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* On the Road Much Ado About Something Oregon Shakespeare Festival kicks off its summer schedule Photo by Jennifer Donaboe, Courtesy Oregon Shakespeare Festival Open to the sky, the outdoor Elizabethan Theatre ran seat about 1,200 people in ttie two-tiered Alien Pavil ion. For the 1999 season the Festival presents Shakespeare’s “Henry IV,Part Two,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” and Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeer” on the Elizbethan Stage. By Mirjam Swanson Oregon Daily Emerald After setting attendance records this spring, the annual Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland is in full swing with its summer out door season. The most popular portion of the eight-month season started June 18 with Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” “Henry IV, Part Two” began its run Saturday and the world premiere adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers” opened Sunday. They are scheduled to run through Oct. 8, 9 and 10, respectively. People are advised to secure tickets early for the three productions playing on the historic outdoor Elizabethan stage, and for any of the other eight shows running this summer, festi val spokesperson Amy Richard said. “During the summer season, it’s difficult to get tickets if you haven’t planned already,” Richard said. “It’s not impossible to get tickets, but it is tight.” The romantic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing,” is set in tum-of-the-century Argenti na. Costumes and set are a mixture of Latin American and Elizabethan, and the play’s ac tors have honed their waltz and tango steps for the cross-cultural production. “Henry IV, Part Two” picks up where last season’s production of “Henry IV, Part One” left off, but with a twist. Following the mode of true Elizabethan theater, 15 men will play 45 roles and live music will be performed by two musicians and the actors. “The Three Musketeers” is a faithful adapta tion of the original story, focusing on the theme of the end of the age of chivalry and includes more than a dozen sword-fighting scenes. The other productions playing on Ashland’s two indoor stages should also capture the attentions of theatergo ers. They in clude Shake s p e a r e ’ s “Othello”, Maurine Watkins’ “Chicago” and “Rosmer sholm,” by Henrik Ibsen. “El Paso Blue” ends its run on June 26. Shakespeare Festival; Summer Outdoor Season When: Started June 18, runs until Oct 10 Where: Ashland, OR (take I-5 South to Exit 14 Tickets: Tickets to any of the shows range from $28 to $39, and standing room only tickets are available forthe outdoor per formances on the day of the show for $10. Call 541-482-4331. lAshlandJ is something of a destination,” Richard said. “People come here and one can see five plays — or even nine plays at the height of the season — so it gives individuals the opportunity to pick and choose the shows that they would like to see.” To the fans’ delight, the “Green Show” dancers and musicians will continue giving free performances before each Elizabethan show. The collaborative efforts of Terra Nova Consort and Dance Kaleidoscope complement whichev er performance is being staged that night. “[The Green Show! is very popular,” Richard said. “It’s hard to find a seat out there on the lawn and bricks.” Britt Festival is just the ticket oy darn jarren Oregon Daily Emerald About two-hundred miles south of Eugene and past the Cascade and Siskiyou mountain ranges, is the quaint, littlel850s goldrush town of facksonville. Nestled in the majestic ponderosa pines and native madrones of this Southern Oregon village, you'll find a naturally-formed amphitheater which is home to the music, dance and theatre performances of the 37th annu al Britt Festival of performing arts. The short drive can turn into a weekend excursion if the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, just 15 miles south of Jacksonville, interests you. What Britt Festival When: Various dates through out the summer (see page 6 for full schedule) Where: Jacksonville, OR (Tate 1-5 South to Medford exit, head west five miles on Highway 238) Cost Prices vary. Call 1-800 882-7488 for more information Nature buns can drive another two hours to Oregon’s only National Park, Crater Lake. If a day is all you can spare, Britt Festival’s 1999 season is worth checking out. The lineup is packed with world-class artists in jazz, folk, country, pop, classical music and modern dance. Though much of the reserved seating is already sold out, lawn tickets for most shows are still available. A moonlit picnic, bottle of wine and great entertainment makes a perfect summer date. There’s something to please everyone. Blues fans can rock the night away with John Lee Hooker on June 24, as he celebrates his 50th year as a recording artist. He “doesn’t just sing the blues, he doesn’t just play the blues — he is the blues,’’ said Time magazine. The Cowboy Junkies, with Leo Kot tke, will play under the starry night on July 7. The Medford Mail Tribune calls the show “artful blues-based roots rock blended with intelligent lyrics and beau tiful vocals.” Don’t miss the new sounds of classi cal swing music with The Manhattan Transfer and guest artist Mark Elf on July 17. A must see for dance enthusiasts is the Murray Louis and Nikolais Dance Company, on August 27. The lyrical, fluid works of Louis are merged with Nikolais’ fantastic, multi-media style. The program, featuring some of the best works of both artists, should cre ate an unforgettable evening of bodies in motion. Steve Winwood is scheduled to ap pear at Britt on September 2. A former member of Traffic, Blind Faith, and Spencer Davis Group, Winwood now displays his success as a solo artist. Patrons can download a ticket order form from Britt's web site located at www.brittfest.org and fax it to the Britt box office. Pat Metheny (above) and Boz Scaggs (right) help make up the 1999 Britt Festi val musical line up Advertise. Get Results. Oregon Daily Emerald 346-3712 r F/Vm pasta, fine spirits, smooth jazz Fine Italian & Northwest Cuisine Kitchen open ‘til bar closes Lunch Served M-F 11:30-2:00 Live Jazz Nightly People's choice award “best late night atmosphere” NO COVER Lunch M-F 259 E. 5th Ave. • 343-8488 Dinner 7 Nights i CourtesyJjhotos I/) Do you Wneed a change y of pace? find out in the ODE Classifieds, every day!
