ADD SEUSS-STYLE BOOK TO PILE ON SIMPSON TRIAL.The latest book to weigh in on the O.J. Simpson trial is a clever rendition of the courtroom drama told in the sing-song style of Dr. Seuss Noun 1. Dr. Seuss - United States writer of children's books (1904-1991) Geisel, Theodor Seuss Geisel . ``The Cat Not in the Hat! A Parody'' by comedy writer Alan Katz and illustrator Chris Wrinn (Dove Books; $7.95) begins in Brentwood, a ``happy town inside L.A., where rich folks play the day away.'' The action moves to the Bronco bronco: see mustang. chase with ``a pal named Al,'' and Kato Kaelin Brian "Kato" Kaelin (born March 9 1959 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an aspiring American actor who received considerable notoriety due to his peripheral involvement in events surrounding the 1994-95 O.J. Simpson murder case. , ``a house guest (who) is faithful 100 percent.'' The rendition winds down with the final defense arguments: ``Remember the gloves? They didn't fit and because that's so, you must acquit To set free, release or discharge as from an obligation, burden or accusation. To absolve one from an obligation or a liability; or to legally certify the innocence of one charged with a crime. acquit v. !'' The book is fun, unless, of course, you are related to or knew the victims, or are just plain disgusted by the whole thing. Katz and Wrinn make clear their book is a parody and has nothing at all to do with Dr. Seuss Enterprises. SOURCE: - Fred Shuster Cirque du Soleil's new production slated for Santa Monica Pier The Santa Monica Pier is located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California and is a prominent landmark. Attractions The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with a large ferris wheel. debut Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil (French for "Circus of the Sun") is an entertainment empire based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and founded in Baie-Saint-Paul in 1984 by two former street performers, Guy Laliberté and Daniel Gauthier. , the high-flying and crowd-pleasing Montreal-based circus, will stage the United States premiere of its ninth production in September under a big top at the Santa Monica Pier. Tickets for the always-popular circus go on sale Sunday through Admission Network USA, which has outlets at Tempo Music and Video stores. Or call (800) 678-5440. Titled ``Quidam'' (``stranger'' in French), the new show will tour 10 American markets and play to 2.5 million people. It will feature 50 performers ranging in age from 11 to 45 and hailing from all over the globe, including China, Russia and Europe. They will perform acrobatics acrobatics Art of jumping, tumbling, and balancing. The art is of ancient origin; acrobats performed leaps, somersaults, and vaults at Egyptian and Greek events. Acrobatic feats were featured in the commedia dell'arte theatre in Europe and in jingxi (“Peking , aerial acts and balancing feats. There are also three clowns on the bill. Santa Monica figures prominently in Cirque's history: In 1987, it was the first city the circus visited outside Canada. The show has remained popular in Southern California since. Indeed, Cirque will play in Orange County in January 1997. Tickets range from $16.50 to $45.50 for adults and $8.25 to $31.75 for children. SOURCE: - Janet Weeks CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: no caption (Book cover - The Cat Not in the Hat! A P ARODY) |
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