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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1979
Page
5
Erma Bombeck jokes about two college parent stereotypes spurred by Paper Chase and Animal House. A wife narrator longs to believe her son is innocent, but admits realities of dorm life and misunderstandings about campus culture. The humor contrasts dream scenarios with blunt daily college life realities.
A Dear Abby column covers Gary’s money habits in a two year relationship and a woman’s question about marriage readiness and finances. Additional letters address breastfeeding choice, addressing couples in invitations, and coming out.
Joan Silverberg plays Estragon in Waiting For Godot at the Aiken stage. She describes herself as a born ham and explains how she studied male mannerisms to fit the role. The cast, guided by the director, uses Abbott and Costello style timing to shape their comic rhythm.
An analysis of postwar trends shows over half of mothers work and women drive clothing demand. For 18 to 34 year olds, fashion focus meets job readiness with conservative, well fitting outfits. Advice urges studying top earners, shopping for quality classics, and maintaining pressed, clean wardrobes to project competence.
The USCA Players stage Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett in the Aiken Community Playhouse. Directed by David Appleton the cast includes Joan Silverberg Isabel Vandervelde Ann Adele Lee Kay Parkman and Alexis Gregorian with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p m and Sunday at 3 p m. Tickets cost 2 general admission 1 for students and seniors.
USCA Players present Samuel Beckett's Waiting For Godot at the Aiken Community Playhouse benefiting local audiences and featuring five female performers impersonating male roles. Director David Appleton notes the play's humor amid its heavy themes and hopes the offbeat casting enhances the theatrical feel for both actors and viewers. He recalls Godot's mixed initial reception in 1953 and emphasizes the balance of entertainment and meaning.
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