Popcornirl the fingers of the Cabrini theater

by Jenine J. Ike/er staff writer

"Popcorn" anyone? Cabrini's theater director Neal Newman has chosen "Popcorn" for the fall production. This play has been said to be a powerful dissection of our times and is frighteningly up to date. "Popcorn" is a British play written by comedian Ben Elton. In

America, he is known as the writer of 'Black Adder" and "The Thin Blue Line."

"Popcorn is a ha-ha comedy that's very funny showing indictments about mass media today," Newman said.

The hilarious comedy is set in Beverly Hills,

California home of Tarantino-style movie director Bruce Dalamitri a successful and vain film director.

He arrives home with his date Brooke, a beautiful model that is a wannabe actress, after winning an Oscar for his movie "Ordinary Americans," only to find Wayne, a teenage killer modeled on Dalamitri's movie and Scout, Wayne's girlfriend, a killer, waiting in their home.

They take Dalamitri's and his family hostage and demand a live television hookup where they will make Dalamitri admit that his films have caused the killers to become who they are, changing their status from killers to victims.

Wayne then threatens to kill the hostages if their television ratings drop.

The roles include Dalamitri's ex-wife Farrah greedy but elegant and their 15 year old spoiled daughter Velvet. There is Karl a slimy agent, Kristen a sound recordist and Bill a cameraman. There are also film roles for four men and four women in scenes that are pre-recorded to be viewed on television during the play.

Those interested for stage crew, stage managers and assistant director should contact the director at 610903-8510.

•by Amy Gassen staff writer

The cling and clatter of construction have become a common commotion at Cabrini College. While previous semesters have unveiled the new Dixion Center and the renovation in house 2, this semester marks the exposition of the brand new Communications Center.

"It marks unprecedented connectivity among all the communications areas," stated Dr. Jerry Zurek, Professor of English and Communication. "We are trying to visibly show how all the areas of Communications are connected," Zurek continued.

Many windows decorate the walls to show onlookers how all of the fields are interchangeable. For example, a student can design an idea in the graphics design lab and scan it onto the computers. Then, a student in video production can put it on video while a student in radio production can add an audio mix.

Along with being connected, the new Communications Center boasts having the latest in technology. "We have the latest in software and hardware," Zurek stated. Fifty Macintosh computers in various blues and grays are available for student use. Additionally, radio and video faculty offices house a few more. Then, Zurek added, "Video is completely digital."

Cathy Yungmann, associate professor of communications, stated, "The college has realized that every field will be using video in thefuture."

Many communications majors are excited- about the opening of the new center.

Zurek.

Due to the fact that communications majors put in many hours, there is a new lounge for the students to relax. "We know our students work on projects 24 hours a day, so we wanted to give them a place to eat and rest," stated Yungmann.

"I think it's a great aspect to our college," stated Anthony D' Aleo, sophomore. "It's going to help out all of the communication majors and other students who get involved in the communications department."

"With the radio station," D' Aleo continued, "we'll have enough mikes for all four or five of us to be on the show. This will give us a chance for everyone to voice their opinions at the same time instead of sharing microphones." Prior to the new center, radio deejays were forced to pack like sardines into a box-like studio.

Derick Colonello, sophomore is most excited about the "easy access."

"Every Communications student will have and ID card and they will be programmed to open the center twenty four-seven," stated

Luke Stevenson, sophomore, is most excited about the video aspect of the new center. "I think taking a video class in a room with lots of video equipment would be more beneficial than taking a video class in a room in which video supplies are low," Stevenson said.

Summing up the voice of the communications majors, D' Aleo stated, "It will give me a better background and learning experience."