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THE CHQONICLE C OLUMB CO LLE G E C H c /\ c 0 A whole new 'Gospel' ... .. By Leon Tripplett cially with a wee budget of $ 100. News Editor Think again. Their voices can be heard The musical phenomenon is wafting from the artistic air in the supposed to, in theory, remind its antiquated-looking building of audience of the timeworn Michigan Avenue, a mixing of Gospel accordi ng to St. melodious voices and songs of Matthew, the rise and fall of the righteousness. Son of a carpenter and the humil­ This ragtag group of stars ity of a mere mortal cum savior may, at first glance, look spiritual given immortality by a select and unsuspecting, wholesome group of eyewitnesses to genera­ and reli giously astute. And many tions of second-hand religious of them are. passers by, But, be ye not deceived, they Its supposed to portray the are as wavering as Godspell. Photo by Aaron Notfzinger often unpredictable, erratic yet The musical's original veneer Cast members of the upcoming Theatre Department musical religious devotion. of disciples is about a 1960s version of the "Godspell" strut their way through " Day by Day-'' hard-pressed to serve an unpopu­ retell ing of the life of Jesus lar man of two centuries ago. Christ and His disciples. This is roles throughout the musical at Godspell," admits Loza, who had Not Godspell. all meshed together with the sup­ any given moment. "Its about to take a breather himself, from The popular musical, porting cast singing what,"thus having a sense of community," another play he'd just finished Godspell- heralded and per­ sayeth the Lord." Again, th at's said Peter Loza, the hand-picked directing. formed alike by high school the­ the sixties version. student director. "It's up to the The general auditions began aters, colleges, universities and Under student director, Peter individual to decide what the with some SO students. When it professional production compa­ Loza, there won't be any ficti­ musical means to them." Adding was all over, just 12 were stand­ nies-has hawked its way, over ti ous cobble-stoned streets or that "everyone i,s_.r_esponsible for ing-or should we say singing. thirty years, from Broadway to preaching disciples with sandals everyone." .~ • ; Among them was actor, singer Tinsel Town. Now, it makes its descending on the audience in The plot isn't hard to follow, and pianist Ryan Guerre, who way to Columbia's lith St. cam­ righteous indignation. simply because there is none- jumpstarted his performi ng pus. Welcome to the 90s version of everyone is encouraged to "be career at the ripe age of 10. "I Student directed, student pro­ Godspell. yourself." And it's that mantra was all over the stage," a remi­ duced, student acted-you'd This is a story about a bunch that reigned supreme in the pick- niscent Guerre said, " It was probably think it won't be any­ of singing, rangy street kids wit h ing of themusical's cast. thing like the Real McCoy, espe- '90s problems, changing their "There was a lot of hype over See Gospel, next page Columbia2 students bound for Spain ByMemaAyi appropriate fi rst ven- ~:;--:-;~;,';!~7:;~~~::t,.""~~:";;,1;:w,~ Manuxing Editor ture. "I have a high Columbia2, the Division of Continuing regard for RoseAnna Education in the Arts and Communications at Mueller as an instruc­ Columbia College, is offering a travel-study tor, teacher and schol­ trip to Spain this summer. The trip includes ar. She would always visits to Barcelona, Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, have been my first Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Costa del Sol and choice to lead this Malaga. travel-study to Spain," The $2,8.00 price tag buys round-trip air­ Klukoff said. "She not fare; first-class train fare from Barcelona to onl y brings her Madrid; four-star hotel accommodations, knowledge and exper­ including all taxes and service charges; com­ tise to the trip, but also prehensive study guides, maps and city enthusiasm that I reports; a welcome dinner in Barcelona; think wi II make the fa rewell dinner in Malaga and breakfast daily. trip pleasurable to The trip will be guided by RoseAnna those who participate." Photo courtesy of Columbia 