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4________ Jhe Q ac I< amas P rint Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Smith-English produces controversial 19th century play JEREMY STALLWOOD Feature Editor After weeks of hard work, David Smith-English, theater di rector and instructor, is proud to present Norwegian poet Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, a very con troversial production in its day. The play takes place in 1879 Norway on Christmas Eve, Christ mas and the following day. It is the story of a strong woman who has her own ideas, an element very touchy in 19th century theater. Though time has lessened it’s dra matic shock, the unique view on marital relationships stands out. Nora, the main character, is an elegant woman with a mind of her own, her husband the typical male figure who likes to remind his wife that he is a “man” and that a “man” has a specific role in soci ety. Smith-English and the theater department would like to thank the following individuals for their ef fort in creating this production: theater tech instructor Chris Whitten for stage design, con struction and lighting, Alva Bradford for her costume design and construction and John Renner for selecting the musical score. Renner has selected music for past productions and, according to Smith-English, does an excellent job. “I listen to everything I own,” said Renner, until he finds some thing that fits the theme of the play. For the production, he has chosen German Christmas melo dies, Tori Amos' version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christ mas” and two B-sides entitled KARL KATZKE I Clackamas Print Character Nora Helmer mothers her children. “The Pool” and “Song for Eric.” When A Doll’s House was first published on December 4, 1879 it was “noted as a major event in the development of dramatic litera ture,” according to Yvonne Schafer in her book Approaches to Teach ing Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. In Ibsen’s lifetime, he was perceived by many as a subversive because his plays threatened the way society was comfortable thinking. In a masculine society, a woman such as Nora is not allowed to be her self. A woman in 1879 is judged by man's law. Ibsen, going against this line of thought, has been called it folkefiende, an enemy of the people. Performances for A Doll's House are November 19, 20, 21, Decem ber 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and Decem ber 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the McLoughlin Hall Theater. AMY PARRISH / Clackamas Print (Above) The villainous Nils Krogstad plays an important role in the play. (Below) Nora and Torvald exchange looks. AMY PARRISH / Clackamas Print (Above) Nora and husband Torvald are very comfortable and fun-loving with each other. Calling all instrumentalists! JAZZ ENSEMBLE (MUS 105/205) Clackamas' leading instrumental group plays Big Band Jazz/Latin/funk. The group has performed in the Northwest and Europe. JAZZ COMBO (MUS 142/242) Funk/Fusion/Latin/Jazz in small groups, all instruments. No audition necessary. Learn to play rhythm, solo, group, and improv. PEP BAND (MUS 104) Drums, Guitar, Bass, Keyboars, Horns of any type. Play R&B, Pop, Soul. No audition necessary. Play for/wn and meet people! Calling all music lovers! PIANO FOR PLEASURE (MUS 132) Learn to play in a supportive, creative environment. All levels welcome! GROUP VOICE: ANYONE CAN SING (MUS 135) Unlock the power of your voice in this friendly class for all levels of expertise. Explore your musical potential! Contact: CCC Music Office, ext. 2434 AMY PARRISH / Clackamas Print
