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The Clackamas Print Page 5 Wednesday, March 8,1995 FEATURES ‘Stem 4 Kaÿe* efteu W-ftwi« eKitttoiKMeiii by Jay Milton Osborne III Contributing Writer First-time playwright Lea Floden’s farce is a fast-paced, zany, quirky romp through the highly convoluted lives of pecu liar, yet familiar, characters. The eccentric and witty style is remi niscent of the 1980’s oddball tele vision sitcom “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.” Often one of the characters is almost recognizable, but you hope you don’t actually know any of this off-center very intimately. However, it is their candid, idio syncratic behavior that makes “Star of Hope” so much fun. Barry Hunt’s masterful di recting propels the rapid, yet natu ral way the actors deliver their lines. As in real life, the players often interrupt each other to make their point. The delivery seemed so natural that it caused me to wonder if they were not actually improvising. At times, the actors assimi late and decode lines said to them shows us the before they de multifaceted liver a line back. complexities These pregnant of each char pauses were acter. also a trade Nicole mark of “Mary Trotter as Hartman, Mary Samantha is Hartman.” perplexed, of It is impor ten pensive, tant to pay at and compli tention here if cated. Gordy you are going to Oakland understand the (Tootie) is plot. naturally sexy Tootie is and coquett actually Audrey ish, while to Dave who is showing a known as Photo by Angela Meya somewhat Walter to “ Star of Hope ” actors: (on floor) - David Sikking, Nicole mean-spirited Samantha. Samantha is Trotter, Gordy Oakland and Kevin Michael Moore, (behind side. Her fa vorite line is, Betty Jean to couch) - Nanette Gatchel and Rick Mullins. “Actually, Ralph, but is We are not sure whether the Sam, I don’t really like that.” Samantha to Walter. Ralph, Although intentionally and known as Bob to Audrey, is Frank VanderVootens are refugees from to Walter. “Rosemary’s Baby” or irritatingly loud with overstated Gerri and Jim VanderVooten “Coneheads.” And the Wisconsin accents, Rick Mullens may have other names too, but baby...well, you will just have to and Nanette Gatchel, as the they are probably unpronounce see for yourself. VanderVootens, steal scenes and able. This ensemble of actors laughs with a heavy dose of slap CteduuKM elioiu mo M c I um (UAimd mould, iMpkiiqi imuie otudwU by Cori Kargel pieces, the Clackamas Chamber The Chamber Singers have Copy Editor Singers caught the attention of an also received another invitation. Last Sunday, the Clackamas Estonian association based in At 10 a.m. on July 3, they will choirs presented a concert of folk Portland: Since that time, the two perform with Estonian singers music from around the world. groups have been in contact with from the West Coast, the Portland The concert featured music each other. Symphonic Choir, the Tallin from Estonia, Sweden, the United The Clackamas choir was in chamber choir “Arsis” and the States, Germanyand France. vited to join Estonian singers in folk ensemble “Vikerlased” in the “I’m really excited for these celebrating Estonia’s earliest In Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. students to be able to sing this mu dependence Day The performance will be sic, and to experience part of the opening cer these other cultures with £ Q emonies for the XXII Con- the music,said Choral vention of the Estonian I’m really excited for these stu Conductor Lonnie Cline. League of the West Coast, dents to be able to sing this mu “It really makes me which will take place July recognize the other coun sic, and to experience these other 2 through 6. The invita tries, the other cultures,” tion is a huge honor. cultures with the music. said Chris Chan, a choir “I feel the music we’re student from Hong Kong. - Lonnie Cline, Choral Conductor singing...gives a good in Though the program sight of the Estonian included music from a va people,” said student Karie riety of countries, a signifi House. cant number of the pieces “It (the concert and mu originated in Estonia, a small on Feb. 19. It was a new experi sic) gives the Estonian people a country that was once part of the ence for the CCC students. chance to spread their love for former Soviet Union. “I noticed the Estonians were music. The biggest national interest so extremely friendly. They were “It shows what kind of won in Estonia is choral music; the like a family,” said student derful, loving people they are,” majority of the population is in Michelle Spear. added student Jim Knox. volved in it. “It brings me to the point that Due in part to concerts last I want to be as good as the Esto year that included Estonian nian singers,” Chan added. borderi / mf SEE YôUl/C R wsep THE PRICES ô>4 ŸôdR .B ü RRHT» Aüftihl.' ______ _ THATk NÔT ENTIRE CV TRUE. 2 jjôiu òffe«- * stick. There are several scenes in each of the two acts. Filling the time between each of these is pleasantly upbeat jazz. Even before the play begins, the audience knows it is in for a rare treat. Something recalling “Word Jazz” plays before the per formance begins. In this number, a baby croons the tune. Next, there is another vocal about the turmoil a baby causes that every parent under stands well. For a very funny and light hearted experience, spend a couple of hours with the charac ters in “Star of Hope” at Stark Raving Theater, behind Common Grounds Coffee House, 4319 SE Hawthorne. If the play reminds you of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” so much the better. Furthermore, if you feel lucky, take a chance on the raffle for the Lone Star quilt. If you feel unlucky, don’t eat the borscht. It might have a baby in it. *B«ja wt tte Side* tokea eexin tttup by Lora Wahrgren Contributing Writer The movie “Boys on the Side” was one of those movies where it took until the end to fig ure out why it was called “Boys on the Side.” Drew Barrymore, as Holly, played an unwed, pregnant, mur dering druggy, Jane (Whoopi Goldberg), a lesbian, and Robin (Mary Louise Parker), an HIV positive woman. The whole movie was touch ing, moving and had something to learn from for everyone. I thought it was gonna be another “Thelma and Louise” spinoff, but it wasn’t at all. It was definitely better all around. I felt the movie was slow at times, but overall, definitely worth all of my $3.50. The movie touched on all kinds of issues that are important, especially these days. The movie rates up there with all the other movies having to do with relationships, morals, tragedies and ongoing joy and happiness between characters. It was a cross between “Beaches” and “Forrest Gump.” It made me laugh, cry, get pissed and afraid. I was so into the movie, and the storyline had grabbed my attention so much, I didn’t even notice my pop was barely touched. Usually, it’s empty and on the floor by the end of the movie. This is absolutely a movie to see with a best friend, sister, mother, just about anyone who understands or is curious about life, relationships and bonding between people. Get more than the book store pays!!! Pay less than the book store charges!!! 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