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BRADY N. DELGADILLO Takes pride in serving for peers BY JONATHAN KANE

ood River High School senior Brady N. Delgadillo excels at leadership and currently serves as student body president. Delgadillo is also a member of National Honor Society, vice president of the Idaho Association of Student Councils, a member of the Model UN, a member of the high school debate team, an intern at The Advocates and a member of the B-Tones. He also has a busy academic schedule, having excelled in Advanced Placement (A.P.) classes in U.S. History, Language and Composition, Psychology, Micro and Macro Economics, Statistics, Biology and Government. But Delgadillo said he takes the most pride in serving his peers in student government. “I like politics a lot, and I want to study political science in college,” Delgadillo said. “I guess I have a passion for government. “I started in student council in fifth grade with the Cub Council at Bellevue Elementary School. Since then I’ve focused on serving my peers and making sure they have a good experience in general. In academics, I’ve always loved the social sciences but didn’t realize the direction I wanted to take until I took A.P. Economics and Government. “I was able to see the connections between student government and real government,” Delgadillo said. “In both, it’s difficult to ensure that everyone’s happy with the decisions you are making.” Delgadillo has also experienced the policy side of poli-

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ith this year’s larger-than-usual snowfall, avalanche danger remains particularly high in the Wood River Valley and surrounding areas. The Sawtooth Avalanche Center advises that without the proper equipment, training and knowledge, even veteran backcountry skiers can be injured or killed in an avalanche. For example, in January, six U.S. Ski Team members took a break from training in Solden, Austria, to do some powder skiing. They found both the powder of their dreams and a nightmare avalanche that killed two of the American racers, ages 20 and 19. Although all six were superb skiers, they lacked the knowledge, training and equipment to be skiing in avalanche terrain. They are not the only ones. In the past five years, more than 130 skiers, snowboarders, climbers and snowmobilers have been killed in the United States by avalanches. Many of them were skilled, knowledgeable and well-trained, and had all the right equipment to be in avalanche terrain, and they still died. There are no guarantees in the backcountry, but there are precautions to be taken by those

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who know the slopes. To that end—knowledge, training and equipment––the Sun Valley Ski Patrol and Sawtooth Avalanche Center staff presented the second annual Avalanche Education Program to the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s athletes and coaches on Dec. 5. According to Scott McGrew, head alpine director for the SVSEF: “As coaches and mentors for our Ski Education athletes, our role goes far beyond teaching them to ski and compete. We give them skills to be world-class skiers, but the education that comes through our partnership with the Avalanche Center and the Sun Valley Ski Patrol is what creates the whole picture.” Snow safety director for the patrol, Skooter Gardiner, with the help of patrolmen Joel Mallet and Matt Curci, discussed the importance of signage on Baldy, including the difference between area closures, ski area boundaries and out of bounds/side country. The athletes learned that as soon as they exit the ski area boundaries, any rescue becomes the responsibility of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Department. Gardiner emphasized: “If the Patrol is not having a rash of other accidents to attend to within the area and has resources to respond,

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he Sun Valley Ski Patrol is offering the public a unique opportunity to see the inner workings of patrolling Bald Mountain during the ski season through Ski Patrol 101, a free program winnable through a lottery. Each and every morning during the ski season, members of the patrol head up to the top of Bald Mountain bright and early to insure that the mountain is safe for everyone to enjoy. Ski Patrol 101 gives the public an opportunity to get a first-hand look at what the daily operations entail, and participate not only in learning about what it takes to get the mountain ready and safe, but also

take a few turns when there is nearly no one on the mountain. Ski Patrol 101 gives people a chance to be right alongside the ski patrol for a one-of-a-kind experience. “It’s just a different experience on the mountain,” said David Schames, an eightyear veteran of the Sun Valley Ski Patrol. “The sunrise is a big deal for us every day, and that’s a highlight for most people. You’re out on the mountain early so nobody’s really been skiing. You never know what you might see. A sunrise, a moon set, maybe some wildlife. Maybe you’ll be the only person on Limelight with fresh corduroy. It’s really a different experience for everybody.” To win a chance at Ski Patrol 101, signup is required at

