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Page 7 '-bL 3 Issue 8 1"ar<h J..6, J..994 The price is not monetary but emotional in ACT's "The Price' BY MELOl>Y S!L\RP STAFF WRITER Alpena Civic Theatre is once again taking to the stage. On March 17, ACT will be per- forming the classic production "The Price" written by Arthur Miller. Miller, an American play- wright, has written many plays, including, "Death of a Sales- man," shown in some English Loi Rouleau is new to ACT'sstage. Rouleau, originally from Alpena, stated, "Acting is something I've wanted to do for 20 years.• Rouleau did some act- ing in high school and college. Bill Maxwell, playing Solomon, has been a member of ACT, serving often on the board of directors and in other capaci- ties at the theatre forthepast31 yea,s. 112 classes at ACC and "The Maxwell's list of credits is Crucible," recently presented by extensive, including acting in Alpena High School Masquers "God's Favorite/ and "H.M.S. Club. Pinafore," and directing "Arms "The Price" is a drama and the Man.· dealing with family relationships Roland Fancher joined focusing on two estranged broth- ACT last season appearing in the ers who meet in their deceased drama, "A Shayna Maidel." He father's apartment to dispose of was a member of the cast of the goods in the estate. The "Sound of Music" and has be- one brother's wife and a sec- come an active member of the ond-hand dealer complete the group. cast. Director of "The Price" is As typical of good drama, no one in the cast of characters is the same after this critical, fateful meeting. Pat Jacques, AHS English instructor and one of the direc- tors of AHS drama, plays the role of Victor, a policeman, who arrives on stage first with his wife Ester. Jacques is a veteran ACT actor with numerous musical and acting credits including Stanley in "Streetcar Named Desire," and the lead in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Fo- Glenda Aasland. Returning to Alpena after earning her teach- ing degree at University of Michigan, Aasland was a former member and secretary of ACT. She has appeared in "Shadow Box," "Midsummer Night's Dream" and has been involved in children's summer theatre. "The Price" is scheduled for performances March 17-19 at 8 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m.. To make reservations phone 354-3624. ACC student admission is free paid from the student activity fee. Latest CDs previewed ■ Giblets of sound sizzle BY JIM BALLMER STAFF WRITER Instead of dragging out one review, I have created little knowledgable "giblets" from various tapes I've heard recently for your inspection. It is my hope that this will offer some illsight. ■ Alice in Chains/Jar of Flies- Seattle's darkest demons of musical madness have re- vealed their third release apparently painted with differ- ent colors on the same palette. A lice in Chains has evolved and I see it lb.is way: Their de- but album, Facelift, was like a made a business out ofit. The most popular pioneers of this art came from last year's release from the Jerky Boys. This previously underground tape has surfaced and shot these wild men into stardom. They also have a movie in the works. As you know, with any great innovation lb.ere will al- ways be a cheaper copy. Enter· The Ball Busters. If the Jerky Boys were the Steve Martin of prank calls, then the Ball Busters would be Cheech and Chong. The Jerky Boys trailblazed a childish past time into a hilarious an, while the Ball Busters ride on their coat first time experiment with beer. tails. It's curious, I have to exciting.and "Man in th• Gunks with Box" gives Loi Rouleau (at left) and Roland Fancher (third from left) look on as Bill Maxwell (second from left) deals for the right price with Pat Jacques in ACT's "The Price". Photo by Linda Simpson "'Ji:'U ~~ ,r: Inventive inventions predicted BY Scorr REl:r) STAFF WRITER diaper or wipe a messy infant! A blessing to a budding house- hold! 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Like a tank, Rage is very heavy and lead vocalist Zack de la Rocha screams like a hyper- active adolescent. ■ The Ball Busters/No Jerk'n Off-Ah ... those rebellious teenage years. Brings back memories, huh? Remember the real daring kids that would make prank. phone calls and record themforfuturereference?Well, some of those kids grew up and misinterpets ev- erything the woman says. Another laugh is in "Sir Pete's Ticket" when a British knight tries ordering a plane ticket while the attendant tries to understand through his heavy accent. The bottom line: buy the Jerky Boys first. ■ Believer/Dimensions- If I ruled this world, I would make a law stating that no creature be permitted to listen to the second side of Believer's latest, but be able to crank the first side as loud as possible anytime. any- where. Why? Imagine a heavy metal rhythm from hell with pris- tine operatic singing top. A disgusting paradox. This de- scribes Dimensions second half when Believer brought in a clas- sical opera singer. Do not fear though, side one gunks with unprecedented power and Kurt Bach.man's vo- cals sound like a '77 El Camino minus the muffler. Oh yeah, I would aJso rule this tape be half price. \ BY DEBHASKI' STAfl'WRITER Harry L. Guenterberg U.S. Marshal. I plays IM basketball on the Ka- After graduating from Rog- mikaze, which beat out the first ers City High School in 1986. At a time in life, when place team in the semifinals but where he participated in cross- much of a student's time is de- lost to Ego Trip in the finals. country, track and basketball, he voted to sedentary activities such Guenterherg has been a stu- then joined the Marines for six ~:~t~~y~~f;::::;ur~~~~gi~-a:: !~~~ra: %: ~~::~-o~~~~~~ years.While in the Marines he l student is on overload from a years. He completes the pro- participated in their IM hasket- 1 : joh, school, family activities, gram in May and is planning to ball and softball program_ I-■ ~ 1 i!li!i -■I excercise can be worth the time, transfer to a four year school. Guenterberg . stated, "The IM I- 'ti ■ :l.1J -I and competitive exercise can he After completing his edu- sports, especially bask_ethall, at l Wexp. April 30, 1994- I alotofjustplainfun. cation, he hopes to become a ACC are better organized than 1 B - I tb.e~~::~:i~gspf~::"Rogersl4.e• oo I City, working, and a full class IV f ~ I loadpreventedGuenterhergfroml ca e I Harry Guenerberg prepares to loft a free throw in IM compe- tition. Photo by Linda Simpson participating in Intercollegiate I I sports but he has enjoyed par- I Across from I ticipating in IM sports. 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