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www.TheVLT.com Willis’s vision is to contin- ue the course Pearlstein has charted, offering consistent, high-quality productions. Willis says he’s excited Craig about next year’s season and Willis looks forward to discussing the shows with Pearlstein when he arrives in July. A significant change in LLTC’s vision is Willis’s interest in children’s the- ater. He says he hopes to develop some strong kids’ programming that “doesn’t pan- der” that could be presented during weekend matinees. He is also interested in going back to Lord Leebrick’s roots: offering late-night shows that give local play- wrights, directors and actors a chance to gain experi- ence. In years past, that opportunity was realized through such events as the Northwest Playrights’ Series and 99 Minutes of Midnight Madness. Although some of the skits that emerged in those not- ready-for-prime-time shows were less than good, the opportunity was appreciated by the local theatrical community. “It’s important to have programs that give something back to directors, actors and designers, too,” says Willis. “It’s important ew to nurture the artistic community.” Percussionist CHARLES DOWD conducts THE OREGON PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE A Percussion Tribute to New York Composer MEYER KUPFERMAN Avant-garde works for percussion orchestra: Very Little Theatre The Very Little Theatre presents AUDITIONS One Shoe Off I Hate Hamlet A play by Tina Howe A comedy by Paul Rudnick Suzanne Shapiro, director Directed by Carol Massahos May 30-June 1*, June 5-8*, 12-14 Saturday, May 31 • 1 p.m. Monday, June 2 • 7 p.m. 2350 Hilyard St. TICKETS $12 (Students $9 on Thursdays) Box office open 2-5:30 Wed.- Sat., 2350 Hilyard St. Roles for three women age 25-75, and three men age 25-60. * Sunday Matinees 344-7751 For scripts or information, call 484-1625 Scripts also at VLT Box Office Kupferman PROMETHEUS Kupferman SOUND PHANTOMS #5 Kupferman MOONSTICKS Takemitsu RAIN TREE Soloists: Marimba virtuoso TRACY FREEZE Timpani soloist SEAN WAGONER Monday, June 2, 8:00 p.m. Beall Concert Hall 961 E. 18th Ave. • Eugene University of Oregon Campus TICKETS AT THE DOOR: $5 GENERAL, $3 STUDENTS/SENIORS Info: 541-346-5678 / 541-346-3761 “The Oregon Percussion Ensemble is spectacular!” - LA Composer William Kraft OREGON’S PREMIERE RAFT, KAYAK & CANOE SHOP IS MOVING & CELEBRATING WITH A HUGE SALE Sunday, June 1 We’re moving to 3400 Franklin Blvd. in the Glenwood area. The new shop is bigger and right on the Willamette River! OUR BIGGEST SALE EVER! W • 20-50% OFF selected merchandise. • Up to 50% OFF selected boats. • Big GEAR SWAP with lots of used equipment. N TRAFFIC LIGHT FRIDAY MAY 30 DOORS 3PM/SHOW 6PM FRANKLIN BLVD. GLENWOOD BLVD. W E RIVER AMETT ILL THIS FRIDAY! E Oregon River Sports 3400 Franklin Blvd., Eugene S (541) 334-0696 www.oregonriversports.com Tickets available on line at www.ticketmaster.com and at all Rose Quarter ticket office. Charge by phone: outlets, including G.I. Joe's, Fred Meyer locations and the (503) 224-4400 All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. A service charge is added to each ticket price. American Express Membership Rewards® Points now accepted for all concert tickets. Visa, MC accepted. Disabled seating available at all ticket centers. Eight ticket limit per person. Produced by Clear Channel Entertainment/Bill Graham Presents. MAY 29, 2003 23
