On Stage
Photo by Chris Graamans
Red Octopus takes to the ‘Sky’
This weekend is your last chance to catch the Red Octopus Theatre Company's take on an ancient tale: “The Woman Who Fell From the Sky.” Their production of this Iriquois creation story, told with narration, masks, poetry and puppetry, will be performed in the Studio Theatre at the Newport Performing Arts Center through Feb. 26.
“The Woman Who Fell from the Sky” was originally produced by the Mettawee River Theatre Company in New York (Ralph Lee, Artistic Director).
[View photos and a trailer... http://redoctopustheatre.org/]
For this Red Octopus production, the Toledo Arts Guild is collaborating with director Mary Eastman to create many of the visual effects, which help to capture the mythic world.
Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 & 26. Admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors/children, available now at the PAC box office, 777 W. Olive St. in Newport. Or, call 541-265-ARTS.
To learn more about the production, contact Mary Eastman, etribe@charter.net.
This weekend is your last chance to catch the Red Octopus Theatre Company's take on an ancient tale: “The Woman Who Fell From the Sky.” Their production of this Iriquois creation story, told with narration, masks, poetry and puppetry, will be performed in the Studio Theatre at the Newport Performing Arts Center through Feb. 26.
“The Woman Who Fell from the Sky” was originally produced by the Mettawee River Theatre Company in New York (Ralph Lee, Artistic Director).
[View photos and a trailer... http://redoctopustheatre.org/]
For this Red Octopus production, the Toledo Arts Guild is collaborating with director Mary Eastman to create many of the visual effects, which help to capture the mythic world.
Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 & 26. Admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors/children, available now at the PAC box office, 777 W. Olive St. in Newport. Or, call 541-265-ARTS.
To learn more about the production, contact Mary Eastman, etribe@charter.net.
‘Supporting Cast’ takes the lead at TW
Who’s the lead in “The Supporting Cast,” opening next Thursday at Theatre West? It’s Debbie Hendrickson, playing the wife of a successful author who has written her own tell-all book. But perhaps, in this comedy by George Furth, you’ll titter most over the titular supporting cast: Roseanne Murphy as Sally, Cindy Wesolowski as Mae, Carrena Lukas as Florrie and Wes Ryan as Arnold.
They’ll all do their best to amuse you at Theatre West’s spring production of “The Supporting Cast,” playing Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through March 24.
Ellen, the author’s wife, has written a book about friends who are spouses of celebrities and what it is like to be married to “Somebody Famous.” She has invited the friends to her house on the beach at Malibu to let them read advance copies.
Bonnie Ross, who recently appeared in “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward and directed “Skin Deep” by Jon Lonoff, is the director. The crew for this production includes stage manager Shelby Barton, lights and sound technicians Levi Jess and Jenny Metcalf, special effects Danny Roberson, property mistress Ashley Ross and assistant director Linda Jackson.
The box office is open on show days at 2 p.m., with doors open at 7:30 p.m. and curtain at 8 p.m. Advance reservations for all performances are recommended and can be made by calling 541-994-5663. Leave a message, and a box office volunteer will call you back.
Theatre West is located at 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 and up) and for students (over 12) and $8 for children 12 and under. A special group discount is available at $9 per ticket for groups of 10 or more with a pre-paid reservation.
For more information, visit www.theatrewest.com.
Who’s the lead in “The Supporting Cast,” opening next Thursday at Theatre West? It’s Debbie Hendrickson, playing the wife of a successful author who has written her own tell-all book. But perhaps, in this comedy by George Furth, you’ll titter most over the titular supporting cast: Roseanne Murphy as Sally, Cindy Wesolowski as Mae, Carrena Lukas as Florrie and Wes Ryan as Arnold.
They’ll all do their best to amuse you at Theatre West’s spring production of “The Supporting Cast,” playing Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through March 24.
Ellen, the author’s wife, has written a book about friends who are spouses of celebrities and what it is like to be married to “Somebody Famous.” She has invited the friends to her house on the beach at Malibu to let them read advance copies.
Bonnie Ross, who recently appeared in “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward and directed “Skin Deep” by Jon Lonoff, is the director. The crew for this production includes stage manager Shelby Barton, lights and sound technicians Levi Jess and Jenny Metcalf, special effects Danny Roberson, property mistress Ashley Ross and assistant director Linda Jackson.
The box office is open on show days at 2 p.m., with doors open at 7:30 p.m. and curtain at 8 p.m. Advance reservations for all performances are recommended and can be made by calling 541-994-5663. Leave a message, and a box office volunteer will call you back.
Theatre West is located at 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 and up) and for students (over 12) and $8 for children 12 and under. A special group discount is available at $9 per ticket for groups of 10 or more with a pre-paid reservation.
For more information, visit www.theatrewest.com.
George Furth
‘Company’ is a second dose of Furth mirth
Sometimes we have to edit these press releases late at night, and that rarely/occasionally/often leads to mistakes. We certainly thought we had made one, when we noticed that the name “George Furth” appeared in two listings: for “The Supporting Cast,” opening on March 1 at Theatre West (see above), and “Company,” which hits the Newport Performing Arts Center stage on March 2.
But, for once, our sleepy eyes had not betrayed us: Furth is indeed the writer behind both those scripts. In addition to his own plays (“Twigs” and “Precious Sons” in addition to “Cast”) he was a frequent collaborator with Stephen Sondheim. Together they created “Company” (for which Furth won a Tony), “Merrily We Roll Along” and “Getting Away With Murder.”
