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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • DECEMBER 5, 2018 • 11A Q&A with ‘Snow Queen’ director Judy Smith By Caitlyn May cmay@cgsentinel.com How did you become involved in theatre in Cottage Grove? I own the Storybook Th eatre. It’s independent of Opal Center but I rent the space. Originally, I directed shows at Cottage Th e- atre in the past and my kids went to school at Ace Charter School. Th ere was a need there for some theatre instruction so I volun- teered and it went over so well it turned into a business. I attempt to do three shows a year and this is the winter show. It’s more advanced, more de- tailed. I chose the “Snow Queen” because almost all of the shows I do, I take from the public do- main and adapt the script... I Christmas Trees For Sale BOY SCOUT TROOP #140 Shop Local. Shop Cottage Grove this Holiday Season!!! Happy Holidays Weekends in December Dec. 1,2,8,9,15,16 or until sold out 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Safeway Parking Lot Have a Merry Christmas! NEW EXPANDED HOURS 2018 Featuring Handcrafted Gifts, International Food Court, & Live Music Lane Events Center • Free Admission • Free Parking Mon- Th urs 11- 9 • Fri - Sat 11 - 10 • Sun 11 - 7 Weekends: Nov. 17-18•23-25 • Dec. 1-2•8-9•15-16•22-24 Locally Sourced Hours: 10am -6pm (closing at 4pm on Dec 24th) Visit www.holidaymarket.org We appreciation those who have made our success possible. BATTERY POWERED TRIMMER To Thank you... Please use this gift for 20% off your next cash purchase. $199.95 Check out our Facebook Page for EXTRA HOLIDAYS SAVINGS! PIG & TURNIP EST STOCK# BGA 56 Books On Main 2015 UNITE 319 E. Main, Cottage Grove 541-942-7423 Expires 01/31/19 One Coupon Per Person Please German Inspired Fo o d Beer Wine Cider 60 Gateway Blvd. Cottage Grove, Or 97424 541-942-6130 • pigandturnip.com 418 A St., Springfi eld, OR 97477 • 541-968-2403 always choose something that inspires me. What was your inspiration for “Snow Queen?” With Snow Queen I was talking to a four-year-old girl- -and I always ask the kids what we should do next — and she said “Frozen” and I laughed be- cause I know it’s such a popular story with little ones these days. But with Storybook, I want to teach children literature as well as theatre so I research as far back as I can and oft en the real story is much more dark than kids realize today. So, when this little girl said “Frozen,” it got me thinking, “Frozen” is so popular, I should let kids know the real story which is diff erent than to- day’s. What is the basic story of “Snow Queen?” Th ere’s a lot of symbolism in the whole story and it’s about friendship and goodness over- coming evil. It’s a beautiful mes- sage to teach the kids... A devil creats a looking glass and any- one who looks into it only sees the negativity and evil in the world and the beauty vanishes. He orders his minions to spread this over the world and in their struggle, it breaks into a million pieces. A little boy and girl are on a rooft op and the boy gets a piece of the glass in his eye and his heart and turns into a rude little boy, completely against his character and is kidnapped by the Snow Queen. Th e story is the journey of the little girl and her kind heart and everything she gives up to fi nd and save this little boy. What should audiences look out for in the production? Th ere are 22 kids in the show ages 10 to 19 and it is darker than you would typically expect, so make sure your kids can han- dle that. Th e “Snow Queen” is playing this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Opal Arts Center. For more infor- mation, visit opalcenter.org. BUY TICKETS NOW! ASHLEY POWER /,)7&+$,56 ,1672&. 67$57,1*$7 0DLQ6WUHHW&RWWDJH*URYH KRPHVWHDGFJFRP November 23 - December 23 Open Most Dates COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON 20% OFF One regular priced Gift item or Boutique Clothing item Dec. 5th-11th, 2018 The Flower Basket and Gift Boutique 500,000 LIGHTS, VENDORS & MUSIC LIVE REINDEER ON DEC. 8 A flower shop and so much more... 6RXWKWK6WUHHW Please present coupon at the time of purchase for discount DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! Bring the whole family, even the pets! Visit VILLAGEGREENCHRISTMAS.COM for schedule & pricing Stay overnight at The Village Green, with our special Christmas package starting at just $119 •Helps those in need in Lane County • Charitable donation •We do all the paperwork St. Vincent de Paul 1175 Hwy 99 North, Eugene • 541-607-4541 VillageGreenChristmas.com 725 Row River Road Cottage Grove, OR 541-942-2491