Cherry Blossom Musical Arts is proud to present the Cat and Bird
Vaudeville Show and Silent Auction at Agate Auditorium, 18th and agate Sts in Eugene, on Sunday November 15, starting at 3:30 pm.
The doors open at 3:30 pm with a silent auction of goods and services donated by local businesses to benefit the productions of Cherry Blossom Musical Arts. A free dessert buffet in a cabaret style setting will give everyone a chance to socialize and bid on items before the show starts. Live jazz piano and a few dance surprises will warm up the audience for the Cat and Bird Vaudeville Show, which starts at 4 pm.
As the show commences, we join the oddball bird "Yellow
Warbler" (Nancy Wood) in her misguided quest to become a cat. Making her way into the feline domain, Yellow Warbler meets up with Portland's Agnieszka Laska Dancers, and is amazed by their utter sensuousness. Then along comes Miss Kitty (Opera Diva Darcy du Ruz), who has been known to shatter crystal with her stunning high notes. Lurking in an alley, Big Cat (Roger Fountain) juggles circles (and 5
balls) around poor Yellow,with the able assistance of Teen Cat (Simon Waddell). Not to be outdone, The Peacock (teen ballerina Stella Verdouw) shows just how beautiful a bird can be. But leave it to our street friends, the Alley
Cats (the Phenomenon Hip Hop Dance Company led by Vanessa Martin), to bring it all to a rousing and harmonious finale. All the while composer Paul Safar and his all-star band, Amadeus 6, keep the action moving with live, original music. Local legend Izzy Whetstine takes on the role of the Old Crow, joined by the young upstarts- Chloe Safar and Gustav Verdouw.
The audience is invited to stay after the show to make their final silent auction bids, enjoy more live jazz from Amadeus 6, and chat with the performers! This show is an ALL ages show, so bring the whole family to join in the fun. Suggested donation is $10-15 with kids and Grrrlz Rock pass holders $5. But remember- this event is for OUR community, so donate what you can, and feel free to join the fun!