Document text
0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Mail Tribune 100 Emergency Services Memorial fund set up for fallen local firefighter Oregon Gulch fire reaches 30 percent containment Crater Lake rangers investigate report of hiker falling over rim Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency Services Crater Lake rangers investigate report of hiker falling over rim Couple's argument leads to wife stabbing husband Police release photo of arson suspect Medford man who was misidentified as arson suspect released from jail Politics and Elections Medford council veterans plan exit Medical marijuana patients run for council seat Former colleagues laud Atiyeh's 'practical' leadership Bates-Dotterrer race called critical to Senate control Richardson challenges Kitzhaber during debate Education Free meals program expands in Grants Pass Migrant student numbers soar $21 million Science Building upgrades begin at SOU Eagle Point district mulls fate of Trail school SOU Provost James Klein plans to retire State news Nation - World Obituaries Alan R. Gaar Katherine Grubbs Paul C. Cook Death Notices Emma Elizabeth Weather Photo Galleries Videos Web Cams Sports Latest Stories Klamath Falls edges Medford His spine is fine, Griffin assures Federer, Sock advance at Rogers Cup New receiver Johnson gears up for 49ers debut U.S. men’s basketball chooses 16 roster finalists Varsity 541 College Sports Villamin appreciates return to field with Beavers Great expectations follow Ducks Cox, Pereira power Rogues past Gems Nebraska junior Christian Cox displays versatility as pitcher, outfielder for Medford Rogues Oregon Ducks: To playoff or not to playoff? Pro Sports His spine is fine, Griffin assures Federer, Sock advance at Rogers Cup New receiver Johnson gears up for 49ers debut MLS All-Stars prep quickly for Bayern Munich Isner loses to Dodig in Rogers Cup Community Sports Larkins named Oregon Bowling Proprietors of Year Mavs capture Legion A state title Medford Mustangs win American Legion state title Allred to enter Hall of Fame at Pepperdine Comet rally falls short in Legion A tourney Business Latest Stories Median residential housing prices rise 10.7 percent, but may begin to level out $200 million development begins in south Medford Blog: Part 2: How to Stay Cool in 100 Degree Weather Avista requests rate hike of 9.7% Blog: Study finds Oregon's exports slow to recover Real Estate News Median residential housing prices rise 10.7 percent, but may begin to level out Average selling price of existing homes jumps 8.1% countywide People In Business People in business People in Business Transportation Medford airport has second-best June ever Agriculture Hail has local pear growers checking for damage Del Rio plans to add 50% more plants Harry & David sets sights on year-round operations Opinion Latest Our Opinion: A new chapter for an old mill site Catherine Rampell: Stop the campus rape numbers game Don't believe reports Editors got it right Getting away with it Editorials Our Opinion: A new chapter for an old mill site Our View: School success is about more than the three Rs Our Opinion: An uphill battle Other Views: Vic Atiyeh, truth-teller Our Opinion: Take it easy Letters to the Editor Don't believe reports Editors got it right Getting away with it Letter: Support CATS Letter: Improvements appreciated Guest Opinions Who I am and why I want to serve on the City Council City council members should be paid Lifestyle Latest stories Holding all the cardamoms: A spice whose time has come Try these cool eats for those hot days Juicing offers endless combinations Community blog: Baby's berry blues warrant look at prewashing Posting thoughts on your bumper can be sticky Food Holding all the cardamoms: A spice whose time has come Juicing offers endless combinations Community blog: Baby's berry blues warrant look at prewashing Community blog: Ways with watermelon span summer months What's in a wine's name? In Italy, it can get complicated Home and Garden Tips for keeping backyard birds cool this summer Bath time for the birds: You can help them stay cool and clean Learn to pick produce at the peak of ripeness Support the mycorrhizae! It could help your plants Make a plan for your fall and over-winter garden Health Posting thoughts on your bumper can be sticky Community blog:Any Volunteers? Rear-end messages say a lot about us Community blog:Top Ten Reasons Why Trying to Solve Other People�s Problems is a Bad Idea Health officials taken aback by STD outbreak Faith Religion briefs Community Blog: Peace: The inward passage - by Bonnie Greenwell Religion briefs Religion briefs Milestones and Achievements Stuss-Bones Births New Arrivals New Arrivals Groen-Arkens Tempo Latest stories 'Chicken' Hirsh: 'A responsible bohemian' 'Shrek' comes to the stage as a musical Sweet Ghosts at Oberon's Entertainment 'on the bricks' at OSF Randall Theatre opens 'Godspell' Theater Review: The joy of 'Godspell' is infectious 'Shrek' comes to the stage as a musical Randall Theatre opens 'Godspell' 'Great Society' a darker sequel to 'All the Way' 'The Great Society' opens at OSF Music 'Chicken' Hirsh: 'A responsible bohemian' Sweet Ghosts at Oberon's Entertainment 'on the bricks' at OSF John Hiatt: 'Terms of My Surrender' Delta Halos and The Lures at Club 66 Community Events Ashland's First Friday Art Walk It's Fair Time! Dining India Palace Taco Riendo Uber Herbal Coquina Restaurant Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines & Special Sections NEWS NOW Youth productions reveal stage talent of kids of all ages Camelot Conservatory's production of "Annie Get Your Gun" features children ages 8 to 17, and kids put on a professional production in the space of three weeks By Teresa Ristow MailTribune.com By Teresa Ristow Posted Aug. 4, 2014 @ 12:01 am Updated at 3:56 PM By Teresa Ristow Posted Aug. 4, 2014 @ 12:01 am Updated at 3:56 PM Upcoming youth