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PAGE A2, KEIZERTIMES, JULY 12, 2019 PLAY, continued from Page A1 “It’s an all-around good time with a lot of laughs.” Elly Gottsch, who is also a 2019 West Salem grad, plays the role of Celia, Rosalind’s cousin and best friend. Celia is very loyal and devoted to Rosalind, and falls madly in love with Oliver (played by Connor O’Ryan), who starts the play as a jerk, but then transforms into a charismatic character. But despite her caring heart, Celia is vulnerable to emotions that are on the verge of irrational. “I love Shakespeare in general, so getting the chance to be a part of one of the shows that has such big female roles is very empowering to be a part of,” Gottsch said. While she wants to stay fairly close to the original story, Mansur also adds some unique spins on the play. For instance, Mansur split the role of Touchstone — a court jester who points out the foolishness of those around him — into two separate characters that are brother and sister. There are also some characters that have traditionally been cast by males — like the roles of Jaques and Corin — that are being played by female actors. And instead of having the setting be in traditional Renaissance style, Mansur has the story taking place during the late 1800s in a “riverboat gambling” setting. KEIZERTIMES/Lyndon A. Zaitz Backed by the Keizer Chamber of Commerce Board members, outgoing president Bob Shackleford shakes hands with suc- cessor Jonathan Thompson. KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings ABOVE: Jaiden Holder, who plays the role of Rosalind, smiles as her love interest, Orlando (played by Toby Sampson) writes poetry. “The wonderful part about there will be several instances Shakespeare is that he’s been where the cast interacts with the audience. dead long “I tell them enough that no to go bug the one really cares audience. Go if you change find a nice the story in family, sit with some ways,” them, steal Mansur said. their food,” “For the most Mansur said. part, I’ve been “That’s the pretty honest — Jaiden Holder thing about to the original live theater. concept of the You get the story, but we made some specific changes opportunity to have an energy to this version that differ from exchange with the audience.” Ed Stiner, who plays the role how Shakespeare originally of Adam, a humble and loyal wrote it.” Mansur also decided to re- servant, has been in numerous local productions over the last write the final scene. One of the other things six years in the Salem-Keizer that will separate this play from area. But one thing he still other local productions is that marvels at is the talent that this “It’s an all- around good time with a lot of laughs.” M emorial C enters ◆ C remation & B urial Simplicity - Convenience - Low Cost simple cremation simple direct burial traditional funeral ◆ $595 ◆ $895 ◆ $2965 Salem Portland Eastside 275 Lancaster Dr. SE Salem, OR 97317 832 NE Broadway Portland, OR 97232 1433 SE 122nd Ave. Portland, OR 97233 (503) 581-6265 (503) 783-3393 (503) 783-6865 Tualatin Tigard Milwaukie 8970 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd. Tualatin, OR 97062 12995 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223 16475 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Milwaukie, OR 97267 (503) 783-6869 (503) 653-7076 (503) 885 -7800 “Easy Online Arrangements” CrownMemorialBurial.com Privately owned cremation facility. A family owned Oregon Business. area has to offer, as well as the talent that is in this show. “It’s a great group. There’s some talented people here who create good characters,” Stiner said. “In finding community theater, I was surprised to find out how much talent there is in the Salem-Keizer area. There are a lot of people that could, in my opinion, make it on the big screen or Broadway if they wanted to.” Even if someone isn’t the biggest fan of Shakespeare, Mansur believes that anyone who attends will enjoy the show. “It’s great family-fun. Anyone can enjoy this show, regardless of their experience with Shakespeare. That’s the upside of it being a comedy,” Mansur said. Chamber inducts new president The Keizer Chamber of Commerce installed its slate of 2019- 20 officers and directors at a luncheon on Tuesday, July 9 at Log House Gardens. Jonathan Thompson of Northwest Dental Arts took over the president’s gavel from Bob Shackelford, who becomes past pres- ident. Other new officers are president-elect Dave Walery of Walery’s Premium Pizza, treasurer, James Hutches, Country Fi- nancial and secretary Jane Lowery, Willamette Valley Bank. Newly elected members of the board of directors are Mike Adams, Adam’s Rib Smokehouse, Michelle Adame, Copy Cats NW and David Smith, First Interstate Bank. They join the con- tinuing directors Larry Jackson, Jackson’s Body Shop, Kyle Juran, Remodeling by Classic Homes, Carlos Pineda, El Patron Mexi- can Restaurant, Scott White, Dialysis Systems Management and Kalynn Wright, K’s Catering. The event’s speaker was Chief John Teague of the Keizer Po- lice Department.