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Kevin Carr in Trout Lake Jan. 20
Folk musician Kevin
Carr is coming to Trout
Lake, Wash., for a concert at
the Trout Lake Grange on
Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Suggested donation is $15.
Fluent in several instru-
ments — fiddle, numerous
bagpipe styles — Carr is “a
phenomenal multi-instru-
mentalist and storyteller
who has visited and been
influenced by the music of
Russia, Spain, France,
Kevin Carr
Canada and Ireland.” His
latest CD is called “Fiddle
Fables.” Trout Lake Grange 210, 2390 Highway 141, Trout
Lake, Washington 98650; 509-395-2102.
Onehum plans CD release show
Jan. 14 at Hood River Library
The new CD from Richard Tillinghast and Onehum is
called "The Door Is Open." It features 14 new songs, with
themes including thanking the mothers of this world, re-
juvenation, rebirth, and getting lost on purpose under
the Northwestern moon. The band features Richard Till-
inghast on guitar, Tova Tillinghast on cello and Jason
Russ on percussion. Catch the CD release party and con-
cert on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Hood River County Li-
brary, starting at 7 p.m. Hood River County Library, 502
State St., Hood River; 541-386-2535.
Chris Stewart at The Pines
This week at The Pines:
Friday, Jan. 16, 6-9 p.m., Chris Stewart. “Chris Stew-
art’s music embodies the heart of a singer-songwriter.
There is a road from every heart that leads to our own
unique expression of life, love, heartache and joy. Chris’s
music captures these and the division between them with
a unique sound that forms a bond with the listener.”
The Pines Tasting Room, 202 Cascade Ave., Hood River;
541-993-8301.
Fields of May play Jan. 24 in CL
Stevenson-based band Fields of May will play at Thun-
der Island Brewing in Cascade Locks on Saturday, Jan.
24, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Band members include Dennis Morgan, lead guitar
and vocals, Julie Mayfield on guitar and vocals and Jon
Bennett on percussion. Expect old timey and western,
country blues and a bit of jazz. Thunder Island Brewing,
515 Southwest Portage Road, Cascade Locks; 971-231-4599.
Ed Swick at White Buffalo
Local blue's musician Ed Swick (aka Eddie Corduroy)
is playing solo at the White Buffalo's complimentary
wine tasting on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 6-8 p.m.
“Ed draws inspiration from his favorite types of
music, blues, surf and rockabilly and blends them into
his own unique sound.” Free winetasting with Wy'east
vineyards’ pinots and cabernets. White Buffalo Wines,
4040 Westcliff Dr., Hood River; 541-386-5534.
‘Banner Days’ at Springhouse
Springhouse Cellar continues with the Backroom
Tuesdays music series, from 6-9:30 p.m. No cover charge,
family-friendly, local food available.
Jan 13: Banner Days; Jan 20: Bonneville Power Trio;
Jan 27: The Quiet American; Feb. 3: Sidestreeet Reny,
Feb. 10: 10 String Symphony; Feb. 17: Matthew Zeltzer
Band; Feb. 24: Gregory Rawlins; March 2: Acousta Noir;
March 10: Sam Densmore Dam Sensmore. Springhouse
Cellar, 13 Railroad Ave, Hood River; 541-308-0700.
‘Power Trio’ at Trillium Jan. 16
Ben Bonham and the Bonneville Power Trio plays on
Friday, Jan. 16, at The Trillium Cafe in Hood River.
Music starts at 9:30 p.m. and there is no cover charge.
Trillium Cafe, 207 Oak St., Hood River, 541-308-0800.
Music at Mt. Hood Meadows
Jan. 17 with Swan Sovereign
Music at the Vertical Ski Lounge at Mt. Hood Meadows
starts next week and continues on Saturdays in January.
Jan. 17, 3-6 p.m. Swan Sovereign is a Portland trio with
punchy, defiant pop songs, buttery harmonies, and bossy
lyrics. Stephanie Schneiderman (drums), Lara Michell
(guitar) and Christine McKinley (bass). Before taking
over the rhythm section and forming the power trio that
became Swan Sovereign, the three were in Dirty Martini.
