The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 July 1975 — Page 9

‘Cabaret’ hit at Enchanted Hills

By BILL SPURGEON For The Mail-Journal Enchanted Hills Playhouse has a hit going for it in “Cabaret.” the lirid yet glittery musical of pre Third Reich Berlin, and it’s a tribute to the versatility and talent of the local players that the standing-room-only sign is likely to be out for the second week of the production “Cabaret,” in case your memory needs refreshing, is a play about an American writer, an English entertainer, a rising Hitlerite, and various other Berliners, set mostly in the flashy “Kit Kat Klub" beginning on New Year's Eve of 1929. As night club dancer Sally Bowles, operating according to her own moral law and oblivious to the effect of what changing mores will have on others. Becky Borczon is extremely well cast. She provides just the proper combination of hardness and sweetness, she can move, she can sing and she is enjoyable to watch. Having seen a road show production of the same play a couple of years ago in which the master of ceremonies role was played so repugnantly that it cast

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a shadow over most of the show’s good points, this reviewer is delighted to point out that Enchanted Hills’ Butch Gibson is, as the master of ceremonies, near perfect. Though he does not dominate the production, neither does he allow it to drift off course, and he is the effective catalyst for the entire evening. He, like Miss Borczon, can move, yet his movements are not designed to demand attention on their own, but to underline the story line and the activities of the res of the cast. If an extra curtain call were in order, this writer would give it to Mr Gibson. Dick Colopy plays the American writer with just the right combination of hope and despair, and his role. too. is one that is disinclined to draw attention. but one that would leave the audience feeling dealt out were it not played, as Mr. Colopy does, with quiet competence Enchanted Hills artistic director Doug Stark handles the part of German-Jewish fruitmarket owner Herr Schultz with his usual aplomb, and opposite him as Fraulein Schneider, Nona Neibert shows an ability to create, build, and maintain a

character which is a tribute to her acting adaptiveness. It is difficult for most young people to portray the elderly in a sincere fashion, and when the role requires the feeling of Ute underlying desperation that encircles some lives, the task is that much more difficult. In the case of Mr. Stark and Miss Neibert, the illusion is created and never for a minute lost. Nazi Ernst Ludwig is played with just the right amount of arrogance by Bruce Ferry, and again, this is the type of role in which heavy-handedness quickly wears thin. Mr. Ferry plays the part with such a sense of balance that the part never seems to be a comedic interpretation of its demands, both to his own credit and that of director Robert E. Zehr. Zehr himself (not to mention his demure wife, who plays a Kit Kat Klub chorine with zestful bravado far distant from her usual character) obviously deserves a good bit of credit for this production. It clicks. Though the first act of “Cabaret” starts slowly, that’s the nature of the play, and the folks at Enchanted Hills play it so well that there is little of the “well, get on with it” attitude prevalent in the audience. ■ Enchanted Hills technical director Alycia Gibson has done an excellent job with the set and staging. The barn at the east end of Wawasee has been converted into an authentic Berlin bistro, and since the action takes place on four basic sets (with a couple of others used once or twice in 20 scenes), tech savvy is essential to a smooth production. The sets look good, and on the night this writer was there, changes were handled swiftly and accurately. And the music was ably provided by the orchestra directed by Mike FiUio. “Cabaret” runs this week Thursday, July 24. through Saturday, July 26. Next week, the recent Broadway comedy success, "Six Rms Riv Vu” will open a four-night stand July 30. If what Enchanted Hills did with “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a timehonored comedy, and “Cabaret,” a difficult musical, are any guideline, the rest of this erg an nation's season will be worth seeing For ticket reservations, write to Enchanted Hills Playhouse. P.O. box 41, Syracuse. Ind. 46567. i Next week at Epworth ~- Following is the schedule for Epworth Forest for the week of July 27-August 2. Senior high institute for Kokomo and Muncie districts, sponsored by the North Indiana Conference of the United Methodist church. Deans for the week are Brian Witwer and Stan Tobias. Junior high Camp Adventure will be held at Epworth Heights for the South Bend district. Dean for the week is Gary Stees The speaker for the 10.30 a.pn. Sunday worship service in the auditorium will be Dr. James J. Babbitt of the Garrett Evangelical seminary in Evanston. 111. The service d open to the public. The August 3 speaker will be Bishop Ralph T. Alton, Bishop of* the Indianapolis area, Indianapolis

