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= Thursday, Oct. 30,198*-
'50s housewife preserved in play
'Mrs. California' a look back
at domestic competition
ByLeoLaCoste
Special to the Collegian
Imagine a competition for married
women; not a beauty pageant, uui «.
competition where candidates are judged
for table settings, sewing, ironing and
meal preparation.
Competitions such as thesewere actually
held in the '40's and '50's and one such
competition is the backdrop for Doris
Baizley's comedy, "The 1955 Mrs. Cali¬
fornia Pageant."
\ The CSU F University Theatre produc-
- tjon of "Mrs California" is a trip down
memory lane for anyone who lived through
the 1950's
"Mrs. California" follows four finalists
through two days of competition, back¬
stage backstabbingand sabotage in ident-
^j&d4est kitchens.
" Mrs Los Angeles, Dot, is the favored
candidate. But she really doesn't know
why she's in the competition. She's been
pushed into the limelight by her colorful
neighbor, Babs, and her gas company
sponsor, Dudley.
For Dot to say that her proudest
moment is competing for Mrs. California
would be a lie. )
"I'd be turning my back on every woman
in my family — past, present and future —
if I said this was my proudest moment,"
Dot says. You probably think I m crazy,
but I'm not. This is crazy... This isn't a
contest I'm in up here, its everyday of my
life. I'm so damned good at it, I can't
stop."
Karla Lopez shines as Dot in scenes like
that. But Lopez needs to wcrrk on a few
problem areas, including Dot's opening
monologue. *
Babs, one of the play's most memorable
characters, is wonderfully played by
Sandra Marquez. Babs is an aggressive
woman, the antithesis of the Mrs. Cali¬
fornia candidates.
She's having difficulties in her marriage.
She's gruff. Babs will do whatever she
feels neccessary including sabotaging the
other three contestants' kitchens to make
sure Dot wins.
Dudley'is portrayed by veteran CSUF
student/actor Allan Zeller. He's good.
Dudley is an intelligent snake, but he's
also afraid of Babs. When he thinks it has
become apparent that Babs' meddling will
hurt Dot's chances fothe"Mrs. California"
title, he creates a rift in their friendship.
The other three candidates are all
different types. They provide the backdrop
of competition for "Mrs. California" and
contribute to the play's most funny bits.
They might be supporting characters, but
Baizley has given each memorable comic
scenes in her script.
Mrs. San Bernardino, played by Lisa
Gunn, is viewed as Mrs. Los Angeles' only
threat. She's a homemaker and mother in
thc molded perfection of television sitcoms.
ADVISERS
Continued from page 1
— and all action taken by the Senate be
approved by the administration, many
feel the actual Senate meetings should be
the domain of the students.
"We need university input, but we want
to do things on our own," Barfield said.
"The Senate is a time and place to learn a
little bit — to make mistakes. It's supposed
to benefit students as a whole."
Barfield said the advisers should be
allowed to speak at the Senate meetings,
"but only on a point of clarification."
*
HALLOWEEN HORROR!
FILM FESTIVAL
October 31st k^
HALLOWEEN
The 1
Niqhr *
2:30 PM ^mPT 7:30PM
9:30 PM
$1.50 CSUF Students $2.50 General
Films Shown in Whitfield Hall/SCU
■ rR£S£NTED BY-COLLEGE LNION PROGRAM COMMITTEE
•■•■>iaiaie.i>ieieiaieieieiaieieiate»eieieieaeieie«aieiieieie«>»e«eae«eie«|
Pierre agrees the Senate should be a
learning process and feels the advisers are
partly responsible for facilitating/ that
process.
"I see advisers as a resource, as a part of
a learning process," she said. "We have a
responsibility for providing a learning
experience. There's also a value from
falling. We learn from our mistakes. It's
part of a growth process."
Pierre said she would work within what¬
ever guidelines the Senate imposes on thc
advisers as long as she could still do the
job the administration dictates.
"You want to make sure your policies
and procedures are clear, but at the same
time you have to be sure you don't lock
yourself in,"she said. "An adviser's role is
hard to define. There have been books
written on the subject. I think it's important
that some specificity is included in the
revisions."
Treat Yourself!!!
