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4 Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 Play teaches life’s darker lesson Michelle Sanchez “You’re just the story teller,” said 9 “It’s my job to tell the story, and undej ing the story makes it easier.” Heads will turn at Clackamas as the the So what kind of show is “How I J ater department presents, “How I Learned to to Drive?” The story deals with adult $1 Drive,” a play by Paula Vogel that explores matter in a delicate way, that can J life, love and making it through the teen described as masterful. years.. - James Sharinghousen, a member oftH According to the official play synopsis, it stated that he felt that the show was “J is, “A wildly funny, surpris dramady with adult s ing and devastating tale of matter.” survival as seen through the Several members J lens of a troubling relation cast and crew also conJ ship between a young girl and on the play’s humor inq “The play is an older man.” Hannah Munsey, the pj Kelly Miller, a member of operator, who said, “l| a little racy in the Greek chorus, said that is a little racy in soma she was especially excited but it’s a very funny si some parts, but about being part of the pro So like the boxes of] duction of this Pulitzer Prize lates that contain a littl it ’ s a very funny winning show. everything, “How III “The most interesting part to Drive” has drama, J show. ” about this play is the for romance and even mul mat, and the feeling that it “The play isn’t ana leaves the audience with,” said Munsey, “but thel said Miller. adds a depth to the stl Hannah Munsey Heather Ovalle plays the The play will op] Projector Operator lead role of Li’l Bit, a girl Thursday Feb. ” ’ 26,1 whose story is told from sev run_ until March 8,1 eral different time frames. Osterman Theater. S m Ovalle ’ is a graduate of will be Thursday tl Clackamas and is currently Saturday at 7:30 p.® attending Portland State University. there will be a matinee on Sundays! Despite the fact that this is the first seri p.m. The tickets are $12 for general adi ous role that she has taken on, Ovalle’s acting and $10 for students.-For more infoij breathes life into the volatile character of Li’l and ticket reservations call 503-657-61 Bit. 2356 or e-mailjens@clackamas.edu. I I The Clackamas Print Robert Crawford Clackamas Print Li’l Bit, played by Clackamas alumna Heather Ovalle, suffers a moment of distress following a severe family feud. Jessica Foster Clad Jessica Foster Clackamas Print Above: After one too many martinis, Li’l Bit, above center, takes a long nap with the remain ing members of the Greek chorus, from left to right, Kelly Miller, James Sharinghousen and Madelyn Marcott. The chorus is a physical manifestation of Li’l Bit’s memories and each member portrays several personas throughout the show from family members, to classmates, to total strangers. Above right: Uncle Peck,right, played by actor Brian Haliski, comforts Cousin Bobby, left, played by actor and Print staff writer Jake Whitten, after their fishjng trip takes a sour note. Right: During a heated discussion about sex and marriage, Li’l Bit’s grandmother, played by Greek chorus member Kelly Miller, tries to cover her granddaughter’s ears to shield her from the conversation. 39 Jessica Foster Clad
