Nothing wrong with “Company”

By Stacey Andrews

Whether you're single, coupled, married or divorced, “Company” offers pure enjoyment. The music, dance and drama departments are putting on this musical — a spoof of relationships and marriage in New York City — in the Little Theater here on campus. “Company” first opened on Broadway in 1970 and ran for more than 700 performances. Under its original producer and director, Harold Prince, it received a Tony Award for Best Musical in 1971.

The LPC production, directed by Ken Ross, has very few props but a lot of talent. The voices from each of the 21 cast members fill up the small theater beautifully. This show is entertaining to the end with comical skits and impressive choreography, all performed by LPC students.

Opening night saw few jitters, but there were some unexpected — and entertaining — slips. After a few technical difficulties with sound, there came a loud crash as glass and “booze” hit the stage floor. The actors handled it so well, however, it took me a moment to recognize the glitches weren't an intentional part of the show. The cast had the audience laughing through it all, and was able to incorporate the accident into later scenes with witty ad-libbed remarks.

“Company” will be appearing again Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1, at 8 p.m., and again for a final show on Sunday the 2nd of April, at 2 p.m. I suggest you purchase your tickets now. They are available at the campus bookstore, at GoodEnough Books in Livermore, and Runzo's Music World in Dublin. Prices go from $12 for general admission, $9 for students, staff, and seniors, and $8 for students with activity cards.

If you won't be able to make it to “Company”, other upcoming events this Spring semester include one act plays, dance productions, a music recital, and jazz and choir concerts, just to list a few.

After seeing this production of “Company” you may feel the desire to do a little song and dance of your own by becoming a part of a future campus show. All students are welcome to enhance their vocal, acting, and dance talents through a class that focuses on training for musical theater performances, Theater/Music 39, offered in the Fall semester.

I recommend everyone take an opportunity to see this performance. It is exciting to see great talent come in yet another form on our campus.

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