Bandon Playhouse to present ‘Agnes of God’
BANDON — An intimate adult drama
of mystery, murder, motherhood and mad-
ness describes the Bandon Playhouse’s
next production, “Agnes of God,” which
opened April 1 and runs weekends
through April 17 at the Best Western
motel in Bandon.
John Pielmeier’s story of “Agnes of
God” unfolds through the memories of Dr.
Martha Livingstone, the psychiatrist
appointed by the court to determine the
competency of a novice nun named Agnes
to stand trial in the death of her newborn
child.
Mother Superior Miriam Ruth is deter-
mined to shield Agnes, who exudes a par-
ticular innocence. The interaction of these
three women forms the heart of the play.
Johnna Hickox plays the psychiatrist,
Cathy Underdown plays Mother Superior
and Cynthia Mohorko plays Agnes in this
version directed by Playhouse president
Bobbi Neason.
The title is a pun on the Latin phrase
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God).
The play opened on Broadway March
30, 1982, at the Music Box Theatre. A
film adaptation was released in 1985, star-
ring Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft and Meg
Tilly.
Based on a true story, “Agnes of God”
has enjoyed a revival among women’s
groups, who believe it examines impor-
tant ethical and spiritual issues that
women must face.
“Theater for thinkers” is how Neason
COURTESY PHOTO
Cynthia Mohorko as “Agnes”
‘Vivace’ quartet to perform live in Coos Bay
COOS BAY — “Vivace,” a mod-
ern and thrilling combination of
four unique and exceptional pop
and classical singers, will be per-
forming live at the Marshfield High
School Auditorium in Coos Bay on
Thursday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.
A limited number of tickets for
this performance are available for
$20 adults and students.
Based
primarily
out
of
Vancouver, Melody Courage,
Tiffany Desrosiers, Marc Devigne
and Michael Ciufo first merged
their talents in 2010 performing at
the Vancouver Winter Olympic
Games. Since then, they have gone
on to tour extensively through the
United States and Canada, captivat-
ing audiences everywhere they go.
Their stirring combination of
powerful male voices and emotion-
ally driven female vocals come
together to create a sound that is
exclusively their own.
With a rich and diverse repertoire
ranging from pop, to arias, to their
own self-written material, Vivace
undoubtedly puts a fresh new take
on the classical and modern music
of today.
For more information please
contact Mike Gordon at 541-269-
1272 or visit the Coos County
Community Concert Association’s
website at www. cccca.com.
The Coos County Community
Concert Association (CCCCA) has
been presenting world-class enter-
tainment to the Coos Bay area since
1937.
The CCCCA is an all-volunteer,
subscription-based organization
offering an affordably-priced con-
cert series each year.
Styles and genres include ensem-
ble and solo instrumentalists,
Chinese acrobats, jazz and dance
troupes.
Live On Stage, Inc. provides
excellent, affordable, entertainment
attractions and support services to
an American community of concert
presenters.
describes the play’s underlying themes.
The themes and meaning emerge largely
through the doctor’s private reflections
and the interaction of the characters and
revolve around questions of faith and ful-
fillment, sanity and ecstasy, reason and
religion.
“The beauty of this play is that it asks
fundamental questions and gives you
space to answer them yourself,” Neason
said.
This show represents a new direction
for Bandon Playhouse for edgier, more
serious productions with small casts that
utilize a smaller venue.
That’s why the show will not be per-
formed at the Sprague Theater, but at the
Best Western conference room. The room
will be transformed into a theater space,
with lights and a minimal set.
Refreshments will be available at inter-
mission.
Neason, in order to give the audience
background about the play, will offer a
“preface” at 7 p.m. prior to each Saturday
show, and a “talk back” for theater-goers
to ask questions of the actors will be held
following each Sunday production.
Show dates are April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10,
15, 16 and 17.
Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30
p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.
All tickets cost $10 each and are avail-
able at Bandon Mercantile or Bandon Ace
Hardware, by calling 541-236-5105, at
www.bandonplayhouse.org or at the door.
‘Wallflowers and Wine’
returns to FEC
FLORENCE — Come create your own wall art
with artist John Leasure while enjoying a glass of
wine Saturday, May 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
All the paints, canvas and art instruction are pro-
vided to create your own sunflower masterpiece.
Tickets are $40 per person and include a free bev-
erage (one glass of wine or non-alcoholic choice) and
a multitude of delicious snacks while participants are
given professional, step-by-step painting instruction.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot by visiting
www .eventcenter.org, stopping by the FEC box
office at 715 Quince Street, or by calling the box
office at 541-997-1994.
This fun event is sponsored by the Friends of the
Florence Events Center.
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