2 Mueller, Coordinator of Humanities for the Mueller said she is Starting this summer, Columbia2, the college's post-graduate Department of Liberal Education, who teach­ trying to break the education wing, will be offering travel-study trips to Spain. es Spanish at Columbia and has studied in stereotype that Spain is Madrid. just full of Flamenco dancers. the l ith noor faculty lounge in the Torco Phillip Klukoff, Associate Provost, "There are Arab and Jewish innuences in building at 7 p.m. for people who have Di vision of Continuing Education, said he Spain," Muell er said, adding that trip partici­ al ready sign<;d up and those interested in the hopes this will not be a traditional travel­ pants will see architecture that renects the · tri p. study (more travel than study). Klukoff hopes Middle Eastern and Moorish innuences. A representative from the Spanish con­ this trip wi ll be a balance of travel and study There will be some guided tours and some sulate will give a slide presentation on points to make the experience more enjoyable. discussions on the art and architecture of of interest and Mueller will give a talk. Klukoff said that they chose Spain because Spain, but leisure time wi ll also be provided Materials will be distributed about each Spain is a country "rich in culture." so that participants can revisit places that city and places that will be visited on the trip. Because Mueller is very interested in the were of particular interest to them or to see Each study guide for the trip will include an and architecture of Spain and teaches things that the gu ided tours overlook. information on points of interest and about Spanish at the college, Spain seemed to be an There wi ll be a preview party on Feb. 12 in the culture. food and people. • 2 NEWS February 10, 1991 THE CHRONICLE Gos_eel~ from page 1: Columbia's produc­ Journalism Dep a rtme nt tion of Godspell' has a iot in common with more promi­ 623 S. Wabash Ave., S uite 802 nent productions of the play--but we also add our own spin Chicago. Illinois 60605 ews desk: (.Hl) 663- 1600 Ext. SJ.JJ Photo desk: (.Hl) 663-1600 Ext. 5732 Adn•rtising desk: (Jill 663-1600 Ext. 5-132 FAX: (312) -'27-3920 e -mail: C h ron96@ intc r acccss.com Web page: http://\\"" 5 . intcraccc~~. comk h ronidc Editor-in-( ' hicf J.,hn H~nr~ Blc<krm.tn :'llanaging Editor :'\km.1 r\~1 :\"e \\S Editor Leon T npplen A ssistant News Editor scar) hogh-frcqucncy actors. the silence 1s broken redemption, the high-drama over sef"ing Jason Kra v ari~ But Guerrc d1dn't >lOp there. Profc>slonal by model -actor Dennis Rittennhouse- after either evil or good and the common good that actre" Paula Lynn. who pla)cd 10 Dn ll y JUSt three m10utcs. Godspcll is not about humans possess. It's broug ht out wonderful­ Features Edito r Parton' 's . "The Best Lillie Whorehouse energetic re,traint. ly in the devil's demanding song. ''Tum Back, Jill Schm1Cipfc n1g 10Te'a'... 1n, p1red the young prc"pcct to take Philosophical arguments often erupt over 0 Man." The devil is clearly a maelstrom of dance lc"ons. 1hc direct1 on of the musical. At th1s point contradictions. pugnacious yet possessed of a Assistant Features Editor " I th10l ot paod off. " sa1d G uerre. "'ho N1ko Prugh. who plays 1he devil , wants direc­ tender-loving hand. M1c helle DuFo ur tales a lead role 10 hclp10g hiS fe llo v. acto" tion. " I want to be crcat1 ve. but! also want to grasp nev. dances. and IS all over the dance have focus." she contends. She's supported Then it's improv time (sho rt for Improvi­ Ooor by the other actors. who're confused over I n.-es tigative Editor satiOn). this is when the real stars co me out­ With JU'i three "'ccks. 100 ho ur-. and thcor character's role. there true selves shining through. A touch of Robert Chmnto ~n untfc, '\ og~trcuc' ... mo l.. c<.J hct"'ccn Rca."urancc comes fro m bolh the d~re c· the head can mean the difference between rehear\JI' .•1ll1h c 'ong> Jnd dance' h,l\c hccn lor and choreographer " Your mo11vat10n dmma and comedy. depending on the actor. Opinion Edito r mastered After all. they have no one to mea· will come when you get into toe script," says They divide themselves equally into two Robert Ste' c n ~on sure up to Lata.