The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors - Oregon Children's Theatre by Artslandia

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Message from the Artistic Director Welcome to The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors! Like many of us, I grew

up playing the game, so when I found this title on the New York Times bestseller list, I was instantly intrigued. I immediately went to Powell’s Books, found a copy, laughed very loudly right inside the store, and drew some unwanted attention to myself. I brought it back to the office and laughed even louder, bringing more unwanted attention to myself. It is such a funny concept for a book; the book itself is beautifully illustrated and full of belly laughs. The rest is LEGEND. I did a little research and found that the game dated back to the Chinese Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). The first known mention of the game—known as shoushiling—was in the book Wuzazu by the Chinese Ming-dynasty writer Xie Zhaozhi (fl. c. 1600). From there, the game moved into Japan (jan-ken), Britain (zhot), France (chi-fou-mi), and America (John Kem Po). Rock Paper Scissors is epic in its historical evolution and how it crosses through many cultures. I have talked with

people who have learned the game in many languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. As well as being an international legend of a game, this production features a national partnership. The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors is a co-commission with our friends at First Stage Children’s Theatre (FSCT) in Milwaukee, WI. The playwright, John Maclay, was a resident artist at FCST at the time. The composer, Eric Nordin, has worked with OCT as a musical director for many projects. The result is what you will see on stage today! I think the collaboration has produced a musical that is as funny as the book.

Stan Foote Artistic Director, Oregon Children’s Theatre

COMING UP! MAY 4-JUNE 2, 2019

Recommended for ages 4 and up

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A world premiere musical! March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;April 14

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By Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Adam Rex. Adapted for the stage by John Maclay. Music and Lyrics by Eric Nordin.

Director Stan Foote

Musical Director Eric Nordin

Choreographer Kristen Paige

Scenic Designer John Kashiwabara

Costume Designer Emily Horton

Lighting Designer Sarah Hughey

Sound Designer Phil Johnson

Supporting Season Sponsors

Props Master Robert Amico

ticket to read sponsors Ticket to Read is a program linking literacy to live theater by providing students from under-resourced schools with a free theater ticket and a companion book to take home and keep. Summer Lea Hillman Foundation

Marketing Sponsors ESCO Foundation The Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust

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The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.

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Cast (in alphabetical order)

song list

1. Prologue 2. Rock Star!

3. Country Line Dance Extravaganza Freestyle Dance Off 4. Spinning 5. Jam 6. Thrown Away Blues 7. No One Like Me 8. Tape Dancing 9. Battle Royale 10. Epilogue

Janelle Rae Davis. . . . . . . . . Clothespin, Roll of Tape in Plastic Dispenser Alex Lankford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rock, Half Eaten Bag of Trail Mix Rob Lauta. . . . . . . Paper, Peach, Frozen Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Nugget Alec Cameron Lugo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Narrator Tara Velarde. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scissors, Printer

Production Crew Chris Balo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Morgan A. Yeates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Director Olivia Spitzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Associate Emily Trimble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stage Manager Abby Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Stage Manager Jason Winslow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Electrician Angela Van Epps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directing Intern Rachel Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YP Apprentice Director Bella Bravo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YP Apprentice Stage Manager The March 9, 2:00pm performance is sign interpreted by Don Coates. Scenery for this production was constructed in the OCT Scene Shop: Eric Adams, Terra Dawson, Jeffrey Ruggiero, and Emily Wilken

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Winningstad Theatre House Crew Jen Raynak, Department Head Stagehand Stage labor for this production is provided by IATSE Local 28.

PATRON INFORMATION

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Oregon Children’s Theatre’s box office is located at 1939 NE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, Oregon. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets can be ordered online at www.octc.org or by calling 503-228-9571. Wheelchair seating is available at all performances and should be reserved in advance through Oregon Children’s Theatre’s box office. Selected performances are sign language interpreted. Infrared audio enhancement and children’s booster seats are available at the cloakroom.

