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Photographer Monica Saaty is back by popular demand this month at the ACF Gallery.
OUT OF ORDER
A night of hanky-panky gone wrong is where Theatrikos’ latest production be- gins. Out of Order, by Ray Cooney, follows Richard Willey, a US Congressman through his evening of “amour gone wrong.” When he tries to spend the night with an adminis- trative aide from the opposing side, a chain of events unfolds an evening that leaves Richard and his assistant George trying to keep their names out of the headlines.
“This is my 12th year volunteering at The- atrikos but only the 2nd play I’ve directed,” says director Dennis Hattem. “The last one was The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, another comedy. Since the majority of my experience with the theater has been on the acting end — nearly 20 plays now — I am often asked which I like better, acting or directing. I can’t say I ‘like’ one better than the other, I feel honored to be able to participate in any aspect of the theatrical arts. Although, it seems that when I’m directing, I wish I was acting, and vice versa. Luckily, in this play, I’m doing both.”
I ask Mr. Hattem about the cast of this comedy, “I love having a cast like this; some seasoned actors, some new ones, some older, some younger,” he says. “The newer actors get some tips from the older ones but the younger ones bring a fresh vision and excitement to the stage.”
“As for the play, it’s hilarious,” Mr. Hat- tem continues. “How can you go wrong making fun of political sex scandals? The play was originally written in England dur- ing Margaret Thatcher’s tenure, but we’ve moved the play to present day Washington DC, with lots of contemporary American jokes. The playwright, Ray Cooney, makes each character an instantly recognizable stereotype; the pompous congressman, the stuffy manager of the hotel, the money grabbing waiter; they each have their own, one might say, lovable quirks.”
Out of Order plays at the Doris Harper- White Community Playhouse, 11 W. Cherry Avenue, thru August 12. Theatrikos.com
ENCORE
After a wonderful response from visitors dur- ing the First Friday ArtWalk in July, The Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff will continue to show the photography of Monica Saaty this August.
“Visitors during the ArtWalk were over- whelmed with the color, style and composition of Monica Saaty’s photography,” says Artists’ Coalition Member Delores Ziegler. “It was a totally new and inspiring presentation.”
The ACF Gallery is located at 13 North San Francisco Suite 103. Flagstaff-Arts.org
MISS ROSE’S ARTS BRIEFS
“In a Big World Wandering,” photography by Bryan David Griffith will be on display August 3 through September 15 at the Flagstaff Pho- tography Center, located at 107 North San Francisco Street, Suite 3. An opening reception with the artist will be held Friday, August 10 from 6 to 8PM. A photography workshop with Bryan David Griffith will take place Sunday, Au- gust 19 called, “Honing your Eye: Creative See- ing and Composition.” For more information and to reserve a space, visit FlagstaffPhotog- raphyCenter.com
On August 4 and 5 from 9AM to 5PM, the Mu- seum of Northern Arizona holds its 63rd An- nual Navajo Festival. Musicians, artists, and presenters from the Navajo Nation will come to share their art and stories for this weekend event. Performances, crafts, food & art will be available the whole weekend. Musnaz.org
In the evening when the air starts to cool, high up in the pines on Mars Hill, on the grounds of Lowell Observatory the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra invites the public to the free Sunday Summer Music Series every Sun- day, August 12 through September 2 at 5PM. Each concert features a different group of local musicians, the first called “Slugs from Space,” will start off the series on Sunday, August 12 at 5PM. FlagstaffSymphony.org
The Artists’ Gallery features the jewelry of Elvira Lopez del Prado, the sculpture of Lola Serkland, and the paintings of Lynn Overend this August. FlagstaffArtistsGallery.com
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