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March for Babies at Methodist University by PAMELA FORD On Saturday, April 14, the March of Dimes hosts its third annual March for Babies event at Methodist University. This 2.5K walk is an exciting way for everyone in the community to get involved and help a great cause. The students of MU have made this a part of their yearly curriculum in an effort to help the MoD meet its goal of $100,000. You can help them meet this goal by being a sponsor, creating a family or corporate team or being an individual walker in the event. Hilton Hutchens Jr., of Hutchens, Senter and Britton Law Firm, is serving as the walk chairman this year. Registration begins at 9 a.m., the opening ceremoney starts at 9:45 a.m., and the walk is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. The work of the MoD is made possible by millions of people and thousands of companies volunteering to help in the mission of the MoD. "Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality," says Catherine Heindselman, director of the Cape Fear Division of the MoD. There is a headquarters located in Fayetteville, N.C., and from here they Nearly 1,000 people are expected to walk in this year's event and there will be activities for the kids and food and fun for the whole family. March for Babies is the largest fundraiser hosted by the MoD so they would like everyone to come out and be a part of something great. "We are so excited to continue our relationship with MU," Heindselman stated. MU students coordinate the walk by handling the logistics, the route and all necessary equipment needed to make this a safe and fun event. The students have created two sources to Walkers prepare for the 2011 March for Babies walk at Methodist University. service eight counties in the region. In 1970, the fi rst ever charity walk was founded and now the organization hosts three signature events to bring our community together for one walk, one voice and one day to help babies be born healthy. Each year, the MoD chapter awards grants to external organizations across the state in order to address unmet maternal and infant health needs. These community grants are one way that the MoD pursues it mission. were born at 23 weeks at the weight of 1.61 lbs and 1.75 lbs respectively. They were born at Cape Fear Valley Hospital's Neonatal Unit to parents, Lauren and Beverly Cooper. Find out more about the March of Dimes and its mission at www.marchforbabies.org. As you Like It Opens at Gilbert Theater by SHANNON ANGRY Born in April 1564, the famous writer created 154 sonnets, 38 plays, two long narrative poems, as well as several other poems. Producing most of his known works between 1589 and 1613, Shakespeare's genre of plays ranged from comedies to histories and then later included tragedies. His works are discussed in many different literature and English classes and have been infl uential to the art of theater. Not only have famous and gifted authors, such as William Faulkner, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy, been infl uenced by his amazing works, but many painters as well as a vast number of musicians are linked to the works of Shakespeare as well. His expansion on the dramatic potential of the different areas of writing, such as language and plot, has made a lasting impression on theater production. Some of his famous works are Hamlet, Macbeth, Richard III, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer's Night's Dream. The Gilbert Theater is pleased to continue entertaining the community with interesting plays. The comedy As You Like It is no exception to the rule. Directed by Jeremy Fiebig, the play focuses on the courageous Rosalind as she fl ees to the Forest of Arden to avoid being persecuted in the court by her evil uncle. Accompanied by her cousin and court jester, she happily encounters an interesting and new way of life. Get ready for another great theatrical production as the Gilbert Theater performs As You Like It March 29-April 15. This classic production was written by the famous English poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Shakespeare is responsible for creating some of the most famous and well received plays in the history of theater production. "The play is about people falling in love and the interaction of new people," Fiebig said. "It's a collision of the world of the courts versus country life." Fiebig says that the audience is sure to enjoy the show and experience a more interactive production. "This play is not a conventional production," Fiebig explains. "We use the audience in a more active way and there is more interaction between the cast and the audience." The play involves dance and song, which is something that Shakespeare WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Founded in 1994 by Lynn Pryor, this theater has allowed the Fayetteville community to view many contemporary and classical plays and productions. The theater is unique in the sense that they cater to all walks of life. Diversity is vital to the Gilbert Theater. Local residents are given the opportunity to use the venue to produce and showcase their own plays and production for all to see. The theater has shown the works of many playwrights such as Edgar Lee Master, Dylan Thomas, and of William Shakespeare, to name a few. The theater has been an active member with excellent standing in the American Association of Community Theaters since 1999. Gilbert Theater also includes children's puppet shows, staged reading, and they have even created a standing company of Commedia dell'Arte. The Gilbert Theater continues to entertain and service the diverse community. For more information on ticket prices and show times for used in many of his productions. "Shakespeare was known for including music in his plays but this particular play includes the most." Fiebig says. Fiebig is thrilled to direct a Shakespeare play. He said that it has been a while since the Gilbert Theatre has shown a production by the famous playwright. Fiebig added that rehearsals have been going well and the cast is very diverse. They contribute much of the success of the future production. "Our cast has many different backgrounds and we use every bit of their talents," Fiebig said. "We have a great group of folks that have made the process fun." Fiebig noted that the play is told in an interesting way that will be very entertaining. As You Like It has continued to remain popular among audience members throughout the world and in different media such as radio, fi lm and musical theater have adapted to Shakespeare's work of art. Shakespeare's play As You Like It at the Gilbert Theater visit www.gilberttheater.com. SHANNON ANGRY, Intern. COM- MENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com APRIL 4-10, 2012 UCW 11 promote this event and for anyone to register early. You can also become a volunteer for the event if you visit the site on Facebook at MU March of Dimes Team or on Twitter @ MUMOD. The University is eagerly anticipating this wonderful event and preparing for the year to come in which the school newly inaugurated President Dr. Hancock will be the Fayetteville Regional March for Babies Chairman. This year's Ambassador Family includes twins Brendon and Cameron Cooper. The twins PAMELA FORD, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com