BEAT Children’s Theatre Brings Anastasia: The Musical — Youth Edition

Central Oregon Premier!

BEAT Children’s Theatre is delighted to bring Anastasia: The MusicalYouth Edition to Central Oregon for the very first time! Anastasia: The Musical - Youth Edition is adapted from the original Broadway production — book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynne Aherns. The license for this production has only come available in the last month, so this local children’s theatre program is thrilled to be the first group to perform this beautiful story for our community.

In bringing this well-known tale to the stage, BEAT is very excited to be working with Justin Tilton as director who brought his passion for this musical to our young performers. This is Justin’s first time directing for BEAT and we are too grateful that he brings his inspiring talents to this production. Justin has also gathered a super-star team in Kisky Holwerda as assistant director and choreographer, Suzie Hughes and Bryant Leaver as the stage managers and prop ,anagers, Dora Novak as head costumer, and many others who all contribute their skills and support to help create the magical world of Russia and Paris in the 1920s. Of choosing this particular production Justin says, “It is a show known by many, with incredible and poignant music that has touched hearts all over the world. And it’s one of the earliest musicals that I remember seeing as a kid. I couldn’t think of a better show to work with the kids at BEAT.”

The cast of this classic story range in age from 10-17 and include some very experienced young performers, as well as some who will have their very first experience on a stage. At BEAT, putting together a play is a very “process focused” experience, allowing young performers to learn all about how to be in a play, how to create characters, how to dance and sing and more. Lucinda Haigh, playing the title character of Anastasia says, “I’ve found it super interesting to explore the story of Anastasia, and create my own interpretation of Anya. While this role is a lot different from anything I’ve done before, I’ve gotten to use what I’ve learned from all my past acting experiences to help me further understand and develop the character. I’ve also had so much fun working through all of the songs and figuring out different ways to express certain feelings in the music.” beatchildrenstheatre.org

The BEAT mission statement is about using the tool of theatre to empower young people, and the story of Anastasia, a young woman who is trying to determine who she is in the world, is the perfect story for working with our actors on building their confidence and their collaboration with others. Above all, coming together to create a play is about encouraging joy, and BEAT cannot wait to share that joy with our audiences!

Central Oregon Exhibits

Madras / Warm Springs

Art Adventure Gallery

185 SW Fifth St., Madras

541- 475-7701 • artadventuregallery.com

Continuing thru May is the All Jefferson County Exhibit, featuring the many talented artists who live in and around Jefferson County. Operating hours are Wednesday-Friday, 11am-4pm.

The Museum at Warm Springs

2189 U.S. 26 • 541-553-3331 • museumatwarmsprings.org

The Museum continues celebrating their 30th Anniversary with special exhibitions and programs thruout the year with continued exhibit, An Eye for the Rez: Edward Heath Photography, which will be on view thru May 27. The exhibition features 38 photographs by popular Warms Springs photographer Edward Heath (Warm Springs, Yakama and Paiute, and Klamath descent), who last exhibited at The Museum in 2016. Edward is the nephew of Warm Springs Chief Delvis Heath Sr.

Prineville

Rick Steber & Company — MAKERS

131 NE Fifth St. • 541-447-3115 • rickstebermakers.com

On display in the retail showroom at Rick Steber – MAKERS is the incredible work of over 160 artists and artisans from Central and Eastern Oregon. Designated as an Oregon Scenic Attraction, this unique collection of one-of-a-kind items has become a destination for many, and an opportunity to introduce your family to the creative culture of the High Desert. Here you will find Native bead work, metal sculptures, leather tooling, saddle making, wood working, silversmithing, original artwork, whittlings, carvings and the complete collection of books by popular author, Rick Steber.

Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

Rimrock Gallery

405A NW Third St. 541-903-5565 rimrockgallery.com

Featured artists: Robert Moore and Meagan Blessing. Saturday, May 13, refreshments served all day.

Tall and soft spoken, Robert Moore has a sincerity and courtesy reflective of his Idaho farm upbringing. He roamed the Snake River area which imbedded an appreciation for nature deep inside him. At a young age Robert discovered art as a way to express his feelings. He earned a bachelor of science degree with teaching credentials in art from Eastern Oregon State College. Moore prefers painting on location to best express the immediate impression of his subjects. His use of vivid colors and frequent high-keyed values reveal a spiritually inspired joy. His larger works in the studio reflect the same qualities, painted from a large, life-like monitor. Robert strongly believes in encouraging young, new artists, which he employs as assistants who receive valuable tutoring over a period of time.

Moore’s fine art travels have taken him to China, Europe, Canada and extensively throughout the United States. He has been profiled in magazines including: Western Art Collector, Southwest Art, Wildlife Art, Big Sky Journal and Art of the West. Moore is represented by galleries in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Missoula, Montana; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Ketchum, Idaho; Park City, Utah; and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Redmond/ Terrebonne

The Art of Alfred A. Dolezal

8283 11th St., Ste. #1, Terrebonne 541-526-1185 alfreddolezal.com artofaad@yahoo.com

Daily, 10am–5pm

Eclectic, symbolic oil paintings and reproductions from Alfred A. Dolezal.

LTA Gallery

611 NE Jackpine Ct., Ste. 3, Redmond 541-316-0362 darrenklingart.net

Showcasing the artwork of Darren Kling. A conversation between the natural environment and human expression. The pilot and artist inspire the eye’s perception between the abstract in nature and human experience.

OUTSIDE CENTRAL OREGON

Burns

Oard’s Gallery

42456 Hwy. 20 East, Burns • 541- 493-2535 • oardsgallery.com

Exhibiting many one-of-a-kind items, including original, handmade arts and crafts from nine tribes around the area — baskets, beaded art, clothing, furniture, native art, paintings, rugs, jewelry and more.

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Indigenous Arts Day

THE MUSEUM AT WARM SPRINGS museumatwarmsprings.org

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First Friday

4 SPROUT FILM FESTIVAL THE TOWER THEATRE towertheatre.org 5

DOWNTOWN BEND/OLD MILL DISTRICT DOWNTOWN REDMOND 5 Art & Music Benefit

DCAA Spring Art Show

HIGH DESERT MUSIC HALL drycanyonarts.org 7

CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT SERIES 2023

BEND HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM • cosymphony.com 20

BRUSH UP Art Class

MEANERING MAKER meanderingmaker.com

HDCM CONCERT SERIES: BEN HONG & NING AN

SUNRIVER NATURE CENTER &OBSERVATORY/ POZZI BUILDING • snco.org 26

TOWER THEATRE • highdesertchambermusic.com

Fourth Friday

DOWNTOWN SISTERS .sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks 5

Sunriver Exhibits

Artists’ Gallery

Sunriver Village

57100 Beaver Dr., Bldg. 19

541-593-4382 artistsgallerysunriver.com

The Saturday right before Mother’s Day just happens to be a wonderful celebration at the Artists’ Gallery. Bring the whole extended family on Saturday, May 13 from 4-6pm and enjoy wonderful food, drink, art and artists. A special event for special women!

This month, the Gallery continues to exhibit the works of glass artist Jessica Carleton, jewelry artist Amy Pfeiffer, painter Deni Porter, and is pleased to feature new artist Sonia Runar, a photographer that can capture a moment in time that may never come again.