, or you may decide to limit the amount you drink so that you will be able to drive safely. Once you have decided how you will be getting home after the party you will be better able to decide how much you are going to drink. Everyone has their limit, know yours and don’t go beyond it. No one should feel pressured to drink more than he can handle, so don’t push your friends into drinking more than their limit and don’t allow anyone to push you beyond yours. Page 2 The greatest dramas, unsur passed in their ability to enrap ture the ear, written by an unsur passed playwright - Shakespeare -prove how extensively the Eliz abethans embraced phonetic beauty. On the other hand, listening to a TV commercial will prove how extensively phonetic rape is em bracing us. Comparing Shakespeare’s passages with those that might be heard in a modern American film displays a noticeable contrast: One is far less...poetic. You decide which. ' “What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason, how infinite in faculties, the paragon of animals. In apprehension how like a god!” “Man, like what a totally radical piece of machinery!” Our spoken language has degenerated from a symphonic pageant full of color and splen dor and breadth, to a crackerjack box packed full of predictable cliches with no surprise at the bottom. Our present speech reflects our age - streamlined as a jet, and as inspiring to hear as a jet’s bawl. It was natural that time’s erosive hand would wear away over-flowery styles of speech. Unfortunately the erosion didn’t stop with the ornate ex pressions, but continued until, alas, much of our oral language’s essential guts were disintegrated -leaving only scant traces of its former visceral magnitude. What’s ironic is that our socie ty, though 10 times as educated as say, the Elizabethan society “I might call him a thing was, is probably a fraction as divine, for nothing natural I ever saw so noble.” well-spoken, . While at a party it is important to eat foods that will slow down the alcohol absorption rate, like cheese. It is also a good idea to eat before the party, but make certain to eat while you are there also. For those of you throwing a party, be sure to serve lots of munchies and plenty of mixers. Even if you have taken these precautions, and especially if you haven’t, don’t ever make the mistake of driving drunk just because you didn’t arrange for another way home. Spend the night. It may seem like an in convenience, especially for the host, but it’s better than risking your life or the lives of others. Last week’s edition of The Christmas is a time for Print contained a story on the celebrating birth, not death, so transfer hotline which has rais don’t make the mistake millions ed some questions about trans of other drivers make each year ferring the college’s Writing 122 by trying to make an important and 123 classes. decision, like driving drunk, According to Tom Richards, when your reasoning capabil chairman of the English depart ities may not be functioning at ment, students who plan to their normal level. transfer to Portland State ■ W 30 in “I mean, what a stud, Like,] never saw a guy with such I awesome body.” ] | “If music be the food of lc & play on; give me excess of it, tbnj surfeiting, the appetite ml sicken, and so die.” “Sex, drugs and rock n’ row Party ’til you puke! Rock uni you drop!” ] 1J “The most excellent canopl the air,...this majestical roof frerc ted with gold fire, why, it afl peareth nothing to me but a foifc and pestilent congregation vapors!” “It ain’t nothing but a bunl of rotten stuff that stinks!” I What’s interesting is tha] even the not-so-nice utterances are more palatable if sail elegantly - confirming the oil adage “It’s not what is said thw counts so much, but the»way i te said”. ■ - , C Writing classes PSU transferrable z^A ents will still be able to transfl WR 122 and 123 as electil credits, Richards said. s s< w Any students who have quel tions about transferring writirx courses should contact the 'cot lege counseling office or tit English department. SV\ Earn Money or Credit Winter Term! The Print is recruiting for the following posi tions: - Reporters: Writers who can contribute 1-2 stories per week - Paste-up help: Commerical or Graphic Arts students who can help paste-up on Tuesdays Work Study positions and course information available in Trailer B. OR call ext. 309, and ask for Dean Grey, Editor, or Linda Vogt, Advisor. /’A z^A should take WR 122 and 123 here prior to transferring. Those who have completed WR 122 and CCC may then take a waiver exam at Portland State which will eliminate the need toi take that school’s WR 323 course. In spite of the difference in numbers, the two courses cover the same material. Stud- 4 The Print aims to be a fair and impartial newspaper covering the college community. Opinions expressed in The Print do not necessarily reflect those of the college administration, faculty, Associated Student Govern ment or other members of The Print staff. Articles and information published in The Print can be reprinted only with permission from the Student Publications Office. The Print is a weekly publication distributed each Weds, except for Finals Week. Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City, Oregon 97045. Office: Trailer B. Telephone: 657-8400, ext. 309. ( 1 Editor-In-Chief: Dean Grey Entertainment Editor: Thad Kreisher Sports Editor: Christopher Curran Copy Editor: Bret Hodgert Cartoonist: Smantha Storm, Keith Casper Darkroom Tech: Juan Callahan, Amy Clifford, Jeff Schoessler Advertising Manager: Jim Brown Advertising Sales: Michelle Miller, Stephani Veff * Office Manager: Stephani Veff Staff Reporters: Marie Stoppelmoor, Alberta Roper Layout Staff: Metody Wiltrout, Trade Watterberg, Scott Wylanp, MaryPrath, Jolenne Kippes Photo Editor: Lyn Thompson Typesetter: Crystal Penner Advisor: Linda Vogt Clackamas Community College I
