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“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.
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Backed by the Keizer Chamber of Commerce Board members,
outgoing president Bob Shackleford shakes hands with suc-
cessor Jonathan Thompson.
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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.”
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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.