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22 Wednesday, August 22, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon PLAY: Play is set in Drake Park in Bend this weekend Forum in Bend to focus on cannabis safety Continued from page 3 Jesus’ betrayer, Judas Iscariot, who loves Jesus, but does not believe Jesus is truly God and fears what the repercussions of Jesus’ influence will have culturally and politically. Johnson finds the role to be quite challenging in this complex, and sometimes con- troversial, production. If play- ing the part of the Son of God is not hard enough in itself, part of the test for Johnson, who played this same role in 2005, stems from the fact that Judas’s actions and opinions stir up a lot of anger. “It has been challenging to find the character of Jesus through the eyes of Judas. For example, a majority of Jesus’ dialog and music are quite angry — for Judas wants to show the world that history was written wrong. As an actor playing Jesus, I must find a way to reflect the anger of Judas’ viewpoint, but also be kind enough to have a fol- lowing of tons of people and start a huge movement.” He is thankful for a second shot at the role. “Years ago, I played the role as a much more angry character,” he said. “I am thankful to have the opportu- nity to play the role again, for it has definitely changed in my mind. I am now playing the role as a kind and magne- tizing character who is some- times misunderstood by Judas and his other followers. Every decision that my character makes is from a caring heart and an understanding of what he has foreseen the end to be. In the show, Jesus knows the demise that is coming in his last days, he is trying to teach his followers all that he can before he leaves the earth.” He continued, “Jesus is a very difficult role mentally and physically. Mentally, Jesus must deal with his upcoming death while teach- ing his followers who don’t quite understand. Physically, Jesus’s last days are very vio- lent. My character gets really beat up in the second act — 39 lashes, not to mention the crucifixion.” Johnson is no stranger to the stage. “I was last seen on stage in Central Oregon playing the lead role (Zach) in “A Chorus Line” at the Tower Theatre. I think that was the fall of 2016. Before that, I was seen as The Emcee in “Cabaret,” Franz in “The Producers,” Seymour in “Little Shop of Horrors,” RiffRaff in “The Rocky Horror Show,” Phantom in a concert version of “Phantom of the Opera,” and Amos in “Chicago” (all at the Tower PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG Rick Johnson and Tyler Cranor will take the stage in “Jesus Christ Superstar” in a Theater in the Park production in Bend this week. Theatre). Before these shows, I worked quite a lot with 2nd Street Theater, Cascades Theatrical Company, and Obsidian Opera Company.” As performance directors, both Johnson and Cranor believe it is important for them to take part in produc- tions outside the walls of the school. “I think it is very impor- tant to continue to perform professionally whenever pos- sible. It keeps my technical abilities and musical ears as sharp as possible. This aids in my ability to bring the best out of my music students, and also sets a strong example of how music can remain a per- manent part of your life after school,” Cranor said. Johnson concurs, “As a music teacher, I am able to share my ‘real-life’ perform- ing experiences with my students. I believe that these experiences show my stu- dents more of the reasons why I teach them particular things in class,” he said. “I love that I can continue performing as I teach. It keeps my perform- ing skills fresh and allows the students to see me practicing what I teach daily in class.” Both men hope that people will come out and see the local talent represented in the musical, including Rhonda Schantz of Sisters and 2016 SHS graduate Rob Merola. “I just really want as many people as possible to get out and enjoy the level of artistry that’s possible in Bend,” said Cranor. “I feel the fine arts scene has grown significantly, as demonstrated by our ability to perform this show at a high level. There is so much talent around here, and it needs to be continually supported to ensure that events like this keep taking place.” Johnson said, “I encour- age everyone to come see this production. It is not your typi- cal musical. It is a rock opera, complete with electric guitar, electric bass, and drum set and represents amazing talent from here in Central Oregon.” Tickets may still be avail- able at bendticket.com. The forum arrives as Oregon’s cannabis indus- try continues to evolve. The event will address multiple health and safety topics, as well as give participants a question-and-answer session. Speakers will include representatives from OSHA, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), Oregon Dept. of Agriculture, the Portland and Bend fire departments, and Oregon- based grow and extraction operations. Topics will include: OLCC requirements, canna- bis grow operations, hydro- carbon extraction, carbon dioxide extraction, CO2 and alcohol extraction, fire mar- shal regulations, pesticide regulations, ergonomic risk factors and Oregon OSHA consultation services. Registration for the Central Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference, which includes the cannabis forum, is now open. The cost to attend ranges from $55 to $210. For more details about the cannabis forum – including specific presentation times and topic areas – or to regis- ter, go to https://safetyseries. cvent.com/central18. Yosr Invitation To… LEVEL 5 IS EXPANDING OCTOBER 1! New Hope Christian Center 222 Trinity Way, Sisters Osr Vision: We are small in numbers but we have a bip vision — “Refreshinp our community with new hope found in Christ.” We will be offering 6,200 sq. ft. with 24-hour access! Osr Psrpose: To be a church with a balance of worship, Bible teachinp, fellowship & encourapement. We sinp hymns as well as contemporary choruses, and believe all apes can enjoy church topether. FREE private introduction sessions available. Come try a class and experience the benefi ts of constantly varied exercise. All ages and fi tness levels welcome. Join Sisters’ Strongest Fitness Community! Cannabis growers and extractors are invited to par- take of an opportunity to learn from government and business leaders about safety and health in the cannabis industry as part of a two-day event in Bend next month. Deschutes County Farm Bureau and the Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB) Health & Safety Committee, in partnership with Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), present the “Safety and Health in the Cannabis Industry: From Seed to Shatter” forum, taking place September 18-19 at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes. “This forum is really about helping growers and extractors build their knowl- edge and skills so they can fortify the safety and health of their job sites and continue to send workers home safe and sound at the end of every work day,” said Cory Stengel, chair of the OFB Health & Safety Committee. 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