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...... " TIiURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 5, 1974reviewsOpera Association’s ’Widow’ is charmingThere is no more pleasant Dahlia, a mauve Marsavian sympathetic quality. the transitions fromway to spend an evening than who’s in love with tim No diamond-voice diva is pianissimo to forte and backto be diverted with a well vivacious widow, anyway. she. Prevost manges to unite need to be smoother.directed production of any There are balls, banquets, upper and lower registers in a David Kline is a strongone of a number of too seldom secret rendezvouses and all most skillful way, moderatingPopoff (husband to Natalie).performed, delightfully frothy the intrigues that make the powers of the upper so as loaded with stage presence, hoperattas. Von Suppe, Strauss operettas so much fun. not to outshine the lower. few flat notes¯ So what? Hethe Younger, Victor Herbert, Missing fro/n the P.O.A.’s Completely captivating. comes across.Si~anund Romberg and Franz production is an orchestral One wonders what she sees Generally, it seems as ifLehar wrote at least 300 such accompaniment, with most in Lance Thomas Vinlng as character development is leftworks between them most of gracious respect’ to the fine Duello, who is supposed to love mostly to the singers them.whic have flown into the past, pianos of Director Igor, her. As portrayed he’s so selves¯ For example, Carolforgotten as a dream that dies Chichagov and Clarence’ relentlessly stiff (this part Chang, as the beauteous alga,at opening day.Chang. But it’s just impossible requires the actor to show real starts off splendidly as a saucyto get those lilting melodiesA few remaitt to entertain.and pseudo feelings) that one flirt, surrounded by men¯Suddenly, snaring medodies,across without a tow violins wonders if he’d remove his Next, she’s seen with Nische,only half remembered, fill andand a little brass. Perhaps a uniform if called upon to makethe buffoon in the story. Adelight the senses. Anmore selective dispensation of love.most unlikely match.absurdly romantic plotfunds might allow for an or. The "tenor is generally Finally, we find her withoutexecuted with intelligence andcbeett:a next time around pleasant but with a tendency any escort at all in the nafeimagination, seems plausibleGood musical accompanimentis so helpful, soft palate on the higher notes every part is importanf.to move the voice towards the scene. In a good production,and fascinating.too, when voices fail. There resulting in a. vmx blanche however smaI1.Franz Lehar~a "Tbe Merry are few singers of operetta effect.Les Grisettes who are theWidow" epitomizes this type who can do cousistently well Elizabeth Taylor plays girls from Maxim’s would haveof musical treasure. You can without it. For example, were Natalie. Camille’s paramour, a zippier number if they didhear the Princeton Opera the first actchorus numbers at The part requires more than not even try to vocalize. ItAssociation’s version this sixes and sevens due to the the common garden variety would be more in charactercoming weekend at the Open lack of a good, strong, percussivebeat to Keep the and if not that, then certainlysoprano, however well tended. simply to belt out the song.Air Theatre in WashingtonCrossing State Park. Four smgers together?much more in the way of And although the membersperformances were gtven last Fortunately, the chorus was acting. So much can be done of the Princeton Regionalweek.much better in Act II. "Girls, with this part. Instead, Taylor Ballet Company are gracefulBriefly, the wealthy widow, Girls. Girls" done by the men m merely either jealous, angry to behold, the choreography isSenia. is encouraged to marly was especially entertaining. or Incongruously coy. Mockstrictlyroutine. Must allone of her own countrymen so Lynnc Prevost was quite tragedy supported by humor Slavic dances be the same?that her fabulous