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THANKS & Acknowledgements from the Board, Staff, Cast & Crew to:

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Partners of The Auditorium Garage Portland Public Schools Misty Tompoles, Artslandia Joan Vardanega

Cast & Creative team Janelle Rae Davis

Clothespin, Roll of Tape in Plastic Dispenser Janelle Rae graduated from Western Oregon University receiving a BFA in Acting accompanied with a minor in American Sign Language. Future endeavors with these credentials include teaching d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing children theater and working on multi-lingual theater projects. Their most recent roles include Alice in Jane Doe in Wonderland, CJ in CJ-A Trilingual Play and Lydia in Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley. Janelle is elated to come out and have a raucous time on the stage with Oregon Children’s Theatre!

Alex Lankford

Rock, Half Eaten Bag of Trail Mix Alex is thrilled to be performing once again for OCT with such a talented cast and crew of people. A graduate of St. John’s College in Annapolis, he has been performing in Portland since a young age and is happy to be working on this particular stage once again!

Rob Lauta

Paper, Peach, Frozen Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Nugget Rob Lauta is a Portland, Oregon native who has been an area actor, singer, and filmmaker for over a decade. Splitting his time between being onstage and on both sides of the camera, Rob lives and breathes creating art. The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors will be his second time onstage with Oregon Children’s Theatre after appearing in Pete The Cat last year. Favorite credits include: Die Hard the Parody Musical (Funhouse Lounge), An Interlude in Birdsong (Rutabaga Story Co.), Raising Cohen (Deep End Theatre), Point Break LIVE! (Funhouse Lounge), and Double Feature (Action/Adventure). Dedicated to creating original work, Rob produces, designs, and directs his own short films and music videos spotlighting local musicians. When he’s not on stage, he’s compiling his creative team to work on their next project, playing his ukulele, or cuddling his dog, Tank.

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Alec Cameron Lugo

Narrator Alec is excited to making his Oregon Children’s Theatre debut! A 2016 graduate of Pacific University, recent credits include Mary Poppins (Bert, Northwest Children’s Theater), HURL (Ensemble, Corrib Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Demetrius, Anonymous Theatre Company), and Cabaret (Clifford Bradshaw, Fuse Theatre Ensemble). He is also a graphic artist and videographer; and has created content for performing arts companies both locally and regionally, including Bag&Baggage Productions, Aloha Theatre, Playwright’s West, and Milagro. He was the recipient of a Spotlight Award at the 2018 Portland Drammy Awards for his work in media and marketing. As always, thank you Victor and Mary.

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Tara Velarde

Scissors, Printer Tara Velarde is excited to be joining the Oregon Children’s Theatre family! She stays busy as an independent artist, and was last seen as Francisca in Broadway Rose’s West Side Story. She has released two studio albums, toured the Western US and Italy, and will be releasing her third album in the spring of 2019. Velarde has a degree in Music Education from Pacific University, where she was awarded Outstanding Vocalist for her graduating class of 2013. She has taught music and directed choirs with Pacific Youth Choir, Ethos Music Academy, and CS Lewis Academy, and has sung in choirs with The Oregon Symphony and White Bird Dance. Velarde has won awards in competition dance (Thunderstruck, Spotlight), and in January of 2019 she premiered her new podcast “Making the Move: Conversations with FullTime Musicians” in partnership with Vortex Music Magazine. Find her at taravelardemusic.com, and on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for supporting live theater—enjoy!

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Director, Artistic Director Stan has worked for Oregon Children’s Theatre since 1998 and has been the Artistic Director since the 2001–2002 season. Stan is a Drammy and PAMTA award-winning director,

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Creative TeaM and has served on the Board of Directors for Theatre for Young Audiences/USA. His passion for creating new works has led to directing staged readings at the Kennedy Center’s New Visions/New Voices Festival and NYU’s New Plays for Young Audiences. He had the privilege of working with two Newberry Awardwinning authors—Lois Lowry and Louis Sachar—to adapt their novels for OCT’s stages. In addition, Stan’s direction and guidance was instrumental in bringing Eric Coble’s adaptation of Lois Lowry’s The Giver to audiences in Portland and around the country. Stan loves teaching and mentoring young people in our community. He is grateful to work with a brilliant staff, an amazing board, and the incredible theater artists in Portland, Oregon.

