18 NOVEMBER 3�10, 2021 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 There will be two public performances: Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13, both at 7 p.m. in EOU’s newly reno- vated McKenzie Theatre. A third show for high school students will begin at noon on Monday, Nov. 15. Tickets for the weekend shows are $15 per seat, or $10 for groups of 10 or more. Admission is free for EOU students. These shows are a fundraiser for the theater and music programs at EOU. This musical review will have some very familiar tunes, such as “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast.” Wheeler said BEHIND THE SCENES ‘ALL TOGETHER NOW’ Music review by EOU theater and music students 7 p.m. Nov. 12 7 p.m. Nov. 13 McKenzie Theatre at EOU $15 541-962-3757 that while they could not change the order of the songs, they did have the freedom to create unique choreography. For instance, the scene for “Be Our Guest” is in a restaurant that is able to reopen after being closed by pandemic restrictions. “We’re taking the theme of the song and making it contem- porary,” he said. About 300 tickets will be sold for each performance. To pur- chase in advance, go to www.tix. com/ticket-sales/tix/6521 or call the box offi ce at 541-962-3757. A limited number of tickets may be available at the box offi ce each night of the show. Wheeler is the director of “All Together Now,” and Peter Wordelman is the musical direc- tor. Mike Heather is in charge of scenery and lighting, Heather Tomlinson handles costumes, and the choreographers are Denise Wheeler, Heather Watson and Abigale Raasch. The stage manager is Betsy Rochelle. FROM THE COVER “An inspiring and moving account of three people who helped create modern Oregon.” — Nicholas Kristof, Author, Pulitzer Prize winner, human rights advocate Available at: Betty’s Books Baker City The Bookloft Enterprise Josephy Center for Arts and Culture Joseph or order online at: www.eomediagroup.com/books/eminent_oregonians Alex Wittwer/The Observer Alaina Watson dances alongside the cast during a practice rehearsal at Loso Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. By Jane Kirkpatrick, Steve Forrester and R. Gregory Nokes Foreword by Chet Orloff • Preface by Steve Forrester Published by Steve Forrester, 2021. 196 Pages. Paperback, $24.85