HIGH GEAR/APRIL 1978
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OZONE HOUR FEATURED
CLEVELAND BALLET'S final performing series of the 1977-78 season will open Friday April 7 at the Hanna Theatre with the world premiere of the rock ballet "OZONE HOUR."
"OZONE HOUR," choreographed by Artistic Director lan Horvath to an original, commissioned score by prizewinning Richard Henrickson, is a retrospective view of the rock phenomenon from early Chuck Berry rhythm and blues, to Bob Dylan's folk rock movement, to the music of Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, through the British influence of the Rolling Stones, the glittering flamboyance of David Bowie, and the theatricality of Alice Cooper and Kiss.
Dennis Nahat, Pam Pribisco, lan Horvath in "SOMETIMES" (Nahat/Ogerman).
OZONE HOUR" is a dazzling, nostalgic, exciting, and controversial "multi-media happening" designed for anyone interested in the influence of rock music on American culture. Composer Richard City. Henrickson has worked as Henrickson has a wide and a composer and lyricist with diverse background in music. several playwrights on various He has a Bachelor of Science musical plays, and has recently and Master of Music Degrees written the book of a rockfrom the Julliard School; is a oriented musical play, "The professional violinist; a Great American Success," with recording producer and his own songs and composer/arranger in New York orchestrations from NEW NAVY RULES ON GAYS
NEW YORK, The United States Navy recently issued a new regulation liberalizing their policy on homosexuality. The regulation, 1900.9C, states that discharge from the Navy of those who enage in homosexual acts is customary rather than essential.
Earlier regulations referred to gays as persons "who cannot be tolerated in a military organization." Under the new regulation, Navy men accused of homosexual acts may have their cases reviewed by the Secretary of the Navy before being discharged, a privilege previously granted only to officers.
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Under the new regulation retention in the Navy may be granted to a man who has committed a homosexual act "and who does not profess or demonstrate proclivity to repeat such an act."
"Retention is to be permitted only if the aforesaid is not
SILBER APPOINTED
Officers of the Executive Committee of the Broward County Democratic Party appointed gay activist Mark N. Silber to the party's Committee on Minority Affairs. Last January, Silber became the first openly gay person to be elected to the Executive Committee.
recording career and his days at Julliard.. In 1976, Mr. Henrickson won a performing Grand Prize (the first American finalist in history) at the Grand Prix de Paris International de Chanson for "Lovely Dancer."
Also on the April program is Dennis Nahat's highly-
likely to present any adverse impact either upon the member's continued performance or military duties or upon the readiness, efficiency, or morale of the unit to which the member is assigned," the new regulation reads.
Active in the gay liberation movement since the age of 15 in 1970, Silber became a leader in the South Florida gay community. His achievements include founding the Stonewall Library, the state's largest gay library and archives; co-founder and president of the Gay Academic Union of Florida Atlantic University and former
acclaimed soft rock ballet "Some Times," to the music of Claus Ogerman. Nahat and ian Horvath re-create their original American Ballet Theatre roles in this exciting piece.
The third ballet on each week's program will vary. Friday April 7 and Saturday April 8 at
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The 522-HELP (4357) Helpline of Mansfield has recently consented to being advertised as a gay hotline in gay publications.
co-chairperson of the Broward County Coalition for Human Rights, Inc. Silber currently serves this last organization as Corresponding Secretary.
After being notified of his appointment on March 2nd, Silber was asked to begin the process of drafting a gay rights resolution for the Democratic
8:30 p.m., and Sunday April 9 at 3 p.m. will feature the return of CLEVELAND BALLET'S moving ballet "THINGS OUR FATHERS LOVED." Choreographed by Associate Director Dennis Nahat, this piece is an introspective reminiscence of family relationships and loves. Songs will be performed live by Wayne Turnage and Edgar Stivens, accompanied by pianist Gladys Celeste.
Thursday, April 13, Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15 at 8:30 p.m. brings back Agnes de Mille's hilarious ballet "THREE VIRGINS AND A DEVIL." Three virgins representing greed, lust, and virtue meet a devil on their way to church. They succumb to his temptation, though not without a struggle. Comedy dance at its best! Dennis Nahat re-creates his American Ballet Theatre role as the Devil.
You've got to see it. "The Ozone Hour," that is. All perforImances of this exciting ballet have been sold out this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The ballet has decided to add a matinee performance this Sunday, April 16th at 3:00 p.m. Two other ballets, "Sometimes" and "Laura's Women" will be performed that afternoon. Call the Cleveland Ballet at 621-3634 or the Hanna Box Office at 6215000 for information and tickets.
Now, Mansfield area gays will no longer need to call long distance to a service center. This is a long-needed service and represents a most welcome addition.
Executive Committee. Silber stated that there is a good chance such a resolution will be passed next fall. He further noted that his appointment was a step in the right direction for the gay community of Broward County, which is the second most populous county in Florida (approx. 1 million people).
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