• 'Barefoot in the park' w·ill knock·your socks off By Michelle Olivera Some of his most famous works include Staff Writer "The Odd Couple," "Sweet Charity," "The Goodbye Girl," and his most recognized work, Get ready for a night of laughter and fun the trilogy consisting of "Brighton Beach when the Pacific Alliance Stage Company Memoirs," "Beloxi Blues," and "Broadway takes the stage and knocks your socks off with Bound." In fact, Simon has received more Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park." Motion Picture Academy and Tony nomina­ This "delightfully delicious" play is set in a tions than any other writer, and is the only one-bedroom apartment ( or better yet, a very playwright to have four Broadway produc­ large closet) on the top floor of a five-story tions running at the same time. building (not including the front steps) in the Performing Simon's most charming and big city of New York. enduring work, "Barefoot in the Park," will A smart, "kooky and comic" tale of young be Spreckels Performing Arts Center's resi­ love and middle-age romance, "Barefoot in dent theatre troupe, the Pacific Alliance Stage the Park" unfolds the trials of a conservative Company, directed by Hector Correa. young lawyer and his spontaneous young Correa is an actor/director who has worked bride, who is willing to try anything at least with every major Bay Area theatre company, once. They get to know each other while including ACT, Marin Theatre Company, and dealing with an attic-dwelling roue ( a man the SF Shakespeare Festival. He has directed devoted to a life of sensual pleasure) and a productions of "Real Women Have Curves," well-meaning mother in law. (world premiere) "Queen of the Tango," and "Barefoot in the Park" is as fresh and rel­ "Staircase" (he receiaved the Dean Goodman evant today as it was back in 1964 when it first Award for production for the latter two); hit Broadway. Though times, situations, and his television and film credits include "Bev­ attitudes change, that difficult post-marriage erly Hills Cop 3 ," "Common Threads," and adjustment, during which most people dis­ "America's Most Wanted." cover the real person to whom they have com­ "Barefoot in the Park" is sure to bring mitted themselves, does not. Simon depicts laughter and love to Spreckels Performing this troublesome time with endearing candor Arts Center from Mar. 20 through Apr. 6. and wit. Shows are Thurs. at 7:30 p.m., Fri, and Sat, Simon is considered by many to be the at 8:00 p.m. and Sun. at 2:30 p.m. On Thurs­ most popular playwright in the history of the days, tickets are only $13 for all seats, while American Theater. His collection of works all other performances are $18 general and includes several award-winning plays, Broad­ $15 youth/senior admission. The Spreckels way musical librettos and screenplays, many box office is located at 5409 Snyder Lane and of which have been produced in several lan­ is open Tues. through Sat. from noon to 5 ·guages. p.m.; call 588-3400 for ticket information. PHaro COURTESY OF SPRECKELS WEBSITE "Barefoot in the Park" has been called Simon's most channing work. ., ::.. ; •• ::•• •,•• . what's happening Spring 2003 ... By Michelle Olivera chooses to focus on music that cannot be heard listener-based classical, alternative, metal, punk, of the KSUN energy and keep coming back, even Staff writer anywhere else. So if you are looking for 50 cent, talk and news. Regardless of listeners going in after they've already graduated, just for fun. Avril Levigne or No Doubt, you probably won't and out as music styles change, Wright says that Broadcasting·24 hours a day and seven days , Filled with fun programming, independent and find them here. Instead, you 11 discover the under­ in order to be successful "you have to give your a week, KSUN offers a wide variety of student­ underground artists, and a few new voices, SSU's ground musical talents of artists like Blackali­ listeners what they want, and you have to adver­ run programming incorporating all aspects of the radio station KSUN offers a release from the bores cious, Zebrahead, and maybe even some video tise yourself." At KSUN, what they want is what music spectrum. of homework and the mainstream popular music game themes if you're lucky. they get with so many selections to choose from With shows called "What's that smell," and , found on most stations today. Not exclusive to the newer devices of today, and so many new DJs to listen to. "Hip Hop, Rap, and a Little Flow," the station , Located on campus, KSUN can only be lis­ the KSUN studio still uses the almost extinct tech­ Inevitably, these young DJs will face hurdles hopes to draw in enough listeners to eventually tened to via the Internet broadcasting worldwide, nologies of turntables and 8-tracks, as well as and stumbling blocks like "dead air," but accord­ top 2,000 hours of listening and stay there. This , which is a much more effective media for this CDs, and various computer sounds to transmit ing to Wright, doing your own show is "a learning goal would put listenership above what is was last , small station that operated on a weak signal in the music to their audiences. experience at any level," regardless of how much semester. past. Each DJ has the luxury of doing whatever expertise a DJ may have. The first official day of programming for this KSUN boasts fresh new talent and a very they please on their show, as long as they "don't Hard work and dedication in and out of the semester's new spring lineup began Feb. 7, and so , .. diverse selection of music. The music ranges from bash the station, and try their best not to swear." studio are. key elements to the success of the far the KSUN-ers are off to a great start. generic rock to reggae, classical to hip-hop, and The music is uncensored, because according to KSUN staff. "It's really a lot of work," says For questions, comments, and requests, you RPM (electronic) to jazz. In fact, according to the KSUN website, "Good music is good music, Wright. "I do more work for this class than for my call 664-2623 or contact KSUN online at one DJ, they have a hug_e selection of all types of despite the naughty words that may occasionally four or five unit classes." But in spite of all the www.sonoma.edu/KSUN where you will find • music, except Country - of which they only have show up." hard work he adds, "This is what I want to do for online forums, message boards, and information ahandful of choices. Christopher Wright, whose show runs from 3 the rest of my life." about the KSUN staff. Being an independent college station, KSUN p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays, describes his show as In fact, some students can't seem to get enough } ! .