River Run Lodge. “It’s free and all you have to do is enter your information on an iPad in the River Run Lodge, and then it’s a lottery drawing and every Thursday I download the information and the system picks one person,” Schames said. “That person also gets to bring a friend.” Winners need to get up early, as they have to meet Schames at 7 a.m. to begin the experience. “Safety is our main focus, always,” Schames said. “We’ll gather first thing in the morning at the shack, half from River Run, half from Warm Springs. “We get the weather, the grooming, and whatever activities that are going on, like a race. If there’s been groom-

ing and snowma has to be checke public gets out. W lifts to look and put up signage, a sure the mounta go for the public During the m ing, Ski Patrol pants also get to the ski patrol sha members of the enjoy coffee or c Once the mee pleted, Schames the 101 students rest of the pro ing out onto th an up-close look mountain is prep public. “If you don’t for Ski Patrol 10 free to drop b shack any time

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COMPANY OF FOOLS CELEBRATES 20TH SEASON

The Company of Fools (COF) theatre troop will celebrate its 20th season in the Wood River Valley with three special performances on Jan. 22-23. Company of Fools, now part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts (SVCA), was founded in 1996. The SVCA describes the founding in a press release: “In 1996, the founders of COF drove into Hailey from Richmond, Va., pulling only a small U-Haul trailer behind them. The fledgling troop included one man, one woman, a 5-year-old girl, two dogs and a cat, and they set up shop at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. The Wood River Valley embraced the new theatre company, and the doors have been open ever since. “Now, 147 productions and 20 seasons later, COF is marking this milestone with three evenings filled with music, monologues, scenes and videos, all celebrating the amazing artists and plays that have made COF ‘Broadway in the Rockies.’” Core Company Artist Denise Simone said the success of Company of Fools would not have been possible without the support of the public. “The 20th Anniversary Celebration and Benefit is an op-

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portunity to thank our community with full and g ish hearts and invite them to look back on Comp 20 years of storytelling on Main Street, Hailey,” S “COF has always had one simple desire—to be a company that thrives in the heartbeat of the com serves. We look forward to celebrating with our as we commit to continuing to create, on Main S well into the future.” Additional information is available at the Sun ter for the Arts at 208.726.9491, information@su ter.org or www.sunvalleycenter.org.

DISTRICT HEALTH ENDOR ‘COLLEGE, NOT CANCER

The Central District Health Department’s Boar is endorsing a proposed ballot initiative in Idaho generate increased funding for the state’s colleg creasing the state tax on cigarettes. The endorsement was publicized on Dec. 21 b tion Hikes, a political organization headquartere Stop Tuition Hikes intends to put the measure, na College, Not Cancer Act,” to Idaho voters in 2016 proved into law, the measure would raise the sta pack of cigarettes from 57 cents per pack to $2.0

EPARE FOR AVALANCHES

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Scott Savage, director of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, stresses the importance of knowledge, training and equipment for backcountry skiers to Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation skiers and coaches.

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said. “If people have questions, we’re here to answer them, or if you want to just come by and say hi for some

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Revenue raised would go to state colleges to help offset increasing tuition costs to students. The Central District Health Department’s Board of Health endorsement characterizes the proposed act as a “unique approach to approve public health in Idaho.” The endorsement states that “tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in our country. In fact, tobacco products take the lives of just under 500,000 Americans every year through cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. “An evidence-based public health strategy to reduce tobacco use is to increase the price of tobacco products,” the endorsement states. “Idaho has one of the lowest tobacco tax rates in the United States and is the lowest in the western region. The College, Not Cancer Act is projected to save the lives of 6,000 Idahoans, prevent 12,500 youth from ever starting the habit and help 7,000 Idaho adults to quit smoking while saving the state in excess of $300 million in long-range healthcare costs. “With the decline in state general fund support through the recession, tuition and fees increased making post-secondary education less affordable for many Idaho students,” the endorsement states. “The College, Not Cancer Act will provide considerable funding to help Idaho students finance their college educations.”

