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Theatre Society News

With only six rehearsals remaining before opening night, the cast and crew of The Three Cuckolds are putting their noses to the grindstone to ensure that no detail is overlooked. Gregson Winkfield, our guest director this semes- ter, brings a vast knowledge of the stage to our Theatre Society, as well as the ability to coax every last ounce of creative energy out of his cast. The Three Cuckolds, modelled on the Ren- aissance Italian commedia dell'arte style of theatre, is a physical slapstick com- edy with many complicated scenes that verge on choreography and require very precise and polished direction.

Winkfield and his cast are not the only members of this production who are putting in long hours. An important element of The Three Cuckolds are the costumes, which are done in renaissance style, but in technicolor. In charge of the mammoth job of costuming this production is Sue Ann Holloway, who designed and tailored many of the pieces herself: Holloway has also created several comedic masks in the tradition of the commedia dell'arte.

The set design and construction is in the creative hands of Joy Tremblay and Ron Quesnel respectively, who have developed an imaginative and original set. In contrast to the costumes, it is basically black and white, and almost cartoon-like, with several different levels for the actors to play on.

Samantha Connolly, who is in charge of props for the production, has also had to exercise her imagination over the past few weeks, with great results. Who knew what could be done with pipe insulators and dryer hoses?

As interesting as all this sounds, it must be seen to be believed. The Three Cuckolds will be presented from Friday, March 29 to Sunday, March 30 at the Carrefour Theatre. So, for a rare chance to witness the commedia dell’ arte in performance and for a really good laugh, mark these dates on your calen- dar. Student tickets coat only five dollars and can be purchased in advance from the UPEI bookstore or at the door.

The Panther Prints

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Islanders will have the unique opportunity pate in a television acting workshop, led by the director of Nova Scotia's longest running model and talent agency. Eileen Beck of Dartmouth Nova Scotia's Focus Agency represents talent from across the Maritime re- gion, and has had clientele featured in numerous films, print ads, voice-overs, and television commercials. Mrs. Beck will conduct An Introduction to Acting for TV Commercials workshop on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30, at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. The five-hour workshop, covering a vari- ety of topics related to on-camera work, is geared for both children and adults with acting experience. As spaces available are limited, those interested are encour- aged to register early. Deadline for registration is Friday, March 22. To register, or for more information, please call Mae Ames at 566-1452.

What's Up at the Panther Lounge

By Cara Hedefine

Thanks to all who turned out to see Lugnuts last Friday. Due to the incredible response, we will be keeping our ever so cheap prices on Fridays. Also thanks goes out to all who attended the Panther Appreciation pub, all the proceeds from the door were donated to the booster club from the Panther Lounge and the mem- bers of Lugnuts. Thanks goes out to Labatt's and Moosehead for their contributions.

This week at the Barn, on Friday we will be featuring Lugnuts in the lounge. Tickets are available in advance at the S.U.B for $2.00, or can be purchased at

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