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!
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• 20-50% OFF selected merchandise.
• Up to 50% OFF selected boats.
• Big GEAR SWAP with lots of used equipment.
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TRAFFIC
LIGHT
FRIDAY MAY 30
DOORS 3PM/SHOW 6PM
FRANKLIN BLVD.
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Oregon River Sports
3400 Franklin Blvd., Eugene
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(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
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