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If You Go Astor Street Opry Company’s 13th annual ‘Scrooged in Astoria.’ Dec. 6 through Dec. 22 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria Tickets available online at asocplay.com or at the box offi ce, which opens one hour before each performance. From left: Molly Lindstrom plays Saint Lucia, Nate Bucholz plays Ghost of Christmas Future and Patricia Von Vintage plays Ethel Krooke in this year’s production of ‘Scrooged in Astoria.’ Continued from Page 8 played by children. “It was really hard to fi nd places for all of them,” Osborn said, “because I didn’t want to turn anybody away or discourage anyone.” Using theater tricks to age the cast including, makeup and costume pieces, along with coaching on voices and physical- ity, “is proving to be really fun,” she added. A new take Olsen, a character typically played by a more mature woman. As Boggs is accus- tomed to playing younger roles, including Maid Marian in the opry company’s youth production of “Robin Hood: The Musi- cal” earlier this year, she had to develop a different way of walking and talking onstage to embody the elderly Mama Olsen. Although it can be challenging at times, Boggs believes the experience will help her become a more versatile actor. She wants to avoid being typecast as one sort of role and “not being able to do any character roles,” she said. ‘Scrooged in Astoria’ features a cast comprised predominantly of children, many of whom have roles in the ‘Band of Angels.’ Vintage hardware Architectural Salvage and Home Furnishings Reclaiming, Repurposing and Inspiring our Community Since 2008 Open Every Day - 1162 Marine Drive - (503)325-1313 Celebrating the holiday spirit Although he is one of the handful of “Scrooged in Astoria,” a three-act play adults in the cast, 20-year-old Ryan Takko written by Judith Niland with original music is also experimenting with a new type of by Phil Morrill, is an adaptation of Charles character by assuming the lead role of Max Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The local Krooke Jr., the opry company’s equivalent show pulls in iconic characters from the of antagonist-turned-protagonist Ebenezer opry company’s long-running “Shanghaied Scrooge. in Astoria.” “I’ve never played an old character,” One of those characters – the bawdy, Takko, who is acting in his fi rst show since salacious Miss Macie – becomes Yul doing high school theater in Oregon City, Macie, the Ghost of Christmas Present, in said. “Right now, I’m just being loud and “Scrooged.” obnoxious and trying to see if that can be When casting 15-year-old Sadie Black- my take on (the character).” sten to play the role, The melodrama cap- however, the direc- tures the heartwarming ‘IT WAS A tor knew she needed to sentiment of the well-told LOT OF FUN make adjustments. Com- Christmas tale, but with TO KIND OF pletely departing from more humor mixed in. RECREATE IT. the Miss Macie persona, “It has a nice buildup, she created a new char- and it has a very funny IT’S NEVER acter – Holly Berry the and great resolution,” BEEN DONE Christmas Fairy – whose Takko said. BEFORE.’ puerile, bubbly attitude Besides seeing several Stephanie Osborn makes her more akin to a iconic Shanghaied char- sprite. acters “come to life in a “It was a lot of fun different story,” Osborn to kind of recreate it,” said Osborn, who said, the atmosphere cultivated at the opry played Yul Macie is last year’s production. company – where audience members can “It’s never been done before.” throw popcorn at the villains and sing along When she auditioned, Blacksten never with well-known jingles – creates a different imagined she would get the role, but she type of theater experience. was thrilled to take it on once she saw the “It’s such a nice, fun atmosphere to be new replacement character. in,” Haase, the assistant director, agreed. Brooklynn Boggs, 14, also had her work “It’s totally a family show, and it does bring cut out for her when she was cast as Mama everybody together.” Home of the Bud Mentors Cultivated to Serve We are open on Thanksgiving Day Come Say... CBD/THC • FLOWERS • EDIBLES PREROLLS • CONCENTRATES TOPICALS • ACCESSORIES TSHIRTS MEDICAL R E C R E AT I O N A L h i C as u al C an n ab is As t o ria BRING IN THIS COUPON FOR 10% OFF YO U R E N T I R E O R D E R ! expires 12/05/19 Open 9 to 9 Everyday Daily Happy Hour 3-5 Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. For use only by adults 21yrs of age and older. Keep out of reach of children. 193 Marine Dr. (across from the 76 Gas Station) 503.325.4078 www.hiAstoria.com Popcorn • Fudge • Chocolates • Ice Cream • Taffy • Cotton Candy • Carmel Apples Astoria • Cannon Beach • Manzanita • Rockaway Beach • Seaside THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 // 9
