The Arts Former student provides original script in ‘Nuptials’ By Amy LaBare Of The Print People squeeze through the cluttered narrow hallway rushing to start rehearsal. Scripts russle under arms and coffee spills over fingers in rushed anticipation of what is to come. In the dimness of the theater the cast and crew members nestle up to a table on center stage as Jack Shields, com munications and theater arts chairperson, begins reading the schedule of rehearsals. In a chair in the middle of the theater sits a young, dark haired woman who seems a bit nervous, maybe more nervous than excited. Anticipating what is to come, she wants to see the characters come to life and see how the audience will react. She is Joette Rose, and she authored the play ‘Nup tials,’ which the theater department is producing this term. Rose is a former student of Clackamas Community Col lege and also a former theater department secretary. While at the College she was also in volved in many plays. Shields said Rose can sing, dance, direct and has done some costume design as well. Rose added that she has done “bun ches of acting.” She explained she has been writing for about seven years, but this is her first play. She has written short stories and poetry along with textbooks that assist in teaching English as a second language. Rose said two of her writing instructors at the College, Michael Kepler and Annette Unwin, were “great inspira tions” in developing her writing skills. She currently lives in Amity with her husband, and she said her recent marriage inspired her to write a play about matrimony. “We lived together for a long time before we were mar ried so I thought a lot about it (marriage),’’.Rose said. The play takes place behind the scenes of a wedding and it deals with the relationships of the people involved. Barbara Bragg, communications and theater arts secretary, said the characters are “honest, not stereotypical. There will be so meone up there (on stage) you know.” Theater Director Jack Shields and former Rose is the author of “Nuptials,” the play theater department secretary Joette Rose hold chosen for the spring production. one of many working meetings in his office. Photo by Joel Miller Members of the cast of The ages of the characters range from 19 to 70 years old ‘Nuptials’ include: Lissa and provide many contrasts. Calder as Deanna Rourk; Rose said she was “very pleas Patricia Lawrence as Dorreen ed with the casting,” as she ex McVey; Walter Whitney as the plained the cast members fit Rev. Thomas Forsyth; their characters perfectly; just Rolland Grubbe as Vernon what she had built in her own McVey; Linda Kuntz as Julia mind as she wrote the play. NcVey; Lynda Hale as Alyssa She added, “even the voices McVey; Ian Byington as An are what I heard in my mind.” thony Corlin III; Marlyce Shields said it is his policy to Baird as Katharine Corlin; perform original plays at the College. He stresssed this Rod Ragsdale as John Peters; policy should be one of the Shelley Kiser as Adrienne Cor- primary functions of a com tlin; Linda Petchel as munity college theater depart Christina Ellis; and Joshua- ment. He also said ‘Nuptials’ Robin Collins as Mark Tyson. Jack Shields will direct the will be the third play perform ed at the College that was writ play, assisted by Jim Nicodemus. Neil Hass will be ten by a former student. the lighting designer/techni- cian. Clark Casperson'will be in charge of the sound and music. Merril Lynn Taylor will design the costumes. Chuck Hamilton and Haley Hamaker will be in charge of properties. The play will run May 30, 31, June 1, 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. with a matinee showing at 2:30 p.m. June 9. On May 31 there will also be an auction and dinner. Tickets will be $3 general admission and $2 students. The dinner and auc tion along with the play on May 31 will cost $15. For more information on the auction, contact Student Activities at ext. 245. ... to information from the Federal government is available to you at more than 1,380 Depository Li braries across the country. You can visit any of these libraries and use the De pository collection free of charge. To find the Federal Depository in your area, contact your local library or write to the Federal Depository Library Program, Office of the Public Printer, Washington, DC 20401. Watercolor titled “Indian Corn” by Gloria Heisley Webber is part of the exhibit in Pauling Gallery. Webber is a watercolor instructor at the college. The showing is shared with Lake Oswego artist Bobbie Owen, a member of the College Art Advisory Board. The artwork is Page 4 for sale except pieces specified. The watercolors are offered for lower than normal prices because the college doesn’t require a commis sion from the artists. Both artists have work in Portland galleries. 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