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• No tax increases despite Idaho laws allowing the city to impose a 3% tax increase • EMT quick response for Sun Valley citizens • Sun Valley Fire Department raised standards as recommended by McGrath Consulting Group • New Ladder Truck has increased our community readiness • Established management controls to correct conflict of interest issues within city government • Citizen steering committee appointed to update Comprehensive Plan resulting in preservation of Sun Valley’s beautiful gateway as open space • Citizen committee appointed to develop Transportation Plan • Hired professional staff • Effective working relationship fostered between the City of Sun Valley and Ketchum • Elected Chairman of Air Powers Board by fellow Blaine County mayors to implement 1% Air Service LOT • Council meetings properly conducted following Roberts Rules of Order despite resistance from council members And, most importantly, we thank Mayor Briscoe’s principled leadership, integrity, honesty and his commitment to uphold Sun Valley written policies, ordinances and his efforts to ensure City compliance with all State of Idaho and federal laws, despite political and external pressures.

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all the sheriff, describe the infor permission to perform an scue. The process results in 30 lapsing before a Patrol rescue n avalanche burial site. After ried person’s odds of survival ” man ‘Whiz’ McNeal told the bout SIS—Snow Immersion hich can happen when a skier well and which kills several ason, many of them within ski

valanche Center forecasters d Matt Wieland stressed the aving the knowledge, training o be able to make sound decie to deal with accidents after y emphasized to the racers the “”If it doesn’t feel right, then do it.” umerable stories in the world fessionals of people triggering, and dying in avalanches after mmon sense forewarning. www.sawtoothavalanche.com/ or the Sawtooth Avalanche n and Events Calendar. tws

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HAILEY’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEANS BUSINESS FOR 2016 BY JEFF BACON

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popcorn and coffee, or maybe buy a ski patrol T-shirt, the shack is open and we welcome everyone.” tws

s the new year approaches, the Hailey Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to its continued participation in helping to create a vibrant business community that serves not just Hailey, but the entire Wood River Valley. 2016 is shaping up to be one of the best yet for the Chamber and its member businesses. Last year, the Chamber received more than 10,000 requests for information from people looking to visit or relocate to the Valley. They were directed to HaileyIdaho.com, which saw a record number 90,287 unique visitors during the past 12 months. This spring, the Chamber is producing its first ever Chamber Guide to Hailey and the Wood River Valley. The guide is a perfect compendium of all of the information on what makes the Valley great. A restaurant guide, a section on education, a relocation guide and separate sections on each Wood River Valley city, to name a few, will ensure future visitors have a resource to help them fulfill the ultimate experience in our wonderful Valley. In addition to the printed copies, the new guide will also be available online. “Most of the information we send to visitors is electronic, so

it will be very handy to have this guide available as a single document,” says Pat Bowton, operations director for the Hailey Chamber of Commerce. “The ability to send all of this information in this way will also be a big benefit for our advertisers, because the entire document will have links back to each businesses’ website as well.” Please contact Jeff Bacon at the Chamber offices if you would like to participate in this project. Additionally, the Chamber is looking forward to working with some of the new businesses that have recently opened or are scheduled to open in the new year. “Chamber memberships are at their best levels since the recession, with more coming on each month,” said outgoing board president Debra Hall. “We have a strong business community right now and we’re seeing a great amount of collaboration even amongst businesses in the North and South Valley.” This year, Chamber members will have access to many great networking, training and community update meetings. Currently working with the Small Business Administration, the Chamber is developing a curriculum of trainings to be scheduled during 2016. “We want the Chamber to be a

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resource on many levels for its membership,” said incoming board president, Richard Stahl. “These trainings will give members the proper tools to be able to use social media, or evaluate their customer service practices, or develop better marketing plans. The more tools we can give our members that they can positively implement into their business culture, the more valuable we are as an organization.” Finally, the Chamber is looking forward to another year of increases in attendance at special events the Chamber helps organize or advertise throughout the year. “Last year, events that take place annually in Hailey and surrounding areas saw some great jumps in attendance,” notes Bowton. “We’re anticipating another great year and are looking forward to seeing how these great events continue to improve the experience they offer.” If you’re interested in participating in any of the Valley’s events as a volunteer or sponsor, please contact the Chamber offices for more information. Jeff Bacon is the Hailey Chamber of Commerce’s membership director. For more information, visit haileyidaho.com or call the Chamber at 208.788.3484.

