Patrick Webb
Adorned with a lit headdress, Jessamyn Grace
West, center, begins an unusual Egyptian
belly dance as baroque ladies played by
Britannia Williams, left, and Lori Wilson Honl
react with awe in a seasonal variety show
‘Almost Baroque’ at the Ten Fifteen Theater in
downtown Astoria.
Gossip is a feature of Sheridan’s 1777 comedy ‘The School for Scandal’ as characters played by
Gigi Chadwick, seated front left, and Cami Lira, demonstrate. Trying to learn their secrets are,
left to right, Toni Ihander, Richard Bowman, Arnie Hummasti, Liam Ham and William Ham, who
is emcee for the ‘Almost Baroque’ show.
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Dance
Poetry
Three Molière pieces are planned. Lori
Honl and Britannia Williams will play a
scene from “Tartuffe,” the French writer’s
satire about a pious fraud. Williams will
also sing a portion of Handel’s “Messiah.”
Jim Dott and Danyelle Tinker will per-
form a scene from “The Misanthrope.”
For Tinker, who is the executive director,
it will be her first onstage role at the Ten
Fifteen Theater. Dott will also read some
poetry.
The third, a scene from Molière’s com-
edy, “The Imaginary Invalid,” will fea-
ture Brown and Edward James. The two
have both directed in Astoria — often each
other — but haven’t acted together since a
Pier Pressure production of “The Monkey’s
Paw.”
Patrick Webb
A change of pace will feature Jessamyn
Grace West, one of the three owners of the
Odd Fellows building which houses the
theater.
“She said, ‘I want to perform on that
stage,’” Brown said, delighted to give her
the opportunity.
A dance instructor, West researched
and learned “Shamadan,” an old Egyp-
tian belly dance which features an elaborate
headdress.
Three more musical selections are
planned. Lira and Bowman will perform a
duet, guitarist Niall Carroll will sing Leon-
ard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” and Patrick Lath-
rop, executive director of Cannon Beach’s
Coaster Theatre, will sing a piece from the
comedy-musical “La Cage aux Folles” and
perform a monologue from a baroque play.
“We are very fortunate to have him as
part of this,” said Brown. “I am so excited
for that.”
She is enthused at the mix of familiar
performers with newcomers.
“It is such a healthy thing for the the-
ater,” Brown said. “We have our ‘old guard’
and some new faces — that can’t be any-
thing but good for a community theater.”
Patrick Webb
The Teazles are key characters in ‘A School
for Scandal.’ Here Sir Peter, played by Slab
Slabinski, nags his wife, Lady Teazle (Ann
Branson), about her shopping extravagances.
The scene is one of two from Sheridan’s
comedy of manners.
Auditions for the next Ten Fifteen production
‘simple salmon: The respawning’
directed by William ham
auditions are dec. 27 and 28 at 7 p.m.
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director William ham is looking for a total of six men and women for this return of the local
favorite from The river Theatre.
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This special event will feature the best of the best of the script archives written by friends and
neighbors.
Proof of vaccination is required for auditions, masks will be worn all times you’re not actively
on stage.
headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required. Please bring a list of all potential
rehearsal conflicts.
Performance dates are Feb. 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th and 19th.
Those who are unable to attend auditions should email thetenfifteentheater@gmail.com.
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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
CMH is hiring for a variety of positions
with advancement opportunities, sign-
on bonuses and excellent benefits,
including up to 28 days PTO and 70%
off hospital services.
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