September 11,1991 ...The Portland Observer...Page 5
ENTERTAINMENT
Turn Loose the Voices
Practice Makes Perfect
by Nikesha Hunter
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i. My name is Nikesha, and I think everyone should set goals and
always try their hardest in all they do—w hatever the challenge,
w hatever the test, w hatever you are striving for, give it your
best. It can be dancing, singing, speaking, reading, or just to be a good
person. There is one thing you have to do to be able to achieve any of
these challenges. It is to practice! You must practice to achieve any
goal. There are no goals that you cannot achieve if you practice and try
your hardest.
Practice is a word we d o n ’t like to hear, but it works. Just like you
have to put time aside for homework, put aside time to work toward
your goals. If you like to dance, m ake up a dance to your favorite song.
M ake sure it has nice words so you can do it anywhere. Make a routine
and do it for everyone until you have it right. Look for a place to show
it like talent shows, fairs, or cable television. But do it everyday.
You can do the same for singing or acting. For acting you can go
get books at the library on m onologues, or a play you like and
memorize it. Do it everyday. Make up a costum e that can show what
you are. Make the costume simple so people will look at you, not the
costume. W hen you like it, find a talent show, fair, or cable television,
outlet. Do it for everyone. Singing is the same way. Find a song, learn
it, and then practice regularly. Sing for everyone.
Try to save to buy a tape that has music on one side and words on
the other. Try a new challenge. Follow it through. Anything is possible
with practice. If you want to practice to be a good person, here is a way.
Think about two people you have been mad at or aggravated with.
W hen you can say their name in your head, think about one thing you
like best about that person and tell them the next time you see them . An
honest complim ent can warm and renew old friendships. All things
need practice and it’s always worth it. G O FOR IT!!
Your Friend,
Nikesha Hunter
1992 Young Miss o f A m erica Preteen Queen
P.S. There is a cable television show called T.O.P.S., “ Talent On
Parade Show case,” where anyone can perform, but you do have to
audition. W rite me at the Portland O bserver for more information.
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TURN L O O O SETH E VOICES is
a new musical theater production pre
miering at the Interstate Firehouse
Cultural Center this week. Created and
performed by twenty-three local chil
dren and teenagers, the show brings to
life their insights on how we treat people
we consider different from ourselves.
Through music, theater, and dance,
TURN LOOSE TH E VOICES presents
an extraordinary picture o f the impact
of facing prejudice, and an equally
extaordinary picture o f hope. It cele
brates a vision o f ourselves as people
who can overcome fear and m istrust of
one another and learn to find value and
strength in our diversity.
The cast of TURN O LO O SE THE
VOICES is a racially, ethnically, and
economically diverse group o f young
people, ages 8-17, who were chosen
based on auditions. The show is pro
duced by Young A ctors’ Forum , and
co-direcied by Will W eigler and Chisao
Hata. The original songs have been
developed by the cast under the direc
tion of musical producer Susan Ring.
The show ’s musical director is Danny
Osborne.
TURN LOOSE THE VOICES plays
from Septem ber 20 - O ctober 6 at the
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center,
5340 N Interstate Ave. Performances
are at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays,
and 2 pm on Sundays. Tickets are $9
general admission at the door, or $7 in
advance (subject to service charge) at
all Fred Meyer Fastixx outlets. Call
224-9458 for outlet locations and phone
orders. For information on group dis
counts call 234-9458. TURN LOOSE
THE VOICES is a musical that will be
enjoyed by adults and children alike. It
is a reaffirm ation of the pow er we all
hold to affect the community in which
we live. D on’t miss it.
Pitre Production presents
A Benefit fo r the Black Repertory Theatre
A Youth Talent Extravaganza
“Push The Positive“
Rosemary Allen, Director
Pine Street Theatre
221 S.E. Ninth & Pine
September 2 1 ,1 9 9 1
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Top local artists
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