fortune ravishing as the widow. Snaia. would be a better approach. Still. they add much charm.doesn’t leave her Marsovian She has s pleasing appearance,personal Camille finds in her some the word for this production ofOne can only assume thai [n fact, charming would behomeland. Possible suitors aremany. One is an officer and a magnetism and extraordinary passion hidden from tile "The Merry Widow/’ from thenobleman, but he is French powers of physical endurance. audiencecostumes to the sets. All in all.and in love With another The considering the demands of Robert Mitchell is a nice a musical enterprise well donemost desirable from the the role. Her voice has a enough Camille. The tenor and worth seemg.Treasury’s viewpoint is Count lovely, thrilling, remarkably handles the voice well. OnlyMorley OsborneIntime opens seasonwith one.act comedyGRIGGSTOWN -- TheGriggstawn Reformed ChurchPrinceton University’son Canal Road will sponsor aSallte Brophy,rumnmgc sale on Friday,’nheatre Intime will open its Drama Series Snl)serlptions, Sept. 13, from 9 a,m, to 9 p,m.new season with The Typists, a with admission to all six Starting at 3 p,m., it’s all youfavorite one-act comedy by shows, are $12, Brochures and can stuff hi a bag for a dollar.Murray Sehisgal, the author ofinform~lion are available at Penny sale. for children only,Luv.the Murray Theatre or by will be from 4 to 5 p.m,The play, which was a longrunninghit Off Broadway, woncalling 452-8181.acclaim for its stars, AnneJackson and Eli Wallaeh* BY APPT. ONLYIntime’s production features"Winnie Holzman and MarkPRINCETON, N.I.~,~ Nelson as the office-workers609-924-3202!~J whose lives are revealed in thecourse of one nine-to-fivebusiness day.¯ :! Princeton audiences willremember Ms. Holzman forher performance as Mommym The Americae Dream.Mark Nelson has appeared atfntime as Pompey in MeasureFor Measure and Giovanni in’Tis Pity She’s A Whore.The Typists will be directedby Mitchell Ivers. thethcatre’s new executiveproducer, who directedSummer Intime’sCole PorterCabaret.Performances arcscheduled this Friday andSaturday evenings at 8:30 andSunday evening at 7:30. Admissionm free. and contributionswill be accepted.The Typists kicks offTheatre Intime’s new seasonBonsai GiftsGroomingBoarding(while on vacation)]CINEMAIRUMMAGE SALEPOLLY FAIRMANPOLY-EN GARDENS¯ ~tPANESE LANDSCAPINGof pla~,s which will include TheEffects of Gamma Rays OnMan-In-The.Mona Marigoldsby Paul Zindel Tom Stoppards dazzling double.bill TheReal Inspector Hound andElliott GouldAfter Magrilte. Lovers. acharming Irish Comedy byDon Sutherland’Boys in the Band’ just doesn’t hold upBrian Friel: an evening ofVermont exhibitexperimental one-acters:inLife is definitely not happy sudieece does laugh at some Player’s Allac Pierce is upamongsthegay population, funny lines, these lines havecirculating art exhibit fromBrecht’s lyrical drama. TheWEST WINDSOR - TheCaucasian Chalk Circle: andOr so playwright Matt less than an original quality, propriately regal as the"Queen," who is beingthe Green Mountain CollegeCrowtey would have us qlmy are more in the TV Varga plans fashion showWilliams’ending modernWith cIassicTennesseeThe "Spys"honored by a party. Art Department. Poultneybelieve. For his "Boys in the situation comedy genre,Band" he has depicted a group ..... at ite fir toOthers m the cast iriclude Vt Is now on view in theGlass Menagerie directed byThOUgh tt is n qu a Nof angst ridden comrades whoo.....t "’r, ~rowle in the class ~ r ~hv~r~T P.nll~v ~I ]Vl~rn~r Modelin g oneoft-e rl m fl~ fit a mporaryrasfllOflco e ..... oeslgnsmat ---- ’ -ouumas. , Bul Raynon, Eu...... : .....County Communuy:,."°~uo.":ege..... will. .be shownnext_Monday ’ Sept ’ 9 , at Robert Varga ’ oct-vr, i~:take deadly verbal pot shots at PUthL~illiaUn HellYman, compare W:wtkelln.s~:l: Herman oMcald,owers, ~ .........each other to relieve their for a moment her "Children’s . ,,...~.