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About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 14, 2017)
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 // 17 A play on words: ‘Roses in December’ opens in Tillamook TILLAMOOK — In a world of texting, emails and social media, the art of letter writ- ing seems lost. Not so in the Tillamook Association of Performing Art’s fall romance, “Roses in December,” which opens at the TAPA Barn Commu- nity Playhouse on Friday, Sept. 15, and runs through Saturday, Sept. 30. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m., Sunday shows at 2 p.m. In this play, told through letters, a young official in a college alumni office invites a celebrated but reclusive author to the 35th reunion of his class. When he declines, she charmingly prods him, and thereby begins a witty and revelatory written corre- spondence that becomes part mystery, part memory and part romance. Sponsored by the Ren- dezvous Restaurant, and Krazy Kat Productions, this play is directed by Joni Sau- er-Folger, a TAPA veteran director and actor. The two-person cast fea- tures two TAPA veterans. Anita O’Hagan, who has been cast in a number of dif- ferent roles, from a snarky wife to a flighty housekeep- er, plays Carolyn Meyers, who is tasked with inviting famous alumni back for a weekend. Bill Farnum plays reclu- sive author Joel Gordon. Farnum has been seen in numerous TAPA produc- tions, including the musical “Dames at Sea,” “The Great Gatsby” and “Sherlock’s Secret Life.” Tickets are $15 per person and available at Diamond Art Jewelers (503-842-7940). For more information, email info@ The Liberty Theatre SUBMITTED PHOTO Classical Series debuts at the Liberty Theatre in late September SUBMITTED PHOTO Anita O’Hagan and Bill Farnum, two veterans of the Tillamook Association of the Performing Arts, star in “Roses in December.” WITH THIS COUPON End-of-Season tillamooktheater.com or find us on Facebook. Celebrating more than 35 years in Tillamook, TAPA is a nonprofit community theater dedicated to provid- ing performing arts experi- ences through entertainment, education and community participation. TAPA’s playhouse is located at 1204 Ivy St., adjacent to Les Schwab Tires. Valid Thru Sept. 30, 2017 Blueberries 1 All U $ Can Pick! 00 lb. Cranguyma F arms U-Pick Blueberry Patch Bring a Ladder! 113th & Sandridge Rd. LONG BEACH ASTORIA — The commu- nity asked, and the Liberty Theatre listened. For the first season since the renovation, the theater will offer an entire series of classical music to patrons. Many performers will be holding pre-show workshops to the band, orchestra, choir and dance students of Astoria High School. These workshops are offered to students at no cost to the students, parents or school, and are funded by community donors. The upcoming Classical Series advances the Liber- ty’s mission by presenting quality productions by local artists, performers and out- side presenters that reach audiences of all ages, while providing events that are culturally rich and disci- pline diverse. The Liberty Theatre is located at 1203 Commercial St. Details and tickets avail- able at libertyastoria.org • Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. The Portland Chamber Orches- tra with pianist Ruusamari Teppo • Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. The Schubert Ensemble of London • Nov 17 at 7 p.m. The Tacoma Opera • Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. PROJ- ECT Trio • Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. Song & String Trio • Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. The Bodhi Trio • March 16 at 7 p.m. The Delgani String Quartet • April 26 at 7 p.m. The Oregon Brass Quintet • May 25 at 7 p.m. The Solstice Wind Quintet
