Lucinda’s View

Lucinda Albers

The Issue:

Capers showcases SDSU talent … or at least originality

This semester, although only about three weeks in, has been fairly big for me. I have a busy, difficult class schedule, a part-time job, and a new position here at the Collegian, all the while still trying to maintain good grades and a bit of a social life.

But the one thing I think I will really regret this semester is not making it to a showing of Capers.

Last year I went with a friend of mine and found it completely hilarious. The talent the students showcased was unbelievable.

I found the skit about getting lost in Wal-Mart was sarcastically acurate, and the student who played the hobbit from Lord of the Rings was fantastic. I loved the ping-pong tournament, the Keanu Reeves imitator and the dance scenes. And I especially loved Nolan Hayes’ singing/beat-boxing skit … even more so since he dressed like a nerd. You don’t often see these kinds of things in South Dakota.

I was looking forward to this year’s Capers, but, unfortunately, couldn’t find someone to go with me. And the insecure person I am, there was no way I was going to go by myself.

But Capers isn’t the only showcase of talent here at State. There’s also Cavorts in the fall semester and SDSU Originals on Feb. 15.

Besides these school-supported events, there are several music shows throughout Brookings and other nearby towns. Bands such as Madiki and Jaime and the Wonderboys support the music scene with radio airplay and local shows.

While SDSU is usually known as an agriculture or nursing school, I think some recognition should be given to the musical and threatrical talent.

The Pride is out practicing as much as the football team to perfect their field shows and all-around sound. Thespians spend many nights and weekends memorizing lines and practicing scenes for plays. Musicians spend hours becoming familiar with difficult rhythms and notes they possibly may have never seen before.

All the while, still being an average college student with friends, class and homework.

So the next time any type of show pops up where you are able to see this talent first hand, GO! And even better … TAKE PART! Make the best of these four or so years … and maybe even discover YOUR talent.

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