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appy New Year from all of us here at Picabo Angler! Let’s talk pressure systems. We had wonderful low-pressure fishing conditions for nearly a month now. We couldn’t ask for more or better in the winter months. The low pressure provides the snow and the ideal conditions for fish. Yet, now here we are with a few weeks of high pressure and Arctic cold temperatures. Does this mean bad fishing? Absolutely not! Change is the most important factor when considering barometric pressure and how it affects your fishing. Is low pressure better? Yes, more often than not it is; but what we are really after are those days of change. More importantly, we are looking for the day-after change! Regardless of whether Sun Valley is under a low- or high-pressure system, one thing is for certain. When the day comes that we go from cloudy skies to crystal-clear skies, that is the precursor for some great fishing as the next day, or second day of the pressure change, is almost always a red-hot catchrate day. With that said, keep your eyes on a website like Weather Underground that shows a graph with the pressure. This will help you pick the right days to be on the water no matter how cold it is, and it will help you save those less fishy days for fly tying, rod building, or reading a good book. If you head out on the water this week, Silver Creek is pretty well frozen over. With that said, stay tuned with us as we will let you know when the ice breaks. The day after that happens, we can expect some world-class streamer fishing and some great opportunities to catch some massive Silver Creek trout. The Big Wood will fish through the cold snap as the current speed will keep parts of the river from freezing and give anglers an opportunity to pursue fish through the middle of the day. Be careful around icy river banks and also where you park. Bring a snow shovel just in case. There have been days when I’ve needed a snow shovel to carve out a parking area at some of the public access points! If you don’t want to hassle with that, we do run our winter guide service at a reduced rate through the month of March. Call us at 208.788.3536 if you’d like to learn more or book an afternoon with one of our worldclass guides! Happy fishing, everyone!

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DOGS WITH FEAR AGGRESSION BY FRAN JEWELL

ear is one of the most common reasons for aggression in dogs. Fear can be genetic or it can be acquired because of a traumatic incident. These days, there are many ways to treat fear aggression in dogs. Sometimes the prognosis is better than others. When fear is genetic, meaning it is a personality trait passed down to the dog from its dam and sire, it is much more difficult to remediate. Also, some breeds are genetically more fearful than others. Genetic fear is a little more generalized than traumatic-incident fear, meaning that dogs with genetic fear tend to find almost anything as something to be afraid of. It also depends on how soon remediation begins. A young, genetically fearful puppy can usually learn to cope, with remediation, much more easily than an older dog that has begun practicing destructive ways to deal with his fear. While genetic fearfulness can be mild, moderate or severe, there is some ability to help a young dog to cope through many training approaches that include leadership and desensitization, alternative approaches including homeopathics, essential oils, pheromones, flower essences, Healing Touch, and T-Touch. There are other physical support approaches such as wraps that “swaddle” a dog to help redirect the

dog’s attention away from the fearful object. And, there are medical interventions, as well. Dogs that have suffered a traumatic incident can respond similarly as humans might with PTSD. While we have become much more aware of PTSD because of returning soldiers, PTSD can be caused by any traumatic incident. In dogs, it is similar because the dog might now have a severe fear of a specific stimulus such as a car ride after having been in a car accident or fear of other dogs after having been attacked by another dog. Dogs with a strong and stable temperament can have a traumatic incident and be totally unaffected or recover very quickly. Treatment should be considered similarly for either genetic fearfulness or traumatic-incident fearfulness with one huge exception: A desensitization program for a dog with traumatic-incident fear may, in fact, continue or heighten the fear instead of reduce the fear. Who would send a veteran back into war to cure PTSD? This is not always the case, but it certainly can be. Because we cannot “counsel” a dog like we might a human, each dog should be evaluated by both certified professionals in canine behavior AND veterinarians. Remediation should be an integrative approach. In almost all cases, a combination of approaches must be taken to see any change. As I say, there is never a “silver bullet” or just one

Photo by Fran Jewell

This dog’s tight mouth, hard eye and forward ears are signs that he has learned defensive aggressive behavior to deal with his fear.

thing that will change a dog’s behavior. Most importantly, we must evaluate each dog to see what the best program is for them and remember it takes time, dedication and a commitment to treatment to see changes. Fran Jewell is an IAABC-certified dog behavior consultant, NADOI-certified instructor #1096 and the owner of Positive Puppy Dog Training, LLC, in Sun Valley. For more information, visit www.positivepuppy.com or call 208-578-1565.

