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THE ROTUNDA LONG WOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 28, 1978
VOL. UII
NO. 18
9
Fiddler On The Roof Captives Full House With Good Theatre By DUDLEY SAUVE If attendance is an indication of a good show . . . and it is; if audience enjoyment is an indication of a good show . . . and it is; if cast enthusiasm is an indication of a good show . . . and it is, then FIDDIJ5R ON THE
ROOF, presented last weekend by the Longwood Players, the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts, and the Department of Music was a great success because it was all these and more. It was the best show this reviewer has seen in Jarman
in the last six years, and that includes the touring production of Cabaret earlier this season. Trying to select a single player from "Fiddler" is impossible. The entire ensemble was the star. Set, lights, music and actors worked together with a fluidity and finesse that belied their youth and lack of professional experience. The credit for this ensemble must, of course, go to Patton I-ockwood and James McCray, director and musical director respectively. Visually, the audience enjoyed the Sabbath Prayer with the candles and scrim most of all. But this single scene was simple compared to the effectiveness with which Ben Emerson created the feel and mood of the village of Anatevka. Except for an accent that was more Rome than Russian Jew, Hank Dahlman carried the demanding role of Tevye with maturity and sensitivity, Lisa Pellis' Golde was a believable Jewish wife and mother, and
their duet, "Do You Love Me" was a delight. Vicky Mann as Yente, the Matchmaker, was broad comic relief in a musical that really is no comedy. And one can't forget Tom Hellgeth ... the Fiddler 'on the roof.' Are there more roses to be passed out? Sure ... to everyone involved in the production. The dream sequence was pure fun, but it needed more movement, and why such a low bed? The wedding was beautiful, but I missed the bottle dance. The Russians needed to be stronger.. . not just black-suited villians.
and I would have liked more authenticity in costume and religious paraphernalia of Russian Jews. But these are all small things that did nothing to lessen the enjoyment of the full house on Saturday night. A full house in Jarman? It had to be something! This is the sort of production that is an enjoyable educational experience for everyone involved . . . cast, crew, musicians, and audience. It should go far to help build a theater-aware audience in Southside Virginia, Good theater breeds good theater, and this was good theater.
Student Gov't. Day Planned By PAULA JOHNSON "Student Government Day Photo: Neil Sullivan gives the student an opportunity to get together with the Tevka. (Hank Dahlman) converses with the butcher (Dave administration and faculty to Rlevins) in the tavern. learn what each other does," said Cam Oglesby. Student Government Day is March 2, which is this coming Thursday. But what is Student Government Day? Student Government Day was developed so that the faculty and administration could see what the usual day of the average For the past several weeks, Frazer or in spaces allocated to student is like and for the student open residence hall meetings Sigma Phi Epsilon, first, second to see what the day of the faculty have been held to discuss housing and third floors of Cox, and in and administration is like. proposals for the 1978-79 school spaces designated for Resident Students will be able to spend a year. Many recommendations Assistants. The following rooms few hours with his or her were made by students at these have been designated to house assigned "partner" or attend a meetings; therefore, based on Resident Assistants: Wheeler luncheon together—or both. On the morning of March 2, student recommendations, 130, 217, 301; Cox 117, 228; Curry 208, 322, 408, 522, 708, 822, 908, there will be an administrative Residence Board 1022; Frazer 232,332,446, 532, 746, staff meeting which students will recommendations, Resident Staff 832,946,1032; Stubbs 215, 323, 418. be able to attend. Later there will recommendations, and Wherever possible, the Resident be the luncheon. In the evening Administrative Staff recommendations, the following Assistant would not be assigned a there will be a banquet. Entertainment will be provided tentative upperclass housing roommate. Single rooms will not be by students after the banquet. proposal is presented: available at room sign-up. If Everyone is urged to CURRY Women; space becomes available after participate. If you would like to WHEELER-Women; FRAZER the start of the fall semester, participate, you can sign up in the — Coeducational (2nd, 3rd, 4th consideration will then be given New Smoker. Those who are in floors — men; no one will be to single room requests. charge will get in touch with you housed on 4th floor during room A freshman housing proposal to let you know as to who you will draw). On 2nd floor Frazer the will be developed at a later date have been assigned to for the day. following rooms would be and will also appear in The With Student Government Day, available to Sigma Phi Epsilon Rotunda. Cam believes that there will be fraternity: 239, 241, 243, 245, 247, Reactions to the above an increase in communication 249,251,242,244,246, 248, 250,252; proposal, or further between students, faculty, and COX — Men (ground, 1st and recommendations, should be administration. "It should be a second — upperclassmen). First submitted to hall presidents in lot of fun. Anybody can do it. You writing and signed by March 3 don't have to be with the person floor will be a study floor. The hall presidents will then all day, but be sure to go before HOMESTEADING bring the suggestions to the the day begins to set aside a time Homesteading would not be Director of Housing for that will be suitable for the two of you." permitted on the fourth floor of consideration.
Tentative Upper class Housing Proposal
Photo: Neil Sullivan The Russians perform a zesty dance in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
Missing Student Found Dead By DEBBIE NORTHERN l/>ngwood College was notified February 21 of the death of a 28year-old day student, James Drewry Harrell, III. According to Police Chief Otto Overton's report in the Richmond Times Dispatch, the body of Harrell was discovered by Clifton White, a Farmville waterline inspector, near Southside Community Hospital about 11:10 a.m. on February 21. The body was found in a thicket, lying on a slight mound 300 feet west of the hospital. Farmville Police Chief Otto S. Overton said that he did not suspect any foul play. Overton stated that Harrell was reported missing January 27 after leaving the college infirmary and had not been seen for three weeks.
Harrell was scheduled to take an examination at the University of Richmond January 28, but he never showed up. According to Overton, it appeared the body had been there for some time. He added, "It appears he froze to death." No official cause of death had been released by Saturday, February 25, said the Farmville police department. Harrell was a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and was a senior Business Administration major. He had a room in a house on South Virginia Street in Farmville. He was an Emporia native. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 23 at the First Presbyterian Church, Emporia, with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk.