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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015
‘Dearly Beloved’ to premiere July 24 McDougal photos on
The
comedy
“Dearly
Beloved” opens next Friday,
July 24, and runs weekends to
Aug. 2 at the Florence
Playhouse.
The
Futrelle
sisters,
“Frankie” (played by Mary
Jeanne Kuhar), “Honey Raye”
(played by Tres Eberhard) and
“Twink” (played by Paula
Burnette) are throwing a wed-
ding, officiated by the fear-
driven substitute preacher,
“Justin Waverly” (played by
Grant Harmond).
Frankie has almost made
herself sick with the elaborate
preparations for her daughter
“Tina Jo’s” (played by
Courtney Ricketts) antebel-
lum-inspired wedding. The
rumor mill in their small town
of Fayo, Texas, is working
overtime.
No surprise there — the
Futrelle sisters have never
been strangers to gossip. After
all, they did survive the scan-
dalous breakup of the almost-
famous gospel singing trio,
The Sermonettes!
Throw in a local psychic
(played by Sue Sweatt), an
uppity mother (played by
Carole Blaylock), a cantanker-
ous wedding coordinator
(played by Sally Wantz), and
many other wild characters,
and you have set the stage for
a wacky comedy sure to
delight audiences of all ages!
Director Mary Tuck is mak-
exhibit at Shorewood
The Shorewood Retirement
Residence is featuring local
artist Ken McDougal as July’s
artist of the month.
His photography will be on
display during the month in
The Shorewood dining room
and entry. All pieces are for
sale.
McDougal has been a pro-
fessional photographer for
more than 18 years. He studied
communication and broadcast-
ing for three years at Lyndon
State College in Vermont and
then moved on to The New
York Institute of Photography
(NYI) for another two years
until he graduated from there
in June 1990.
In 2005, McDougal and his
wife, Kim, moved 3,000 miles
from Florida to Florence,
where he now works on his
photography full time.
McDougal will be at The
Shorewood, 1451 Spruce St.,
for an artist reception Friday,
July 24, at 10 a.m., where he
will be available to answer
questions about himself and
his art.
Refreshments
will
be
served.
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The cast of “Dearly Beloved”
ing her Florence Playhouse
directorial debut with this pro-
duction, but is no stranger to
the world of professional the-
atre, having performed in
more than 40 productions
throughout
California,
Colorado and Nevada. In addi-
tion, Tuck has directed six
plays.
Tuck moved to Florence in
2014 from Crested Butte,
Colo., and her professional
stage experience began at the
age of 12, when she performed
with the Long Beach Civic
Light Opera.
“These writers, who I am
personal friends with, have
tapped into our funny bones.
If you saw ‘The Dixie Swim
Club’ last summer, and you
laughed, you are sure to enjoy
this one too,” Tuck said of
“Dearly Beloved,” which is
the first play in the trilogy
about the Futrelle sisters.
The play was written by
Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope
and Jamie Wooten.
It also stars James Bonisteel
as “Wiley Hicks,” a longtime
boyfriend, Paul Friend as
highway patrolman, “John
Curtis Buntner,” and Jamison
Smith as “Frankie’s” husband
“Dub Duberly.”
For tickets and information,
call 541-997-1675 or visit
www.florenceplayhouse.com.
Tickets are $13 per person
and can be purchased at the
door (when available) 30 min-
utes prior to showtime, or at
Best for Hearing or On Your
Feet With A Splash.
Showtimes are July 24,
25 and 31 and Aug. 1, at 7
p.m.,
There will also be matinees
July 26 and Aug. 2 at 2 p.m.
541-997-2422
Learn creative writing tips at FRAA workshop
The Florence Regional
Arts Alliance (FRAA) con-
tinues its exciting new pro-
gram of monthly literary
arts workshops for all writ-
ers of all levels.
On Saturday, July 25, it
will present “The Art of
Memoir — Your Life
Stories,” from 1 to 3 p.m.,
with a Q and A session at
Munsel Lake Plaza, 4969
Highway 101, just north of
Fred Meyer.
Everyone has a unique
story to share. Life con-
tains invaluable lessons,
profound wisdom, amaz-
ing courage and rich
humor. This fun, inspiring
“playshop” will teach how
to:
• Capture your memories
and experiences on paper, easi-
ly and naturally
• Turn life lessons and anec-
dotes into compelling stories
• Inspire, uplift and entertain
your readers
• Leave a legacy of courage,
gator and tour guide.
You don’t have to be an
experienced writer to join
in the fun. Grab your pen
and get inspired.
Cost is $20 for FRAA
members or $25 for non-
members, payable at the
door.
The instructor also offers
a free admission for some-
one in need.
Win a free prize drawing
at every workshop. Space is
limited so register now.
For more information or
to preregister, call 541-708-
2120
or
email
CJ
Reditor@gmail.com.
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Classes will be taught by
Catherine J. Rourke
award-winning writer, edi-
tor and journalist Catherine
strength and love for families J. Rourke, who brings 30
and friends.
years’ experience as a staff edi-
Designed to burst open the tor-writer for newspapers,
well of creativity that lies in magazines and publishers to
everyone, these classes will the workshops.
take participants on a literary
Educated in English and
journey with experiential writ- journalism at the City
ing prompts that serve as navi- University of New York,
FlorenceGotTalent!
Auditions opened to ALL ages and Talents
Registration/Auditions dates
Friday, July 24 6pm & Sunday, July 26 2pm
At Three Rivers Casino Resort
Enter through South Entrance of Three Rivers Event Center
Final Competition at
Relay for Life on August 8, 2015
Great prizes to be awarded!!!!!
Acts will be allotted no more than Four (4) MINUTES to perform.
Participants may only perform ONE time during the show.
NO profanity or vulgar lyrics in any vocal performance or dance music. This is a family show!!!
Keep attire at a respectable and tasteful level.
NO alcohol, tobacco, or drug advertisements are to be shown on any clothing.
NO pyrotechnics, open flames or any other dangerous additions.
Sound system and microphones) will be provided.
You must provide your own CD music, instruments and props
All contestants under 18 years of age must complete the minors authorization form.
Minors must have an adult supervise them and must be identified to Florence Got Talent
Questions? Please email
ereinke@threeriverscasino.com
Oxford University and the
Walter Cronkite School of
Journalism, Rourke has served
as a book editor and jacket
cover copywriter for major
publishing houses, including
Amazon and Random House,
in both print and digital for-
mats.
The former New Yorker has
received more than two dozen
industry awards and now
resides in Florence, where she
is penning a memoir about her
experiences as an investigative
reporter.
Next month’s workshop,
“Jump Start Your Book,” is
scheduled for Saturday, Aug.
22.
For more info about FRAA,
visit www.fraaoregon.org or
call 541-999-0859.
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