Swan Sovereign is like a dance party on a sunny day in
Antarctica – bright and blinding.
Jan. 24, 3-6 p.m. Tony Smiley. Electro Acoustic music
featuring original soul bearing songs, improv crowd
pleasers, and creative cover mixes. Tony plays the key-
board, drum machine, guitar, tambourine, cowbell, and
beat box along with his vocals. His songs are original
groove-laden works of art.
Jan. 31, 3-6 p.m. Acoustic Minds. Portland twin sirens
Amanda and Jenni Price, known together as Acoustic
Minds, specialize in their own blend of soul and New
Millennium dance pop. Their work has two completely
different, though not necessarily opposing, sides: a quiet,
acoustic side rife with gorgeous blues and soul influ-
ences and a loud, club-
banging side that is rich in
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JIM DRAKE’S ENTERTAINMENT BLOG
Director’s cut: insight to auditions and accents
The story in the news last
week on the upcoming audi-
tions for the CAST produc-
tion of “Good People”
prompted me to contact di-
rector Judie Hanel and ask
her a few questions on a
topic I know very little
about: auditioning for a play.
It seems to me that Judie’s
answers reflect that a heck of
a lot of work goes into a local
play production, and we’re
not even talking about a
multi-million dollar studio
operation here.
From what I understand,
the cast and crew are donat-
ing their time to make the
plays happen — which is a
huge contrast between the
likes of, say, Sony, who just
released “The Interview.”
But based on the poor re-
view of “The Interview” that
a trusted friend sent in a few
weeks ago, I’m inclined to
say that more quality work is
probably going into our local
theater production than into
some national movie releas-
es. And I’ll support quality
work over world-wide hype
any day.
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women’s
rights
is-
sues/human rights such as
“Death and the Maiden,”
“The Vagina Monologues,”
“Welcome Home Jenny Sut-
ter,” “If We Are Women” and
“The Good Body.”
What exactly are the
things a director does for a
play? What does a director
add that’s not already in
the script?
The director has responsi-
bility for the overall practi-
cal, managerial, and creative
interpretation of the script
and helping/collaborating
with actors to achieve char-
acterization clearly. She/he
advises, inspires and encour-
ages.
A director works closely
with the creative team that
includes a stage manager,
costume, lighting, sound, set
design/building and house
manager.
As a director, I’m con-
cerned with the “given cir-
cumstances” — the neces-
sary elements or environ-
ment of the play. This in-
cludes regional accents, de-
sign oversight and imple-
mentation and staging the
play – where do the actors go
on stage; their movement
while on stage.
In the managerial role –
it’s casting, rehearsals, tech-
nical rehearsals, dress re-
hearsals, opening night and
also taking into account the
budgetary and physical con-
straints of your production.
The director is involved at all
stages of the process.
Since Good People is
based in Boston, are you
looking for people who
can do the particular re-
gional speaking accent? If
so, how should one pre-
pare to do that?
The short answer is “Yes.”
“Good People” takes place in
Interview with Judie Hanel
How many plays have
you directed and which
one has been your favorite
so far and why?
I have directed more than
45 shows in Hood River and
many shows in Canada.
Anything Arthur Miller
tops my list. One of my fa-
vorite shows directed at
CAST was Arthur Miller’s
“All My Sons,” because
Arthur Miller dedicated
himself to examining the
moral plight of the Ameri-
can working class.
I’ve also directed “Death of
a Salesman,” “The Crucible
and Clara.” I’m also passion-
ate about shows that look at
Portland, too!
Audition notice
Judie Hanel
South Boston (so the charac-
ters are “Southies”) and the
cast will be asked to learn
that accent. I will have a di-
alect coach to help them.
Also, ages may play up, or
down, depending on audi-
tioning actors’ ranges.
How many people typi-
cally show up at an audi-
tion and what overall
qualities are you looking
for to fill these roles?