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RING (SKETCH) IN THE NEW YEAR way that photography never will. Even if the sketch is really “sketchy” and very quick, taking the time to try and record your adventure creates a much more in-depth experience. My first sketches were not very good and certainly not accurate, but I look back at them with fondness. I remember the struggle of trying to reproduce my vision. Slowly the sketches improved, but I still have a lot I can learn. I resolve to continue to draw my way through this New Year. I hope you do, too.

BY LESLIE REGO

henever I sketch something, both the moment and the item is embedded in my memory. Even years after I have made the sketch, I can remember how the sky was that day, if it had been windy, if the temperature was warm or cold and any multitude of other details. If I shared the excursion with friends, I can remember who went with me and also a fair amount of the conversation we had during the outing. If people stopped and chatted with me while I sketched, I remember that also. Leslie Rego is an artist and Sketching a moment takes a Blaine County resident. To view longer time than taking a pho- more of Rego’s art, visit www. Leslie Rego, “Sketching,” nib pen and sumi ink, watercolor. tograph. It focuses you in a leslierego.com.

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‘THE REVENANT’

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Lost in the West

BY JONATHAN KANE

n the new film “The Revenant,” Leonardo DiCaprio delivers a powerhouse – and mostly wordless – performance as the real-life mountain man Hugh Glass. The wondrous Alejandro González Iñárritu, who last year gave us “Birdman,” directs the film with beauty and precision. Set in the Rockies in the 1820s, barely 20 years removed from the Lewis and Clark expedition, the story follows Glass as he leads a group of trappers on an ill-fated expedition. As the film opens, a Pawnee Indian tribe attacks the men in an exhilarating sequence that they narrowly escape, not with-

out heavy losses. In this film, Glass had been married to a Pawnee woman who was killed by settlers and is now making his way through the world with his half-native son. After being attacked by a grizzly bear, in an amazing CGI [computer-generated imagery] sequence, Glass is left for dead by his fellow trapper played by Tom Hardy. The film then tells the story of Glass’s miraculous ascent from the dead and his trip across the wilderness to seek revenge on Hardy. A great deal of the movie’s success is due to its incredible look and the cinematography of Emmanuel Lubezki. Filmed in Alberta, Canada, Montana and Argentina, the landscape is the

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definition of wilderness with spectacular vistas of virgin terrain that perfectly compliment the tale of survival. Then there are the two lead performances. DiCaprio is, for the most part, rendered mute and his only expressions are through grunts and breathing. In one remarkable moment, he breaks the fourth wall by breathing onto the camera’s lens. Ravaged by the elements, he delivers one of his gutsiest performances to date. Hardy is on a quick ascent to superstardom as he has already turned in the performance of the year in the film “Legend.” Adopting a weird hillbilly twang, the London-born actor is nearly unrecognizable and delivers a truly memorable turn as a villain.

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In “The Revenant,” Iñárritu has delivered again in spades for one of the most memorable pictures of the year. tws

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Jonathan Kane is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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I ASKED FOR IT

However, I refuse to post office for me. My San whine. I am writing this toFrancisco family even arday in my home, my small ranged for A-1 Taxi to pick fireplace warming the me up if I need! I don’t like whole place, doggies at my to ask for help, but got lots feet, listening to Ella and of it! What serendipity! Louis’ version of “Porgy While reading the seaand Bess.” I have a tray full sonal greetings I still reof gravlax I cured and still ceive, I was reminded to intend to give to friends be thankful for the friends who enjoy this Swedish and family I have loved treat. This imposed isolaover all these years. No tion has been an unexpectone could complain about Courtesy photo needing to respond (even if ed blessing; malingering JoEllen Collins—a longtime almost seems an option! by snail-mail) to the cards resident of the Wood River During this quiet, I was I keep in a big bowl. The offered more help than I Valley—is a teacher, writer, first envelope was from my probably deserve – an- fabric artist, choir member mother’s cousin, now 99 and unabashedly proud gels taking my dogs out in grandma known as “Bibi Jo.” years old. The hand-written freezing weather, bringletter – three legible pages ing me goodies from my long – was accompanied by daughter and son-in-law’s restaurant, and a poem about joy and a small handmade braving the crowds to market and go to the book about her life, including moving pas-

