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COURTESYPHOTO "As It Is in Heaven" is the fall musical at California State University, Chico. Thisfall,CaliforniaState University, Chico's School of the Arts takes audiences back to a more humble time in American history and shows us that angels can be found in the simplest of places. "As It Is in Heaven," which will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-15, 2 p.m. Nov. 16 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18- 19 in CSU, Chico's Wismer Theatre, weaves a tale about the characters' ever-chang- ing relationships among one other, their prescribed faith and their experience of the divine. Directed by Professor Cynthia Lammel, the musi- cal tells the story of the or- dinarily calm and ordered and often comic world of a Shaker village in Pleas- ant Hill, Kentucky, in 1838. When newcomer Fanny ar- rives and claims that she has seen angels in the meadow, other young women begin to receive spiritual gifts of songs, drawings, ideas and, to the consternation of the elders, giggles. As more young believers begin to question the elders of the village, the resulting up- heaval threatens the pros- perity and very identity of this utopian community. "It is a beautiful play and musical based on the life, faith, songs, dances and beliefs of the Shakers in 1838," Lammel said. "It is an exciting and, actu- ally, very mysterious musi- cal based in a time of spir- itual upheaval in Shaker history. And, although the playwright Arlene Hutton worked with this particu- lar period in Shaker life, she is very clearly speaking to a larger audience. I think she wishes to challenge us with her vision of how we come to terms with our own faith and still let others experi- ence faith in a way unique to their own encounter with the divine." The cast of "As It Is in Heaven" is unlike any other that has graced the stage at CSU, Chico. There are a to- tal of nine characters in the musical, all of whom are women. This detail was a significant factor in why Lammel chose the produc- tion for her students. "I thought it would be a great opportunity for the women in our depart- ment to work not only on the beautiful music and dancing in this piece, but to work in a very tight-knit acting ensemble as well," Lammel said. "Each of the women's roles is essential and integral to the action of the play." Not only do the women act, sing and dance, but they change each of the sets in the course of the 36 scenes in the musical. "There is no intermis- sion, and the 90 minutes of the musical fly by," she said. Lammel and the cast have tried to stay as true as possible to the simple beauty that is typical of the Shaker aesthetic. All of the musical numbers in the play will be performed a capella, and no microphones will be used, creating a sound that is pure and natural. For the dance numbers, Lammel and choreographer Sheree Henning researched tradi- tional Shaker dances in or- der to replicate them in an authentic manner. Lammel hopes that audi- ences walk away from the musical with feelings of joy, healing and hope. She says the primary message of the production is that "we don't need to share the identical experiences of others to be- lieve in the validity of oth- ers' experiences and value their truths." "We need to honor what has been given to us and honor what has been given to others, whether or not we understand those gifts," she said. Samantha Corbett, who plays one of the central characters, Hannah, has a similar message for audi- ences. "I hope that the audi- ence will see the equality and loving reverence that Shakers showed each other and that it might be appli- cable to how we handle our own relationships," Corbett said. "As It Is in Heaven" was written by actor-direc- tor Beth Lincks under the pseudonym Arlene Hut- ton. Hutton was inspired to write the musical af- ter she visited the restored Shaker community of the Pleasant Hills Shaker Vil- lage in Harrodsburg, Ken- tucky. The title of the play is derived from a Shaker rendition of "Lord's Prayer" called "The Saviour's Uni- versal Prayer (Our Father Who Art in Heaven)." Hut- ton has also written widely produced trilogies includ- ing such popular plays as "Last Train to Nibrock." "As It Is in Heaven" first premiered at the 78th Street Theatre Lab and soon after made its way to the Edinburgh Fringe Fes- tival before finally landing at the Off-Broadway Ar- clight Theatre in New York City in 2002. Although the play ran for a relatively short time, it was well-re- ceived by