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14 UCW NOVEMBER 13-19, 2019 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM "Noises Off!" is a play within a play. A farce filled with physical comedy. A witty production written by British playwright Michael Frayn. It will be at Givens Performing Arts Center for two nights only — Nov. 14 and 15. Jay Reume portrays Frederick Fellowes in "Noises Off!" and Fellowes plays Phillip Brent in "Nothing On," the play within "Noises off!" "It is a funny play," said Reume. "It is a comedy where all these people come together to put on a play. It goes in a lot of different directions and goes wrong in every way you can imagine. It is also a lot of fun to watch." Olivia von Opel plays Brooke in "Noises Off!" and her character has the part of Vicki in "Nothing On." "Brooke is a bombshell. I am using Marilyn Monroe as my inspiration for the role," said von Opel. "I see her as ambitious. I think others see her as a dumb blonde. I think she is intelligent in her own way, and she is trying hard." Both Reume and von Opel agree that one of the challenging yet rewarding things about the produc- tion is the physical comedy. "I love physical comedy," said von Opel. "Getting to do that has been a dream of mine. To do some- thing where it is all about throwing props and slam- ming doors and climbing out a window is a dream come true. If you do it correctly, it looks easy." Reume added, "e more work actually comes from the physical perfection the show needs to have. It is almost like a dance. ere are so many entranc- es and exits and pants falling down and things being thrown around. You have to do it well and on time. e playing two characters is the fun part. … e real labor is the dance of the show." "Noises Off!" includes local talent as well. "We have two students in the cast," said von Opel. Chel- sea Williams is a sophomore and Jamonte Madison is a senior. "We get to collaborate with them, and they can work with us and we can show them what it is like to be a professional actor. ey are super tal- ented. We are enjoying working with Jonathan (Dra- hos, the director) and his wife Carolanne.(Marano). Jonathan is a professor (at UNC-Pembroke) and has been on Broadway. All of us are understudied by a student as well, so we have that additional layer of student involvement." As for the performance, Reume promises a lot of laughs. "If you've never seen live theater and just laughed and laughed and been around others laughing, you have not experienced good theater. is piece really has the potential for that. If you have experienced that, then you know what kind of show this is." e show starts at 8 p.m. each night. For tickets and information, call 910-521-6000 or visit https:// www.uncp.edu/resources/gpac/professional-artist- series/noises. at's not all GPAC has in store this month. Nov. 22, UNCP hosts its 11th Annual Holiday Extrava- ganza at 8 p.m. University choirs, ensembles and more will perform holiday favorites and family singalongs. Come early and take in "Tuba Christ- mas," a mini-concert in front of GPAC, at 7:30 p.m. Call 910-521-6230 or email music@uncp.edu for more details. Nov. 24, GPAC presents "e Nutcracker Ballet" by Dance Alive National Ballet at 4 p.m. e com- pany hosts a roster of award-winning international dancers and is the official State Touring company of Florida. Givens Performing Arts Center presents 'Noises Off!' by STEPHANIE CRIDER EVENTS EDUCATION Fayetteville Technical Community College is the smart choice for individuals seeking education, for a variety of reasons. e No. 1 reason revolves around the center for FTCC's existence — to serve as a learning-centered institution to build a glob- ally competitive workforce. FTCC students who successfully complete two years in the college transfer programs transition and perform well in the four-year college environment. One example of how FTCC prepares students well for the next step in the educational journey is the C-STEP program. C-STEP is a partnership between North Caro- lina community colleges and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. e purpose of the program is to provide transfer opportunities for talented low- and moderate-income students. Stu- dents at Fayetteville Technical Community College who successfully complete C-STEP will receive guaranteed admission to UNC-Chapel Hill. FTCC became a partner with C-STEP in 2011. FTCC graduate Bryan Cuevas-Figueroa recently completed C-STEP at FTCC and transferred to the UNC-Chapel Hill. Bryan intends to graduate from UNC's business school and continue his education to attain a Master of Business Administration de- gree. With the outstanding educational foundation Bryan received at FTCC, he is now continuing his educational studies beyond the first two years and is pursuing his four-year degree at UNC-Chapel Hill with confidence and success. "Sometimes things in life don't quite work out exactly as planned, but blessings come from the support of others and the ability to stay humble along the way," Bryan said when reflecting on how his experience with FTCC prepared him in the best way for achieving his personal goals. In addition to exceptional education provided by caring and knowledgeable faculty members, students have access to many resources at Fayetteville Tech to provide support. FTCC students who pursue a four-year degree at UNC-Chapel Hill through C-STEP benefit academically while engaging with individuals from UNC who bridge the gap through advising, special events, transition and support services. C-STEP at FTCC is just one of the many excit- ing opportunities awaiting students who choose Fayetteville Tech. FTCC offers over 280 associ- ate degree, certificate and diploma programs to choose from in the areas of arts and humanities, math and sciences, business, applied technology/ engineering, health, and public service. To com- plement experiences in the academic programs, students have unique opportunities to participate in athletics, student clubs and leadership organi- zations, theater and music, scholarships and more. Additional information about C-STEP is avail- able at nelsonl@faytechcc.edu or by calling 910- 678-8205. To learn more about academic programs available at FTCC, visit www.faytechcc.edu, call 910-678-8473 or schedule a tour of our beautiful campus. For exceptional education, affordable tuition, convenient classes and unique learning- centered experiences, choose Fayetteville Techni- cal Community for the smart choice—and the first choice—for education. FTCC prepares students for academic success by LOUTRICIA NELSON LOUTRICIA NELSON, University Outreach Coordi- nator/Counselor and C-STEP Coordinator at Fayetteville Technical community College. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910-484-6200. Bryan Cuevas-Figueroa recently completed C-STEP at FTCC and transferred to the UNC-Chapel Hill. STEPHANIE CRIDER, Associate Publisher. COMMENTS? Editor@upand- comingweekly.com. 910-484-6200.