John Maclay

Playwright John Maclay is a playwright who specializes in adaptation for Theatres for Young Audiences. In addition to his latest The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors (with fabulous composer Eric Nordin), his plays and musicals

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include Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium (with Danny Abosch), Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Space, Just a Little Critter Musical (with Brett Ryback), Nancy Drew and Her Biggest Case Ever (with Jeff Frank), Anatole (with Lee Becker and James Valcq), a new version of Robin Hood (with Joe Foust) and Nate the Great (with Brett Ryback). Upcoming projects include Andromeda and the Trials of Hercules (with Joe Foust). Prior to leaving to pursue writing full-time, John proudly served in various leadership roles at First Stage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, one of the America’s largest and most respected theaters for young audiences. John has worked with First Stage in one form or other since 2000, has directed or appeared in more than 25 First Stage productions (from classics to world premieres) as well as having produced more than 50 productions for the First Stage high school programs. John’s work as an actor or director has also been seen at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Milwaukee Shakespeare Company,

Defiant Theatre, Bunny Gumbo, Bialystock and Bloom, Skylight Opera Theatre and more. When not doing that all of that, he is busy teaching theater at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI.

Eric Nordin

Composer & Musical Director Eric Nordin is a multiple award-winning playwright, composer, music director and pianist and has made his artistic home here in Portland, Oregon since 2004. Recent original pieces for the theater include The Snowstorm (2015) and John Hughes High: The 1980’s Teen Musical (2018). In addition to his writing credits, Eric has also had the enormous pleasure of music directing recent Oregon Children’s Theatre productions such as Goosebumps: The Musical and last year’s Pete The Cat.

Kristen Paige

Choreographer Kristen is thrilled to be working with Oregon Children’s Theatre both as a choreographer and teaching

Creative TeaM (cont.) artist at the OCT Acting Academy. Kristen hails from the Midwest, having obtained her BA in Theatre from Truman State University in Missouri before jetting off to New York City and, more recently, Los Angeles. An experienced dancer, actress, director, and educator, Kristen is passionate about all aspects of theater and can be found teaching musical theater and dance throughout Portland and Vancouver. Love and gratitude to her sister Katie, who finally convinced her to move to Portland, as well as to her fabulously creative daughter, Lily.

John Kashiwabara

Scenic Designer John Kashiwabara is a co-founder, partner, and architect in the art and architecture company rhiza A+D. rhiza’s studio and workshop are located in Portland, Oregon where, for two decades, it has designed architecture and urban plans along with making public art, furniture-lighting, and temporary visual & performance installations. Notable local works are the “Knotted Gateway Series” along the Eastbank Esplanade, the “Big

Pipe Portal” on Swan Island, and the Timberline Lodge Winter Entrance. rhiza A+D has also designed theatrical sets for Shaking the Tree Theater, Performance Works Northwest, PICA’s TBA Festival, and Ten Tiny Dances. Current architecture projects include the adaptive re-use of industrial buildings to create affordable spaces for making art.

Emily Horton

Costume Designer & Wardrobe Manager In addition to multiple productions with Oregon Children’s Theatre, Emily’s other credits include seven seasons with Third Rail Rep, Michael Curry Design fiber artist, as well as multiple productions with Artists Rep and Portland Playhouse. Emily holds a BFA in Costume Design and Construction from Webster University in Saint Louis, Missouri, as well as a certificate in technical theater from PCPA Theaterfest.

Sarah Hughey

Lighting Designer Sarah is delighted to work with Oregon Children’s Theatre for the first time. Other Portland area credits

include Sense and Sensibility, Crossing Mnisose, A Christmas Memory paired with Winter Song, and Major Barbara (Portland Center Stage); HURL and Lifeboat (Corrib Theatre); and Next Fall (Enlightened Theatrics). Nationally she has designed at The Guthrie, Asolo Rep, Steppenwolf Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Northlight Theatre, City Theatre Company, Writers Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, The Black Rep (St. Louis), and Court Theatre. She has taught lighting design at Northwestern University, Columbia College Chicago, and Willamette University. She holds an MFA from Northwestern University and is a member of USA Local 829. skhugheylighting.com

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Sound Designer Phil Johnson is a visual and theatrical artist based in Portland. His recent productions include Cop Out, Hands Up (Red Door Project), A Doll’s House Pt. 2, Everybody, The Humans and An Octoroon (Artist

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Production Manager Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Chris grew up attending Oregon Children’s Theatre shows throughout his youth. His first show working with Oregon Children’s Theatre was If You Give a Mouse a Cookie in 2006 as the Production Electrician. Since then he has spent time working locally and traveling with several companies like IMAGO Theatre (Touring Production), Bodyvox Dance (Touring Production), PICA (Production Manager), White Bird Dance (Production Electrician), and Portland State University’s Lincoln Performance Hall (Master Electrician) to name a few. Chris is excited to continue his search for his next great challenge here at OCT. Chris is extremely thankful to his family and their continued support!

Morgan A. Yeates

Technical Director Morgan was the Assistant Technical Director at James Madison University from 2010 to 2014. She has a Master’s Degree in Technical Production from The University or Memphis. She has also studied Technical Theater at Linfield College, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree.

Olivia Spitzer

Production Associate This is Olivia’s fourth season with Oregon Children’s Theatre and she is still so excited to be a part of all the fun. In the past Olivia was a stage manager for theaters all over Portland, including some silly and serious shows at OCT such as The Storm in the Barn (2012), Duck for President (2012), and The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (2013). Now she loves getting to help OCT makes shows from behind the scenes. Her favorite thing about theater is moments of small magic; her favorite thing about OCT is all the dinosaurs in the office.

Emily Trimble

Stage Manager Emily Trimble earned her BA from The University of Texas at Dallas, and spent several years working in Dallas after graduation, including Dallas Children’s Theatre, WaterTower Theatre, Nouveau 47, and Undermain Theatre as a Stage Manager and an Assistant Stage Manager. Previously in Portland she has worked at Bag&Baggage Productions, Broadway Rose, and Corrib Theatre, and is a current core member of Original Practice Shakespeare. She is thrilled to be working for Oregon Children’s Theatre, having previously stage managed Frog & Toad, And In This Corner: Cassius Clay, Judy Moody, Flora & Ulysses, Ella Enchanted, and most recently Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience. In her free time, Emily enjoys rock climbing, crocheting, and hanging with her cat. Special thanks to her mom for generally being awesome.

Abby Morgan

Assistant Stage Manager Abby Morgan is a recent college graduate who is new to the Portland scene. Focusing on technical theater, she has been an assistant stage manager for several productions,

including the Live On Stage Mini Musical Festival and Broadway Rose’s Guys and Dolls. She has also worked as stage crew and spotlight operator for various theaters in the area. She has loved every second of it and is excited to be working with Oregon Children’s Theatre to bring this wonderful play to life. She thanks her family and friends for always supporting her.

Ross McKeen

Managing Director Ross has served as Oregon Children’s Theatre’s Managing Director since 2008. He has over three decades of experience in planning, financial analysis, communications, and fundraising for nonprofits and public institutions. Prior to joining OCT, Ross worked as a writer and an independent fundraising and planning consultant specializing in arts and cultural organizations. He is proud to support OCT’s powerful mission of transforming lives through exceptional theater experiences, and excited about the company’s future in serving our community.

