Ashland actors to serve up comic bits.Byline: The Register-Guard A comical revue, a wiggy wig·gy adj. wig·gi·er, wig·gi·est Slang Excited, eccentric, or crazy, especially in reaction to something: "Movies invariably get wiggy when they deal with adultery" witch, a talking dog and a quarreling couple are the subjects of productions opening on local stages this week. Ashland Salutes Willamette Rep Willamette Repertory Theatre repertory theatre Production of several different plays in a single season by a resident acting company. The plays chosen may be classic works by famous dramatists or new works by emerging playwrights, and the companies that perform them often serve as a training ground for One night only, Oct. 27 Oregon Shakespeare Festival The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is a regional repertory theatre in Ashland, Oregon, United States. The festival annually produces eleven plays on three stages during a season that lasts from February to October. stalwarts Barry Kraft and Ray Porter will be among the performers at the third annual "Ashland Salutes Willamette Rep" benefit program on Oct. 27. OPENING THIS WEEK The event is a fund-raiser for Theatre Alive!, the Willamette Repertory Theatre's educational program. The program consists of short, usually humorous, sketches and songs presented by Shakespeare Festival actors. Many of the performers are contemporaries of Kirk Boyd, who spent nearly two decades with the Ashland festival before starting Willamette Rep and becoming its founding artistic director. If the past programs are any indication, the show will unfold through a series of cameo appearances by one or two performers at a time. Among the performers will be comic and musician Porter (original song and scene), composer Todd Barton (shakuhachi shakuhachi Japanese end-blown bamboo flute. Its notes are produced by blowing across the open upper end, resulting in a distinctively breathy tone. It has five fingerholes. flute solo), maskmaker James Peck There are several people named James Peck:
American educator and writer best known for her poem "America the Beautiful," written in 1893 and revised in 1904 and 1911. (original song) and actors Kraft, Robert Vincent Robert Vincent (born April 13, 1956 in Granby, Quebec) is a Quebec politician. He is the current Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament for the riding of Shefford. Born in Granby, Quebec, he was a foreman and union advisor before he was first elected in 2004. Frank, Tyrone Wilson, G. Valmont Thomas, Aldo Billingslea and Carolyn Hitt (scenes from Shakespeare's plays William Shakespeare's plays have the reputation of being among the greatest in the English language and in Western literature. His plays are traditionally divided into the genres of tragedy, history, and comedy. ). "Ashland Salutes Willamette Rep" will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Hult Center's Soreng Theatre. Tickets, at $100 (including a post-performance reception in the lobby), are available at the Hult Center box office (682-5000). Annabelle Broom, The Unhappy Witch Zero Clearance Theater Co. Friday through Sunday Arriving just in time for Halloween is the family musical "Annabelle Broom, The Unhappy Witch," which opens at the Willamette Activity Center in Oakridge on Friday. Written by Eleanor and Ray Harder and produced by the Zero Clearance Theater Co., the show features Kris DeHarpport as Annabelle, a witch having a bad hair day. Others in the cast are Marlene Neal, Rayetta Clark, Gabrial Ashworth, Allison Ashworth, Rose Marie This article is about the actress. For other persons of the same name, see Rose Marie (disambiguation). Rose Marie (born August 15, 1923) is an actress who had a career as a child star under the name Baby Rose Marie Moore and Cheryl Colstadt. The director is Bob Wilson Bob Wilson is the name of:
"Annabelle Broom, The Unhappy Witch" will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Willamette Activity Center, 47674 School St., Oakridge. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults. Tickets will be sold at the door and can be reserved in advance by calling (541) 782-5701 or (541) 782-2815. Sylvia 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 Saturday A stray dog discombobulates a household in the hit comedy "Sylvia," opening Wednesday in the South Eugene High School Little Theatre. Sylvia, a talking dog, is a mischievous flirt who wins Greg's heart, much to Kate's dismay. The plot is aided by one man playing three characters - a he, a she and an it - who provide an outsider's view of the story. Directed by student Drew Barton, the comedy features Celina Hess (as Sylvia), Alex Huntsberger (Greg), Anna Dart (Kate ) and Tim Schneider (Tom, Phyllis and Leslie). Along with the play, the program will include beat poetry about Sylvia by Celina Hess. "Sylvia" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday in the South Eugene High School Little Theatre, 400 E. 19th Ave. Tickets are $5 each, available at the door and through the 19th Avenue Promotions box office (334-4882). The Odd Couple, female version North Eugene High School North Eugene High School is a public high school of about 1,200 students in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It is located at 200 Silver Lane near the Santa Clara area of Eugene.[1] North Eugene's mascot is the Highlander. Thursday through Saturday Neil Simon's female version of "The Odd Couple" will kick off the North Eugene High School theater season. Directed by Al Villanueva, the play is a twist on the comedy classic about a slob and a neat-nik trying to live together. It opened in 1986 with Rita Moreno and Sally Struthers Sally-Ann Struthers (born July 28, 1948) is an American actress and spokesperson, perhaps best known for playing Gloria Bunker-Stivic, the daughter of Archie and Edith Bunker on All in the Family. playing Florence (aka Felix) and Olive (aka Oscar). Playing those roles in the North Eugene High production are Logan Loomer and Chelsea Mortenson, Lane County's reigning Junior Miss. The cast also includes Craig Bannister, Laura Cieplinski, Amyko Ishizaki, Prissy Nor Della, Shone O'Dell and Cole Staple. Stadium seating has been built on the stage itself to create the little theater setting. All seats are general admission. The play will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the North Eugene High School auditorium, 200 Silver Lane. Tickets, $5 each, will be sold at the door and at the school box office (683-3163). |
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