Are you looking for an opportunity to strut your stuff in front of a live audience, instead of under the steady stream of your shower head? Beginning tonight, the Drama department will be holding auditions for a variety of Spring productions in Drama room 116. The auditions, each beginning at 6 p.m., will continue through Friday. There will be three workshops, featuring plays such as "Chicago," "Marla's Devotion" and "Man Woman Dog." A one and a half minute contemporary monologue or an excerpt from your past acting experience is required. Although scripts will be available in the Theatre Arts office, located in the Drama building, any further questions can be answered by Gary Stone at 881-1111.
Before you swat that moving arachnid, think about the situation from the perspective of those down below. If you think crawling on eight legs is as easy as it looks, Professor Yael Lubin is here to prove you wrong. Spiders have problems of their own, and during today's lecture, "Infanticide and Matricide: Drama in the Life of a Spider," she will attempt to explain what those little critters have to deal with. This special seminar will be held in Forbes room 412, today at 4 p.m. If you have any questions about the content of the lecture or whether you can bring your own pet spider along, you can call Earl Wiley at 621-1151.
Have you been feeling a little under the weather lately? If your friends and family are concerned that you may be battling a case of the prolonged blues, consider signing up for a new UA study being conducted by the Psychiatry department. University employees will be conducting long-term research on anti-depressants such as Effexor-XR and Prozac. Researchers are currently looking for volunteers to participate in a study concerning recurring bouts with depression. If you are interested in seeking help from professionals while helping others at the same time, call 626-6751 and reference the study.
Turn your partner round and round! Grab your friend's hand and run on down to the 53rd Annual Square Dance and Round Dance Festival at the Tucson Convention Center opening tonight. Whether you are a two-stepping fiend or simply a beginner, there will be teachers on hand for all levels of dancing. Spectator tickets are $1 and your name will automatically be placed in Saturday night's door prize drawing. Although the festival is being held earlier than ever this year, it will run through Saturday, providing hours of dancing fun for everyone. For registration questions and fees, contact Jim and Genny Young at 885-6273 or send a note to jimgeny@aol.com.
In case you missed the extravaganza on the mall yesterday, or weren't able to find it underneath the bulldozers and dust, various UA clubs and organizations have stuck around for another day. Beginning at 8 a.m. and running until 3 p.m., you can enjoy the winter weather under tents decorated with Young Life signs and political slogans. The Student Recreation Center will also continue its display of outdoor activity equipment for the sports-conscious student. For more information regarding the specific locations of tents and other mall activities, please contact the club you are interested in visiting.
-Compiled by Mindy Jones
