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10A | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS LRP to present ‘A Christmas Story’ Dec. 13-16 The Last Resort Players (LRP) invites the commu- nity to come back in time to Christmas 1938 in small town America — when kids listened to radio shows, watched cowboy westerns on Saturdays and walked to school for miles in a snow storm. Rising young actor Shiloh Penrod takes the stage this December as Ralphie Park- er in the holiday classic, “A Christmas Story,” with vi- sions of a tacky leg lamp, be- ing blinded by soap poison- ing, Scut Farkas (the school bully) and of course, a Red Ryder BB Gun, dancing in his head. Never mind that he has been warned by all the grown-ups “he’ll shoot his eye out;” his Christmas wish is to own that air rifle and he’ll go to great lengths to convince his parents and Santa he should have it. The story was originally writ- ten by humorist, actor and au- thor Jean Shepherd in the 1970s about his childhood in Indiana and published in his book “In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash.” In 1983, Turner Enter- tainment produced the televi- sion film, “A Christmas Story,” which has since become a cult classic during the holiday sea- son. Shepherd’s voice can be heard as the narrator in the film, as it captures the anticipation and angst of a boy at Christmas. In 1999, a two-act theater stage production was adapted by Phillip Grecian and the iconic leg lamp continues to glow ev- ery year on stage, on television and in our hearts. For this Last Resort Play- ers stage performance, veter- an actor Gary Miller portrays the narrator, Ralph Parker, all grown up, as he retells his mem- ories in fantasy and flourish. He recounts the days leading up to Christmas and the many events that made this holiday the most memorable of all, including the escapades with his two best friends, Schwartz and Flick, played by students Treyson DENTURE SERVICES INC. production elements. “A Christmas Story” will be performed under the lights on the flat floor at the Flor- ence Events Center on Thurs- day through Saturday, Dec. 13 to 15, at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, Dec. 16. Tickets are limited, so plan for the holidays and buy your tickets now at the FEC box office, online at EventCenter. org or by calling 541-997- 1994 between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Fri- day. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! 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In addition, Shiloh and Jobie have known each other since Jobie was born 8 years ago — so they are as close as real brothers might be. The show is filled with hys- terical and touching moments, from scenes of a tongue stuck to a flagpole to the memory of young Ralphie accidental- ly uttering “the bad word” in front of his father, who has his own special language of euphe- misms. The patient teacher, Miss Shields, is portrayed by Portia Neff, who has her own special moments in the show, includ- ing her own fantasies of her students turning in well-writ- ten theme papers. School children that bring the classroom scenes to life are: Joey Haines as the bully Scut Farkus, Matilda Hand as his sidekick Grover Dill, Vera Blas as the studious Helen Weath- ers, Sylvia Hand as Ester Jane Alberry (Ralphie’s elementary school crush), Clara Ledbetter as the happy-go-lucky Mary Roxanne and Eleanor Hand as the big sister Grace Schwartz. The kids appear in several scenes throughout the show, including the department store “Santaland,” where Schwartz’s baby brother Marley Treyson will also make an appearance. Adding to the humor and rounding out the joyful, com- munity cast are Grant Har- mond, Madelynn Levi, Paul Deemer, Ernie Leone, Michelle Dougherty, Briana Loomis, Sar- ah Cavallero and Dorland Ne- ale as Santa Claus. They appear throughout the show in various cameo roles. Behind the scenes, the Last Resort Players production team is comprised of Jennifer Chaney as stage director, Cathy Dupont and Portia Neff as assistant di- rectors and Sheri Susee as stage manager. Dana Rodet will direct the set building, Sabrina Hand will coordinate costumes and Kary- lynn Keppol will lend her cre- ativity as properties mistress. Paula Ziegelasch, Angela Apo- daca, Alysha Atkinson and Matt Miller will assist with backstage Join us Saturday November 24th 10am to 3pm for Small Business Saturday. Lots of new winter inventory to make your home warm and cozy! Refreshments! FRAA gets into ‘Spirit of Giving’ with tree The non-profit organiza- tion, Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), is offering customers a special way to do some Christmas shopping/ decorating while giving back to youth in our area. FRAA artists are donating all sales of the handmade items on the gallery’s “Spirit of Giving” Christmas tree to the Mapleton Art Program. Art instructor Jessi Nelson teaches to all grade levels, from kindergarten through 12th. “I would use the donat- ed funds to add to the school supplies for ceramics, tapestry weaving and relief printmak- ing,” Nelson said. “I base my curriculum around skill-build- ing through various media, as well as the principles and ele- ments of art.” FRAA Art Center and Gal- lery is located at 120 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Florence. The resident artists invite the community to come by and see their beautifully decorated tree Wednesday through Sunday from now until Christmas. Also, be sure to stop by on “Shop Small” Saturday, Nov. 24, as FRAA will be serving spiced apple cider, mimosas and cookies to customers start- ing at 2 p.m. It’s FRAA’s way of saying “thank you” for supporting lo- cal small businesses. 1745 W. 15th St. Suite B, Florence, OR. 97439 • 5 4 1 . 9 9 9 . 4 4 3 4 ENTER YOUR PET NOW! Until December 5th Siuslaw News 148 Maple • P.O. Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 We’re looking for the cutest critters to compete in our photo contest! 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The most photogenic pet will be selected by our panel of judges. 3. All pets and the grand prize winner will be featured in the December 8th issue. 4. You may also enter by mail. Simply fi ll out this contest form, and send it and payment along with a labeled photo of your pet to: Booking Appointments for the Holiday Season! 1751 12th Street, Florence Open Tuesday -Friday, 9am-5pm Next to Papa Murphy’s 541-997-2726 541-590-3969 2107 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR 97439 hometownpetsflorence@gmail.com (541) 902-7622 1487 Highway 101, Ste. B • Florence, OR 97439 35+ years experience
