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BY SHARLEEN NELSON The cast of The Winter’s Tale, Free Shakespeare in the Park at Amazon through August. Ch ao P ra Y a The Best Thai Cuisine 5BEST NEW RESTAURANT 5BEST SOUTHEAST ASIAN 5BEST TAKE OUT 2 6 L u n c h S p e c i a l s • Lunch & Dinner, Dine In or Take Out H u g e V e g e t a r i a n S e l e c t i o n s • Family Owned & Operated. 580 Adams St., Eugene (across from Red Apple) • 344-1706 MON-FRI Lunch: 11am-3pm, Dinner: 4:30-9pm • SAT-SUN 12-9pm For Delivery Call Pony Express 485-2090 Your McKenzie River ADVENTURE SOURCE RAFT & KAYAK RENTALS WHITEWATER TRIPS FISHING TRIPS FLY FISHING CLASSES Located on the McKenzie River, next to Mom’s Pies FREE RAFT DELIVERY & PICK UP! 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Leontes tries to persuade his friend to stay, but is denied. However, when his pregnant queen, Hermione succeeds in persuading Polixenes to stay, Leontes becomes suspicious of his wife’s relationship with his friend. The seed of doubt soon grows into an ob- session that she has been unfaithful and that Leontes is the father of her unborn child. He therefore hatches a plan to poison Polixenes and enlists his aide, Camilla to carry out the iniquitous deed. Camilla, however, believes in the queen’s innocence and warns Polixenes of Leontes plot allowing both he and Camilla to flee from Sicily. Hermoine, however, does not escape the king’s wrath. With no evidence, the queen is imprisoned and soon after gives birth to a baby girl. When Lady Paulina begs Leontes to accept the child as his own, he orders Antigonus to take the baby away in exile. Hermoine is brought to trial, but despite a message from the Delphic oracle proclaiming her inno- cence, the stubborn Leontes refuses to be- lieve her. But when word arrives that their young son Mamillius has died from distress at his mother’s arrest, Hermoine too falls ill and dies. Their death spirals Leontes into a deep depression. Sixteen years later at a sheep-shearing feast in Bohemia, Polixenes’ son Florizel is courting Perdita, a lowly sheepherder’s daughter. Polixenes is against the marriage of the young couple, but they escape to Sicily where at Leontes court, many surprises await them, including the old shepherd’s revelation of Perdita’s true identity as the lost daughter of King Leontes. What better way to spend a summer evening? The price is right and there are no bad seats. Director Sharon Mann has assembled a group of talented local thespians ranging in age from 10 to 62. Leading the troupe is Alexander Pawloski, who puts in a strong performance as the obstinate King Leontes. Likewise, Leticia Maskell is terrific as his queen Hermoine, and Paige Kouba is adorable as their young son Mamillius. Also showcasing their fine talents are Danette Lamson-Hall and AnnMarie Maurer as Camilla and Paulina, respectively, Marianna Weiss as the old shepherd and Kellen Terrett as his simpleton son. Sharon Dursi is flam- boyant and droll as the rogue Autolycus. What better way to spend a summer evening? The price is right and the bucolic setting of Amazon Park incorporated as part of the stage, there are no bad seats. Players enter from all directions and wend their way through the audience, putting the patrons nearly at the center of the action, making them feel that they are part of the unfolding story. The production runs Saturday and Sunday evenings through the month of August. Performances are at 6 pm and include a kids’ preshow featuring the Story Lady at 5 pm. ew writers: do you just wanna rock? WRITE MUSIC REVIEWS FOR EUGENE WEEKLY! We are now accepting submissions of CD reviews by local writers. What’s in it for you? You’ll just do it for the glory . . . (These are unpaid reviews, but you’ll get to see your work in print!) What’s in it for us? We’ll boost our music coverage and get rockin’ reviews from the experts (that would be YOU) who know what’s really happening in the music world. Reviews should be between 100 and 200 words, on any musical genre, and should be emailed to cal@eugeneweekly.com under the subject heading: “Local CD Review.” Please include complete information about the CD, including band name, album name, year and record label, contact information so we can reach you, as well as a short bio about yourself. For additional guidelines and information, contact Ben at Eugene Weekly: 484-0519, Ext. 26
