Page 12-The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, April 22,1992 enough with the kids! rIoreogrphen presen sopldst*ca*ion who what where when y Alexandra Beller heposter reads: For Adults Only. on't get too excited; it doesn't inean that there is nudity involved. It means that all five of the choreogra- jhers are "thirty-something" and ave already had successful careers. eter Sparling, chairman of the nce department says, "This con- ert represents a new trend in lasters work. We are attracting lancers who have already worked rofessionally, and are now coming ack for their degrees." What this means for the artists is at they have a richer repertory to work from, a variety of technical d stylistic traditions under their lt, and that they have found their ersonal voices as choreographers d dancers. What it means for an udience is more seasoned, polished d refined choreography with the eight of history and the breath of he future in it. Aside from Sparling, who is per- orming two works, all of the artists re graduate students of dance. usan Caligaris and Janet Lilly, who ecently performed in their MFA hesis concert (No Sugar Added), re second-year graduate students. Maureen Janson (first year) and Gina Buntz (first semester) are being featured, for the first time as chore- ographers in a University produc- tion. Lilly and Caligaris will perform a duet which they co-choreographed, titled "Gather 'Round." The piece, set to a collage score including original material and children's game songs, focuses on their friend- ship and the interaction of their "child" selves. "(The dance) is about the ghosts of childhood. Of course there is some sadness there, but also a play- ful quality," Caligaris says. Lilly expands on this, saying, "It's like listening to children play- ing games outside your window which you once played yourself." Lilly will also be performing two solos: "Needle in the Haystack," which she performed earlier this year at Performance Network, and "Glacial Milk," which Lilly recently presented at her MFA Thesis con- cert. Sparling will be presenting modern dance pioneer Jose Limon's legendary solo, "Chaconne." Cho- reographed in 1942, the piece marks Limon's passage away from pre- Hollywood gets played like a sucker in maverick director Robert Altman's acclaimed new satire, The Player, which will be screened tonight at 7:30 at the Michigan Theater in a special gala pre-release benefit. The film stars Tim Robbins as an ambitious producer who begins to receive threatening postcards from an irate rejected screenwriter. According to advance reviews, Altman brilliantly skewers The Industry in his multi-leveled movie about making movies, which also features cameos from over 60 celebrities (playing themselves), in- cluding Cher, John Cusack, Elliott Gould, Nick Nolte, Burt Reynolds, Lily Tomlin and the Incredible Bruce Willis. The director - whose previous films include M*A *S*H and Vincent & Theo - is currently working on an opera with University School of Music professor William Bolcom. The proceeds from tonight's benefit go toward the Michigan Theater and the University Art Museum; tickets are $12.50 ($10 for members), available in advance at the Michigan Theater Box Office. Call 668-8397. The Department of Film and Video Studies is sponsoring the an- nual Senior Film and Video Show, a free screening of works by graduating seniors. Featured in the show will be "Can You See" by the Daily's own Richard Davis, and co- starring Weekend etc. editor Julie Komorn. The show - which will include works made in video, 16mm and Super 8 - takes place on Friday, May 1, in Angell Hall Aud A. If you're going procrastinate be- fore finals, for heaven's sake, do it properly with Andre Previn and the Dresden State Orchestra (Staatskapelle to be pretentious). One of the world's oldest and most distinguished orchestras, the Dres- den will present a program featuring Beethoven's Symphony No.7, "The Pastoral" in Hill Auditorium on Thursday April 8 p.m. The show also includes the youthfully exuber- ant Don Juan and the brooding Death and Transfiguration by Ri- chard Strauss. As a testament to their standing and longevity, the orchestra has premiered many of the major works of Wagner and Strauss and has been led by such major con- ductors as Karajan, Reiner and Abbado. Tickets range from $18 to $45 at the University Musical Society. Rush tickets go on sale at 10 am on Thursday. Call 764-2538. OK, we've been working on our JFK assassination theory and we've concluded that there was definitely a conspiracy involving the CIA, cer- tain shifty members of the cabinet, the Krispy Kreme Donut Company and of course, Lyndon Baines Johnson. To find out what LBJ was really up to when he said, "Naw, you don't need that ol' bullet-proof bub- ble, Jack," rush to Lyndon starring Laurence Luckinbill at the Michigan Theater. Rush tickets will go on sale today for $10. Get 'em at the Michigan Theater box office be- tween 11 and 6. It'll give you a rush. I Somehow, a dancer in For Adults Only was spirited away to Notre Dame in Paris. Is there nothing that these modern dancers aren't capable of? decessor and teacher Doris Hum- phrey into his own career as a choreographer. Sparling, who was with the Jose Limon Dance Company from 1970- 1973, feels that "Chaconne" repre- sents a "perfect model of the craft of choreography." He goes on to say that, "Limon contains (in "Cha- conne") both an emotional weight and the architectural and highly stylized qualities of Bach and Beet- hoven." Sparling will offer tribute to See ADULTS, Page 13 t Amazin' Blue- A co-ed a capelta singing ensemble Comedy Company - A student- directed and written comedy troupe that performs once a term and has travelled to other Big 10 schools. Homecoming - As official University coordinators of Homecoming UAC plans the parade. float contest, pep rally, and many other campus-wide activities, Michigras - Brings the festive atmosphere of Madi-Gras to U of M North Campus Enrichment., College Bowl - A competive quiz trivia contest, beginning with an intramural tournament whose champions travel to contest during the winter term. Mini-Courses - Each term, over 30 noncredit course are offered. ranging from aerobic dance to sign language. 