[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 47 (Monday, March 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E582]
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             TRIBUTE TO WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE ARTS

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                            HON. ROB BISHOP

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 19, 2007

  Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speaker, the Weber State University theatre 
arts program in the Department of Performing Arts is known regionally 
and nationally for providing exceptionally high quality theatre 
productions. Faculty and students are serious, committed to theatre, 
and devoted to making theatre accessible to a diverse audience. Weber 
State Theatre Arts area produces a full season of plays in the 
remodeled and state-of-the-art Val A. Browning Center for the 
Performing Arts.
  In recognition of Weber State University's consistently outstanding 
theatre program, it was invited to participate in ``Shakespeare in 
Washington,'' a festival featuring a vast array of events including: 
theatre, music and dance, as well as films and art exhibits hosted by 
the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts from January to June 
2007.
  Weber State's production of ``Macbeth'' was performed on March 14 and 
15 in the Family Theatre at the Kennedy Center. ``Macbeth'' is one of 
the world's most well known tragedies and has been interpreted in many 
styles and cultures. Macbeth and his wife conspire to murder their way 
to the throne of Scotland, but their success is spoiled by guilt, 
paranoia and madness.
  Because of the unique presentation, the production was edited to run 
close to an hour in length, requiring the director, Tracy Callahan, to 
spend a great deal of time editing the script without losing any of its 
high-voltage substance. Many know the story, but thanks to the skills 
of the playwright, director, cast, designers and crew, nothing is lost 
in the abbreviated retelling.
  Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor Theatre Arts at Weber State 
University, those who had a part in this stellar production, those who 
have traveled far to support Weber State University as well as the 
Weber State University Alumni in the Washington, D.C. area.

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