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Oregon CHildren’s Theatre CONTRIBUToR LIST Thank you! Oregon Children’s Theatre is proud to acknowledge the support of the many individuals, businesses, foundations, and government agencies that make our work possible. With the support of our community, we can provide exceptional artistic, educational, and outreach programs that reach more than 120,000 people every year. All names listed represent donations made as of January 25, 2019. Email corrections to lydia@octc.org or call 503-228-9571 extension 104.

CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT $25,000+ The Firstenburg Foundation The Hearst Foundation James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation Meyer Memorial Trust Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency The Regional Arts & Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County and the Arts Education & Access Fund The Shubert Foundation

$10,000–$24,999 The Boeing Company James & Shirley Rippey Family Foundation Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation of the Oregon Community Foundation Juan Young Trust J.W. & H.M. Goodman Family Charitable Foundation Kaiser Permanente Daryl L & Patricia Swenson Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Oregon Cultural Trust PGE Foundation Randall Charitable Trust The Reser Family Foundation The Sheri & Les Biller Family Foundation Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Work for Art including contributions from more than 75 companies and 2,000 employees Trust Management Services, LLC

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Catherine Haley Epstein & Doug Epstein Julia Epstein Cull & Anabel Cull James Eustrom Mary Flaschner Fagan James & Tracy Farmer Charles & Christine Farrington Lynn Ferguson Jerry Foster Victoria Foster Gwin & Jack Krietzman Emily Flippin Maruna Robert & Ruth Anne Fraley Jessy Friedt & Benjamin Emerson Kathy Baros Friedt & Paul Seabert Annabel Furry Francisco & Merri Garcia Fran Germany-Griggs Eric Gibson Marie Godbey Brittany Gonzalez & Nias Vahdat Laura Goodman & Jeff Fish Rosalie Goodman Amy Graham & Alex Cambier Ann & Andrew Greenhill Dan Grierson Michael Griggs Florian Gstrein Jennifer Hammontree & Roger Gayton Pamela Harkin Paul & Diane Hass Hayli Hay Jonathan & Molly Haynes Katherine Heilman Rachel Henrichs Erik Hernandez Melissa & John Herrold Linda Hershey & Neal Abrahamson Becky & Brianna Herron Eric & Nellie Hester Nancy Hill Jared Hobbs & Lindsey Middleton Kaitlyn Hodde RJ Hodde Katie Holliday Jodie & Bill Hull Maureen Huntley Jennifer & Keith Hurder Cathy Ingram Jill & Todd Jackson Paula Janz Dale & Chan Johannes Martin C Jones Brian Johnson & Johnny Huang Joanie Johnston Alan & Sharon Jones Gina Kaveny Neil Kerr & Meghan McCullers Eric & Doris Kimmel Andrew & Morgan Knapp Rachel & Joseph Lafo Alexis Lee & Ryan Emen Doug & Michele Lefever

CONTRIBUToR LIST (conT.) Jennifer LeTourneau The Lombardozzi Family Michelle Maida & James Hager David & Tami Malloy Greg & Teri Mannen John & Walleska Marandas Bev & Myron Masters Ray & Ann-Britt Mathis Jay McAdams & Debbie Devine Kenneth McCallister Martin & Liz McClanan Bryan McCormick & Margrethe Willams Bob McGranahan & Carol Shellhart Phil & Heather McKnight Alexandra Merrin Anne Mette Smeenk & Kevin Rentner Roger & Teresa Michaelis Karl & Marsha Michels Hannah Miller Catherine Millar Patti Moller Kathleen Momont Sean Moore & Joe Eustaquio Helle Nathan Brent Neddo & Megan Hollis Carleen Neisnack Carolyn Neketin Dalene Neville Jennifer Nordstrom Kate O’Brien Dom & Shawn O’Dierno Gay G. Otey Glennellen Pace Sally Palena Analene Pentopoulos Jennifer Politsch Daniel Pollack-Pelzner & Laura Rosenbaum Dan & Rosanne Powell Victoria Pratt Morgan Pride Krist Sandness Jodi Rathbun & Mary Schlaeach Zakary, Sahra & Aly Rahimtoola Erynn Redfield Sally & Douglas Remmick Lisa Reynolds David Rianda Caroline & Josh Richards John & Polly Riutta Jennifer Robinson Wendy & Steve Rudman Maralee Sautter Roger Scarbrough & Robyn Williams Teresa & Sid Scott Annette Semper & Steve Brown Jeanette Sharinghousen

