`Wizard of Oz' hits stage.Byline: The Register-Guard The Wizard of Oz Wizard of Oz reaches and departs from Oz in circus balloon. [Children’s Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] See : Ballooning Wizard of Oz false wizard takes up residence in Emerald City. [Am. Lit. Rose Children's Theatre Friday through May 23 A Kansas twister transports Dorothy and Toto somewhere way over the rainbow in the Rose Children's Theatre production of "The Wizard of Oz," a musical based on the motion picture - which was based on the book by L. Frank Baum Noun 1. Frank Baum - United States writer of children's books (1856-1919) Baum, Lyman Frank Brown . With music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg and book adaptation by John Kanem, "The Wizard of Oz" includes such songs as "Ding, Dong, the Witch is Dead," "We're Off to See the Wizard," "King of the Forest" and "Over the Rainbow." It is best suited for ages 6 and up. Michele Schimmer is directing, with Tama Rowan as vocal director and Daniel Powell leading an orchestra of 23 local musicians. OPENING THIS WEEK The cast has 47 people and includes students from Lane Community College, University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. and 19 schools in the Bethel, Eugene and Springfield school districts, along with charter school and home-schooled students. The major roles are played by Megan Schimmer (Dorothy), Maggie Muellner (Almira Gulch and Wicked Witch), Kristin Forrest (Glinda, the Good Witch of the North), Joey Johnson (Scarecrow Scarecrow goes to Wizard of Oz to get brains. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] See : Ignorance Scarecrow can’t live up to his name. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; Am. ), Jordan Godfrey (Tin Woodsman), Julian Michels (Cowardly Lion Cowardly Lion king of the forest has yellow streak up back. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] See : Cowardice Cowardly Lion timid king of beasts. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] See : Timidity ), Fred Crisman (Wizard), Megan Pettit (Aunt Em) and Lucas Caldwell (Uncle Henry). A cairn terrier cairn terrier, breed of small working terrier developed on the Isle of Skye in the 19th cent. It stands about 10 in. (25 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 14 lb (6.4 kg). named Wheezer will be portraying Toto. The play will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and May 21 and at 2:30 p.m. May 16 and 23. Student matinees are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and noon May 20 for area schools and children's organizations. All performances will be at the McDonald Theatre, 1010 Willamette St. Advance tickets are $5 for children 13 and under, $9 for adults. They're available at Euphoria Chocolate Co., Valley River Center Valley River Center is a shopping mall located in Eugene, Oregon. As the largest shopping center south of Portland and north of San Francisco, this mall comprises over 130 local and national stores and restaurants. and TicketsWest outlets. At the door on the day of a performance, tickets will be $1 more for both children and adults. Information: 431-0444. Noises Off! South Eugene High School South Eugene High School is a public high school located in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It was founded as Eugene High School around 1900, and was located at Willamette Street and West 11th Avenue in a brick building that later served as Eugene's city hall. Wednesday through May 29 Michael Frayn's "Noises Off!" is a farce about a famous English director rehearsing a farce called "Nothing On." The first act takes place the night before opening, the second takes place entirely backstage, and the third is a disastrous performance of "Nothing On." The characters include a washed-up, absent-minded star; a bashful bash·ful adj. 1. Shy, self-conscious, and awkward in the presence of others. See Synonyms at shy1. 2. Characterized by, showing, or resulting from shyness, self-consciousness, or awkwardness. actor; a New Age yoga-influenced actress; an old man who plays a burglar when he's not nipping nip·ping adj. 1. Sharp and biting, as the cold. 2. Bitingly sarcastic. nip  ping·ly adv.Adj. or napping; a highly caffeinated stage manager; and an adorable, neurotic actress. Directed by Pat Avery, the cast includes Drew Barton, Anna Dart, Alex Huntsberger, Liza Burns, Andy Mosman, Rachel Rothgery, Devin Page, Roseann Proctor and Aaron Kimball South Eugene Theater Productions will stage "Noises Off!" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and May 20-21 and May 28-29 in the South Eugene High auditorium, 400 E. 19th Ave. Tickets: $5 for students, $7 for adults. Macbeth Churchill High School Thursday through May 22 William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" is heavy on superstition, and actors prefer not to call the drama by its name because it might bring them bad luck. Katina Paxino, Impact! Arts education director, directs the Churchill High School Theater production of "the Scottish play." The cast features Jason Randall as Macbeth and Monica Carson as Lady Macbeth. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, 2 p.m. May 16 and 7 p.m. and May 21 and 22 in the Churchill High School auditorium, 1850 Bailey Hill Road. Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for adults, at the door. Information: 431-1177. |
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