| Summary: | april 23, 1982 the concordian page 9 Summer stock shapes up Under the direction of Joleen Pahl, students performed "The Stepmother," one of the one act plays marking the end of Con-cordia's regular theatre season. by Bonnie Jacobson Summer usually is a time to slow down but Concordia's Theatre shifts into high gear in-stead. Applications are now being accepted for the summer theatre practicum James-Michael Miller, the director of the program is looking for two qualities in the students applying: potential acting ability and willingness to carry through with the commitment. Commitment will be a necessi-ty. This summer the company will perform two regular shows and a chilren's matinee. May 11 marks the beginning of the theatre's sum-mer, when actors will begin work-ing on the productions. The first show will open June 11 and the se-cond show will begin shortly thereafter. The two shows will alternate Tuesday through Sunday evenings, until July 31. A special children's matinee will begin June 25 and will be per-formed Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Thus, those par-ticipating in the summer theatre will be doing three shows at the same time. But that's not all. In addition to performing, Miller will be conduc-ting workshops in the afternoon to improve acting skills and ex-periment with new ideas. Hopefully, these sessions will be applied to the performances in the evening. Summer theatre is not just performing — it's an applied learning experience. Miller feels that the summer theatre offers a very different ex-perience for students. In the past, the program has opened a show for two weeks and then moved on to a new show. By doing more than one show, Miller feels the environment is more "professional." Students will need to learn how to deal with more than one role. Miller hopes this will keep the shows fresher. In addition, each show will be performed close to twenty-five times, making the summer theatre more like a regular theatre season. Students will have a chance to stop rehearsing and begin developing their roles. Perhaps this type of experience will allow students to avoid the frustration faced in the regular theatre season. Often by the time the pro-duction is closed after only four or five performances, actors really feel ready to begin performing. The summer theatre is faced with another professional condi-tion — that of finances. Just like any other production, the summer theatre must rely on the receipts coming into the box office. The theatre leans toward popular theatre in the summer which ac-cording to Miller is not always "asthetically pleasing" to perform, but a fact of life for an actor. Miller is-experimenting with possi-ble options in this area as well. In the past, the theatre has worked with the food service pro-viding a package of dinner and show. Miller hopes to offer the option of just theatre for those who wish to see the production only. Students participating in the heatre will make acting their primary concern. James-Michael Miller plans to assume the bulk of the technical work himself. Miller will not be able to choose the productions until he knows how many students will be par-ticipating. Although he has some ideas, the shows will be chosen and tailored to the actors. Tickets for performances will be available the end of May. Reservations for dinner need to be made 24 hours in advance. For an exciting, different experience as an audience or participant, the summer theatre promises to deliver a refreshing performance. Doublewood dining is delicious by Von Peterson The Doublewood Inn Restaurant, located on the first floor of the Doublewood Inn on 13th Avenue South near West Acres, is sure to rival any epicurean's previous visits.to tr^e firJasi- .res.taunams'. V" Decorated in the latest designs and refreshingly original, the Doublewood's Restaurant sets one in a charming atmosphere con-ducive to elegant and pleasant din-ing. Natural wood grains and earth tones (with a large assort-ment of plants as its decor), can-dle lit oak tables, low--but comfortable — lighting and relatively few tables close together ensure a quiet, private dinner. Ac-cording to Manager Jeff Taylor, the restaurant's philosophy is that they "like to have people come in in either blue jeans or a suit and feel equally comfortable." Once seated, a host or hostess serves the table with an appetizing popover still hot in its pan. The popovers—high, puffy baked dough-are so delicious they con-jure up intense anticipation of the meal to follow. A finely-dressed waiter or waitress then takes one's order from the extensive six-course !menu which includes such delicacies as filet stuffed with crab, $11.75; chicken Almondine, $7.95; top sirloin stuffed with crepe combo, $11.50; beef kabobs, $8.75; and Alaskan king crab legs, $12.25, to name only a few of one of the area's largest selections. Taylor feels that filet stuffed with crab and chicken almondine are two of the house's specialties, and that the Doublewood Inn Restaurant also has "tremendous seafood capabilities." The large salad bar is another of the restaurant's great assets, with fresh fruit in season as its highlight. However, one dining cannot limit the specialties of the Doublewood Inn to a few selec-tions; but rather, the whole spec-trum of the unique dining ex-perience appears to be the special-ty, including atmosphere, tact-fulness, and certainly its tremen-dous food-all at a very reasonable price: about $21 for a meal for two. Try Doublewood Inn's Restaurant, truly one of the finest eating establishments in Fargo- Moorhead and a dining delight! WELCOME To Bethel Evangelical Free Church 1602 South University, Fargo Bible-Centered Preaching Sunday Services: 8:00 &~11:00 am, 6:00 pm. Bus Pick-up: Livedalen Hall - 10:15 a.m. For further information phone 232-4476. Up-to-date, practical elegance from Seiko Quartz. A slim, ncwdiydik' nutterptetr iKit HcKJfitfv unites Sc»lio'» jdvAntrd qiurU trxh-noJo^ y with Seiko* mpcrbty retirwd vtyting. (Vftoc.i tor any occjtion (ntned in golden lime* w in j while dut *nd two-lone bwvlel OnJy one oi (he mjny incredibly accurate and l l witchc* from Setko Qiurtz.$Q Thank you Volunteers!! Volunteer Services wishes to express its deep gratitude and appreciation to the over 600 volunteers in the Concordia Community that gave of themselves this year. You're wonderful! You've touched lives and made a difference in ways far beyond you can ever imagine. Have a wonderful summer we hope to see you again next fall! APRIL 18-24 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
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