Rent A Movie
' HALLOWEEN
FRIDAY THE 13TH
POLTERGEIST
PSYCHO
CHILDREN OF THE
CORN
rfflft
The set. designed by Howard Brewer,
features the newest of 1955 "designer
white" appliances with wall decorations
and furnishings in pink carnation and
banker's gray.
Monica Malone's costume design re¬
flects the 1955 setting and helps identify
each character. This gives both the
audience and the actor a deeper under¬
standing of the characters.
Like so many of CSUF's productions,
"Mrs. California" is first class. McKinney
should share the success of this production
with her cast and crew.
A Communication Forum led by
Hal Bochin of communication arts
and sciences will be today at 2 p.m.
in Main Cafeteria200 and 202. He
will present his sabbatical report.
"From Hiram toTitub*. 300 years
of American Public Address."
The Academic Policy and Plan¬
ning Committee will meet today at
2:15 p.m. in Main Cafeteria 202.
Todey is "Help Baby Jonathan
Day* at CSUF. Jonathan, the son
of a former CSUF student, is in
need of a"liver transplant. A cake
sale and auction will be from 11 a.m,
to.l-p.rn. in the Free Speech Area to'
raise funds for the infant. Steve
Tickctt, a reporter for a local news
station, will act as auctioneer.
Chicanos in Law will meet today
at I p.m. and again at S p.m. in CU
31IA.
The Bulldog Football Team will
host CSU Fullerton tonight at 6
p.m. in Bulldog Stadium.
A "Pumpkin Carving Bonanza1'
sponsored by Lambda Chi Alpha
Fraternity at Addicott School will
be Friday at 1:30 p.m.
A Horror Film Festival will be
presented Friday in the Satellite
College Union. "Hlillpwecn" will be
shown at 2:30 and 9.3KT p.m. and
"Psycho"will beat 7:30 p.m. Admis¬
sion is $2,50 general and $1.50 for
CSUF students.
The Bulldog Volleyball Team will
host the University of Hawaii in the
South Gym Friday at 7:30 p.m.
A "HaUoween Dress Up and Win
Party**, sponsored by the College
Union Program Committee, will be
Friday at 7 p.m. in the CU Leisure
Center. Those in costume will have
the opportunity to win prizes pro¬
vided by campus organizations.
««**-
the, wirves wtmmiivcf
MtS MVrESi&N SHOT
•FaShiONS FroM thE isViUOS" ,
MANCHESTER CENTER
(upper level)
O BULLDOGS!
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| Title | 1986_10 The Daily Collegian October 1986 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1986 |
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| Title | October 30, 1986, Page 2 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1986 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
| Full-Text-Search | = Thursday, Oct. 30,198*- '50s housewife preserved in play 'Mrs. California' a look back at domestic competition ByLeoLaCoste Special to the Collegian Imagine a competition for married women; not a beauty pageant, uui «. competition where candidates are judged for table settings, sewing, ironing and meal preparation. Competitions such as thesewere actually held in the '40's and '50's and one such competition is the backdrop for Doris Baizley's comedy, "The 1955 Mrs. Cali¬ fornia Pageant." \ The CSU F University Theatre produc- - tjon of "Mrs California" is a trip down memory lane for anyone who lived through the 1950's "Mrs. California" follows four finalists through two days of competition, back¬ stage backstabbingand sabotage in ident- ^j&d4est kitchens. " Mrs Los Angeles, Dot, is the favored candidate. But she really doesn't know why she's in the competition. She's been pushed into the limelight by her colorful neighbor, Babs, and her gas company sponsor, Dudley. For Dot to say that her proudest moment is competing for Mrs. California would be a lie. ) "I'd be turning my back on every woman in my family — past, present and future — if I said this was my proudest moment," Dot says. You probably think I m crazy, but I'm not. This is crazy... This isn't a contest I'm in up here, its everyday of my life. I'm so damned good at it, I can't stop." Karla Lopez shines as Dot in scenes like that. But Lopez needs to wcrrk on a few problem areas, including Dot's opening monologue. * Babs, one of the play's most memorable characters, is wonderfully played by Sandra Marquez. Babs is an aggressive woman, the antithesis of the Mrs. Cali¬ fornia candidates. She's having difficulties in her marriage. She's gruff. Babs will do whatever she feels neccessary including sabotaging the other three contestants' kitchens to make sure Dot wins. Dudley'is portrayed by veteran CSUF student/actor Allan Zeller. He's good. Dudley