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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL October 7, 2015 'Superstar' rocks with the power of its tunes Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Auxiliary TRUNK SALE A host of fi ne musical performances provides an auditory feast for CT audiences Bohemia Park ~ 10th & Washington Saturday, October 10th 9am-2pm •Prices will be marked at each trunk •Come join in the fun •An outdoor sale BY JON STINNETT The Cottage Grove Sentinel BINGO COUPON COTTAGE GROVE ELKS LODGE 755 North River Road Information 942-3554 PUBLIC WELCOME Every Wednesday (except Holidays) Warm Ups 6:30pm Regular Games 7:00pm Frequent Smoke Breaks, Exciting New Game Program “Bingo Burger Menu” Available 2 PROGRESSIVE JACKPOTS Bring this coupon and receive a 2nd Warm-up Pack FREE 9A CG Cottage Grove American Legion Post #32 Raffl e to support the Cottage Grove Scholarship Program 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED SPORT WAGON 4D S everal days later, a handful of unfor- gettable tunes still refuses to let go. It’s been several years since my last view- ing of the fi lm version of “Jesus Christ Su- perstar,” a movie that appeared on the tele- vision screen at my childhood home more than I’d cared to remember. So it’s probably not surprising that, a few minutes into the Cottage Theatre’s production of the rock opera on Friday’s opening night, the memo- rable hooks of the tunes penned by legends Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber had again lodged themselves deep in my brain, where they remain even as I write this. (I can only imagine that many among a week- end’s worth of theater-goers are having the same experience.) Set in the fi nal hours in the life of Jesus, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is loosely based on the Gospel accounts of his last days, begin- ning with a warning from the apostle Judas about the growing infl uence of Jesus’ fol- lowers and ending with his crucifi xion. There is much to say about the perfor- mances and staging of the Cottage Theatre version of this classic, which features a large community ensemble and a stage set unlike anything the theatre has attempted before (a sparse set featuring scaffolding that took the theatre to “new heights (quite literally),” according to CT Executive Director Susan photo by Matt Emrich Mary Magdalene (Autumn Carter) comforts Jesus (Kory Weimer) while Judas (Melissa Miller) looks on disapprovingly. Goes). Still, the fi nest aspects of the local version of “Jesus Christ Superstar” worked to aug- ment and convey the power of its music, and there was much to enjoy from the singers and musicians that made it possible. Particularly powerful were the perfor- mances and emotion of Melissa Miller, who brought an earnest angst to the role of Judas and started the play off right with a strong rendition of “Heaven on their Minds.” The ensemble joins in for the fi rst time for an upbeat “What’s the Buzz,” and credit should be given for casting that brought a di- verse and multi-talented group to the stage. Autumn Carter next offers a soothing bit of soul as Mary Magdalene with “Everything’s Alright.” High priests Annas (played by Nick Forrest) and Caiaphas (Gabriel Wolfe) debate how to handle the Jesus question in “This Jesus Must Die,” in the process navi- gating the tune’s challenging melodies and range and adding a believable sneer to their respective characters. Pontius Pilate, played by Ward Fairbairn, showcases some of the musical’s best vocal performances. And of course there is Jesus, played with stoic power by CT veteran Kory Weimer, who wisely allows the mounting emotion and action to unfold onstage around him. Dressed in white and sporting a nineties- style “No Fear” shirt (Jesus Grunge Super- star?), Weimer’s wide eyes tell the tale of the fascination and adulation that Jesus Christ fosters on earth, and he seems to resist the urge to snatch center stage and attempt to out-belt the singers around him. A fi ve-person band of Keri Davis on pi- ano, Chris King on electric keyboard, Mi- chael Anderson on guitar, Noah Ferguson on bass and Jim Reinking on drums put the rock in rock opera, and the band showcased a fl awless, emotive performance of nonstop rock that would have been enjoyable alone. Regrettably, sound issues proved the only major fl aw in Friday night’s performance, as many of the countless microphones on- stage were at times scratchy and nearly in- audible, and at times frightfully loud. It’s an understandable issue to confront in such a complex musical production, and it’s one that was no doubt addressed before future performances. “Jesus Christ Superstar” runs for three more weekends in October (including Thursday-evening performances and a Sun- day matinee.) Those who attend are sure to carry the play’s impossibly catchy tunes home with them. Automobile is generously provided by Brad’s Cottage Grove Chevrolet $2.00 EACH OR 6 FOR $10.00 (only 6,000 tickets to be sold) Discount Smokes & Cigarettes Save on everything you need to care for your lawn and garden this fall. Purchase Tickets at Brad’s Cottage Grove Chevrolet, Cottage Grove Sentinel or call Scott at 541-337-9486 Th e drawing will be held on 1/12/2016 at the American Legion Post 826 W. 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