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Why not try us on for size? rying off a gala arts fund-rais- ping out of myself and being er that will combine gastronomy, someone different. Mr. Rochen immersed himself theater, video, music, dance and in high-school theater, serving in masquerade. It happened pretty fast: While the capacities of assistant pro- he was working as a waiter last ducer, program layout director summer at Franklin Hills Rac- and photographer. In Ann Arbor, quet Club, Mr. Rochen met John he's been in the chorus of one pro- Bloom, executive director of Fan- duction and has worked on the "ia club Foundation for the Arts, a costume crew and lighting crew Save 37% off the newsstand price. Receive 52 issues plus five issues of Style magazine for only $42. 00 ($58 out -of-state). ADDITIONAL. SAVINGS: TWO YEAR SUBSCR1P110N FOR $77.50 ($101 out-of-state) Southfield-based organization for three shows. 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Costume SATURDAY 10/28 & SUNDAY 10/29 contests and performances by the Steve, a member of MSU's Troy Dance Company and Tay- marching band; Debbie, a former lor Ballet Theatre Company are cheerleader; and Andy, a deejay, on tap, and two deejays from Liv- like Mr. Rochen, for Living En- ing Energy will keep people on ergy. Some of the beneficiaries of the their feet all night. event are contributing their tal- A tall order, especially for a 20- year-old University of Michigan ents to the fund-raiser. Students junior who is also doing sound from Walled Lake Central High and sewing costumes for the School built all the surrealistic American stage premiere of set pieces, David Grossman of Pe- Wuthering Heights at Ann Ar- gasus Lighting donated the lights, Hiram Walker & Sons, your entire purchase. bor's Power Center. Mr. Rochen, a 1993 Andover Inc. donated liquor, and area High School graduate who is restaurants and coffeehouses do- working on a degree in theater nated food. 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