"The Women" is a comedy about New York socialites, their twisted marriages and the gossip that ruins their reputations.

Guest artist Karen Vaccaro, who has been a mainstay in Chicago theatre since 1982, working as a director and actress, directs "The Women." She has won three Joseph Jefferson Awards for her work.

To purchase tickets, contact the Willamette University Box Office at (503) 370-6221. Opening night is $12 for general admission and $8 for students and seniors. Most other evening performances are $10 for general admission and $6 for students and seniors.

CET extends program to high school students
Salem's Children's Educational Theatre is widening its program this summer to include performances by high-school age students. In the past older students were limited to behind-the-scenes work on CET productions. This season 30 enrolled students, grades 9-12, will be given credit toward their high school diplomas upon completion of CET's seminar.

Students will audition for two plays: "Romeo and Juliet" and "You Know I Really Love You But My Father Really Hates You Blues," and do all their own behind-the-scenes work. Local drama teachers Tom Hewitt and Deborah Johansen guide the endeavor.

The program will run June 23 to July 26 at South Salem High School and the Howard Street Charter School. Early registration is encouraged, and limited scholarships may be available.
For more information contact the CET office at (503) 399-3398 for information, or visit childrensedtheatre.org.

Brush Creek cancels play, offers variety show instead

Brush Creek Playhouse is canceling its production of "The Lion and Winter" this season. It will instead be offering An Evening with Brush Creek Variety Show. Performances with take place March 28-29 at 7 p.m. and March 30 at 2 p.m. The evening will include musicians, poetry and dramatic readings, musical numbers, and much more. Admission is $10 with pre-sale tickets on sale March 5. For more information contact the theatre at   BCPtheater@aol.com or visit brushcreekplayhouse.org.