'Ociossn 24,1969?

By Rick Hancox

This is the first of what I hope will be at least a bi-weekly University creative and perform- ing arts column and poetry page. HURRY UP PLEASE IT’S TIME, of course, is from T. S. Eliot’s The Wasteland, and it is the opinion of this writer that it ‘is in fact a desperate plea to answer the “overwhelming question”.

I sincerely hope each one of you has not such a bland personality as to not have an ‘overwhelm- ing question’ in your lives, but at the same time ' I cannot agree it needs to be answered. Rather I would say HURRY UP PLEASE IT’S TIME TO START CON SCIOUSLY SEARCHING,‘which sure- ly must be a more exciting way of life than a life in prison with one doctrine. In the ‘global village’ of the 20th century I think we have to accept not one religion, but hundreds, not one philosophy, but thousands.

Eliot saw a perplexed 20th century man unable to make a decision, forced by his environment to question his existence. But how many of us even bother to ask? Hurry up please IT’S TIME.

Where to Look

The constant search that life has to be, be it for existence, beauty, adventure, happiness, rom- ance, truth, justice, God, or a better understand- ing of your fellow man — the “search” in your life can often be nourished by the creative and per- forming arts. Whether you are a creative person, or whether you couldn’t write a line of poetry, if you tried, arts such aspainting, sculpture, drama, film, poetry, music, dance, etc., can give you ideas and meanings which can be of great benefit to yourself, not to mention the sheer entertainment or cathartic value they offer.

I had a discussion with a UPEI student last week who said the arts were the only true medium of creativity. But someone nearby put forth the idea that one could be. creative in any vocation, be it science, business, engineering, or even sports.

defence, but was a slow skater. When he couldn’t keep up with the play he would resort to diving body checks, which were, in fact, blocks he picked up playing: football, and needless to say he put many a rushing forward out of commission as it were. What made him more creative was the fact that he know how to get away with it. Anybody can be creative, but it’s the creative process that is learned most readin by witnessing the arts.

An Open Invitation

‘- I intend to make this column a forum for Island writers, musicians, actors, filmhmakers, and artists, in which I invite, you to submit your crea- tiveiworks where possible, or give information re- garding recitals, film screenings, exhibits, plays,

etc, so the column can be useful as a bulletin board.

For the people who are patrons of the arts, I invite your comments and criticisms of film, art lexhibits, plays, poetry readings which will take place on and off campus, as well as your reactions to the creative and performing arts in general.

Write care of HURRY UP PLEASE IT’S TIME, 143 North River Roadl, Charlottetown, and I will be glad to print your creative writing, letters of c0mmen-t, and bulletin notices. I do not intend to {Edit poetry or censor comments, and provided there 18 space yours 'will be published.

How to get Involved

Good things will be happening at UPEI this year for people who want to get involved in a var- lety of creative and performing arts, whether in a cI‘eative or audience capacity. The following is a Very general list, but included are names of per- sOns who can provide you with more information.

Poetry

, If you like to write poetry, besides submitting 1'6 to HURRY UP PLEASE IT’S TIME, you should

Start thinking of the University’s major literary I

magazine Katharsis.‘ Editor Frank Ledwell is on he lookout for new material and hopes to go to Dress before Christmas. Watch for Aum, a maga-

ilne of last year’s creative writingfrom Prince of. Wales College, which editor Barry Burley hopes to, 3Ubhsh in the near future. For faculty and stud-

mt§ Who have previously had their work publish- , In any form, an informal poetry club will be Omned which will be intimate in nature, allowing

1 to exchange ideas and techniques over the

H “univsnsnv or _PRINCE’~‘EDWARD maul).

Hurry Up Please It’s Time

I used to. know a hockey player who played

Beneath a Bridge in Connecticut

Beneath a bridge in Connecticut 'I saw an old tire

arching its back

through the black listless water its impotent curvature A

I rigid

as venom.

Hoping teen-age girls were watching I leaned over

the railing. . .

but afraid in the end I had to save v

myself.

Had I jumped! into the tired scum I would have missed cowering by the‘colored girl on the corner would have missed raping the blonde girl raping herself V would have laughed

' at the kneeelevel river that year;

—R.H.

occasional stimulating bottle of wine. For the time

being, interested! persons can contact myself regard- ing the club. . .

‘ Revue and welcomes

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Fine Art

Henry Purdy, of Holland College, said last week a total of 43 persons had enrolled in the extra art classes the College offers three evenings a week. The demand for art education was so great that the class had to be divided in these sections taught by Mr. Purdy, Hilda Woolnough, andI Peter Salmon. The sixty-hour course offers instruction in gra- phics, three-dimensional design, drawing, painting, sculpture — and, “a little bit of art appreciation tossed in”, says Purdy.

Film

Although film has been around since the 1890’s, Canadian Universities are just starting to recog- nize it as a legitimate field of academic study. While UPEI does not offer a credit course in Cin- ema, it will make its film equipment available to all interested students as part of an 8 mm film workshop. For those who have worked in the semi- professional 16mm guage, we have sufficient avail- able to make quality films. All students interested

in producing their own films should telephone Susan Sherwood, 892—4790 immediately.

Regarding film screenings at the University, it is my intention to bring in a number of 16 mm films which will be of interest to many students. Ron Blumer, President of the McGill Film Society, has very kindly offered to relay any film on their agenda to us for our own screenings, and Peter Nevraumont, Co-ordinator of Universal’s Kinetic Art exhibit, is presently working on making this fine series available to us. Recently the Canadian

film industry had its annual Canada Film Awards ‘

in Toronto, and the 20 winning films have been

made available for rental. Also the Canadian Film Distribution Centre in Toronto has excellent films 3 available, including many famous classics of the ,i._

silent era.

If you have any suggestions about the screen- ings, or if there is a particular film you would like to see, feel free to dlrop me a line.

\ Drama

The facilities available for drama in this area a

are quite obviously excellent, and the University is ready to eagerly support worthwhile projects.

One project which is already underway is the drama _

workshop, which Prof. John Smith initiated a few

weeks ago. Professor Smith said this week things ' were going. so well the students were ready to or- ‘ ganize their own program. Anyone who has not -

had a chance to get in on the workshop should contact John Smith, Dean of Arts.

Music

The following is a letter submitted to me from Hubert Tersteeg, of the Music Department:

To all students,

For the last three years I have endeavoured I

to perform a major show or musical, produced and written entirely by the University community. The “Centennial Revue”, “What in Heaven’s Name”, and “Miguel” are proof that it is possible to unite the creativity and artistry of our students and fac- ulty towards such an event.

. _Planning to continue these events, I hereby 1nv1te anyone to. supply me with skits, songs, or any other material which can be used for a Revue.

I am sure that the last few years have pro- duced enough comical (and less comical) situations, locally and nationally, to make for two or three hours of entertainment. One needs only to imagine a dialogue between Saul S. and Sister Mary Ida concerning the supernatural and political inclinap

tions of an Alberton lobster to force a smile (saintly

or princely) from the most staunch supporter of the PEI Development

with the “Cross your Heart Bra” company).

Plan. (Not to be confused .

Skit writers are asked- to include staging and 'V

costuming ideas along with their skits. Lyrics will be supplied with melodies

or orchestration if so ‘

desired.

Deadline for material ‘ .............................. .. Dec. 21st. : Tentative Production Date .................... .. March 1st. ' Auditions ............................................ .. early January Place ...................................... .. Confederation Centre

The UPEI Music Department will sponsor the

ested departments and individuals.‘ Please all material to H. Tersteeg, Faculty of Music.

co-operation from all inter- submit

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