June 29, 2004 News Releases
Released 6/28/04
UTAH STATE NEWS RELEASES FOR 6-28-04
AN "ENCHANTED
APRIL" IN JULY FOR THE OLRC
LOGAN — The Old Lyric Repertory Company (OLRC) announces
the opening of its third production of the season, Enchanted
April, adapted by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth
von Arnim. The production opens at the Caine Lyric Theatre in
downtown Logan (28 W. Center St.) July 8 at 8 p.m. and runs
in repertory through Aug. 7.
Enchanted April tells the story of two middleclass
English housewives, Lotty Wilton and Rose Arnott (played by
Tracy Hill and Keri Hostetler), who, to escape their tepid marriages,
plan a month-long getaway to an Italian villa on the Mediterranean.
To keep them company they also invite the popular and beautiful
Lady Caroline and the less-than-conventional Mrs. Graves. Their
plans become seemingly compromised, however, when Mr. Wilton
and Mr. Arnott arrive and spoil what was to be a month-long
girl's night out. To the surprise of all, the arrival of the
husbands triggers a string of events that turn what had started
as a season of discontent into a season of renewal.
Directing the romantic comedy is OLRC veteran Lynda Linford.
"I'm proud to be part of a Cache Valley, university, professional
theatrical tradition," Linford said. "Repertory is
a dying art form. It requires flexibility and talented versatility
from actors and courage from management, along with durability
from stage technicians. This is undoubtedly the most talented
company we've ever assembled. Actors, designers and technicians
are all included. Don't miss this season."
According to the director, Enchanted April is a classic
favorite, no matter what format it takes, movie, novel or play.
"The original book is still one of the most charming novels
ever written," Linford said. "The movie is a film
favorite. The OLRC production is fortunate to benefit from both.
To create a third version, live and more textured, will provide
play-goers with another generous portion of 'enchantment' and
insight into the exceptional occurrence that is the human condition."
The cast of Enchanted April stars many OLRC favorites,
as well as a few fresh new faces. Playing the role of Lotty
Wilson is Tracy Hill, who has also been enjoyed in Moon
Over Buffalo and Song of Singapore this season;
her husband, Mellersh Wilson, is played by Lee Daily. Filling
the role of Rose Arnott is local actress Keri Hostetler, and
playing her husband, Frederick Arnott, is OLRC favorite Lego
Louis. Filling out the cast are Kindra Steenerson, who plays
an eccentric young noblewoman, Caroline Bramble, who knows one
of the husbands a little too well; Jackie Fullmer plays the
rather serious and widowed Mrs. Graves; Maribeth Evensen-Hengge
plays the part of the Italian host of the four women. Phillip
R. Lowe is Antony Wilding, and Matthew Perrone plays the gardener.
Enchanted April is the OLR's third production of the
summer. Watch for the three other productions throughout the
season, Moon Over Buffalo, Song of Singapore
and The Hollow.
The complete OLRC schedule follows. Curtain time for evening
performances is 8 p.m., and 2 p.m. for matinee performances.
Moon over Buffalo: June 17, 18, 19; July 1, 3 (matinee
and evening), 21, 28; Aug. 6.
Song of Singapore: June 24, 25, 26 (matinee and evening);
July 2, 22, 30; Aug. 4, 7 (matinee and evening).
Enchanted April: July 8, 9, 10 (matinee and evening),
23, 31 (matinee and evening).
The Hollow: July 15, 16, 17 (matinee and evening),
24, 27, 29; Aug. 5.
Tickets for the 2004 OLRC season are currently available, including
the OLRC's Flex-Pass option, four coupons to any evening performance
of choice (subject to ticket availability). With this option
patrons can see what they want, when they want, or see all five
shows at great savings, OLRC officials said.
There is also a matinee Flex-Pass option for even more savings.
Special pricing also includes two-for-one pricing on Tuesday
and Wednesday performances and the student rush nightly with
tickets one-half off 15-minutes prior to curtain for those with
student ID. Pricing and ticket information is available by calling
(435) 797-0305, or visit the company's Web site at www.usu.edu/lyric.
Patrons can also purchase tickets at the Smith Spectrum ticket
office on the Utah State campus.
For a 2004 OLRC brochure, call (435) 797-3046, or for general
inquiries call (435) 797-1500. The season also offers special
promotions, contests and exclusive deals found on the Web at
www.usu.edu/lyric.
The Old Lyric Repertory Company (OLRC) is a program in the department
of theatre at Utah State University. The company is a training
ground for advanced theatre arts students as well as professionals.
The OLRC generally produces four productions each summer in
repertory, the last true rolling rep theatre company in northern
Utah, according to executive director and producer Colin Johnson.
June 28, 2004
Contact: Jeremy Gordon (435) 797-1500
Lynda Linford (435) 797-3050
Writer: Jeremy Gordon
CELEBRATE THE
4TH ON THE 4TH WITH MUSIC
LOGAN — Utah State University's Alumni Band brings a
Fourth of July activity to Logan made famous in larger cities
— Boston and Washington, D.C., come to mind — and
the best news is the event is actually on July 4.
The band, under the direction of Nicholas Morrison, professor
of music in the department of music at Utah State, will present
an outdoor patriotic concert specifically designed to celebrate
Independence Day. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on the lawn south
of Old Main, at the top of the amphitheatre. The concert is
free. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the
Kent Concert Hall of the Chase Fine Arts Center.
"Bring your lawn chairs, bring your blankets, your picnics,
your dogs and children," Morrison said. "This is a
program not to be missed."
