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Wednesday, February 19,2003 - Page 12 FEATURES "Working" works Out as How to Stay the first Drama Production Fashionably Hot of the Year ... in The Cold was a great experience Freshman Shante Williams, wh, Rebecca Setlerr! the reds and greens (not together Beth McLane Sraffwnrer played Enid Dubois, telephone Staff Writer of course), than wintertime. The solicitor, stated I loved it. It was same goes for a solid golden- really great opportunity to mee Winter is just around the yellow, hearty green, or a deep From October 22 - 23, people in the theater departmen corner,whichto many of uson this blue persuasion. Many people 003, McDaniel College Theater and I made a lot of friends campus means; snow days, hot don't realize that bright colors, if ~resented the musical Working. Practices were long but it was chocolate, fuzzy mittens and worn accordingly to your he musical, which is based on worth it. sledding down the golf course on complexion, will accentuate the he book by Studs Terkel, uses Upperclassmen alsc a cafeteria tray. (Don't lie. We all colors of your face and make you monoioquos and song to express benefitted from the experience do it!) lookthat much more eye-catching. he plight of the everyday blue- Carolyn Ricks, who played! Another thing that winter At this time I am going to pollarworker. The cast was made cleaning woman, noted that Itwas brings about is a huge shift in our put to rest a huge question that p of 26 players, most of whom nice to do a show where nobod wardrobes. Well, has been plaguing ttend McDaniel. was a lead... that made us mor at least in the girls' wardrobes. our sex for generations. Is it The musical focused on a of a family. She also rnenfionec Most guys here are pretty content socially acceptable to wear'skirts ariety of workers, ranging from that ?it was neat to see how eact with year ",aitresses to corporate character's lives connecter round beach gear. I personally in the winter? And the answer IS YES! I know.Mind blowing isn't it? I"xecutives. 18 songs refl.ected onstage, even though it didn' admire any guy who is willing to And it gets even better. We don't many of the characters opinions seem like risk frostbite to prove his even have to risk our health f their jobs and working in they did. masculinity! anymore to wear the cute skirts. eneral. The play was adapted by I really felt like it was suc Unlike the boys, us girls A huge fashion trend has ~ephen Schwartzand Nina Faso. a great experience because it wa tend to start to stock up on the reemerged, making it possible for he songs were created by Craig bulkiest sweaters, the most us to show off those darling Irttle parnelia, Micki Grant, Mary such an ensemble show. Eve.~ heinous sweats, and boots that mini's. I am of course referring to person in the cast was equall ~odgers, Susan Birkenhead, important and we really learne look like they've been lifted from the comeback of knitted tights. ~tephen Schwartz and James how to work together to put on i a hobo. I'm Knitted tights aylor. great show,? stated Jenns going to be have come This was the first Drama Layman,who playeda housewife perfectly back with roduction of the school year,and The subject was one honest. I fit "Just by wearing a figure vengeance, he play was directed by Elizabeth everybody could identify with, an, into every flattering sweater, instead of creating a an den 8erg. The performance the cast arttully displayed thei one of the monstrously huge one charming yet ~as enhanced by a live orchestra. musical and acting talents. Frorr the s e left behind by an old flame, comfortable The cast put on some schoolteachers to stonemasons categories can make you look ten alternative to mazing performances. To ironworkers to interstate truckers so if you those sheer reshman just becoming involved Working was a powerful lesson i do, you are times more put together." tights, which ~ith McDaniel Drama, the play the true nature 01the work force. not alone. leave our legs However, I have come to purple and shivering. realize that It IS a common If you are not intothe tights misconception that just because but really, really want to show off the thermometer drops we must your gams then go for knee high transform into walking Eskimos. boots with your micro-mini. While staying warm is, of course, Contrary to popular belief, knee priority numero uno during cold & high boots are not trashy with a flu season,that doesn't meangirls short skirt as long as they are can't rock a hot winter look. paired with a conservative top. Forone thing,just because Either an oxford shirt or sweater a sweater is 4 sizes too big, should balance out the sexiness doesn't mean that it is providing occurring south of the equator. you any more heat than a sweater By mixing these bits of that is appropriatelyfitted. Just by clothing you can create a very wearing a figureflatteringsweater, smart and sophisticated mod look instead of the monstrously huge without losing your sex appeal. one left behind by an old flame, The last bit of advice I offer, can make you lookten times more applies to both the ladies and the put together. gents. Whatever you choose to One advantage of the put on, be it a sexy skirt (not you winter season is that it gives u a boys) or oversized sweats, make chance to sport some sure you are at least clean. Cold exceptionally bright and deep weather is not an excuse to forgo colors. Just because the ground shaving, showering or combing is white and the sky is gray your hair. Fashionable Form Fitting Sweaters are not only warm but doesn't mean your wardrobe has tbey will keep you looking hot. to look the same. In fact there is With that said, stay warm, no better time of year to break out stay healthy, and look good doing it!