is an intelligent snake, but he's also afraid of Babs. When he thinks it has become apparent that Babs' meddling will hurt Dot's chances fothe"Mrs. California" title, he creates a rift in their friendship. The other three candidates are all different types. They provide the backdrop of competition for "Mrs. California" and contribute to the play's most funny bits. They might be supporting characters, but Baizley has given each memorable comic scenes in her script. Mrs. San Bernardino, played by Lisa Gunn, is viewed as Mrs. Los Angeles' only threat. She's a homemaker and mother in thc molded perfection of television sitcoms. ADVISERS Continued from page 1 — and all action taken by the Senate be approved by the administration, many feel the actual Senate meetings should be the domain of the students. "We need university input, but we want to do things on our own," Barfield said. "The Senate is a time and place to learn a little bit — to make mistakes. It's supposed to benefit students as a whole." Barfield said the advisers should be allowed to speak at the Senate meetings, "but only on a point of clarification." * HALLOWEEN HORROR! FILM FESTIVAL October 31st k^ HALLOWEEN The 1 Niqhr * 2:30 PM ^mPT 7:30PM 9:30 PM $1.50 CSUF Students $2.50 General Films Shown in Whitfield Hall/SCU ■ rR£S£NTED BY-COLLEGE LNION PROGRAM COMMITTEE •■•■>iaiaie.i>ieieiaieieieiaieieiate»eieieieaeieie«aieiieieie«>»e«eae«eie«| Pierre agrees the Senate should be a learning process and feels the advisers are partly responsible for facilitating/ that process. "I see advisers as a resource, as a part of a learning process," she said. "We have a responsibility for providing a learning experience. There's also a value from falling. We learn from our mistakes. It's part of a growth process." Pierre said she would work within what¬ ever guidelines the Senate imposes on thc advisers as long as she could still do the job the administration dictates. "You want to make sure your policies and procedures are clear, but at the same time you have to be sure you don't lock yourself in,"she said. "An adviser's role is hard to define. There have been books written on the subject. I think it's important that some specificity is included in the revisions." Treat Yourself!!! Rent A Movie ' HALLOWEEN FRIDAY THE 13TH POLTERGEIST PSYCHO CHILDREN OF THE CORN rfflft The set. designed by Howard Brewer, features the newest of 1955 "designer white" appliances with wall decorations and furnishings in pink carnation and banker's gray. Monica Malone's costume design re¬ flects the 1955 setting and helps identify each character. This gives both the audience and the actor a deeper under¬ standing of the characters. Like so many of CSUF's productions, "Mrs. California" is first class. McKinney should share the success of this production with her cast and crew. A Communication Forum led by Hal Bochin of communication arts and sciences will be today at 2 p.m. in Main Cafeteria200 and 202. He will present his sabbatical report. "From Hiram toTitub*. 300 years of American Public Address." The Academic Policy and Plan¬ ning Committee will meet today at 2:15 p.m. in Main Cafeteria 202. Todey is "Help Baby Jonathan Day* at CSUF. Jonathan, the son of a former CSUF student, is in need of a"liver transplant. A cake sale and auction will be from 11 a.m, to.l-p.rn. in the Free Speech Area to' raise funds for the infant. Steve Tickctt, a reporter for a local news station, will act as auctioneer. Chicanos in Law will meet today at I p.m. and again at S p.m. in CU 31IA. The Bulldog Football Team will host CSU Fullerton tonight at 6 p.m. in Bulldog Stadium. A "Pumpkin Carving Bonanza1' sponsored by Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at Addicott School will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. A Horror Film Festival will be presented Friday in the Satellite College Union. "Hlillpwecn" will be shown at 2:30 and 9.3KT p.m. and "Psycho"will beat 7:30 p.m. Admis¬ sion is $2,50 general and $1.50 for CSUF students. The Bulldog Volleyball Team will host the University of Hawaii in the South Gym Friday at 7:30 p.m. A "HaUoween Dress Up and Win Party**, sponsored by the College Union Program Committee, will be Friday at 7 p.m. in the CU Leisure Center. Those in costume will have the opportunity to win prizes pro¬ vided by campus organizations. ««**- the, wirves wtmmiivcf MtS MVrESi&N SHOT •FaShiONS FroM thE isViUOS" , MANCHESTER CENTER (upper level) O BULLDOGS! |
