Shanghaied in Astoria

Shanghaied in Astoria

"Shanghaied In Astoria" is a musical melodrama that is performed by the Astor Street Opry Company every summer in Astoria, Oregon, United States. It has run since 1984, and has been attended by over 55,000 people. [ cite web
url = http://www.dailyastorian.info/main.asp?SectionID=64&SubSectionID=769
title = Entertainment
publisher = The Daily Astorian
accessdate = 2008-02-27 ] Traditionally the play is performed three days a week from July to September. It is recommended by a leading travel guide. [ cite web
url = http://www.frommers.com/destinations/astoria/2749010030.html
title = Astoria Nightlife
publisher = Frommer's
accessdate = 2008-02-27 ]

The unpaid cast draws from locals, some which are well known, such as the Clatsop County District attorney who plays a bit part as sheriff. [ cite web
url = http://www.ndaa.org/ndaa/profile/joshua_marquis_may_june_2002.html
title = Profile: Joshua K. Marquis
publisher = National District Attorneys Association
date = May-June 2002
accessdate = 2008-02-27 ] Support from benefactors such as the Ford Family Foundation are helping the production to move to a new theater for 2008. [ cite web
url = http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=45853
title = 'Shanghaied' bonds with new location—Astor Street Opry Company finds new home to continue productions
date = October 82007
publisher = The Daily Astorian
accessdate = 2008-02-27 ]

Plot summary

The story is set in 1904 Astoria. The Finnish hero, Eric Olson must rescue his sweetheart Miss Virginia Sweet from Max Krooke, her ward. [cite web |url=http://wwwb.thenewstribune.com/neighborhood/post.php?id=13517 |title=In Your Neighborhood Archives]

References

External links

* Shanghaied [http://www.shanghaiedinastoria.com Homepage]
* Former Cast [http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile&groupID=106229085&MyToken=352ee7ec-031c-4e1d-8b25-ba70337178ae MySpace group]
* Video [http://youtube.com/watch?v=4AeZ7VOwucY from the play]
* [http://www.frommers.com/destinations/astoria/2749010030.html Frommer's] listing


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