Stephanie SheldonNevarez & Thom Nevarez Robyn & Kemp Shuey Will Simonds & Robert North David Sjolin Karen Spencer Matt Smith & Brian Johnson John Spencer Alice Spitzer Kalen & Ryan Statz Amanda & Ryan Steele Emma Stewart & Ethan Thompson Victoria, Byron & Olivia Stolle Marianne Sweeney Joseph Tanimura Karen Tayler Bradley Tebo & Margo Haygood Rebecca Teborek & Heather Rogers Mathew & Kathryn Thomason Grant Thurston Kellen Vanwieringen John & Miriam Vareldzis Emily & Bill Vawter Jorge Vazquez Josh Walker & Sandra Law Paul & Colleen Walker Karin Wandtke & Rick Smith Suzan & Norm Wapnick Christine Warden Jasper Warhus Carol Warner Sandy & Elaine Weinstein Olivia Weiss Karla Wenzel & Fred Miller Thom Walters Keith Watson Joshua Weiner, Sylvia Grosvold Ryan White & April Baer Mark & Heidi Wilcox John & Judy Wilkinson Larry Williams Emily Windler & Brian Kuwabara Rebecca & Randy Woods Carrie Young Paul Zavitkovski

IN TRIBUTE

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Kimberly Curry, in honor of Ken Nagel Mary E. Flaschner Fagan, in memory of Michael Todd Fagan KC Gopal, in honor of Maya Caulfield Crystal Harrigan-Barry, in memory of Bill Bodnar Melissa & John Herrold, in honor of Stan Foote Linda Hershey & Neal Abrahamson, in memory of R. Dee Martin Jones, in honor of Taaj Armstrong Garry & Judith Kahn, in honor of Gordon Pearlman John & Linda Keeter, in honor of Pam Caldwell Elaine Kohnen, in honor of Madeleine Adriance Rachel & Joseph Lafo, in honor of Gordon Pearlman Gordon & Joan Marks, in honor of Josie Overstreet Jay McAdams & Debbie Devine, in honor of Uncle Stan Laurence Overmire & Nancy McDonald, in memory of Fred Carver Anne Mette Smeenk & Kevin Rentner, in celebration of Erik CR Eric Olmon, in honor of Maggi Olmon & Gary Olmon James & Krystin Overstreet, in honor of Josie Overstreet Joan Peacock, in memory of Benjamin Buckley Reina Pike, in memory of Christopher & Greyson Dan & Shulamit Rutzick, in honor of Josie Overstreet Alice & Michael Shiffman, in honor of Stan & Susanne Penkin Sandy & Elaine Weinstein, in honor of Stan & Susanne Penkin Mark Wilcox, on behalf of Heidi, Hayden and Emily

IN-KIND GIFTS $5,000–$9,999 Heidi & Mark Wilcox

$2,500–$4,999 Domaine Serene Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield

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$500–$999 Annuncio Buoy Beer Company Flooded Fox Den Distillery Kyle & Shelly Hanson Ocean House Bed and Breakfast Swank & Swine Victoria Foster-Gwin

Under $500 Karla Arria-Devoe Artslandia Bishops Barbershop Mississippi Pam Caldwell Jennifer Cies & Maria Gonzalez The Cheese Bar / Chizu Crater Lake Spirits Jami Curl Dennis Edwards Derek & Rachel Ellerbrook Fillmore Trattoria Jessy Friedt & Benjamin Emerson Geranium Lake Flowers H. Dwayne Davis Properties Bob Hackney Kyle & Shelly Hanson Hip Chicks Do Wine House Spirits Distillery Vatea Herman McMenamins Pub & Breweries Oregon Shakespeare Festival Travis Paakki & KelliAnn Klindtworth Jessica & Steve Poehler Portland Center Stage Portland Playhouse Portland Saturday Market Portland Timbers Saint Cupcake Rebecca & Felipe Semper Stanley and Suzanne Penkin Stephanie SheldonNevarez & Thom Nevarez Toro Bravo Voicebox Karaoke

THANK YOU! These donors are leaders in supporting our vision of a culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow through the arts.