~.arrylne eXhibit runs t[irougo’. rasnions is Anne Mattia She and several other models willpresent the shop,s fall selections’ .at two showings.1 p m and...... Lewne and Jerry Hart- Friday Sept 20 Gallery hoursTH IS8guilty psyches. The Villagers Hour " wmcn nau a recentR b ....... ’ "’ ’ ’have chosen Crowley’s drama revival ’" a n" a "Be ys in them ueer11 vony .... aoase ~sare.iTem’ $-’tO a’In to¯ .o p mp.m. o art Varga is locates on rmute / across from theNEW~P~PFR..... L .................... ’ ........ ’ r esponslbte " for the direction ’ ’ uauy, Friday. tvto.nuay Sil ’ C O ’ m~a~ng~wa..tnrougu’A; awrence~nopplngt.entor IChffMoorephoto)a SHA R50)N . ’1STsUDIOfor their final production of the 1sane MS. Hellman S WOrK . ,summer season. The play, remanm:compelling.....ano eiwhich.IS....somewhat uneven -- a"i,BIl~b~45".PJllzmatlS~ll~;ll|~f~p..... stow start nuuds up to a- - l~It(OlleV~II:lElln~Iettl:~Vllt)~Si~¢SI/nwhich opened last weekend, tect ve Tee poignancy m an dr m t’runs Friday through Sunday uneonsumateo’ ¯ .......lesnlan liaisona a m and.hghtly.worked...... second act Bill Jammson hasevenings through the third netween two lrlenns moves us . ’week ill September with an just.........as tVU’ br0wley s worK,designed an effectivelygy - .yflambeuyant set8:30 p.m. curtain.with all its stage IfistrionlcsPRINCETON BARBERSHOP CHAPTER ARTS & CRAFTS CLASS rrra,k¢,sm, ! o+ 3The drama, which opened on tails to do.The Villagers have beenfor 6-8 year old childrenwill hold"The ultimateBroadway in the ’60’s, might Oneof the major reasons for attracting a dedicated andthen have seemed daring, but Ms. Hellnran’s success is thatgrowingnight wasdiientele.a sellout,Saturday AUDITIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS3.1} movie.and thetoday, as the public has she has given us plausible,each Tuesday during September CREATIVE APP ROACHbecome more open minded believable characters, audience seemed a happy andInstruction in plastics, metal, stone,The ultimate. atabout differing lifestyles, characters with whom we can satisfied one. The drama ofidentifyand empathize. Mr. fers one man’s view of awood, ceramics, painting, drawing, etc.scarediy an eyebrow would bePrinceton Day School 8 pm.,_.__.st°mathIfraised at the mlbject matter, Crowley has given us a it doesn’tsegment oftaxourthepopulation,viewers.andFor information eaU : 609-921-64&7Naomi Sharon, Instructorturner. ,00,t............. , Ilet alone the four letter words collection of people. MiseryIf’--Howard Ki.’,~el, . ~ ~., ’ ’ jmwhich pepper the script. This doesn’t necessarily loveElaine P. Ileinemann .... S.P.E.BIS.~.S.A.brings us down to the bare company in a crowd.Man. thru Sat. 5, 8:4E & lal~obones of the work. Does it hold The production is marked by¯ Sun, 2, 3:50, 5:40, 7=30 &up? tim triumphant entrance ofTo my mind it does not. And~pexperienced teachers working togetherBob Selig as Emery. In hisSCH00Lof VlLLELLAwhy not? The answer ties in debut with the Players Mr.to provide a creative music environmentOfficial School of the NEW JERSEY BALLET COMPANYthe fact that Mr. Crowley has Selig gives a wonderfullychosen character types rather compact and effective portrayalof the effeminate| wt~t~...ttdi~mer| two ~t.on.anythln~ gu~s [. ........ I~than real individuals to people* 4th GIANTWEEK! *~jbis drama. The scene gets just Emery, complete to hisrinceton Piano GroupBALLET ¯ MODERN JAZZIsomethtng caged_ ~ ~ Itoo crowded.gyrations in the kick line.Eeginning thru Professional.Classes for Chgdren, Teenagers, Adults,By focusing on a group, he Gerald Powers, after someoun 9Children. Orff ClassesSEND TODA Y FOR BROCHURElooses sight of individual pahi, initial stiffness, warms up to¯ Youth. Group and Private LessonsORANGE MORRISTOWN SOMERVILLEthe role of Michael, while’¯ Adults. Beginner and Refresher Classes174 Main Street 35 Market Street 190 W, Main StreetPrinceton6"/7-1045 540.0466 526.2334¯ Advanced. 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