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THE MICHIGAN DAILY

Friday, October 1, 1971

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Grand opening of Power Center nears

By LINDA DREEBE N
Ann Arbor, in recent years,
has had a full program of artis-
tic programs ranging from dra-
matic and musical productions
to d a n c e and experimental
works. The settings of these pro-
grams. vary from those of im-
promptu street theater and the
smaller arenas of the Lab The-
atre and the Residential College
stage to the larger theaters:
Lydia Mendelssohn, Trueblood
and Hill auditoriums.
These facilities, however, pre-
sent problems for the continu-
ing growth of the performing
arts. Problems such as lack of
space and flexible technical
equipment, if not solved,. could
limit artistic development and
expansion in the community.
One solution to these condi-
tions will be found when the
Power Center for the Perform-
ing' Arts opens Tuesday, Oct. 5,
with the Professional Theatre
Program production of "The
Grass Harp."'
The $3.5 million Center, located
adjacent to Flech Park facing
Pletcher Street, seats 1,420. A
gift of $3 million from the fam-
ily of- former University Regent
Eugene Power, chairman of the
board of University Microfilms,
together with other community
donors made possible the build-
ing of the new theater.
Designed by architect Kevin
Roche, the front of the building
is a classical facade with a

the Regents will present the spe-
cial awards. Recipients include
Helen Hayes, First Lady of the
American Theatre; Walter Kerr,
senior theatre critic of the New
York Times; N a n c y Hanks,
chairman of the National En-
dowment for the Arts; James
Earl Jones, star of both the
Broadway production and the
film version of "The Great White
Hope;" Jo Mielziner, a promi-
nent stage designer, and co-de-
signer of the lighting and stage
for the Power Center; and Ju-
lius Rudell, director of the New
York City Opera Company and
music director of the John F.
Kennedy Center in Washington.
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Foyer of the Power Center for the Performing Arts

students and faculty in the
School of Music will have access
to the most up-to-date accousti-
cal materials and design, and
modern staging and equipment.
These features include inter-

to do works which were previous-
ly impossible because of inade-
quacies of the present facilities.
The designers also aimed for
maximum audience convenience
and comfort. Every seat in the
house is good due to the fan
shaped auditorium which allows
the best sight lines and audibil-
ity. Even smaller details re-
ceived attention - these ranging
from special facilities for the
handicapped to a key hatcheck
system and lockers for minks.
Robert Schnitzer, executive di-
rector of the PTP and Marcella
Cisney, PTP's artistic director,
are directing the world premiere
production of "The Grass Harp."
Following the Ann Arbor open-
ing, the musical, based on a
novel by Truman Capote, is
scheduled to open on Broadway
Nov. 2.
Broadway stars Celeste Holm,
Barbara Cook. Muriel Smith nd
Ruth Ford head the cast with
Max Showalter, Wesley Addy
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and Russ Thacker in major roles.
Claibe Richardson wrote the
music for the production. The
book and lyrics are by Debward
Elmslie.
In addition to the play, pre-
miere opening night festivities
at the Center will include the
official dedication of the theater,
and the presentation of honor-
ary degrees to distinguished
leaders in the arts.
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columned arcade and a wall of
reflecting glass. During the day
the glass wall creates an illusion
of additional park space, while
at night, when the theater is
lighted the glass permits a view
of the left inside.
The construction material, in-
side and out,. is of vpecial ag-
gregate concrete which creates
the impression of simplicity. The
lobby is large and is designed
to hold art exhibits, refreshments
and special events. The two
large concrete spiral staircases
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tfe balcony were molded by a
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What is not simple, however,
are the many special theatrical
features built into the Center.
These details recognize the nerds
of both the wide range of per-
formers who will use the Center,
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Previously hampered by space
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as the University Players, the
University Musical Society and
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