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10 April 18, 2019 www.alamedasun.com Alameda Sun Addams Family: Gaps, Ravines, Rifts Jeff Smith Dense and Maia Kueny lead the Review Like many Alameda residents, manifold theatrical and musical tal- looking to escape the polarizing ents of Encinal. influence of modern mass media Given the many spot-on dance playing a high school actor named without retreating from civilization numbers, one might believe that Alam Fernandez? or relocating to the wine cellar, a ref- choreography is this show’s great- Gomez is the pater familias of uge is waiting at Encinal High School est strength; but look beneath the the Addams family, the majordomo (EHS). The EHS drama department surface; the magic lies with team- of the show; he is both the ballast is currently performing The Addams work that pervades the show; its and the tiller man. Fernandez does Family: a musical, reconciliation synergy speaks to the finest efforts comedy with the timing and delivery comedy about bridging cultural both of the individuals and of the of a night show host or stand-up gaps, traversing political ravines collective. Cultivating such cooper- comic; he dances the tango with the and mending philosophical rifts. ative teamwork is truly motivation- suave gallantry of Antonio Banderas While society seems preoc- al leadership in choreographers, in “Take the Lead” and he deftly jug- cupied with driving wedges, and Addie Wade and Charlie ten-Holt. gles family fragmentation with the exploiting and exaggerating philo- Moving from general to partic- assured air of a Jungian therapist. sophical differences, The Addams ular, one arrives at the superla- Morticia, as played by Charlie Family is about synthesizing polari- tive cast members and that queue ten-Holt, is a Gothic vamp with Courtesy photo ties in order to gain a more bal- begins with the redoubtable Alam sizzle power; she plays her Gomez The cast of the Addams Family and associated ancestors sing about moving toward anced, happier and meaningful life. Fernandez. One has to wonder, is like a six-string and is the perfect the darkness in their final number. Faculty advisor Marjorie Ortiz, with Fernandez playing Gomez Addams mother to little Pugsley and young or is this really Gomez Addams adult Wednesday. If Gomez is the captain of the ship, this Morticia is wonder: is she from the Encinal Lucas, Wednesday’s love interest student directors Nora Cesareo- the glue that holds it together. graduating class of 2019 or 1959? and clandestine fiancé, as played by Anisya Lustig-Ellison nails Based on the script, she is in fact Blue Prins-Ericksen, is a two-sided SUMMONS (Family Law) Wednesday Addams: she con- no one’s actual Grandmama, none- coin; a timid young man by nature NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Victor S. Chavez vincingly delivers her character the-less her loveable character is and but also a lion fueled by a burn- You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. to the liminal crossroads where everyone’s Grandmama. ing love of Wednesday. In spite of Petitioner's name is: Victoria H. Sun CASE NUMBER: SCCV FL 14-0204 Wednesday temporarily resides. Casey Warmerdam as Mal evidence to the contrary, love is You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the Pugsley, as creatively played Beineke is a caricature of a carica- liberating; Lucas finds courage to court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.If you do not file your by Jyosna Jaslow, is a wonderful ture; he is Brad Majors lifted off the take the kinds of romantic risks that Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of character: a composite; a convinc- screen of the Rocky Horror Show. without which, humans would have your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get ing blend of youthful exuberance, Great directing has honed, indeed gone extinct eons ago. Lucas deliv- help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services mischief and raw intelligent energy. perfected Casey’s character; his ers a well-rendered performance. website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE—RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners Uncle Fester, aptly performed by posture, his gait, his delivery are If the show has a single theme until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California Kane McNeil, is exactly the character all evidence of the weathering on a it might be an endorsement of the by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. portrayed in the original show we man who has mistaken the mechan- candid, spontaneous life and risk- FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of fondly remember from 1994, 1984 ics of living for authentic living. ing chaos, versus settling in for the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. or even 1964, but who’s counting? Casey’s counterpart is Alice, as an anesthetizing overly cautious, 1. The name and address of the court are Superior Court of California, County of Siskiyou, Yreka Division, 311 - 4th Street, Yreka, While Gomez rules the living, it is played by Zoey Ericson; she too sedate, secure life. CA 96097 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: Law Offices of Uncle Fester who rules the dead: the is delightfully reminiscent of Janet Take a lesson from The Addams Chris Norris, 601 Van Ness Avenue, Suite #2056, San Francisco, CA 94102. ancestors that guide and commiser- Weiss from Rocky, one big gulp of Family, step out of your ever- Date: 3/2/2016 ate with the living members of the truth serum — thanks a lot Pugsley shrinking comfort zone, go to live Mary Frances McHugh, Clerk, by M. Ingle, Deputy Addams family. At the Addams estate — radically transforms, indeed theater: see The Addams Family at STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS every day is Dia de los Muertos; the enlivens Alice from a stupefied EHS. It could be life changing. Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties crypt remains empty. Hausfrau to “I Am Woman” a caged Jeff Smith is a member of the San from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of Lauren Lockhart is so convinc- lioness who is sick and tired of Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor ing as Grandmama, one has to “Waiting” for life to be lively again. Circle. children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of Golf: Tournament held for 92nd year the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice Continued from page 5 Jonathan Tanihana (74-73-72- ished in 42nd place with a 17-over of the change must be filed and served on the other party. 70), Bobby Bucey (74-71-69-75) 305 (73-75-75-82). Forty-six golfers You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraor- a senior at Doughtery Valley High and Domingo Jojola (75-70-70-74) participated in the final round. dinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. School in San Ramon, entered the finished tied for fifth place with a James Camaione won the However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. final round outside the top 10 at one-over. Alameda Commuters Senior tour- NOTICE—ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? two-over 218. Hy finished 11th Robertson entered the final nament last Sunday on the Jack If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high qualityaffordable overall last year. Hy and Chen have round at four-under 212, just four Clark Course. Camaione posted a health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.