You're a good performer if you participated in Tympanium Euphorium's "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Coffeehouse at Cholmondeley's. As the donation box was filled with two dollars of support from each eager "Charlie Brown" supporter, cast members savored the sensation of the stage. Two lively lead players entertained themselves and others by performing a variety of popular songs and music. After joking and jovial characters engaged the high-spirited audience, the show began. While the audience sipped on Chum's coffee and slurped down shakes, Rebecca Katz '05 sang with a smile, playing the guitar to her original composition as well as covering other songs by Dar Williams and James Taylor. Her positive attitude and instrumental skill produced increasing anticipation from audience members for the upcoming entertainment.

All thirst for Chum's treats subsided as Rachel Shapp '06 took over the stage, silencing the crowd with her unique and powerful voice for her cover of "A Case of You" by Joni Mitchell. Aside from a few late-comers giving their donations at the door, every student focused on Shapp as her melody annihilated any possibility of distraction.

The strongest impression was definitely made by the South Street Bluegrass Band. Their stoic expressions interrupted by cocky remarks and catchy tunes resulted in an immensely enjoyable and bodacious performance. The audience was even graced with the knowledge that one of the band's mandolins was named "Tiny Tim." After the brilliant band performed their final song, old and new fans pleaded for more of the music they loved.

A disheartening affection was left by the performance of Proscenium, an all musical theater a cappella group. Although the members were obviously talented singers, the group's overall stage presence was lacking. They either had not practiced earlier, or they were merely poor performers. It was, however, not difficult to watch Proscenium during their set due to tremendous respect for their vocal abilities.

Despite this minor disappointment, cast acts and the variety of other performances created an expectant sentiment towards the upcoming play.

In the words of the wise Charlie Brown, "Nothing lasts forever. All good things must end" - as did the "Charlie Brown" Coffeehouse.