Talent and comedy exposed in review

by Cynthia Taura assistantcopy editor

All the world's a stage.

At least that is the impression given by the cast of Cabrini's spnng review, "Naked Shakespeare." With a lot of the members of the improv troupe, Cavalier Attitudes, and students with a flair for comedy, this show proves to be well worth the money and attracted audience members of all ages.

This two-act play consists of comedy, song and even gunfire. Students of Shakespeare 101, taught by sophomore John Dell'Osa, are dying of boredom. Dell'Osa chooses to take matters into his own hands and concludes they should be dying of gunshot wounds instead. Dell'Osa decides to quiz his class on their knowledge of Shakespeare and when they get questions wrong (and they do), the price is their lives.

In the first act, all the characters wear modern-style clothes to give the impression of a modern-style play, which they pull off very well. In the second act, the cast wears costumes that would have fit in perfectly in Shakespeare's time. This too, is carried off very well.

The play is not just a comedy, but a musical as well. Various members of the cast. such as Shannon Downs and Jenna Mancini, are given the opportunity to display their singing talents, and "talented is just the word to describe their voices.

Most of the cast has multiple parts, and each member is able to handle the changes very well. Lines from some of Shakespeare's plays, such as "Hamlet," "Macbeth" and "Romeo and Juliet'" are recited with what looks like great ease.

The audience seemed to be pleased with the overall product. There was the short, sweet and right to the point reaction given by junior Walter Interrante. "I enjoyed it, I thought it was funny," said Interrante.

The play also captured the attention of former Cabrini graduates, like Joe Zesski. ''I was impressed with the job Nina [Sciarrotta] did. She co-directed the play. The second half was even better than the first half. Everyone in the play took their acting to the extreme that their parts called for," Zesski said.

f)hoto by Jim Snook

After a IS-minute intermission, he second act opens with Paul Moser and Amanda Huth announcing an undiscovered play written by William Shakespeare when he was 13 "and didn't know any better." The two main stars of this play, Edmond, played by John Dell'Osa and ''Bob" (who is later discovered to be a woman named Kate), played by Lisa Nicole Finegan. This play is about Edmond falling in love with his man-servant (Finegan), but she later proves to him that she is actually a ~he and not ;i he, only to result in a tragic ending. This "undiscovered" play excels with comedy, and gives the cast the opportunity to show off their comedic talents.

Cabrini Theater ''IT STINKS!"

Shame Facedly Presents... college history

March 19, 20, 25, 26, 27

8:00 p.m., $5 per person

By Monty Python, Tom Stoppard, and Cabrini students (and it's all terrible)

Red Cloud Coffeehouse

Information: 902-8510

Sophomore Gail Miller agreed. "It was very good, but different. They did an excellent job."

All in all, the play is a great success, with talent both on the stage and off.

The play will continue on March 25, 26 and 27 at the Red Cloud Coffeehouse.

Showtimes are all at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $5. For information, call the coffeehouse at 902-8510.

It is unfortunate that Shakespeare himself could not see how well his plays could be turned into comedic form. Although that is not possible, all's well that ends well.

News And Notes

The following movies will be opening on Friday, March 25:

• The comedy "EDtv," starring Matthew McConaughey,Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Hurley;

• The action-drama "The Mod Squad," starring Claire Danes, Omar Epps and Giovanni Ribisi.

The following concerts are coming to the area:

• Buffalo Tom will be at the TLA on Thursday, March 25. Tickets cost $14.50 day of the show and the performance starts at 10:30;

• Stabbing Westward, with Placebo and Flick.,will be at the Electric Factory on Friday, March 26. Tickets cost $16 and $18 day of the show;

• Agents of Good Roots, with Wmeskinand Spare Tm:, will be at the TLA on Saturday, March 27; tickets cost $10 and $12 day of the show;

• Lauryn Hill will be at the Tower lbeater on March 28 and 29. The &st night is sold-out. Tickets are still available for March 29.