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Last Resort Players announces Northwest Express to perform free concert in Yachats cast of ‘Pirates of Penzance’ FLORENCE — Prepare for high energy on the high seas with Last Resort Players’ “Pirates of Penzance,” sailing into the Florence Events Center this November. The creative team that brought “Les Misérables” to local audiences has gath- ered a stellar cast of new and old faces to bring Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic comic opera of a band of pirates, faithful daugh- ters and a very modern major general in a comedy of epic proportions. “Pirates of Penzance” will star Sandy Vaccaro as the Pirate King, Jim Wellington as the major general, Dana Rodet as the sergeant, Patrick Rowley as Samuel and Sean Abplanalp as Frederic, a young pirate apprentice in love. Hilary Roach plays Mabel, daughter of the major general, and Abplanap’s real- life best friend. “I’m thrilled to be acting opposite one of my best friends, Sean,” Roach said. “In addition, I am so excited to be working with Leah Goodwin, Laura Merz and this fabulous cast and crew, many of whom I worked with in ‘Les Mis.’” The major general’s other daughters include Kate, played by Erin Leonard, Edith, played by Taylor Winona, and Isabel, played by Lilly Cox. Crystal Farnsworth stars as Ruth, Frederic’s nursemaid. The “Pirates of Penzance” pirate chorus includes Jim Adie, James Bonisteel, Ceasar Castillo, David Collins, Butch Goodwin, Paul Guthmuller, Grant Harmond, Danial Keppol, Dorland Neale, Annie Schmidt, Sue Sweatt and Sally Wantz. The women’s cho- rus includes Karin Bigler, Johanna Bonisteel, Shy Coverdale, Alison Cox, Tanya Garrett, Jessalynn Keppol, Karylynn Keppol, Lyndsey Keppol, Erin Leonard, Alizabeth Norton, Joanie Schmidt and Myrna Lee Sullivan. Last Resort Players will play “Pirates of Penzance” at Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., the weekends of Nov. 4 to 6 and 11 to 13, with evening and matinee performances. Tickets will soon be avail- able at eventcenter.org. For more information about the pro- duction, go to lastresortplayers.org. YACHATS — For music lovers, Aug. 7 is the date for the next First Sunday Free Outdoor Concert in Yachats. Rob Tobias and The Northwest Express will perform. The concert will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Yachats Commons Picnic Shelter, 441 Highway 101. Rob Tobias and The Northwest Express features the songwriting of Rob Tobias and some talented players who bring alive this distinctive northwest expression. Their music is described as an exciting blend of blues, jazz, folk-pop, reggae and soul. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. CAT from page 8 They are proud to be presenting three fine shows this season with “Grace and Glorie” as the first followed by “Sylvia” in September and “Santaland Diaries” in December. CAT is located at 509 Kingwood St., on the corner of Kingwood and Rob Tobias and The Northwest Express This free summer concert series is spon- sored by the City of Yachats and Polly Plumb Productions, a tax-exempt organiza- tion that supports and promotes music, dance and art in the Yachats area. Rhododendron Drive. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets for all shows may be pur- chased through the CAT website www.catproductions.org or directly at www.showtix4u.com or by calling 1- 866-967-8167. Season tickets may be purchased by calling the theater box office at 541-997-4815. Announcing our 2016 Season For more information and tickets visit our website: catproductions.org or call us 541-991-3773 #2 #1 5th g Au ru h Th g 14t Au 1 2 • C OAST 3rd 2 t Sep ru Th t 2nd Oc C ENTRAL • A r ts & En t er ta in m e nt • A U GU S T 2 01 6 #3 9th c De ru Th c 18th De