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He first came to the United States in 1955; he performed for the University of Michigan's University Musical Society for the first time in 1971, by which he has been engaged a half dozen times. Marceau has undoubtedly proven his genuine versatility. As teacher,he is the founder of the International School of Mime, where students study classic and modern dance, fencing, poetry, theatrical history and acting. As a visual artist, his aptitude and passion for painting developed from his childhood where he modified iden- tification papers for those needing to flee from the Germans. Utilizing his Bald Sinlging By David Kopel The Bald Soprano! The Lesson Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Main Street Theatre 338 S. Main I N A BOURGEOUIS British living room sits a bourgeois British couple, the Smiths. The clock strikes seventeen times. "Goodness! Nine o'clock," exclains Mrs. Smith. "This evening for supper we had soup, fish, cold ham and mashed potatoes and a good English salad, and we had English beer to drink. The children drank English water. We had a very good meal this evening. And that's because we are English, because we live in a suburb of London and because our name is Smith." This is The Bald Soprano, Eugene Ionesco's satire of the emptiness of talents, he has successfully written and illustrated a book in which the central character, "Bip," the top-hatted clown, portrays Marceau's understanding of man's day-to-day tribulations against his increasing awareness of the won- derment of the world. In addition to showman, teacher, painter, and writer, who can forget his priceless performance in Silent Movie where the film's only spoken word, "NO," rang with such comic truth that only Marceau's sense of dignified sim- plicity could make that moment of theatrical irony possible. Last year in Ann Arbor, Marceau found time within his busy schedule to dine with the French Co-op over in Ox- ford Housing. An intended 90-minute meal evolved into a 4-hour evening of inspirational thought and conversation. The students were exceedingly im- pressed with this multi-faceted in- dividual. He appeared gracious, ar- ticulate and personable. In response to students' questions, he eloquently spoke on international communication and the inherent unity of heart and mind. His universal ideals are not only transcended through his body which communicates to audiences all over the world, but through his proficiency at eight verbal languages as well. One Oxford resident noted that his accompanying gestures contained all the appropriateness and beauty of a choreographed ballet. Don't miss this sensational evening of silence on January 29 at 8:00 p.m. and January 30 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in The PowerCenter. For ticket infor- mation, call the University Musical Society at 764-2538 or 665-3717. 9 S t ati o n stopper Gandy Dancer 401 Depot Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday- Friday; 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Monday Thursday; 5 p.m. - midnight Friday; 3 - 10 p.m. Sunday By Fannie Weinstein passenger or cargo train to come roaring past the restaurant two or three times during a meal. There are even those patrons who commute to grab a bite to eat. The best view of the trains, whose arrivals arouses applause and cheers from diners, is from the Gandy Dan- cer's garden room. Because of its popularity, however, the restaurant won't take reservations for the room, but will do its best to honor requests when it's time to be seated. The Gandy Dancer offers a different menu daily; its house speciality, "Charley's Bucket" (Maine Lobster, Dungeness Crab, Steamers, and Mussels) is always available. The same goes for the paella and the Boston Blue Plate (oysters, clams, scallops,e etc.) Dinner entrees consist of a wide variety of seafood dishes ranging from Norwegian Salmon to Fried Smelt. The Cape Scallops Primavera, served with sauteed fresh vegetables and rice pilaf, was recommended, but turned out to be a disappointment. The scallops ($11.25) were not meaty and a bit fibrous, often a curse of frozen fish. For non-seafood lovers, lamb and strip sirloin are also available. the steak ($12.75) is lightly seasoned, although not as well trimmed as would be expected. All entress include a choice of Charley's Chowder of the salad bar, . ............. ......... LEGEND HAS it that in the late 1800s when the country's railroad system was being built, an Irish railman named Gandy kept his workers' ham- mers and pick axes swinging in rhythm with his songs. These men became known as Gandy's dancers. Thus, the Gandy Dancer earned its name - and its widespread reputation for offering a rather unique dining ex- perience. Since Gandy's time, unfor- tunately, the restaurant has gotten a lit- tle off-track. Situated next to the Ann Arbor Am- trak station, the Gandy Dancer gets its atmosphere and its floor show right off the rails. It is not unusual for a Gandy Dancer: Lobster every day which is chilled to keep the vegetables crisp. Oven fresh bread with a twist of garlic is also served. Desserts ($2.00 and up) are treated like destinations. Each patron gets to tear a ticket off an engineer's ring for whichever they would like. Choices range from strawbery shortcake to ice cream drinks. The cheesecake is superb. Enhanced by train memorabilia, the Gandy Dancer would be a nice surprise to stumble upon. Unfortunatley, it does not live up to its reputation. The food is overpriced, the eating space a little cramped, the noise level a bit too loud,a contrived. people who credit card below par. If you dec cer a trys vation, esI evening. Fr available w ween 6:30 an The Gand "the place' parents or make sure tl space a little cramped, the noise level a make sure t. Cf CAMPUS Visit our "OLD FASHIONED" TOY STORE SMURF SALE 30% * Hi Q Game " Pente * Chess Games * Pig Mania * Diplomacy * Dragon Hut "The Friendly Family Store" 514 E. William St. 662-0035 Apply Marcel Marceau: Show without words modern life. The Bald Soprano and The Lesson, another Ionesco play, are en- joying a two-week run at the Ann Arbor Civic Theater (338 S. Main). Perfor- mances are Jan. 28 and 29, and February 3-5, at 8 p.m. Tickets go for an affordable $3. Eugene Ionesco, a Rumanian-born Frenchman, took much of the opening dialogue from his English textbook, Assimal Manual. Thus, the characters in The Bald Soprano have the names of the characters from Assimal Manual. They utter witticisms such as, "The ceiling is above, the floor below." Asthe play progresses, the audience begins to understand that the Smiths, and their guests - the Martins - have nothing to say to each other, but con- verse nonetheless. Eventually, normal conversation collapses in a bizarre and hilarious orgy of non-meaning. Initially, audiences expecting an evening of normal theatre may be frustrated by the play's absurdity; the characters are more like hollow shells than full human beings. But amusement soon replaces the frustration, as the audience laughs at the silly shallowness of turn-of-the- century petite bourgeoisie life in Britain. But Ionesco was doing more than poking fun at one social class in Britain. As he explained, "There probably was in my plays some criticism of the petite bourgeoisie, but the petitie. bourgeoisie.. . was for me a type of being that exists in all societies. . . The petit bourgeois is just a man of slogans, who no longer thinks for himself but repeats the truths that others have im- pressed upon him ready-made, and therefore lifeless. In short, the bourgeois is a manipulated man.'' lonesco's point is how much we are like the Smiths and Martins; listen carefully at the dinner table some time, and ask how much people really have to say to each other. Appearing with The Bald Soprano is another Ionesco one-act, The Lesson. Law students especially will be able to identify with this tale of domination and control. Larry Rusinskiy, by day an Ann Arbor computer programmer, plays the timid little professor, a shy and highly animated man. He tutors an attractive young woman in mathematics and linguistics. Although initially intimidated by the woman's sexuality, the professor gains power and authority as his lesson progresses. The result, both disturbing and comical, takes the traditional student- professor relationship to its logical con- clusion. Steven Stuhlbarg, a University graduate student in philosophy, directs both plays. His enthusiasm for the production stems not only from the lessons the plays teach, but from their worth as pure entertainment.Despite the gloom of lonesco's message, one cannot help laughing the whole way through. Stuhlbarg feels that the small size of the Main Street Theater (also at 338 S. Main) - seating for 170 - and the thrust setting of the stage will make in- tegration of the audience into the production easy. For example, Stuhlbarg plans to have his performers use the entire theater space, not just the stage. After all, the theme of theater of the absurd is not that what is going on on stage is absurd, but that the world and the audience are absurd. Students interested in joining in the planning and production of future shows, and in contributing to the Ann Arbor theater community, can join the Ann Arbor Civic Theater for $8. For fur- ther information, call the Theater's business office at 662-9405, from 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. ai KANA4 STUDENT SPECIALS': Bulkoki BAR-B-Q Sandwich .......... $2.50 Veggi Tempura .................... $1.50 183 Battle of the I The event will take place March 1 0th-1 2th in the U-Club Applications for all types of ,b are now being accepted at the office, 2105 Michigan Union. questions should be directed t4 Terri Grumer or Rich Lesser, c the University Activities Cente at 763-1107. Applications will be due no later than February 14. MIC Egg rolls................ buy 4 and getl1 FREE! Chapcha................ Fried Rice .............. . Tak Chim................ $1.05 $1.99 $1.99 $2.80 .......... . . . . . . . . . . I LUNCHEON SPECIALS less than $4.00 EAT IN or CARRY OUT-NEAR HILL DORMS 1133 E. Huron M-Sat 4-9 Bald Soprano: Strange stage song 6r- -eekend!ary-28 4983-.-----------------------.--- - - - - - --. . . 11'we - - - -.--- -