1975 midwest state fairs

For many decades the arrival of a traveling circus and the annual state fair were the two events many people looked forward to each summer in order to make their summer complete. Changing attitudes and soaring expenses have virtually eliminated traveling circuses, but the annual state fair is an event which is enjoying more popularity today than it ever has before, according to the Chicago Motor club-AAA. This summer as in the past, midwest travelers are in the enviable position of being within a day’s drive of the Illinois, Indiana, lowa and Wisconsin State Fairs, but if you plan to spend more than a day at any of these fairs be sure you have made your hotel or motel reservations in advance in order to avoid disappointments. Illinois State Fair The 1975 Illinois State Fair at the fairgrounds near Springfield will be held August 8 through 17. The fair begins again this year with the traditional opening day parade through Springfield at 10 am. Thirty of the state’s most highly rated high school bands, more than 40 decorative floats the famous Budweiser Clydesdales, and the Joseph Schlitz 40-horse hitch will be among the many parade attractions. f Each evening at 8 pm. the grandstand area of the fair becomes the place to be for first rate entertainment. The following schedule has been arranged for Illinois fairgoers: August 8. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass; August 9. Donna Fargo, Bill Anderson, and Billy “Crash” Craddock; August 10, A Veterans’ Day pageant; August 11, America; August 12. Bobby Vinton; August 13, The Osmonds; August 14, Dionne Warwicke; August 15, John Davidson; August 16, Anita Bryant and George Kirby; and August 17, Vikki Carr. Other special events at the Illinois State Fair include the Society Horse show, 7:30 p.m., August 6 through 12 at the coliseum. Also the super livestock review. August 13, 7 p.m., at the coliseum. Another special attraction is the western horse show. August 14 through 17. 7 p.m. at the coliseum. The Illinois State Fair also has scheduled two classes of USAC sponsored auto races. The Big Car Championship class begins at 11 a m.. August 16. The late model stock cars are scheduled for 11 am., August 17. Other attractions at the Illinois fair include five days of harness racing beginning Monday, Aug. 11 and winding up with the Illinois Colt Association Championship Stake, August 15. Pari-mutuel betting will allowed during the five-day meet, the first time this has been allowed in the fair's 122 year history. One of the highlights of this year’s fair will be the International Boxing championship between the United States and Poland. This A AU-sanctioned championship will be telecast nationally on ABC’s Wide World of Sport. The bouts take place Wednesday, Aug. 13, beginning at 1 pm. Indiana State Fair Indianapolis again is host for the Indiana State Fair which runs from August 14 through 24. Billed as Indiana’s biggest annual fair, the event has something for everyone. Included are a pet parade for the small fry, tractor pulls for dad. fashions for mother, the midway for young adults, and special events, shows and parades for everyone Special Indiana State Fair shows this year will be held in the coliseum and include: August 16, 4 and 8 p.m., the Mac Davis show; August 17, 4 and 8 p.m., The Pat Boone Family and Captain 4 Tennille; August 19, 3 and 7:30 pm., August 20,1:30 and 7:30 p.m., August 22. 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Lynn Anderson with the Steiner Championship Rodeo; August 23. 4 and 8 p m . The Olivia Newton-John show with Jim Stafford, and August 24, 3 and 7 p.m.. The Helen Reddy show.

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Special shows in the grandstand area include The Osmond’s, August 15, 4 and 8 pjn., and Chicago, August 22, 8 pm. Other outstanding attractions at the Indiana State Fair include "a Western horse show. Jack Kochman’s Hell Drivers, Motorcycle Thrill show, Century Auto race, Championship harness racing, Million Dollar Midway, quarter horse racing, a Demolition Derby, and a giant balloon race. lowa State Fair . The 1975 lowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 15 to August 24 is the second in a three-year series highlighting the relationship between the U.S. and our European neighbors. The 1974 lowa State Fair featured “The Discoverers — Italy and Spain.” This years fair will feature “The Colonizers — England, Ireland and Scotland.” The fair in 1976 will be a Bicentennial theme. Each year the lowa fair features the food, art, costumes and customs of the countries being highlighted. And each year as the fair takes a slightly different course, some of the colorful displays and items of interest from the previous year's fair are retained and incorporated into the present fair. The grandstand schedule for the lowa State Fair follows: August 15, 8 p.m., The British Premiere show; August 17, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., the Mac Davis show; August 18, 2 p.m., Joie Chitwood Thrill show; August 18, 7 p.m., The Beach Boys; August 19, 6 and 8:30 p.m., The Helen Reddy show, August 20, 6 and 8:30 p.m., Tanya Tucker and Rennie Milsap; August 21, 6 and 8:30 p.m., Billy “Crash” Craddock and Freddie Hart; August 22, 6 and 8:30 p.m., Olivia Newton-John with George Kirby; August 23, 6 and 8:30 p.m.. The Osmonds; and August 24, 7 p.m., Chicago. Wisconsin State Fair The annual Wisconsin State Fair has extended run an extra day this year and will be held at the Milwaukee fairgrounds between August 7 and 17. Special grandstand highlights this year include August 7, 7:30 p.m., The Wisconsin high school marching band contest; August 8, 2 and 7:30 p.m.. Three Dog Night ; August 9, 6 and 8:30 p.m., The Spinners and the Stylistics; August 19, 6 and 8:30 pm., The Mac Davis show; August 11, 2 and 7:30 p.m , Bobby Vinton and The Kids From Wisconsin; August 12 and 13,2 and 7:30 pan., Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and B. J. Thomas; August 14, 6 and 8:30 pan., The Osmonds and Munch; August 15, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Tanya Tucker, Jim Stafford and The Kids From Wisconsin, August 16 and 17, 6 and 8:30 p.m. on the 16th, and 7:30 pan. on the 17th. Three days of USAC auto racing also will be part of this year’s Wisconsin State Fair. The races will include. August 9, 200mile stock cars; August 14, 150mile stock cars; and August 17, 200-mile Indy cars. Audubon Society to meet July 22 “Alternative Energy’ Sources”, a study report by James and Frances Townsend will be the program subject for the July 22 meeting of the Tippecanoe Audubon Society. James Townsend, a Manchester college graduate and first vice-president of the local society, has set up a solar collector system in his own home between Pierceton and Sidney. His daughter, Frances, is a junior at Manchester college. Both are greatly concerned about the conservation of energy and other aspects of nature. The public is invited to the meeting which will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Pierceton Community building. LAKELAND LOCAL Shelley Breeden of Syracuse is a state fair entrant in the Foods V division