The program includes traditional 4th of July musical fare, Morrison
continued. Selections include The American Civil War Fantasy
and Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever.
Guest artist for the concert is Cory Evans, director of choral
activities in the department of music at Utah State. Evans will
narrate Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland.
The Utah State University Alumni Band is comprised of graduates
and friends of Utah State. The philosophy of the band is simple
— to provide band music in the best concert-in-the-park
tradition, whether indoors or out.
The Alumni Band concert series is a salute to the dedication
of the band members, a number of whom have played with the band
for many years.
"This is truly a labor of love for these fine folks —
love of music, of performing for our summer audience, of the
band's founder, Dr. Max Dalby, and, of course, love of Utah
State," Morrison said.
Future concert dates include performances July 25 and Aug. 1,
both in the Kent Concert Hall of the Chase Fine Arts Center.
June 28, 2004
Contact: Nick Morrison (435) 797-3506
Writer: Patrick Williams (435) 797-1354
CONTRACTOR PICKED
TO BUILD UTAH STATE HOUSING CENTERPIECE
LOGAN — Come summer of 2006, Utah State University will
sport a dramatic new look on the north end of Old Main Hill
with the completion of a new living/learning community, including
a new parking structure where the old steam plant currently
stands.
The plan, selected from 10 architectural firms that submitted
bids, was designed in the style of "collegiate contextualism,"
said Keith Bennett, with KCB Architecture in Layton.
Along with KCB Architecture, the contract to construct the six
building complex was awarded to Evergreene Construction, of
Salt Lake City.
Bennett said the design plans feature a residential feel to
fit in with the rest of the campus proper in a very prominent
university location. "We wanted it to have a college campus
feel that contextually ties the historical elements of its surrounding
building neighbors," he said.
According to Bennett, the architectural style of Old Main was
the key point of inspiration for the new complex. "The
living/learning community will be a modern expression of the
Romanesque style of Old Main," he said. "This way
each building will look and feel more like a home, instead of
just another building on campus."
The new $40 million complex will benefit both students and faculty,
said Juan Franco, vice president for Student Services. "The
Living/Learning Community will be a state-of-the-art facility
where students can live, learn and socialize, because it will
be near the center of campus with easy access to the Taggart
Student Center and the academic buildings. It will be the centerpiece
of our housing recruitment efforts."
Andy Hofmeister, assistant director of the Housing Services-Physical
Facilities office, said the new living/learning community will
re-energize campus by keeping students on campus and close to
the Taggart Student Center after classes are over.
"The residents of the new living/learning community will
increase the business and energy to the student center and be
more involved in events that take place on campus, making it
more attractive to students who don't live in the living/learning
community as well," said Whitney Milligan, assistant director
of Residence Halls/Residence Life. "The campus, which usually
shuts down after 5 p.m., will have a critical office and community
that will be active and alive at all times."
One of the objectives in building the living/learning community
is to focus on the fact that Utah State is not a commuter school,
Milligan said.
"Aside from the fact that it will be close to the heart
of campus, this style of housing is much more common at other
universities and will help to market and appeal to students
across the country, as well as their parents," she said.
"Utah State is considered a 'residential campus,' and the
addition of the new living/learning community will provide valuable
residential life on campus, instead of near campus."
The plans consist of six buildings, five of which will be four-levels
that will collectively house 512 students. Aside from bedrooms,
each building will contain community kitchens, quiet study space
for individuals or groups and lounges with couches and big-screen
TVs.
The sixth building will be a community center containing the
main office, mail boxes and a larger community space and kitchen.
The community center will also give prospective students the
opportunity to view life-size models of the different living
areas.
"The living space in the new living/learning community
has been intentionally designed to provide privacy while, at
the same time, promoting important social interactions between
roommates, others living in the individual buildings and throughout
the community as a whole," said Milligan. "This factor
is vital in the development of younger students who often remain
isolated in their apartments."
Below the center, a 603-car parking structure will be built
for use by the housing residents, as well as other students,
faculty and Haight Alumni House visitors.
Construction will begin with the demolition of the old steam
plant in July. The current parking lot north of the Haight Alumni
House will also be removed in order to make room for the new
complex.
According to Hofmeister and Milligan, student desires have been
well-represented in the process. Planning for this project has
also involved Facilities, Residence Life, Housing and Food Services,
Parking, Campus Planning, the Department of Facilities and Construction
Management of Utah and more.
For more information on the living/learning community, contact
Jenson at (435) 797-3266 (steve.jenson@hfs.usu.edu), or Milligan
at (435) 797-3123 (whitney@housing.usu.edu). Hofmeister can
also be contacted at (435) 797-3447 (andy.hofmeister@hfs.usu.edu).
June 28, 2004
Writer: Tracey Fox, (435) 797-5506, tracey.fox@usu.edu
Contacts: Steven Jenson, (435) 797-3266, steve.jenson@hfs.usu.edu,
Whitney Milligan, (435) 797-3123, whitney@housing.usu.edu,
Andy Hofmeister, (435) 797-3447, andy.hofmeister@hfs.usu.edu
MEDIA ADVISORY: SENATOR BENNET TO SPEAK IN CACHE
VALLEY
What: Will speak at the Space Dynamics Laboratory, about the
state of Utah,
Cache Valley and America's aerospace research
When: Thursday, July 1
Time: 1 p.m. – 2p.m.
Where: Space Dynamics Laboratory's Calibration Auditorium, 485
E. Research
Parkway
June 25, 2004
Contact: Trina Paskett, (435) 797-4678, (435) 881-2823, trina.paskett@sdl.usu.edu
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