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I 'eature th(t LACK AM A sPrint October 27, 2004 *5 "ormer student takes the stage ajrlln Johnson with a bachelor of science in the ater. While studying theater Jensen pr this year’s artist in resi got involved teaching at her church, de, former Clackamas student being a teacher’s aid in college, and nda Jensen, theater has gone started leading a theater skill-build ; nd a hobby, and into some- ing class for middle schoolers and P she would like to do and share high schoolers. ’others for years to come, “I have found that I really like nsen first realized she enjoyed [teaching], I like being on that side g after doing a play her fresh- of it,” said Jensen, who has decided year of high school. that ultimately she would love to Theater is] hard work but it teach theater at a college level. / pays off in the end; it’s chal- The artist in residence program kng but it’s also really funny, brings in a former student who is you just meet people in a way experienced in theater to help the you would never meet them department throughout the year, here else,” said Jensen. “It’s and get some experience them / unlike anything else you can selves. M| When Smith-English asked tier high school Jensen attend- Jensen to be this year ’s artist in res 1 Clackamas idence, she knew 3two years, it would be a 5lr the direc- great way to ...[Theater of Theater begin learning challenging but jctor David about being a i-English. theater instructor. it s really 1 grew as an “I really want to funny, rss working become a better just meet people : [David],” director or fensen, “and teacher, and in a way that already that being able to you never le learn watch David gh him and throughout the meet them just get bet- year, that’s the else. ” ind I think best way to learn Amanda Jensen 5s a good theater. To watch Artist in Residence er.” actors and direc ver the next tors and do it [ years after yourself,” said ng Clackamas, Jensen attend- Jensen. “It’s so important.” 'righam Young University, a Throughout this year Jensen bl in Oklahoma, and PSU here will be assisting Smith-English in ntland, where she graduated teaching his theater classes, as well y.ture Editor “ is] ’ also and you would anywhere Karlin Johnson Clackc mas Print (From left) Artist in Residence, Amanda Jensen, participates in an improvisation game called “Complaint Department” with student Adam Manly. advising the one-act plays and the Improv class. She is currently cast in a one-act play, as well as this term’s main stage play, “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” Jensen would encourage anyone to get involved and try theater. She explained that the one-act plays, and the Improv class are great ways to get involved. Jensen loves getting to work with old friends and make new ones while back at Clackamas. “There’s just a lot of talent in the department and they’re all really kind and really talented and really funny,” she said. After this year Jensen would like to work on doing more theater outside of school. ‘1 want to try out for plays in Portland and perform in Portland as much as I can,” she said. “I need to build up my theater resume to get into grad school, so I’m pretty much just going to get as much experience as possible.” Of course, being an actual the ater instructor is something that Jensen can’t wait for. ‘T love education,” she said. ‘1 would love to be stuck in college somewhere for file rest of my life.” tub lets writers share, grow 1. Never go alone on a ghost hunt. Take along a partnaufor safety and peace of mind. 2. Always say a prayer of protec tion before and after a ghost hunt Jeff Sorensen Clackamas Print iWriters’ Club meets every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Literary Arts Center (RR 220) to e ideas, read stories and discuss topics ranging from their own writings, to politics. if Sorensen f Clackamas Print hen student James Tombe fed he’d like to join the is’ Club, hobody knew he was ; to become the new president [ickly, as puts it, “by being the piember.” Currently we’ve got, like, four r] members,” said Tombe, s to a little old-fashioned iting. “It’s funny because an has such a high per-capita iters; I’m surprised there isn’t interest” rt lack of interest doesn’t stop ;roup from sharing anything prose to politics. t’s great,” said Cory isinovich, returning member * club. “They’re all so support set, at the same time, they’re ig to give constructive criti- ..I plan on having more to :very week.” Ve don’t just talk about gram- nd spelling,” said Tombe. “A ’ it is expressing ideas. We’ll take a subject and run with it.” Even great presidents, however, need a little help, and that’s where the club’s advisor, English Instructor Allen Widerburg steps in. “He does a little bit of recruiting himself in his English classes,” said Tombe. “Everyone’s got an idea to share and a writers’ forum is perfect forthat.” “I’ve never really been able to finish a story or have motivation to write ...” said Wukasinovich. “To have the group following me as I continue to write just makes me feel better.” “We’ve been around for about 15-16 years,” Widerburg said. ‘Teople come and read their stuff [to the group], and we talk about it” Contrary to popular belief, however, the club does more than just dust off their books. ‘I’m excited about the plays we’re going to see this year,” said Wukasinovich, “and discussing them over pizza or something after ward.” “We sponsor a writing contest every year,” Widerburg added. “Sometimes we find that three or four of the winners are in the writ ers’ club, but other times they’re not and we invite them to join.” Tombe, with file help of Widerburg and other club mem bers, has high hopes for the future. ‘I’d like to turn it into a forum where people can share ideas,” says Tombe, “and out of this fertile soil, great stories will be made.” But Tombe’s vision for the club will take a little more work before it’s fully realized. “I think [the Writers’ Club] has a great future ahead of it,” said Wukasinovich. 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