Guest Choreographer Puts the Moves in Moby Dick!

November 20, 1998 C^mcordian Arts & Entertainment 11 Guest choreographer puts a&e the moves in Moby Dick! 11 /20/98 FY v Weekend events Ana Rusness with Concordia's theaterfolk. His For the past few weeks, daily life most. The Concordian mission? To create a graceful has involved creating paths of "The relationships are the crew of sailors for Concordia the- movement for a whale, icebergs, a greatest. Everyone works so hard At least one new face is danc- : ater's production of "Moby Dick! peg-legged captain, a crew of and they like to be challenged," Friday ' " V^M'^- : ing down the cobblestone paths of The Musical." whalers, and a school full of girls. Kasper said. He added that they 7 p.m. "Six Days, Sevfcfl^ ;< Cobbcrland these days. Guest : The show, which is shocking In a blatant understatement, are full of curiosity and have lots _ ^ Nights'" choreographer Patrick Kasper in many ways, is a perfect fit for Kasper describes this routine as of questions, which they are not •*" " CEC Film, Olin 124 travels the highways from Kasper, who claims, "doing something different and afraid to ask. 8 p.m. "Moby Dick! The Minneapolis to Moorhead every ''Entertainment is my life, baby!" original." Curiosity, a little family talent u-^'-r-'v Musical" v; weekend and surrounds himself }-'••?. •." • * ,••'••' While the schedule of choreo- and an apparent notion of his fate *f/•*"';&** Frances Frazier . graphing a musical may seem seem to be what got Kasper to f. ^r, .Comstock Theatre somewhat rehearsed and routine, where he is today. Kasper uses his personal style to The foundation for his stage of :/••? inspire and excite those he works stardom and international recog- Saturday • : with. nition was slowly constructed in 7 p.m. "Six Days, Seven "He really livens up the show! Fargo. Always aware of his desire :v: /.";• Nights" V -:V•• ,•-•.•"•;•:••. He's energetic and adds so much to be a performer, Kasper's pas- ;; • CEC Film, Olin 124 ... Even the way he communicates sion was kindled when he saw his 7:30 p.m. Concordia and the moves," cast member Jody older brother cast in Pippen. .: ..,.-. Cobber Band Concert, Hatzenbeller, senior, said. Following that, he approached Memorial Auditorium Kathy and Eddie Gasper, who Kasper encourages students 8 p.m. "Moby Dick! The and other dancers he teaches to offered him a dancing scholarship Musical" ,...',. "vocalize" the moves. By doing at their performing arts studio. ; :/•;:.'v\.. Frances Frazier • this, he increases retention of the His interest and talent increased, •....•.-.•; Comstock Theatre '-V'. moves and captures the joy of and he took classes, and eventual- ; dancing. This technique is one ly taught, at the Troll wood used by Positive Motion, the Performing Arts School. Sunday • multi-faceted creative entity con- Today, Kasper feels "happy 2:30 p.m. "Moby Dick! " •; ceived by Kasper. He and others and satisfied." The Musical' produce music, lyrics, clothes, "I've accomplished more than Frances Frazier : videos, and numerous other artis- I thought I would, but I want to . Comstock Theatre tic endeavors through the compa- accomplish more," he said. He 3 p.m. "Six Days, Seven • .; ny. enjoys being able to make a living :' Nights" "Moby Dick! The Musical" doing what he loves to do: being h'^l* CEC Film, Olin 124 .. uses several of Kasper's talents. creative and teaching. With the While the challenge is part of help of Positive Motion, Kasper what drew Kasper to Concordia's currently inspires kids all over the This Week latest production, the relation- world by practicing "education Patrick Kasper has been working with the cast of "Moby ships and dedication of the cast through entertainment." Dick! The Musical" since the beginning of October. are what he has come to value ;' The Faculty Art Exhibit is now : open in the Cyrus M. Running •XV .v.*+'>':&•/: Art Gallery at Concordia. The now, trie Johnny's solo and exhibit features works from the Concordia College Art funk sou •Department faculty members. standing strong Gallery hours are Monday tinow/ the funk soul brother" was Chris Boen ^HHg^'"'probably heard more than any This concert, which marks through Friday 10 a.m. to 5; : jThe Concordian Mark J. Hannan Hermanson's Concordia debut as a p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 - other lyric on college radio last The Concordian \. The one-man cavalcade year. But despite including this solo performer, is far from his first No doubt you've seen the signs. I;" Norman Cook, better known as as the second track and the appearance in Cobberland. As a The dignified face looking L \ Fatboy Slim, made enough con- obvious selling factor- for this member of the now disbanded ; T Tickets to see The Rolling thoughtfully off into the distance, ; tacts and money during the last acoustic folk duo Storyhill, or as Stones in concert on album, Fatboy Slim made one one hand placed suavely over the [two years to turn down hell of an album. ^S^^^-ii their more stubborn fans might Wednesday, February 17 go on mouth as if holding back a secret. still say, "Chris & Johnny," • Madonna when she asked him Much like "Better Living.../' sale this Saturday, November Whether or not the name John Hermanson logged quite a few to remix "Ray of Light." this album opens with a darker 21 at 10 a.m. Ranging in prico Hermanson rings joyfully from concerts in many off-the-beaten- j Truthfully though, he was just and moodier work titled "Right from $40 to $125.50, the tick- your hungry musical pallet, you path locales such as Moorhead. i too busy producing his latest Here, Right Now" that really ets will be sold at th* are more than likely aware of his And now, after ten years of exten- \ album. , ;.- .. ,-.,..• gets the adrenaline going. Most Fargodome Ticket office and upcoming Concordia concert: 8 sive touring with Storyhill, \ . His debut on Astralwerks, of Fatboy Slim's music tends to p.m. on Monday, November 23 in all Ticketmaster outletsv, ;: V " i "Better Living Through have a happier, bouncier feel. the Centrum. •see JOHNNY on page 12 ; Chemistry/' became a hit The bass alone could give you ••;•;• Tina and the B-Sides will be; through the single "Goin' Out of whiplash from the involuntary performing at Playmaker's My Head" which was played at nodding you'll be doing. But it's Pavilion Saturday, November nearly every party and break- his characteristic rhythm and 21 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 dancing circuit (yes, they still melody (which is truly what p.m. and the cost is free before exist) last year. : y ^ \-:-^ most dance music today is lack- 9 p.m., and $5 after. Ages 21.. 3 The self-named Funk Soul ing) that drive the songs, • • or older, I.D. required. - v > Brother returns with his latest 'Except for the third track, "In and greatest release, "You've Heaven", which solely gives the MSU's vocal jazz ensemble, Come A Long Way, Baby." album a parental advisory warn- Snowfire, and a Jazz Combo . Fatboy Slim puts the "dance" ing, the entire album is solid for will perform at 8 p.m. on way back into dance music. radio or party play. After the first Friday, November 20. The per- His first single "The Rockafeller single, and the profanily-ridden formance will be held in Weld Skank" is best known as the sell- third track, the album opens up Hall Auditorium on the MSU ing factor for MTV's second for huge dance potential. campus. Admission is free. "amp" compilation, "amp2." "Gangster Tripping," which I For more information, contact The sample repeated throughout would put money on as the next 236-2204.'^;-'-Vv^;^-,;.;,>?:.V,: the song: "right about now/ the single, pumps along with a funk soul brother/ check it out 5 FUNK on page 12 f V '....

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