Nearly everyonegets laid

by Beth Conahan staff writer

Sex, drugs and rock and roll. Seveneleven, small towns and super-stardom. Sexually frustrated Generation X-ers trying to find their inner selves at the bottom of beer cans, nicotine and the interior plush of a car's backseat.

Cabrini College on a Friday night? Actually, yeah. This Friday the Red Cloud Coffeehouse will be opening its doors to present "Suburbia" by Eric Bogosian, a play about the children of the ''American dream," whatever that is, they don't know but they're sure as hell trying to fmd it.

Looks can be deceiving. At first glance, Suburbia appears to be about a group of people in their early twenties hangin' out in back of a Seven-eleven. But it's about deeper things than fishing through pocket lint trying to find change for a Slurpee.

These young people grew up in a suburban paradise, but not everything is perfect for them. There are issues that people don't give them credit for. This play is a reflection of the issues they face and the fearsthey have. It's about the "fear of leaving and going out to do what they really want to do," Nina Sciarrotta, the director of the play says. Her favorite part is when the main character, Jeff, played by Chris Swift, beginsto "expound on the reasons he's upset"

According to Sciarrotta, "Suburbia" is a difficult play, but after working with most of the cast last year on "Naked Shakespeare," she knew they could handle it. "They're really sharp;' Sciarotta says. The cast all agree that they are working with an amazing group.

Sciarrotta and senior Amanda Huth are responsible for "Suburbia" finding a place on Cabrini's stage. Huth chose scenes from the play to perform in her advanced acting class. It's a dream come true for her to be playing Sooz, the lead female role. Choosing and performing scenes from this play familiarized people with it, eventually making it a popular choice for it to be performed here. Sciarrotta was certain this was the play she wanted to do. She feels strongly that Cabrini students will be able to relate to the characters, as well as the issues they are facing.

It is obvious that Huth and Sciarrotta have a deep affection for the play and the reaction from the cast is equally affectionate. "It's the most f"'@&$d up play I've ever been in," Swift said, flicking aside his second cigarette. "But that's a good thing!"

Of course, "Suburbia" deals with some sensitive issues. It contains language and situations that can be offensive. "My grandmother's been bugging me to come to one of my shows for a long time," John Dell'Osa said. '"Ibis isn't the one."

Nov. 12-13, 18-20 $5

19) p.m.