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T H E AT E R BY RACHAEL CARNES WHAT’S THE BUZZ? Actors Cabaret goes all out with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar omewhere during the first act of Jesus Christ Superstar — playing now at Actors Cabaret of Eugene — I realize that basically Jesus is every parent who gets kids through the gauntlet of back- to-school. All the extracurricular activities! The Parent Nights! The potlucks! The carpool. It’s just exhaust- ing. Act One Jesus is the cooped-up, hen-pecked provid- er, anointing, healing, hugging — and he’s kind of had it. “There’s too little of me!” he complains. Jesus, I feel you. Premiering in 1971 (like me!) with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Superstar has a peppy, disco-era swagger, with earworms like “What’s the Buzz,” “Everything’s Alright” and the show-stopper “King Herod’s Song.” One imagines Sir Andrew at his keyboard, plunking out S catchy riffs and thinking, “That’d be groovy baby, yeah!” The music’s as fun as ever — and you know the plot. Directed by Michael Watkins, this production has a lot going for it. Ben Sanders as Jesus has a swingin’, grounded vibe and a blessed set of pipes. Chad Lowe (sadly, not that Chad Lowe) is a tortured, complex Judas; as a foil to our hero, Lowe brings out strong emotional complexities, as we see Jesus’s story unfold through his perspective. Ashley Apelzin as Mary Magdalene brings a blend of innocence and devotion, with a honey-sweet voice. Cody Mendonca earns major points as the slithering, sniveling Pilate, resplendent in a gown that looks like something Bob Mackie would design for Liz Taylor to wear to the 1986 Grammys. And MVP goes to Ward Fairbairn as King Herod — whose razzle-dazzle number in Act Two left the audience cheering for more. Is everyone the greatest singer? No. Does it matter? Not really. The energy is high, and the cast goes for it — reach- ing sometimes past the point of no return, with a fair share of pitchy, stentorian runs. But I applaud their instinct to go big or go home. At times, the balance of sound between the performers and the recorded music makes it a little challenging to hear soloists and, with the various risers onstage, there are mo- ments when performers stand partially in the dark. Production design by Joe Zingo carries his typical pa- nache, with the stage transformed into a kind of techno-in- dustrial dystopia, and richly detailed costumes featuring a dusty, road-weary palette and multi-layered textures. Zingo never goes halfway, and it’s worth the price of admission to enjoy Pilate’s glittery gown. Jesus Christ Superstar runs through Oct. 7 at Actors Cabaret of Eugene; $16- $42.95, tickets at actorscabaret.org or 541-683-4368. CLASSIFIEDS Fall 2017 ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR TRAINING PROGRAM 541-344-0620 • ccceugene.org Serenity Lane, 52-week no cost Addiction Counselor Training CENTER FOR COMMUNITY COUNSELING Group Opportunities Groups are $10-$20 per session sliding scale Registration deadline for most groups is SEPTEMBER 28. Please call for additioal info Register Now! For more info, visit www.serenitylane.org, click on Employment Opportunities, then on Serenity Lane’s Counselor Training Program Opportunities. 541-284-5702. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with Aleks Perez-Grabow, MS and Catherine Woods, MS with Leora White, MS Rally Around Families Together (RAFT) Men’s Mentoring Circle ZEN MEDITATION and MINDFULNESS for GROUNDING & INSIGHT. Oct. 5 - Nov. 23 (8 Thursdays) From 7pm to 9pm details at www.bluecliffzen.org with Jon Davies, PhD Men in Transition with Jon Davies, PhD Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group with Carolyn Benedict, LCSW BULLETIN BOARD Announcements CELEBRATION OF LIFE/DEATH FOR EUGENE OTIS Saturday, September 23rd 3pm-5pm Unity of the Valley. Potluck. Please come & celebrate! Eldest Brother M A I T R E Y A says: “All Shall Be Made Anew” msg. #123 3-min.YouTube video: “Time for Change” share-international.org SHARE HOPE Mindful Parenting social skills for children while parents attend Mindful Parenting, with Megan Driscoll, MA To place a classified ad: CALL 541.484.0519 EMAIL classy@eugeneweekly.com WEB classifieds.eugeneweekly.com WRITE 1251 Lincoln St. Eugene, OR 97401 VISIT our office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Lost & Found FOUND A NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SENIOR PASS Sunday Sept. 10 sidewalk of Charnelton between 22nd and 21st Avenues. Cannot read Signature... could be R—— Franklin??? if you think this is yours contact Jo 808-223-6993 Medical Marijuana Certifi cation 2ND BEST BOOK SALE IN EUGENE 9am-4pm with Josie Madrid, BS and Jonathan Carraher, BA OMMP PATIENTS Self Care NOT Selfi sh, Nourish and Flourish: The Best YOU! with qualifying conditions. RUMMAGE SALE, Sat. Sept 23rd, 9-4. First Must have recent records Congregational Church, 24th & Harris. 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Window Cleaning, Same Day Service. Moving, Hauling, & More! ALL OTHER WORK $15-$25/HR Sr Discounts. Nate 541-232-3753, Lic 5564. 24/7 Eug & outlying. We Have References! 24 September 21, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com