$10,000+ Ronni Lacroute Hugh Mackworth & Josie Mendoza Kyle & Sophia Spencer

$5,000–$9,999 Bill & Kate Bowman Amanda Carter-Jura & Britt Jura Dennis Edwards Andrew & Nita Gibson Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield Edward Hamilton Kelliann Klindtworth & Travis Paakki Stanley & Susanne Penkin Arlene Schnitzer Sonny & Diane Sonnenstein Laura Thalacker & Kyle Iboshi Frances & Paul Turner

$2,500–$4,999 The Arntson-Fettig Family Dani Baldwin & Tim Ferkel Jennifer Cies & Maria Gonzales Jami Curl Andrew Eggert & Verenice Leon Derek & Rachel Ellerbrook Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield Josh & Kathryn Glassberg Kyle & Shelly Hanson Darren & Milissa Harper Sharon Hatch & Aaron Smith Vatea Herman The Holbrook Family Jessie Jonas Ken & Shara Nagel Jay & Christi Somera Emma & Ben Tamburro Shannan & Michael Troyer Jennifer Wilson

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about us Founded in 1988, Oregon Children’s Theatre

(OCT) is Oregon’s largest nonprofit professional theater for young audiences. OCT’s mission is to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives. OCT annually reaches over 120,000 children, parents, and educators from more than 18 Oregon and four Washington counties. OCT offers a year-round Acting Academy for students ages 3–18 and the unique Young Professionals mentoring program. The company also offers a range of services to schools and the community, including teacher professional development, resource guides and suggested lesson plans, Loud & Clear (a public speaking workshop), an extensive outreach program, and student internship and apprenticeship opportunities. Under the shared vision of healthier kids and communities, Kaiser Permanente Northwest and OCT are delivering free Educational Theatre Programs to schools and community organizations in Oregon and SW Washington. This innovative collaboration helps catalyze healthy life choices. Through free touring productions, residencies, workshops and after-school programs, the Educational Theatre Program has served over 400,000 students since its inception in 2006. Oregon Children’s Theatre is a resident company of Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and a member of Theatre Communications Group, TYA/USA, Travel Portland, and ASSITEJ, the international children’s theater association.

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Oregon Children’s Theatre Staff Stan Foote, Artistic Director Ross McKeen, Managing Director Eric Adams, Master Carpenter Nick Altishin, Patron Services Associate Dani Baldwin, Artistic Director, Young Professionals Company Chris Balo, Production Manager Joe Bolenbaugh, Marketing & Communications Director Tamara Carroll, ETP Director Stephanie Cordell, Community Health Coordinator and Lead Teaching Artist Marcella Crowson, Associate Artistic Director Terra Dawson, YP Production Coordinator & Carpenter

Savira Kambhu, Curriculum Specialist Hannah Mock, Patron Services Assistant Courtney Powell, Marketing Associate Jeffrey Ruggiero, Carpenter Kerry Ryan, ETP Administrative Director Lydia Simonton, Development Assistant Kay Spielman, Business Analyst Olivia Spitzer, Production Associate Leigh Thomas, Graphic Designer Allison Wales, Development Associate Blake Wales, Acting Academy Associate