BY JOELLEN COLLINS

he old adage, “Be careful what you wish for,” has recently proven true. I remember saying a few weeks ago, “I just hope I have a quiet Christmas.” My wish was granted in spades! Several weeks ago I broke five ribs in a slippery fall, and then about three weeks ago broke another rib dog-walking an icy stretch. I am lucky that I haven’t been hurt more seriously when my clumsy self has so often stumbled. The first injury, in November, didn’t seem too daunting: minor discomfort ensued but was nothing to complain about. The last fall, however (involving only one rib), proved to be very painful. After two trips to the ER at the crack of dawn (bless my wonderful daughter/driver), I have been forced to stay at home for many days, not being able to sing in a Christmas choir or attend gatherings with friends.

sages about my loving parents who (I never knew this) housed several people, including her, during the Depression. Among the other missives were a photo-montage from my Ohio girlfriend, a sign of the lasting connection we made when we were 19, building playhouse equipment in nine impoverished villages in Ecuador; a colorful greeting from my surrogate “daughter” (both in the 1989 Peace Corps), now leading a generous life by the Columbia River; and the 61st card printed on their home press from my brilliant cousin Dick and his wife. I could write more columns about the sense of belonging that these “old-fashioned” cards give me. Bless my family, friends, community, my doggies and the time to savor the pleasures of my long life. I will now get to creating New Year’s cards, as I am healing in every way!

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IDAHO THEATRICAL PREMIER: ‘ANGELS IN AMERICA’

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his January, The Spot will be the first theatre in the state of Idaho to produce Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon “Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches.” Performances will run for three weekends, Jan. 14-30. Praised as “one of the most important pieces of theatre to come out of the late 20th century” by Metro Weekly, and one of “the most thrilling American plays in years” by The New York Times, “Angels in America” explores national themes such as politics, ethics, race, homosexuality and status verses change. “This play touches on several groups of people and a number of themes, but [the play’s] success, for me anyway, lies in its ability to strip down the barriers that make us different and reveal the universal humanity that makes us the same,” said co-director Brett Moellenberg. The play’s first part, “Millennium Approaches,” received numerous awards including the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the 1991 world premiere in San Francisco of “Millennium Approaches.” “When it originally premiered, audiences were shocked by the play’s blunt depiction of sex, homosexuality and AIDS during the ’80s, but the beautifully wrought story and stylistic humor transcended apprehension,” explained cast member Natalie Battistone. “Over 20 years later, the play is taught and produced in schools across America to promote HIV/AIDS awareness but also to galvanize progress.” In addition to Battistone, the cast stars locals Peter Burke, Kevin Wade, Debra Leeds, Tim Eagan and Yanna Lantz and welcomes Spot newcomers Patrick Mazzella, Thaddeus McCants and Jud Harmon. Moellenberg and Freddie Harris co-direct the drama, which features an original score by Grant Carey. “This production is by far our most ambitious project in our short history, but we feel the need to produce theatre that feels necessary for right now, and this play couldn’t feel more right,” Moellenberg explained. Just as 2015 saw the Supreme Court’s ruling to legalize samesex marriage, “Angels in America” sees optimism for society to initiate change. As Harper, one of the play’s characters, says,

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Praised as “one of the most important pieces of theatre to come out of the late 20th century” by Metro Weekly, “Angels in America” explores national themes such as politics, ethics, race, homosexuality and status verses change.

“In this world there is a kind of painful progress. Longing for what is left behind, and dreaming ahead.” Humans have this desire to inhibit change and to avoid moving forward. “Angels,” at its essence, is a story of stepping over this threshold. “As our country once again enters a political atmosphere where hate and fear are at the forefront of the conversation, this play gives us the opportunity Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons to see a perseRenowned playwright Tony Kushner received the verant America, 1993 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for albeit young and Best Play for “Angels in America, Part 1: Millentroubled,” Moel- nium Approaches.” “I feel there’s a power in lenberg said. “We theatre, but it’s an indirect power,” Kushner said. see the power of “It’s like the relationship of the sleeper to the unconscious. You discover things you can’t afford humanity and to countenance in waking life.” the difficulty of change; but, for space, The Spot often sells out once, we don’t dance around what’s important.” their productions; so reserved Tickets for “Angels in Amer- seating is highly recommendica, Part 1: Millennium Ap- ed. The Spot is located at 220 proaches” are available at Lewis St., #2, in Ketchum. spotsunvalley.com. Only 50 Visit spotsunvalley.com or call seats are available per perfor- 208.928.6241 to learn more. mance. Because of the intimate tws

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