Eugene Ballet to present holiday classic Submissions
FLORENCE — It wouldn’t be
the Christmas season without
that classic holiday tradition,
“The Nutcracker.” This popular
seasonal show comes alive on
the Florence Events Center stage
Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.
The Eugene Ballet’s holiday
extravaganza once again fills the
stage with smiling faces of all
ages as hundreds of young
dancers join the company to tell
this beloved story with its grand
adventures taken by Clara and
Hans.
“The Nutcracker” brings the
holiday spirit into focus, trans-
porting the audience through
Clara’s dreams and the wondrous
characters she encounters along
the way.
CROW
COURTESY PHOTO
The Eugene Ballet will perform the holiday classic, “The
Nutcracker,” Dec. 15 at the Florence Events Center.
TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR
FLORENCE — In a faraway kingdom,
the green ogre, Shrek, finds his swamp
invaded by banished fairytale misfits, run-
aways who’ve been cast off by Lord
Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions.
When Shrek sets off with a wise-crack-
ing donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s
handed a task: if he rescues feisty Princess
Fiona from the Dragon-guarded tower, his
swamp will be returned to him.
But, a fairy tale wouldn’t be complete
without unexpected twists and turns along
the way. Part romance and part twisted
fairy tale, “Shrek, The Musical Jr.,” is an
irreverently fun show for the whole fami-
ly.
CROW (Children’s Repertory of
Oregon Workshops) has announced open
auditions, Jan. 11 and 12, for the musical
comedy with book and lyrics by David
Lindsay-Abaire, and music by Jeanine
Tesori.
This marks CROW’s fifth mainstage
production.
The show will be performed April 15,
16 and 17 at the Florence Events Center,
and for invited school audiences on April
14.
Local audiences may recall that last
spring, CROW produced a main stage
production of “Once Upon A Mattress,”
which dazzled and delighted local audi-
ences. CROW is a Florence-based non-
profit organizationdedicated to giving
back to the community by providing qual-
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With the Sugar Plum
Fairy and her Cavalier as
guides, you’ll fly away to
the Snow Kingdom and the
Land of the Sweets, but not
before battling the Mouse
King and his pirate hench-
mice.
Toni Pimble’s exquisite
choreography and Don
Carson’s colorful and magi-
cal sets are masterfully
orchestrated to create the
perfect tradition to put
everyone into the holiday
spirit.
For tickets and more
information, stop by the
FEC, 715 Quince St., call
541-997-1994 or visit to
www.eventcenter.org.
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ity performing arts experiences to local
youth.
Artistic director Melanie Heard is a cre-
dentialed teacher, and founder of the pro-
gram.
“We are not your ‘typical’ children’s
theatre organization,” says Heard. “There
is no charge to participate in a CROW
mainstage musical, and this differentiates
us from 95 percent of all other youth the-
atre organizations in the nation.”
Most groups charge between $200-
$400 per child to participate.
“It’s much more than just theatre. It’s
an opportunity to hone crucial life skills
such as teamwork, motivation, dedication
and self-esteem,” says Heard. “We hope
that these things will serve our kids well,
no matter what life path they may select.”
In addition to providing a very profes-
sional work environment for the cast
members, CROW utilizes the highest cal-
iber costumes, sets, lighting design, cho-
reography, music, sound, stage makeup
and more.
“Just wait till you see this year’s fire
breathing dragon,” says Heard.
There are great roles for ages 6 to 22
and older, and all young people are
encouraged to try out regardless of previ-
ous stage experience. Mature 4- to 6-year-
olds
may
be
considered
for
“Telegrammers.”
Auditions will be held at the Siuslaw
Middle School cafeteria on Jan. 11 and
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12, at 6:30 p.m. Invited callbacks will be
held on Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
There are approximately 40 to 45
onstage roles, and several behind the
scenes jobs for kids interested in technical
theatre.
To audition or participate backstage,
kids must attend the audition.
Onstage performer hopefuls will need
to bring 16-32 bars from a song that they
would like to sing (sheet music or a CD,
MP3 track with no background voices is
also acceptable), and a headshot and
resume if available.
Prospective cast members will also be
taught a short dance combination, and
those asked to come to callbacks will read
sides from the script.
No experience is required, so don't be
afraid to come and give it a try. Interested
families are encouraged to check out the
CROW website for all of the information
needed to prepare for the audition.
Rehearsals will begin Jan. 25 and are
generally held weeknight evenings from
6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
A schedule will be available for perusal
at the audition.
Heard stresses that performing in these
productions is a big commitment.
For a casting breakdown, FAQs and
detailed audition information, visit
www.crowkids.com, or contact Heard at
541-999-8641 or by email at crowtheatre
kids@yahoo.com.
sought for
Artistic
Visions Show
FLORENCE — Artists are
encouraged to submit original 2D,
3D and photography works of art
for the Artistic Visions Awards
Show in January at the Florence
Events Center (FEC).
This Awards Show is sponsored
by the Friends of the Florence
Event Center and its Gallery
Committee. The show will run
from Jan. 5 through Feb. 1.
Three out-of-town judges have
been selected for this show, each
one respected in their field of
expertise (2D, 3D and photogra-
phy). A cash prize of $150 will be
awarded for first place in each cat-
egory, along with honorable men-
tion ribbons.
Each artist may submit up to
three works of art. Reproductions
(giclees, ink jet prints, etc., with
the exception of photography) of
original artwork are not eligible.
A nonrefundable fee of $20 per
work must be sent with the entry
form. High school student art fees
will be $10 per work. All artwork
must be for sale, and content must
be appropriate for the Florence
Events Center.
The deadline for entry forms
and fees is Dec. 15.
Due to space restraints, forms
will be accepted on a first-come,
first-served basis.
All artwork must be hand deliv-
ered to Gallery One at the FEC on
Monday, Jan. 4, between 9 a.m.
and noon. Awards will be present-
ed at a reception Jan. 9.
Entry forms may be obtained at
the FEC office, or by visiting
www.eventcenter.org.
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