PARK GIVES 'OTHELLO' NEW LOOK.Byline: Carol Rock Staff Writer NEWHALL - The Bard on the bars - monkey bars monkey bars pl.n. A three-dimensional structure of poles and bars on which children can play, as in a playground; a jungle gym. , that is - will be offered free every Saturday night when the Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, 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 takes its production of ``Othello'' to Old Orchard Park Orchard Park may refer to the following locations in: Erie County, New York:
``It's Shakespeare's classic tale of jealousy, greed and passion, given a 2004 update with a Latino hero, playground equipment and all the attitude you can handle,'' said Nancy Lantis, the theater's artistic director. A grant from Wells Fargo Wells Fargo armored carriers of bullion. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1147] See : Protectiveness Wells Fargo company that handled express service to western states; often robbed. [Am. Hist. Bank restored the popular outdoor performances, which Lantis said the group is presenting with ``bold determination.'' Shows begin at 7 p.m. and will be presented Saturdays in May at the Valencia park. ``We really wanted to bring this back, since it was so popular in the past,'' Lantis said, adding that she has joined the cast and is excited to be performing. ``We're arranged with body mikes so people will be able to hear all the dialogue and the playground equipment presents a unique setting. The more we're out there rehearsing, the more things we think of doing.'' The cast includes Lantis, Bill Billions, Aminisha Ferdinand, Lee Johnson Lee Johnson is the name of:
``It's been a trial, we've lost some of our leads, but people are pulling together,'' said Drapeau, who plays Casio. Originally cast as Motovitu, Drapeau found himself learning a new set of lines when the cast shifted and the actor originally playing Casio moved up to Othello. ``It's definitely had its ups and downs ups and downs pl.n. Alternating periods of good and bad fortune or spirits. ups and downs Noun, pl alternating periods of good and bad luck or high and low spirits , but we'll be ready to perform no matter what.'' With ``Othello's'' citadel setting being replaced by rocking horses and a jungle gym, ups and downs are a given for the five performances. The actors have been rehearsing for five weeks, trying out different techniques and stage stunts, such as sword fighting, in the nontraditional setting, much to the delight of both cast and crew. ``It's different,'' Drapeau said. ``It's not quite a stage in the real sense, but not quite theater in the round. There are obstacles, but we've found creative ways to overcome them.'' The audience might find the sight lines a bit different with the configuration of equipment, but actors rise above the problem by climbing higher than they would be able to given a customary set. ``I think it was a great idea,'' he concluded. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the performance; they may also bring picnic dinners or purchase barbecue dinners from a stand in the park. Lantis said the SCRT SCRT Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool (IBM mainframes) SCRT Standard Contract Reconciliation Tool (MOCAS contracts) SCRT South Cumbria Rivers Trust (UK) will also present ``Desdemona'' at the theater in downtown Newhall, starting May 7 and playing Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. ```Othello' will be fun for the whole family, but don't bring the kids to Desdemona,'' she said. ``It's a racy rac·y adj. rac·i·er, rac·i·est 1. Having a distinctive and characteristic quality or taste. 2. Strong and sharp in flavor or odor; piquant or pungent. 3. Risqué; ribald. 4. , shocking tale of sin and redemption, but not for the little ones. Shakespeare would be proud.'' Old Orchard Park is at 25023 Avenida Rotella. The Repertory Theatre is at 24266 San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , Newhall. For information, call (661) 222-7278. Carol Rock, (661) 257-5252 carol.rock(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Perched on playground equipment, members of the Santa Clarita Repertory Theater rehearse Shakespeare's ``Othello,'' which will be presented in Old Orchard Park on Saturdays in May. Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News |
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