Everyone's favorite redhead Part of the newest crop cof promising young folk singers, Patty Griffin performs LWO shows with spirited energy tonight a' she Ark. 7 and 9:30 p.m. $15. Ox Mdftm lgaft 21 I TS 9, michigandaily.co/arts WEDNESDAY APRIL 12, 2000 10- ' hits Arell By Robyn Melamed Daily Arts Writer A genuine c)nnection is all that Jerry, the main char- acter in Edward Albee:s 1959 drama "Zoo Story," yearns for in his life. This weekend, theatre concentra- S0 tory Arena Theater Arl 14 at 7 & 11 p.m. April 15 at 7 pr) for Mat Patrick will put his direct- ing skills to the test for his senior directing project by trying to relay Jerry's frustration to an audience in this Basement Arts production. "Zoo Story" looks at the life of this boisterous man who goes to Central Park in hopes of making a true friend. Sure enough, Jerry sits down next to Peter, a fairly ordinary, proper man who is read- ing quietly. Because of Jerry's inability to communicate, Jerry treats Peter unkindly. The two men argue over a park bench, which, according to Patrick, "is tells Peter not to worry, he's not an animal anymore," he added. This established the common bond that formed between the two. Patrick chose this play because he was looking for a challenge. "I wanted something that would stretch me as a director. Also, this play is believable, honest and moving. It is a simple unadorned story of two people," he said. Patrick is also a fan of Albee, and he thought it was interesting that "Zoo Story" was the first play Albee ever wrote. For his final project, Patrick was expected to apply all of his directing knowledge to this one play. He thought the most difficult part of this was "trying to cover all of the bases," he said. "I didn't want to over- intellectualize it either. I wanted to keep it honest and true." Patrick said he was able to attain this goal in part due to his cast. Drama major Aral Basil Gribble III is playing Peter, and music major Brendan McMahon will portray Jerry. "All three of us are very dedicated and equally committed. We had a vision, and we worked our asses off to bring that vision on stage," Patrick said. With the strong devotion put into this project, it looks like "Zoo Story" will be a success. The themes of realism and naturalism, Patrick hopes, will express to the audience "truth in the play that resonates in themselves. I would like the audience to experience an enjoyable evening but get a deeper understanding of their world." RPTiOiu Kathleen Turner (left) plays Mrs. Robinson in the stage version of "The Graduate." Turner, 'Graduate' bdare Mrs. Robinson Lucas set* for digital 180 camerasin LOS ANGELES (AP) - George Lucas is going digital to shoot much of the next chapter of his "Star Wars" saga. After pioneering di gital projection in movie theaters with "Star Wars: Episode I -The Phantom Menace" last year, Lucas said most of the live-action scenes for "Episode-11" will be shot using six digital, hig definition camcorders instead of film cameras. Lucas made the decision after recent trial runs with a prototype camera made by Sony and Panavision. "The tests have convinced me that the familiar look and feel of motion picture film are fully present;" Lucas said Sunday in a message posted on his official "Star Wars" Website. "The picture quality between t two is indistinguishable on the large screen. "Episode II," the second of .he three prequels in the series, is sched- uled to begin shooting in June in Australia. Los Angeles Tunes when Jerry makes his connection."v Throughout this play, Jerry describes aspects of his life that trouble him. He has no surviving family mem- bers and "no one in the world he ever connected with," Patrick said. As Jerry discovers his strong link with Peter, he tries to "redeem Peter from his vegetable state, and at the end he succeeds," Patrick said. "Jerry Let's cut to the chase. A lot of women in.their 40s will not undress in front of a mirror. Some stay married so they'll never have to take their clothes off in front of another man. And then there is Kathleen Turner, who is making her West End debut as the middle-aged Mrs. Robinson - in the nude. True, she is only naked for a minute and she is illuminated by a soft backlight, the stage equivalent of an airbrush, if there is one. She is in great shape and a stunning heir to the role seared into a generation's memory by Anne Bancroft in the 1967 film of the same name, "The Graduate." How does Turner get up the nerve? "It's tough. It's really tough," Turner. said in her dressing room at the Gielgud Theatre. The director noted that Turner was "adding a beat" before dropping her towel. "I said, 'No, I am not "adding a beat." I am trying to make myself do it."' Turner explains that the nudity was written into the script by Terry Anderson, who also directs the play. "I thought,'My God, how shocking and what a wonder- ful impact.' At the same time, I thought, 'Well, we'll see whether or not I'll do that,"'Turner said. "Throughout the rehearsal, Terry said either we'll get there or we won't. The closer we got to the first audience, the more convinced I became that it was right." See TURNER, Page 11 J U U Lky, /\ During the Passover Information and forms observance, alternative available at all residence meal options are available PA S S O V E R hall offices, Entr6e Office v , for residence hall residents or students with Entree meal plans. Gl and Housing Information Office. Forms must be submitted by April 17. 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