theater --> If you go: What: "Shrek the Musical" by the Teen Musical Theater of Oregon When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 7-8, 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 Where: Craterian Theater, 2... » Read more X Upcoming youth theater If you go: What: "Shrek the Musical" by the Teen Musical Theater of Oregon When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 7-8, 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 Where: Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford Tickets: $24, $14 for ages 18 and younger Call: 541-779-3000 or see www.craterian.org What: "Annie Get Your Gun" by the Camelot Conservatory When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 Where: Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent Tickets: $12 for adults, $7 for students Call: 541-535-5250 or see www.camelottheatre.org What: "Fade to Black" by the Ashland Children's Theatre When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 Where: Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland Tickets: $10, $5 for students (in advance), $12, $6 students at the door Call: 541-414-8676 or see www.ashlandchildrenstheatre.com What: "Summer Camp" by the Oregon Conservatory of Performing Arts When: 1 and 5 p.m. Aug. 9. Tickets: $7, $5 for kids 12 and under and adults 55 and older Where: Central High School auditorium, 815 S. Oakdale, Medford Call: 541-776-9118 or see www.oregonconservatory.com What: "Ever After" by the Oregon Conservatory of Performing Arts When: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 Where: Central High School auditorium, 815 S. Oakdale, Medford Tickets: $7, $5 for kids 12 and under and adults 55 and over Call: 541-776-9118 or see www.oregonconservatory.com » Social News For Tessa Buckley, summer means singing, dancing, acting and getting in touch with her "rough and tumble" side. The 15-year-old Ashland High School student stars as Annie in the Camelot Conservatory's youth production of "Annie Get Your Gun," with the first of six performances kicking off Thursday. "I just love being on stage — acting, singing and dancing, and the feeling it gives me," said Buckley, who is one of 28 students, ages 8 to 17, in the musical. "My character is a lot different than I am." Classes and rehearsals for the show run weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for six weeks, as directors and instructors tackle the task of turning children with various acting abilities into adept stage performers capable of showcasing all of their talents at once. "We have kids that have no experience, and we have kids in their teens that have done multiple shows," said director Rebecca Campbell. Campbell, who's a veteran director with Camelot and a social studies teacher at Crater High School, said that working with a wide range of ages and abilities can be challenging. "We had more than half of our group this year put on their first pair of tap shoes," said Campbell. "The older ones that know more are able to help the younger ones along." Campbell said the program teaches the children theater manners, like how to behave during rehearsals and what to do on and off stage. "I feel like I learn a lot," said Lillie Shepherd, 16, an ensemble member in the musical. "They always challenge me, and it's a lot of fun." Shepherd said she has taken advantage of the summer program five times, and values the opportunity because St. Mary's, where she attends school, doesn't have a large theater program. "Annie Get Your Gun" is one of a handful of youth productions coming together across the Rogue Valley this summer. The Oregon Conservatory of Performing Arts is halfway through five theater day camps, including a 35-student production of "Summer Camp," a wacky musical in which most of the actors remain onstage throughout. "Everybody is in everything," said Director Andrew Brock. "I'm exhausted. I'm working like a dog." Brock said that juggling 35 elementary-school-aged kids is a team effort, and he relies heavily on his musical director, stage manager and two high school "child-wrangler" apprentices who help keep everyone on task. "This group started off squirrely, like they all do, but this group is getting better and better in terms of their focus," said Brock. The fact that the students are able to pull together a professional production in just three weeks is impressive, Brock said. "It blows me away that these kids can reach down inside themselves . . . and put on this performance," he said. The OCPA holds its camp and final performance at Central Medford High School, utilizing the campus' large stage. "We try to give them a positive, professional experience," said Brock. Hanby Middle School student Emme Herring said that performing a show at the Camelot will bring in a wider audience than school performances do. "We're able to perform in a space where the whole public can see," said Herring, who is a member of the "Annie Get Your Gun" ensemble. "I'm very excited," she said. "I do a lot of singing and a lot of dancing." Introducing children to the theater teaches them valuable life skills, said Kate Sullivan, co-director of the Ashland Children's Theater, which holds as many as 30 student performances each year. "You're learning, listening, supporting your partner and we're teaching how to give focus," said Sullivan, who runs the theater with Eve Smyth. Smyth wrote "Fade to Black," a film noir comedy cast of 12- to 16-year-olds that runs Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10, at the Ashland Community Center. "We are wowed by how quickly they can pick it all up," said Sullivan. Teresa Ristow is a freelance writer living in Ashland. Email her at [email protected]. By Teresa Ristow MailTribune.com By Teresa Ristow Posted Aug. 4, 2014 @ 12:01 am Updated at 3:56 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2014 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501