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BY SHARLEEN NELSON Review Treat yourself to something good. We offer Thai cuisine made from scratch using fresh herbs. Dine In, Take Out Available 541-342-6666 • 652 East Broadway • Eugene, OR NEW SUMMER HOURS: Hours: 11am-10pm M-Thu • 11am-10pm Fri. • 12-10pm Sat. • 12-9pm Sun. S ushi Station 199 East 5th Avenue ◆ 541-484-1334 Come see our sushi-go-round and open grill Sushi starting at $1.75 We serve: tempura ◆ udon ◆ yakisoba teppanyaki ◆ teriyaki lunch box specials and more... Take out available Lunch MON-FRI 11:30-2:30 Dinner MON-SAT 5:00-10:00 ◆ Closed SUN Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been extended at ACE Annex. Quest for Love ACE Annex offers fabulous Hedwig. S imilar in genus to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hedwig and The Angry Inch is quickly evolving into some- thing of a cult classic, drawing “Hedheads” to late-night venues, and even spawning a Hedwig convention. The Actor’s Cabaret Annex production of John Cameron Mitchell’s Obie-winning, gender-bending musical rock and roll extravaganza continues to draw appre- ciative crowds. On a set filled with attention-grabbing art- work, a collage of twisted torsos, and a screen used as a backdrop for added imagery and audi- ence sing-alongs, the musical opens on Hedwig’s national tour of the Bilgewater’s she meets young Tommy, an aspiring musician, whom Hedwig takes under her wing. Transforming him into rock star Tommy Gnosis, her ungrateful protégé makes it big by stealing Hedwig’s songs. Complicating matters further is Hedwig’s current relationship with husband and band mate, Yitzhak, who dresses like a man, is played by a woman, and who likes to gussy up in Hedwig’s wigs and outfits. Enough cannot be said about Adam Goldthwaite’s commanding and mesmerizing performance as the irrepressible and oft-con- flicted Hedwig. From in-your-face songs such as “Angry Inch” to moving ballads like “The Origin of Love,” Goldthwaite’s strong vocals Enough cannot be said about Adam Goldthwaite’s commanding and mesmerizing performance as the irrepressible and oft-conflicted Hedwig. Starting July 13th Summer Classes: Basic Drawing: Rebecca Mannheimer Drawing with Pastels: Lynn Peterson Basic Casebound Book : Paula Marie Gourley Intro to Bookbinding: Susan Lunas chain of “family seafood restaurants” (similar to Sizzler, but not quite as prestigious). And through a medley of hard-rocking anthems and soulful ballads, Hedwig chronicles her tragi- cally twisted story. Raised behind the Iron Curtain in East Berlin, Hansel longs to find freedom on the other side of the wall. When an American GI sugar daddy comes along offering gummy bears and matrimony as a way out, Hansel is ecstatic. However, there is a catch — to obtain a license, he must first “leave a little something behind.” The result is a botched sex change operation that renders him essentially genderless. When his GI dumps him, leaving him alone in a trailer park in Kansas, Hansel puts on some makeup, dons a blond wig, and reinvents herself as wannabe rock star Hedwig. To help support her dubious singing career, Hedwig takes on a vari- ety of odd jobs, including babysitting, where resonate with indignant anger and heartfelt emotion, and his outfits are très stunning. Dori Prange is fabulous as Yitzhak. Although she doesn’t have any speaking parts, through her dazzling vocals and bass guitar accompani- ment, Prange is a persuasive presence on stage. Similarly, Connor Dudley lends his fine voice and musical skills on acoustic guitar to his role as Tommy Gnosis. Rounding out the cast is Patricia Morse as Hedwig’s mother, and back- ing up Hedwig as The Angry Inch is the awe- some local glam/rock girl band The Ovulators. While Hedwig may not be suitable for everyone (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult), its deeper message goes beyond mere gender confusion to explore other important is- sues such as identity, freedom, and the human desire to love and be loved. Hedwig continues July 2, 3, 16, 17, 24 and 25 (no per- ew formances July 9 and 10). Southern and Northern Indian Cuisine BUY THREE ENTRÉES GET ONE ENTRÉE FREE! w/ purchase of 2 drinks REGISTER AT Daily Lunch Buffet $6.99 11:30am - 2:30pm OREGON ART SUPPLY • Variety of vegetarian entrées • Private catering and Banquet Room available 1020 PEARL ST. 683-2787 30 JULY 1, 2004 Dinner 5pm - 9:30pm One coupon per party • Valid for dine in only • Monday-Thursday • Expires 8/31/04 65 Division Ave., Suite M • Santa Clara Square • 541-607-1717
