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September 18, 1992, Page 7 Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Coming to WMC and morals after seeing this By DEMETRI LAMBROS IiIo6Wri", play," said Rosas. "It addresses R. Reid Wraase taps ashes stereotypes in society and some- into a coke-cen-mmed-asnrray, times uses humour to cause the then as if an afterthought, tosses audience 10 think more about the butt into it, letting the smoke their personal views." waft up through the hole in the Wraase agreed, adding, "[lt's] a look inside ourselves- "I felt it was alive." It, of a basis for looking into things course is the one act play by with our eyes open." The play Eric Bogosian be is acting in: accomplishes this through a se- Sex. Drugs-and Rock &. Roll. "It ries of monologues by various was the only play (I could find] characters. All tbe characters with a social context that would flow into one another-but each hit everyone." one deals with different atti- This one act (actually a 70 tudes of people in the world to- minute monologue), is one of day. life is defined by actions taken explained, and when assem- it." Again this theme is best ex- four plays being presented on On a slightly different per- one step further." One of the bling her cast she " ... chose pressed by one of the characters: campus during the upcoming spective, Laughing Wild (writ- characters emphasizes this by people with a strong theatre "You keep breathing-even if I playfest (September 24-27, and ten by Christopher Durang, di- stating: "To Hell with my 112 background. They help [me] by stop." October 1-4). The play is stu- rected by Jennifer Dean) is a full glass, I want a full full contributing their own ideas." Sex, Drugs and Rock &. Roll dent directed by Tony Rosas, "search for happiness opposed glass." But the most importanl idea runs Sept. 24-27 with North of who had his own ideas about the to just existing," said Dean, a As a first time director, Dean she wishes to convey 10 the au- Providence, directed by Steve show. senior Frencb!English major. sees the experience as one thai dience is that ..... there is some Miller. Laughing Wild runs "I want the audience to ques- "The characters can't do much will install self-confidence: "I hope for happiness. [The play October 1-4 with Forget Him, tion their own ethical beliefs more than breathe ... but their wasn't sure of my abilities," she should] encourage them to find directed by Todd Robinson. (J Advice by Counselor Troi Something new. Have you ever had of the answers, but I will try to answer a question, a situation, a feeling and any question you have about the campus wanted to talk. about" it? But you knew " we live in and the world around us. your circle of friends would never un- If you want to express a feeling orsay derstand you? something to someone, tell me and I'll Ever have the urge to tell someone try to have it expressed through this col- what you thought of them, but you just umn. didn't know how to go about it? I am an open mind and open ear for Have you ever wondered about any- this college. All are welcome. thing and just didn't know where to Issues. tum? Opinions. Now there is some place to turn. Questions. Someone rather. Comments. Me This column is more that just one for My real name is unimportant. advice, but I'm here for that, too. -;;;~i My background is irrelevant. 1 don't Send your questions, comments, Part·Time Sales ··~i claim to know everything about the opinions, and etc. to Counselor Troi in • world or how it works. 1 don't have all care of TIle Phoenix. IJ •• ~ANTl£l:! $ 11.25/ Hour Talented and Reporters " No Experience Necessary Photographers for "All Majon " Flexible Hours The Phoenix l Westminster, MD ) Location Meeting times are Mondays at 6:30 in the Basement of Daniel MacLea. The ext. is 8600. mImJ==- Please Cali: Natlonill §ervia!llnc, (201) 305-5950 ... ..... ....,., ~---I