Sevan, Adriana. Taking flight.SEVAN, Adriana. Taking flight. Performed by the author. 2 cds. 115 mins. LA Theatre Works. 2007. 1-58081-369-2. $25.95. Vinyl; plot, author notes. SA This is a semi-autobiographical one-woman monolog performed by the incredibly multi-talented author. For best friends Adriana and Rhonda life is good as they happily plan for Rhonda's upcoming wedding. But their world suddenly changes on September 11. 2001. Rhonda is critically injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. , and Adriana vows to keep vigil vigil (vĭj`əl) [Lat.,=watch], in Christian calendars, eve of a feast, a day of penitential preparation. In ancient times worshipers gathered for vespers before a great feast and then waited outside the church until dawn for the liturgy (Mass). at her hospital bedside until she recovers. However, Rhonda's recovery is slow and painful and takes its toll both physically and emotionally on Adriana, who decides she must distance herself from Rhonda. Sevan creates a wonderful voice for Rhonda pre 9/11. Sevan also speaks and sings impeccable im·pec·ca·ble adj. 1. Having no flaws; perfect. See Synonyms at perfect. 2. Incapable of sin or wrongdoing. [Latin impecc Spanish as the character of her 90-year-old grandmother. The monolog moves back and forth in time, including several humorous incidents to counter the horror of the terrorist attack. This performance was recorded before a live audience and includes their laughter as well as the sound effects sound effects Noun, pl sounds artificially produced to make a play, esp. a radio play, more realistic sound effects npl → efectos mpl sonoros and music from the stage production. A second disc has a 38-minute interview with Sevan presenting her stage and TV credentials CREDENTIALS, international law. The instruments which authorize and establish a public minister in his character with the state or prince to whom they are addressed. If the state or prince receive the minister, he can be received only in the quality attributed to him in his credentials. . She discusses the childhood influence of her parents' careers in opera and dance. Carol Kellerman, Lib/Media Spec. (retired), Santa Fe Santa Fe, city, Argentina Santa Fe, city (1991 pop. 341,000), capital of Santa Fe prov., NE Argentina, a river port near the Paraná, with which it is connected by canal. , NM S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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