The Galveston Daily News from Galveston, Texas • Page 25

GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1994 il IlfE DAILY NEWS ll-B ENTERTAINMENT Lively 'Death By BY ROBERT W. KUNCE Special Correspondent KE3VIAH Clear Creek Country Theatre is not a very handsome showplace, but they almost always come up with some of the best actors and actresses in greater Bay Area community theater. And frequently, but not always, they come up with an outstanding play. "Death By Dumpling" is a fine example of both observations. i The play is written by Woodlands playwright Terese Bland Bueker, a native of Cleveland, Texas, a community nicely I tucked away on Highway 59 in East Texas.

In "Death By Dumpling," Bueker tells of a day in the life of a fictionalized rural family, the Zachrys. The characters are influenced by the author's own family, and she certainly con- the humor and the sorrows of this very real family. I Talented director Rick Peeples produces this taut comedy. And a comedy it is, but one replete with I a tragic death that takes place during a downhome East Texas 5 supper of chicken and you guessed it dumplings. Review Quick Look DfeATH BY WHAT: Comedy about a day in the life of a srradl-towti East Texas family.

WHEN: 8:15 p.m, Frl-Sat, 2:30 p.m. Sun. through duly 30 WHERE: Clear Creek Country Theatre, 805 Harris, Kemah TICKETS: (713) 334-5790 William McSherryf a 3 simply marvelous old thespian, the meaty role of Colonel Jack Sharp. The Colonel is a man of the classics, a collector of people and a man with a niysterious past who suffers his demise far too soon. The family is headed by one Homer Zachry, to thel stage by Oscar Janiiss who looks like he might an East Texan.

In his inability to-cope with the death of his Ineiia, he goes off to drown his sorrows in frivolity, it has apparently done, twb marriage iq another great Efist wife ffihoma, pUyad so well by Cathy rock solid and virtuous a feuK, a great mother 'air she cajols and admonishes the three children still living at home Claire, Bubba, and ttie tomboy Nora Beth played respectively by Sophie "Cathro, Smith and Suzie" Vance. Trifse'three young folks add so much to this play with their very natural acting ability. Becoming more popular with each stage appearance if-20- Nicholas Churchill, $iis trine in the of the apparently 1 Colonel' Sharp. 'The fbU requiring quite s'ome emotional acting ability, arid young Churchill is up to it com- to some very ptal teart at the close of this family liPlayingithe role younger sister, Ruth, is Mirtfea DaWi'DahTdoes a nice job in Wsr as an aspiring politi- ciati. whb b4c6ines aged-in ati aocident.

fimina for with surprises jvhile Ruth's Mindless wanderings are tolerated by the family and she is the butt of jokes by ywing. people in the neighborhood who just love to taunt her. After Emma makes a phone call to Mississippi, the audience learns of the existence of Charles Sharp, a wealthy banker who 'travels to Cleveland to claim the of the father he has not seen for many years. Carl Henderson plays Charles, whose return creates a great turmoil arid a fabulous ending that should not be divulged. The twists and turns of the plot are on hold during flfiost of play, but the second act holds great surprises for the family 'ahd the audience.

The ending is believable, sometimes absolutely hysterical, and at the same time, emotionally draining. play itself was tight, soine' problems in lighting did occur on opening night, but they hopefully will be corrected. If the enthusiasm of the open- ting night full house is any indi- catiorij "Death By Dumpling" should a smashing success. DICKINSON Harbour Playhouse presents its annual Summer Children's Theater July 18-30 at the theater, 3803 Highway 3. Performances are 10:30 a.m.

and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Rotating shows will include Rumpel- stiltskin, Brer Rabbit, Wizard ofOz, Pinocchio, Elves and the Shoemaker.

Tickets $3 adults, $2 children. Call (713) 3377469. SANTA FE The Hometown Players of Santa Fe production of the romantic tragicomedy "Cyrano" continues this weekend at 13803 6th Street South and Cherry in Santa Fe. The outdoor staging will be presented at 8:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday, and July 22-33.

Admission $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. Call (409) 925-5703 for more information. GALVESTON Renowned contemporary Southwest artist Amado Peno Jr. will be on hand for the opening of his one-man show July 23-24 at Rainbow Warrior Gallery, 2217 Postoffice. Pena will present drawing demonstrations from 1 to 4 p.m July 23 and noon to 3 p.m.

July 24. An Artist's Reception will be 6 to 10 p.m. July 23. HOUSTON Houston Masterworks Chorus will hold auditions by appointment only July 30, 31 and Aug. 1 at First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main, Houston.

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