RIDE FROM PEORIA — Eighteen strong hearted fellows ages 13 to 45, rode their 10-speed bicycles from Peoria. 111., to Oakwood Park, Syracuse, arriving at their destination on Saturday afternoon. The journey of 290 miles began at Peoria and included riders from Tremont, 111., Saint Louis, Mo., and Canada. The group is sponsored by the Apostolic Christian church.

Vacation preparations

When a new highway is planned in the US thousands of hours of preparation are spent to make sure it is as near perfect as possible. Each mile of the new highway is carefully laid out, each intersection is planned to move traffic along quickly and safely, and a construction schedule is established to assure that the highway is finished on time. Now planning a summer vacation isn’t as difficult as building a new highway, however, whether your trip is a relatively short one or covering a few thousand miles, you’ll want to give yourself plenty of time for preparation before leaving to make sure you reach your destination without a problem. As with most things that are enjoyable and worth doing, the anticipation and planning are sometimes half the fun, and planning vacation trips is something the whole family can do together. After deciding on a vacation that fits your time and budget, the Chicago Motor Club-AAA suggests you consider these planning items. Auto Maintenance — Have your car tuned-up with new points and plugs; check brakes; adjust wheel alignment; balance tires; inspect the radiator and cooling systems (especially if towing a trailer); change the oil and filter; lubricate; check, clean or replace air filter; inspect battery and cables; examine windshield wipers and fill washer fluid; and adjust headlights. Travelers — Be sure each driver has a valid driver's license and is covered with at least the minimum amounts of automobile insurance; use travelers’ checks; include Chicago Motor Club-AAA credentials; credit cards; necessary medication and prescriptions; sports equipment; beach accessories including sunburn lotion; dinner clothes; travel clothes; camera and film. Glove Compartment — Have readily available evidence of car ownership, insurance and registration; first aid kit; flashlight and batteries; maps, and tissues. Trunk — Maintain a fire extinguisher ; good spare tire; jack; tire changing tools; flares; vbelts for fan. generator and power steering; and work clothes for possible on-the-road maintenance. Children —- Bring pillows; books; writing materials; games; a deck of cards; light snacks; jug of water; fruit juices; and a washcloth for quick clean-ups Further Tips Before leaving on a trip it is a good idea to give your travel plans, auto license number and car description to a friend, neighbor or relative in case an emergency occurs and rou must be notified. In packing your car. be certain not to overload the trunk. An excessive amount of weight behind the rear wheels lifts needed weight from the front wheels making steering unreliable. Also, avoid overloading the car-top carrier. Adding weight to the top of the car changes a car’s center of gravity increasing the possibility of sway when changing lanes and rotnding curves. An important aspect of planning your trip is selecting a route which will enable you to see all the things you want to see and still let you arrive at your destination at a reasonable hour for checking into accommodations. It helps to plot VISIT OUR SHOW ROOM See Boats That Comply Fully With US Coast Guard Regulations MACY'S LAKE WAWASEE

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your course on a map, marking tMifamiliar exit and entrance ramps on expressways, or expected turnoffs on smaller roadways. Motor dub members can have this done for them by the counselors in the club’s touring department * Before leaving on your trip make certain you have stopped all home deliveries induding milk, mail and newspapers. Also prior to leaving, provide care for pets, house plants. . lawns and gardens. The day you leave you should make certain you have locked all doors and windows, pulled the electric plug on all radios, televisions, clocks, air conditioners and heating units. If your stay is lenghy, it is a good idea to disconnect the refrigerator after removing all perishable items. Besides saving electricty by following these

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hints, you are also insuring yourself against accidental fires caused by defective cords, lightning or a power surge through electric lines. And finally, to deter burglars or vandals while you are away notify your local police department of your trip and purchase automatic timers for several lamps in your home. The police will pay special attention to your home while making their regular rounds, and the automatic timers will help create the illusion there is someone home when you are away. By planning your vacation in advance, and by following these Chicago Motor club suggestions, you can eliminate many of the problems often associated with vacations, and have many pleasant memories of your trip for many years to come.

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