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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, November 15-17, 2017 The Park Record New book is told through the eyes of a faithful dog Twisted Fern will host event with author Turkington The Story of Chakadog & His Human C-3 2 FOR 1 ENT R ÉES Offer Expires November 18, 2017 SCOTT IWASAKI The Park Record When longtime Park City resident Tyler Turkington passed away on the Flathead River near Polebridge, Montana, in 2015, he left behind his parents,Brent and Debby, and two brothers Barrett and Lucas. He also left behind his best friend, a pitbull named Chaka. The Chaka passed away last February, Debby Turkington decided to record her happy memories of Tyler’s beloved pitbull. “When Chaka passed away it was like a last door closed for me,” Turkington told The Park Record. “So I began writing some of the fun things they had done.” Those memories, which Turkington initially jotted down on scraps of paper, eventually became a book titled “The Adventures of Chakadog and His Human” that was published by BlueFox Press a few weeks ago. Turkington will do her first book signing from 2-5 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Twisted Fern Restaurant, 1300 Snow Creek Drive, suite RS. The restaurant is owned by Adam Ross, who was Tyler’s best human friend, Turkington said. “Adam and Tyler were worked at restaurants together and had known each other for a long time,” Turkington said. “It seemed like a good fit to see if we cod do a book signing there.” Adam’s wife Meisha Ross, said they are honored to host the book signing. “When the story came out and Debby wanted to do a signing event, Adam was honored to offer our location to do it,” Ross said. In addition to the book signing, the evening will feature a silent auction and an appearance by an avalanche rescue dog from Deer Valley. Continued from C-2 Musical opens on Thursday and are involved in band, so the sense of musicality is amazing. But they also know the importance of working hard. And that gives us unlimited possibility to what we can do.” “The Addams Family” also upped the ante with choreography. “There are 12 massively big choreographed numbers, and I had a friend, Jessa Brock, who choreographs productions at Pioneer Theatre, choreograph this show,” Kimball said. “She came Continued from C-2 Ziegfeld returns to Park City As the musical continues, Sarah Brown becomes more involved in these people’s lives, particularly gambler Sky Masterson. “As she falls in love with, she learns of his and the others’ histories as well as their hopes and dreams,” Madsen said. “Through that, they become human to her.” The characterizations are what move the story along. “During Kaycee’s audition, I saw she had a willingness in her to try something new, regardless of growing up in a certain culture,” Madsen said. “She has a great sense of comedic timing, which is important for Sarah.” Masterson is portrayed by JJ Bateman. “JJ is just Mr. Smooth, and he portrays Sky as this rather aloof, but competent and in-control character,” Madsen said. “He walked into auditions this way, and I thought The pit bull and his "human" young man. They loved each other unconditionally and forever. Debby Turkington, Author Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Not valid on take out orders. Good with the purchase of a second, single item of equal or lesser value. Reservations are recommended. No separate checks. Please present coupon prior to ordering. A 20% service charge will be added to the bill before the discounted amount. as always we are OPEN to the PUBLIC 435-649-5900 | 1765 Sidewinder Drive | www.LespriPrime.com COURTESY OF DEBBY TURKINGTON Debby Turkington will sign copies of her new book “The Story of Chaka Dog and His Human’ on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Twisted Fern Restaurant. The book is a memoir of her late son and loyal pitbull. Proceeds from the auction and book sales will benefit Wasatch Backcountry Rescue, Turkington said. “I’m very excited and nervous for the book signing, because I’ve never done anything like this,” she said. Turkington was surprised how quickly her writings became a book. “The writing was easy,” she confessed. “Once I started, it kind of flowed.” The biggest challenge was covering the memories Turkington wanted to convey. “I tried to make the book as interesting as possible, without going into too much detail,” she said. “It has helped me therapeutically in a way that nothing else has. I feel a little more at peace.” Turkington also wanted to show people that pitbulls are gentle dogs. “I know many people fear pitbulls, and I think people misunderstand them,” she said. “And I think that has to do with how he was raised.” Turkington said Chaka didn’t know how to be ferocious. “He and Tyler did everything together,” she said. “Tyler told him all of his secrets. In fact, Chaka could walk into a room full of people or dogs and just fit right in.” Turkington said the idea of Chaka and Tyler being back together puts her at peace. “People lose their pets all the time, usually way too soon, but pets don’t lose their people often,” she said. “That’s what I was trying to get across in the book.” When the book was finished, Turkington contacted Jessie Shepherd at BlueFox Press. “Her in-laws live in Park City and they took the book on,” Turkington said. Author Debby Turkington will do a book signing of “The Story of Chakadog and His Human,” from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Twisted Fern restaurant, 1300 Snow Creek Drive, Suite RS. For information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/163133227618129. up once a week and worked with the students.” The drama department is also working with the Park City High School music department on the production. “The music director is Christin Abbott, who is the Park City High School choir director,” Kimball said. “I’m also working with Chris Taylor, the director of bands, who conducts the music. Between them, the students get a clear direction of how to perform the songs.” “The Addams Family” also features a massive set design. “Last year, Park City High School won Best Set Design in Utah for the production ‘Little Women,’ so the same crew who designed the sets are raising the bar for ‘The Addams Family,’” Kimball said. “The set will feature one massive set that rotates on the stage and turns into three smaller sets.” In addition to the main production, the Park City High School drama department will host a pre-curtain event that will include a silent auction at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. “We have some great gifts including Egyptian Theatre and Hale Center Theater and Deer Valley donations,” Kimball said. “This year we’re performing at Disneyland in February, and we hope to travel to London in two years to work with he Royal Shakespeare Company. So the silent auction will help raise money for these programs.” Park City High School will present ‘Addams Family: The Musical’ at 7 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 16- 18, at the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 1750 Kearns Blvd. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For information, visit pchs.pcschools.us/index. php?page=141. that’s who he really was, but he isn’t. And I thought it would be great in this role.” Nathan Sachs plays Detroit. “I had worked with Nathan at the Hopebox Theatre in Kaysville, and knew that he would do anything I asked him to do,” Madsen said. “I knew he would throw himself into the role.” Christie Stolworthy rounds out the lead cast as Miss Adelaide. “I did a show, ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ with Christie, who played Hedy LaRue,” Madsen said. “She does a really good neurotic character. And this is a great role for her. In fact, Adelaide was a bucket-list role for her since she was in high school.” As a foursome, the characters work well together, which Madsen said becomes the crux of the production. “We wanted to make sure that there would be moments when the other cast members would connect with Sarah in meaningful ways,” she said. “We wanted the audience to embark on Sarah’s journey and become willing to suspend judgment of those who don’t act the same or believe the same as they do.” “Guys and Dolls,” although first presented nearly 70 years ago, discusses political and religious divisions that are still relevant today. “I, along with everyone else in the country, have experienced this division, and I thought this would be a very good show to do,” Madsen said. “The Ziegfeld Theater has always tried to do shows that welcome and invite a diverse audience together to do and enjoy art, and we wanted to share a message of acceptance.” The message aside, Madsen said “Guys and Dolls” has a universal appeal. “People will find something they love, whether it’s the music, the story or some of the characters,” she said. “It’s a fun show. We really enjoyed putting it together, that’s for sure.” Ziegfeld Theater Company will present the musical “Guys and Dolls” on Friday through Sunday, Nov. 17-19, and Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21, 22, 24 and 25. Evening curtain is 8 p.m. Sunday’s performance will start at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday tickets range from $23 to $35 and tickets for Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s performances range from $29 to $45. For information, visit www.parkcityshows. com. A teen’s developing brain is more vulnerable to addiction. Set clear rules: No underage drinking. |