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The Polemic Vol.6, No.2, 30 October 1996, p. 4

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_4 CEntertainment , <Tlie (J)ofemic / Octo6er 30, 1996 Godspell graces Granum Theatre PHOTO Bv POLEMIC STAFF The audience joined in as Roots Rock Society enterta,ined ACC with its percussive world beat. .Global Awareness shines at ACC He has been involved in the program since its beginning. He describes it as a group of of the globe." . This year's program is about the BY DONALDS. FILARSKI . STAFF WRITER This November, the ACC Players will perform Godspell in the new Bob and Jacquelyn Granum audito- rium located in the new Center building. Nan Hall, Alpena Com- munity College drama instructor, will direct the ACC Players in this presentation. · Hall summed up what the play is about. "It's a retelling of the story of Mathew in the Bible, the gospel of Mathew. It's done through scenes and songs. It incorporates humor and also some poignant and serious moments." She explained, "Basically Mathew is telling a story of Jesus's life from his baptism through the crucifixion. ACC student Eric Vanderveer, who starred as , If we can't g_o to the Caribbean, why nofhave the Caribbean come to us? That's what happened dur- ing the 1996 Global Aware- ness Series. The Global Aware- . northern Michigan commu- nity colleges that pool their meager resources in order to provide an educational bacl<ground about a certain highlighted culture. He said this consortium of commu- nity colleges "try to create an atmospnere that is inter- esting about a certain part Caribbean.There have been three interesting presenta- tions: a lecture on Caribbean politics by Falke Lindahl, an associate professor. of political science at MSU; a poetry reading by Marguer- ite Cotto; ancf an introduc- tion to Caribbean music by Roots Rock Society. Joseph in Joseph and The Amaz- ing Technicolor Dreamcoat, last year's hit Alpena Civic The- atre production, said, Godspell PHOTO Bv POLEMIC STAFF is the story of Jesus told from BrianMillspourshisheartintothemusicatarecentGodspell the book of Mathew from a rehearsal. , ne~s Series is ab~ut height- enmg commumty aware- ness of other countries and their cultures. It is a pro- gram that has been running for 10 years, and visits eight other Michigan colleges. In the past, the Glo- bal Awareness Series has focused on ·many other lands, including countries from eastern Furope, the Soviet Union (before its structure fell to democracy), '.and last year's ABC (Argen- tina, Brazil, and Chile) pro- gram. . The program has . been brougnt to the ACC :Campus by Richard Clute, Social Sciences instructor. ~ ~Rr-~J~/4\ Tues. & UW! ru~~ 7=~'t:;30 Starring Whoopi (,oldbarg !PG-13! PHOTO Bv POLEMIC STAFF The Roots Rock Society played to an overflow crowd at the Granum Theatre. From left: Mandingo, Stan Champion, Jackiel, Daniel and James. kid's point of view." Thunder Bay Theatre. She has The play is set in the also directed presentations at 1970's. Beginning with a scene ACT and here at ACC. of children congregating in a • In describing her past di- park who go on to act out recting-experiences, Hall said, the story of the gospel, the "Last season I directed The costumes will reflect the dress Lion in Winter at the Civic The- styles o~ the 70's and so will atre." This was the first play the music. she directed at the Civic The- When asked if the audi- atre. ence could expect to hear any Early reservations for familiar tunes, performer Godspell are recommended. Sandra Black said, "It was re- You can get them by calling ally ~ig in the 70's, I guess. There was one called Day by Day that was pretty big." The cast, all ACC students include Brian Mills as Stephen, Eric Vanderveer as David, Terry Marek as Lamar, Eric Nelson -as Jeffery, Ben Gougeon as Herb, Lisa Hall as Joanne, Kirstine Titus as Sonia, Becky Black as Glimer, Margo Law as Peggy, and Anna Udell as Robin. Hall's past experiences in- clude directing and acting. She has directed numerous plays in the Alpena area, most ta.king place at the 356-9021 Ext. 392. Godspell opens November 8 and runs through Novem- ber 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 and 16. Showtime on November 10 is 2 p.m. All other showtimes are 8 p.m .. Prices are: $8 adults, $6 students I senior citizens and $5 ACC students. Stage left. Stage right. Lights. Curtains. Music. It's showtime, everyone! m1 New Home Auto Program Multi-Policy Credit Discounts SINC61867 PHOTO By POLEMIC S TAFF Godspell performers (from left) Eric Vanderveer, ver st•Alpena. Ml 49707 517) 356-9058 Fax: (517) 356-1694 1-800-33-SKIBA THOMAS L SKIBA . ACC CAMPUS BOOKSTORE Crossroads of our campus BTC 104 NEW Fall Clothing with ACC LOGO"S Large assortment of ACC hats and sweatshirts JAN SPORT back packs & duffel bags Jan Sport BackPacks, Duffel Bags Gear for Sports Specials: Disc. clothing Close out on Greeting card 3 for $1.00 New stock arriving soon New Art Supplies 25% off ticket price on Art Paints We also have Office Supplies Happy Thanksgiving ! The Staff To help you out are: Roxy Aubrey • Manager Bill Matzke • Assistant Manager Joan Misiak • Clerk/Cashier New charts: The web nursing Flagg's Floppies computer games & Software KirstineTitus, Becky Black, and Margo Law give their undi- vided attention to a musical number. 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