You may enjoy his writing even more after learning this: Furth played Van Johnson in “Blazing Saddles.” (Think, “Howard Johnson is right!” Better yet, see the :34 mark in this short video.)
That role was one of many, many comic milquetoast parts he played in the 1970s and 80s, from “Oh God!” and “Cannonball Run” to “Doctor Detroit” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” And on the small screen, he played funny little roles in everything from “McHale’s Navy” to “Murphy Brown.”
You can start your Furthfest at the PAC, where the Porthole Players are presenting “Company,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and script by George Furth.
The original production, in 1970, won six Tony awards, and in 2006 won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical.
The story revolves around Robert, aka Bobby, Robby, and a few other pet names (a single man unable to commit fully to a steady relationship, much less marriage), who’s having his 35th birthday with his best friends: five couples, and three girlfriends who are in and out of his life. Through the link of the birthday party the audience witnesses (in flashbacks) the relationships of Robert with each of these people, as well as the group.
There’s a touching or funny moment in “Company” for you, whether you are married, single, divorced or engaged.
“Company” opens March 2, playing Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., through March 18. General admission is $16, seniors and students $14. Call 541-265-ARTS for tickets or further information.
Dzundza offers acting class in Tillamook
The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts has announced an acting/scene study class to be led by George Dzundza, which will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, at The Barn Community Playhouse, located on the corner of 12th and Ivy in Tillamook.
Each 3-hour class will begin promptly at 2 p.m. every Sunday. There will be a $5 donation to TAPA for each three-hour class; students can only pay for the classes they attend.
Students must be at least 18 years of age due to the potential of adult subject matter.
Students will be asked to perform prepared scenes in the class. They will be instructed on how to elevate their performances and acquire the tools of a basic acting technique. They will be able to use that technique in any future performances. Work on a variety of guided scenes and experiences will sharpen their acting skills. Students will learn by doing, but they will also learn by watching how their fellow students grow and progress.
Dzundza has been a professional actor and director for over 45 years. During that time, the list of artists he has worked with includes: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Denzel Washington, Demi Moore, Gene Hackman, Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Viggo Mortensen, Sharon Stone and Anthony Hopkins, to name a few.
Dzundza is donating his time and receives no pay for these classes.
For more details, contact Mary Hanthorn at 503- 842-5566, 503-801-0759 or mhanthorn@earthlink.net. In order to avoid class time delays, those interested are asked to register prior to March 4.
Sometimes we have to edit these press releases late at night, and that rarely/occasionally/often leads to mistakes. We certainly thought we had made one, when we noticed that the name “George Furth” appeared in two listings: for “The Supporting Cast,” opening on March 1 at Theatre West (see above), and “Company,” which hits the Newport Performing Arts Center stage on March 2.
But, for once, our sleepy eyes had not betrayed us: Furth is indeed the writer behind both those scripts. In addition to his own plays (“Twigs” and “Precious Sons” in addition to “Cast”) he was a frequent collaborator with Stephen Sondheim. Together they created “Company” (for which Furth won a Tony), “Merrily We Roll Along” and “Getting Away With Murder.”
You may enjoy his writing even more after learning this: Furth played Van Johnson in “Blazing Saddles.” (Think, “Howard Johnson is right!” Better yet, see the :34 mark in this short video.)
That role was one of many, many comic milquetoast parts he played in the 1970s and 80s, from “Oh God!” and “Cannonball Run” to “Doctor Detroit” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” And on the small screen, he played funny little roles in everything from “McHale’s Navy” to “Murphy Brown.”
You can start your Furthfest at the PAC, where the Porthole Players are presenting “Company,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and script by George Furth.
The original production, in 1970, won six Tony awards, and in 2006 won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical.
The story revolves around Robert, aka Bobby, Robby, and a few other pet names (a single man unable to commit fully to a steady relationship, much less marriage), who’s having his 35th birthday with his best friends: five couples, and three girlfriends who are in and out of his life. Through the link of the birthday party the audience witnesses (in flashbacks) the relationships of Robert with each of these people, as well as the group.
There’s a touching or funny moment in “Company” for you, whether you are married, single, divorced or engaged.
“Company” opens March 2, playing Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., through March 18. General admission is $16, seniors and students $14. Call 541-265-ARTS for tickets or further information.
Dzundza offers acting class in Tillamook
The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts has announced an acting/scene study class to be led by George Dzundza, which will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, at The Barn Community Playhouse, located on the corner of 12th and Ivy in Tillamook.
Each 3-hour class will begin promptly at 2 p.m. every Sunday. There will be a $5 donation to TAPA for each three-hour class; students can only pay for the classes they attend.
Students must be at least 18 years of age due to the potential of adult subject matter.
Students will be asked to perform prepared scenes in the class. They will be instructed on how to elevate their performances and acquire the tools of a basic acting technique. They will be able to use that technique in any future performances. Work on a variety of guided scenes and experiences will sharpen their acting skills. Students will learn by doing, but they will also learn by watching how their fellow students grow and progress.
Dzundza has been a professional actor and director for over 45 years. During that time, the list of artists he has worked with includes: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Denzel Washington, Demi Moore, Gene Hackman, Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Viggo Mortensen, Sharon Stone and Anthony Hopkins, to name a few.
Dzundza is donating his time and receives no pay for these classes.
For more details, contact Mary Hanthorn at 503- 842-5566, 503-801-0759 or mhanthorn@earthlink.net. In order to avoid class time delays, those interested are asked to register prior to March 4.