It wholly depends on the
show. Sometimes it’s name of
the play recognition or the
ages of each cast member
that can bring more or less
people, or even a particular
subject matter.
When I directed “The
Vagina Monologues,” I had
over 30 women show up for
auditions.
I don’t precast a show. In-
stead, I wait for auditions to
see what each person can
bring to that role on that par-
ticular day.
I think you need to own the
role on that day you audi-
tion, because if you don’t,
someone else will. But I
think you need to do your
work beforehand if you’re
going to audition.
I suggest anyone that audi-
tions take some time to re-
search the show and learn
about each character and
how they interface with each
Auditions for “Good Peo-
ple,” David Lindsay-Abaire’s
tough and tender new play
about the insurmountable
divide between those who
make it and those who don’t,
are scheduled for Sunday,
Jan. 18, from 1-3 p.m. and
Monday, Jan. 19, from 6-8
p.m. at the Columbia Center
for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave.
in Hood River.
MARGIE (40-50s) a tough
cookie with a heart of gold,
down-on-her luck single
mother from South Boston.
MIKE (40-50s) a successful
fertility doctor who escaped
Margie’s South Boston
neighborhood and not too
eager to be reminded of his
past.
DOTTIE (60s) Margie’s
landlady and friend.
JEAN (40-50s) Margie’s
tough as nails friend, “the
mouthy from Southy.”
STEVIE (20-30s) Manager
of the Dollar Store, son of an
old friend of Margie’s.
KATE (woman of color 30-
50s) Mike’s wife, kind, beau-
tiful, highly intelligent and
well educated.
Rehearsals for “Good Peo-
ple” will begin in March
with performances running
from May 8 through May 23.
If you are unable to attend
these audition times, please
contact director for an alter-
nate time, if possible. Bring
a headshot and resume if
you have one.
Readings will be from the
script. Sides are available at
the art center at the gallery
desk. For more information,
please email judieh@
gorge.net or call 541-386-6221.
‘On the Beat’ debuts Jan. 31 Top Dog Grooming
Time to “save the date”
for a variety of community
events in the next few
weeks.
Jan. 31 — “On the Beat,”
the benefit variety show
scheduled for last weekend
at Hood River Valley High
school has been postponed,
and a new location chosen.
Miguel Vasquez, who is or-
ganizing the show for his
Extended Application pro-
ject, announced that the
event will take place Jan. 31
at Hood River Middle
School. Current students
and alumni are scheduled to
perform; proceeds will bene-
fit HRVHS music and the-
ater programs.
February — “The Full
Monty” the Broadway musi-
cal at CAST, directed by
Bruce Ludwig, and featuring
local performers (columbi-
aarts.org.) Dates are Feb. 13,
14, 19, 20, 27 and 28 at 7:30
p.m. and Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.
Feb. 26 — Kids’ Gorge
Soup, an evening where peo-
ple buy tickets to come to
dinner and hear four to five
community members speed-
present their ideas for a new
business or nonprofit in the
Gorge. At the end of the
night, everyone at the din-
ner votes for their favorite
business or nonprofit. The
winner of the vote gets the
ticket money (minus $7 for
soup, bread, and minimal
expenses).
To buy tickets to the
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Kids, email: gorge-
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Feb. 27 — Fifth annual
Tongue Twister Tourna-
ment benefit for Start Mak-
ing A Reader Today, 7 p.m. at
a new location, Hood River
Hotel, Second and Oak
streets. Returning champion
Noah Tauscher will be back
to defend his title against
four other local students and
five local educators.
March 2 — Musician and
actor Ronnie Cox on stage at
Columbia Center for the
Arts with “Songs, Stories,
and Out and Out Lies.”
March 7 — Dr. Paul Hama-
da and Don Benton will re-
ceive the annual Hearts of
Gold awards from Provi-
dence Hood River Memorial
Hospital, details to be an-
nounced.
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I think the job of an actor
is to do research on the show
they are approaching and
come prepared with some in-
sight about the role.
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