0.. Tech Crew - Supplies and monitors the necessary sound and lghting equipment for all the events UAC sponsors. Committee Chair applications are available at UAC, 2105 Mich Union. For more information call 763-1107. C, London $525* Paris $655* Madrid $715* Munich $655* Zurich $71P* 'Fares are roundtrip from Detroit. Fares start, April 1 thru June 15. Taxes not included, and restrictions apply COUnal Tram 120 S. University Avenue STE 208 Ann Abor, MIl 4810 313-998-0200 0 I a University of Michigan esbian Gay Bisexual Faculty Alance After months of discussion, a university-wide group of faculty and deans has decided to form the University of Michigan Lesbian Gay Bisexual Faculty Alliance, or UMLGBFA. Those of us with same sex orientations are largely invisible. Personally, socially, and politically, one of the most important first actions for us is making people aware of our presence. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons have been members of the Michigan faculty and administration for many years--indeed, since the university was founded. In announcing the formation of this organization, we are taking that first step toward greater visibility among our colleagues and students. By making our voices heard, we seek to involve ourselves more fully in university and community affairs. We intend to speak out and act on issues that concern staff and students with same-sex orientations. The Report on the Status of Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals at the University of Michigan provides an excellent basis for discussion and change. It deals with such issues as harassment in the residence halls, access for our domestic partners to the same health and housing benefits already available to "married" persons, and the failure of the regents to include sexual orientation in their non-discrimination by-law. We intend also to encourage the full implementation of the university's current non- discrimination policy. As a long-range goal, we will devote our attention to curriculum development. Despite the creation of academic programs for lesbian and gay studies at numerous major universities across the country, we at Michigan have only begun to discuss the possibilities. We seek to engage in an on-going and constructive dialogue on these issues with the university administration and with other organizations in this community. A more immdeiate objective concerns the needs of new faculty. As part of our broader effort to create a more supportive atmosphere for all gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons at Michigan, we will host a UMLGBFA reception at the beginning of the year. In addition, we plan to incorporate information about the existence of our organization in the orientation package new and prospective faculty members receive from the university. The names appearring below represent only a partial list of our membership. That all our members' names do not appear reflects the risks that some of us continue to perceive in being identified as lesbians, bisexuals, and gays in this community. While offering a safe haven for these individuals by protecting their anonymity, we also will strive to overcome their need to remain anonymous. -" The U-M Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center would like to thank the University community for making Rape Prevention Month 1992 the best ever! The enthusiasm and support shown for Rape Prevention Month activities moved us one step closer to actually stopping rape on our campus. U-M SAPAC Volunteers Joanna Berlin, Vickie Bissonette, Pam Brooks, Angela Brown, Julie Cahill, Scott Cole, Susan Gardner, Cathy Goldstein, Maria Green, Betty Huang, Karl Ilg, Donna Klipec, Rona Kobell, Emily Miller, Lisa Miller, Sonia Munoz, Ginger Murphey, Chris Noble, Stacey Porvin, Kristen Ralph, Emily Ramsey, Lisa Schneider, Sonja Van Hala, Raji Venkateswaren, Emil Goldfarb, Felicia Tripp, Eduardo Azziz-Baumgarten, Susan Kohn, Amy Bannister, Becky Glaser, Cris Robson, Dorene Red Cloud, Emberly Cross, Erika Marcus, Jessica Belman, Jonikka Porter, Judith Flynn, Katy Roberts, Kelley Kolodziej, LaShawn Boyce, Linda Willis, Lisa Hammerle, Michelle Brooks, Christine Edgar, Miriam Gershow, Nancy Afr, Rachel Meiland, Shaily Matani, Shawn Renfroe, Swarna Manian, Tanua Chapman, Toni Booker, Wendy Welsh, Abbey Frank, Amishi Jha, Amy Sandgrund, Brad Davis, Carmella Guerrero, David Toland, Gianna Antworth, Jonna Perrilo, Kathryn Clements, Kristen Hedger, Lester Reffige, Lisa Schreibersdorf, Marc Israel, Matt Rosenberg, Michael Dorsey, Michael Jennings, Miriam Ornstein, Peter Bennett, Sarah Miller, Shilpa Satoskar, Stephanie Buus, Stephen Broyles, Susan Jekielek, Tracy Mishkin Co-Sponsoring Organizations Students of Color of Rackhama Ella Baker-Nelson Mandela Center U-M Minority Student Services Black Student Union Black Greek Association University Health Services U-M Services For Students With Disabilities Visually Impaired Student Association Hearing Impaired Student Association Los Hijos de Aztlan Socially Active Latino Association Hispanic Law Student Association Puerto Rican Association Puerto Rican Solidarity Organization Students For Research On Latinos Hispanic Business Students Association Hispanic Students Psychological Association Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Latino Family Services of Detroit U-M Lesbian-Gay Male Programs Office Native American Student Association 11 and - I EI ( hfI I