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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
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duction of this Pulitzer Prize
lates that contain a littl
it
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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]
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lead role of Li’l Bit, a girl
Thursday Feb.
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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
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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.
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Jessica Foster Clad