The Clackamas print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1989-2019, November 28, 2001, Image 8

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Newspaper Page TextThe CI ac I íamas P rínt W J _ _______ 8_ A&E WedNEsdAy, NovENibeR 28, 2001 CoMMUNÍCATÍNCj DOORS OpENS M S ’Communicating Doors' delivers laughs SALENADELA CRUZ Opinion Editor David Smith-English directs the highly humorous play, “Communi cating Doors,” with a cast and crew that bring the characters to life and add to the hilarity of the o veral 1 pre sentation of the play. Wendy Reese as Poopay mixes a ditzy persona with an unlikely heroine. The swaggered walk with breasts pushed out and stagger ing little steps mixed with the high- pitched obnoxious voice makes laughter and comedy ensue. Her character as a dominatrix or, as she is called in the play, a “Specialist Sexual Consultant,” is a demand- ingly aggressive part, but clings to submissiveness as the character’s real persona is revealed. Not ev eryone can admire or even under stand this part, but I find her part something many could enjoy un less a true conservative. Reece, played by Jason Morrill, was heartfelt and memorable in the way he was able to flip from one age to another between scenes. I admire his dedication and efforts to be the old feeble Reece versus the young newlywed. A well acted part that reminded me how great the art of acting is. Dawnie Drebin played a very commanding Ruella in her role as the second deceased wife of Reece. She is able to cast a very well-or ganized English persona with ac cent and leadership to her role. Even in her not so levelheaded moments, she is able to keep a calm about her that inherits laughter. Her command will light up audi ences in many more roles. Jayson Shanafelt mystifies au diences once again as Julian, the creepy business partner who is the center of all the other characters’ worries. His aura of command and slick sinister ways gives an edge of nervousness that could sweep the audience. I know he will con tinue to raise the roof for audiences with his mastery. Reece’s ditzy first wife Jessica was handled with just the right amount of blonde and character to overwhelm her part, going from the newlywed to a new action one could never expect. I only hope Jayne Stevens will not be type- cast in similar parts in the future because I believe her talent exceeds the air head persona her character por trays. However, Stevens is able to pull it off fabulously. Ben Walker as Harold, the house detective, handled the small part with a character all his own. The air surrounding him was one of sim plicity, but he was able to handle it with a great comic relief. I see great things coming for Walker. The comforter scene is the great est. The audience was in an up heaval of laughter. “Communicating Doors” will continue to run Nov. 29-Dec. 2. I hope you come to check it out and laugh till you cry. I did. Poopay lounges as the "Specialist Sexual Consultant" and is on a mission to market her wares. ► Scared and running for her life, Poopay locks herself in the bathroom. She finds herself face to face with the man who wishes to seal her fate. The house detective, Harold (Ben Walker), tries to detain the distraught Poopay, who finds herself 20 years before her ◄ ▲ Poopay examines the confession that was written by Reece to try to determine if the illegible scrawlings are true or from the imagination of a dying old man. Audiences delve into the psyche of Poopay and the center of the world she wishes to be a part of. J Javson Jayson Shanafelt Shanafelt as as Julian Julian tries to force Poopay (Wendy Reese) into downing some pills to meet her demise. Reece falls to the ground in his last desperate plea to Poopay to witness his confession. A PHOTOS BY MAGGIE JIRASEK/ Clackamas Print Reece (Jason Morrill) pleads with Poopay to sign his confession.