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æClackamas Print_____________ Arts Entertainment^) »..«h2»« A Delicate Balance’: absurd fun It could be, though, that the first act is primarily setup for absolutely thrilling second and third acts. As a theater student here at Clackamas, my review may be seen as automatically biased. But it gives me a perspective on the play most do not pos sess: I know these actors. I’ve seen them perform. I’ve per formed with them. I know what they’re capable of. And still, somehow, they surprised me. The second and third acts reeled me in like the most gull ible of fish. These were not the people I knew. These were Agnes, Tobias, Claire, Julia, Harry and Edna. They took a person accustomed to seeing the seams of a play, knowing how things were done and what all the tricks were, and they dam J. Manley K Clackamas Print Vn equal amount of patience 1 practicality is required to ¿tain a number of conflict relationships in the theater artment’s presentation of yard Albee’s “A Delicate pee.” Ls fate would have it, these precisely the same qualities hired to watch it. The first act of opening night enjoyable, but it seemed to ¡> on and on without end. ether this was a temporary np on the part of the actors, Simply Albee’s advanced ling assaulting an audience [prepared for its complexity pins unclear. fooled me. For those whose job it is to lie,'and lie convincingly, there is no greater achievement. With that in mind, I suspect the lackluster first act is simply due to my inability to under stand Albee’s writing straight off. It takes a little time for the mind to adjust, unless one has read the play in advance. So I, for one, will be Seeing the play again. Modern culture accepts the notion of movies that must be seen more than once to fully grasp. Why, then,® should that standard not be applied to plays? “A Delicate Balance” plays Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for seniors and students with ID. AVON jT For women and men Earn extra cash! th (h di dj (h di di di di di di di di di di di |p ip ¡4) kp ip kp kp kp kp kp kp kp kp kp kp kp •$2,000.00 scholarships •Group medical insurance •Free training Get 50% off on products for women, men, kids and more ❖Just $10.00 to get started! •CCC Students will recieve Adam J. Manley Clackamas Print Sarah Griswold and John Renner discuss alcohol and family dysfunctions in the winter play, "A Delicate Balance.” $20.00 in gift certificates at I To learn more about this great , timeof appointing . . a lopportunity contact Jody Pearson: ? , 1503-723-5210 jody.pearson@avon.com tvN mom fww At Red Robin, our team members are celebrated as individuals. So, if you’re looking for a fun place to work with flexible schedules and where you can be yourself, come work at Red Robin. It’s not a job, it’s a really good job! Make friends. Make money. Make the move! MW ilrtWi TOP OVK NW WAVRANT IN MfWOOD. SPRING TERM STARTS APRIL 3RD. ■ ART ftw • IM COOKS • UOStlWTY • WENDERS • W Come see us - and bring a friend! We are on site Monday-Saturday from 9am-6pm for immediate interviews. And we won’t make you wear anything stupid! ped Robin Sherwood |1170 SW Adams Avenue I Mile East of Highway 99 Ind Tualatin-Sherwood Road jcall (503) 625-1527 ■ ■ « ■ ■ INTERIOR DESIGN ■ LITERATURE MEDIA & FILM MUSIC MUSIC THERAPY WRITING YEAR-ROUND ADMISSION * Scholarships for transfer students ■ National reputation ■ Custom degree plan option ■ Small classes ■ Student-focused, friendly staff * Free parking To work with an advisor, e-mail studentinfo@marylhurst.edu or call 503.699.6268. ★ US News & World Report BEST COLLEGES 2006 "Number one in the Northwest for small dasses" M A RY L H U R ST UNIVERSITY Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities accredited 17600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY (HWY. 43) MARYLHURST, OREGON - JUST 10 MINUTES SOUTH OF PORTLAND ■oWn.co/jj Serving students since 1893/ www.marylhurst.edu 800.634.9982