Jeff Desautels, ETP Production Associate

Lucas Welsh, Management Associate

Elizabeth Fagan, Acting Academy Manager

Emily Wilken, Scenic Charge Artist and Craftsperson

Kim Freimoeller, Patron Services Manager Jessy Friedt, Development Director

Morgan Yeates, Technical Director

about us Oregon Children’s Theatre Board of Directors Stanley Penkin President Amanda Carter-Jura Vice President Rachel Ellerbrook Treasurer Taaj Armstrong Jennifer Cies Jami Curl Dennis Edwards Andrew Eggert Lauren Fortin C. Andrew Gibson Yasodha Gopal Kyle Hanson Jeff Hurder Patricia Nimelman Rebecca Semper Laura Thalacker Stan Foote Artistic Director Ross McKeen Managing Director Sondra Pearlman Founder

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Portland’5 Centers for the Arts includes the Keller Auditorium, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and Antoinette Hatfield Hall, comprising the Newmark Theatre, Dolores Winningstad Theatre, and Brunish Theatre. All are public facilities owned by the City of Portland and managed by Metro through the Metropolitan Exposition-Recreation Commission. Each year approximately one million people attend more than 1,000 performances in these facilities. Metro Tom Hughes, Metro Council President City of Portland Ted Wheeler, Mayor Metropolitan ExpositionRecreation Commission Karis StoudamirePhillips, Chair Ray Leary, Vice-Chair Deidra Krys-Rusoff, Secretary-Treasurer John Erickson Damien Hall Dañel Malán Deanna Palm Scott Cruickshank, Visitor Venues General Manager

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Robyn Williams, CVE, Executive Director Julie Bunker, Director of Operations Brian Wilson, Director of Event Services Stephanie Viegas Dias, Director of Ticket Services Heather Wilton, Interim Director of Programming, Booking & Marketing Justin Riedl, pacificwild, General Manager

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Advisory Committee Greg Brown Jim Brunberg Gus Castaneda, Chair Elisa Dozono Susan Hartnett Greg Heinze Antonio Lara Gary Maffei Susan Nielsen Brian Sanders Daniel A. Sullivan George Taylor Richard Wattenberg

Kindersommer

German Immersion Summer Camps Begins July 8, 2019

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LEARNING

LANGUAGES

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Fill in the blanks with the answers. Sound out the words in each language.

hand Mandarin 手 (Shǒu) Spanish mano Japanese (Te)

Mandarin 石头 (Shí tou) Spanish piedra Japanese (Iwa)

Mandarin 纸 (Zhǐ) Spanish papel Japanese (Kami) Mandarin 剪刀 (Jiǎn dāo) Spanish tijeras Japanese (Hasami)

In China, people play “Stone Scissors Cloth” = 石头剪子布. In Japan, the game is called (Janken) and played with the words (Gu) for Rock, (Pa) for Paper and (Choki) for Scissors.

AN EDUCATION BIGGER THAN A NEIGHBORHOOD

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T he Benson

The “Benson” was the first car made in the state of Oregon. Nils Benson built it in Portland, Oregon, from 1904 to 1906, and named it after himself.

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He displayed it at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in 1905.

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View this artifact and many more in the Oregon Historical Society’s new permanent exhibition, Open! n ow

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curious crafts

Melted Crayon

You will need: Smooth Rocks Crayons (Try glittery ones!) Foil or Parchment Paper Sheet Pan Oven Mitt Towel

Let’s create! 1. Have an adult help you preheat the oven to 325˚F. Fold the towel several times and place it on a table to create a heat-safe space to work. 2. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper. Place the rocks on the pan and put in the oven. 3. Heat the rocks in the oven for 10–15 minutes and then have the adult wear an oven mitt to move the warm rocks onto the towel. 4. While being careful not to touch the warm rocks with your hands, use your crayons to color each rock. Try different colors for interesting effects!

Email a picture of your rocks to submit@artslandia.com for a chance to be featured in our next magazine..

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WE’RE 1 BECAUSE THEY’RE 1.

OREGON’S TOP-RANKED CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. Children are our greatest gift. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists than anyone else in the state. And we’re the only children’s hospital in Oregon to rank among the best in the country.