critics. "The play script is re- liant on a strong concept by directors and designers and insists on a very confi- dent and creative approach to staging, and therefore is perhaps not as widely pro- duced as it deserves," Lam- mel said. "We are deeply grateful that here at CSU, Chico we are able to pro- duce such a work." Advance tickets, $15 for adults, $13 for senior cit- izens and $6 for students and children, are available at the University Box Of- fice at the corner of Third and Chestnut streets. Tick- ets are also available on- line or by phone at 530- 898-6333; there is an ad- ditional $4 handling fee for phone and online ticket purchases. Add $2 for tick- ets purchased at the door. For special needs seating, please call 530-898-6333. 'AsItIsinHeaven' a di vi ne m us ic al CHICOSTATE RED BLUFF Due to the re- duced threat of wildfire with the weather change, the Tehama-Glenn Unit of the California Depart- ment of Forestry and Fire Protection, Cal Fire, and the Tehama County Fire Department announce that as of 8 a.m. Monday the burn ban for Tehama County and the State Re- sponsibility Areas of Glenn County will be lifted. Vegetation debris burns of clean and dry vegetative waste such as leaves, pine needles and yard clippings will be allowable on or af- ter Oct. 27, if it is a per- missible burn day and if weather conditions are ap- propriate. Residents wishing to burn need to check burn day status before burn- ing. Burn day status can be determined by calling Tehama County Air Pol- lution at (530) 527-3717 or Glenn County Air Pollu- tion at (800) 446-2876. The burning hours for Tehama County are 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. In Glenn County the burn hours are 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. While burn permits are not required until May 1, 2015 in Tehama County and the State Responsibil- ity Areas of Glenn County; burn permits are recom- mended and can be ob- tained at the Cal Fire Red Bluff Headquarters and the fire stations in Paynes Creek, Los Molinos, Bow- man and Corning. Burn barrels are not legal and ci- tations can be issued. Resi- dents are reminded to use caution and have consid- eration for their neighbors while burning by observ- ing the following guide- lines: 1. Burn only clean dry vegetative waste such as leaves, pine needles and yard clippings. 2. Scrape a clearance of at least 10 feet to bare soil around any burn piles. 3. Always have a shovel and water supply nearby. 4. While burning vege- tative debris, never leave the burn pile unattended. An adult needs to be in at- tendance at all times. 5. Check with Air Pollu- tion Control for burn day status before burning. 6. Never burn on windy days. 7. Piles are to be no larger than four feet in di- ameter and four feet high. If your pile is larger, break it down to a smaller size and add to it as the pile burns down. 8. Never burn trash, painted wood or other de- bris. While cooler temper- atures have helped to di- minish the threat of a wildfire, residents have a responsibility to use cau- tion while conducting veg- etation debris burns. Indi- viduals can be held civilly and criminally liable for allowing a fire to escape control and burn onto the property of another and can receive a citation. For additional informa- tion concerning safe and legal vegetation debris burning in your area, call Cal Fire or the Air Pollu- tion Control Office. For additional fire safety tips, go to www.Pre- ventWildfireCA.org. FIRE Bu rn b an t o be li ed Monday Alternatives to Violence seeks volunteers and will be offering a domestic vi- olence crisis intervention volunteer training Nov. 7-8 and Nov. 14-16. If you would like to help women and children affected by domestic violence, just a few hours a week can make a big difference. You can choose how and when you volunteer. Let staff know your inter- ests and they can match you with services that are needed. Volunteering can help you gain new skills, con- nect with others in the community and provide a great opportunity for you to give back or pay it for- ward. Alternatives to Violence is seeking volunteers to help in a variety of ways, including directly ser- vice to clients, such as in- takes, peer counseling, cli- ent support and accompa- niment. Volunteers are needed for the Crisis Hotline to re- spond to calls from home over a secure, confidential connection. At the shelter, volun- teers offer peer counsel- ing, facilitate groups or services and offer general assistance. Indirect services re- quiring volunteers include clerical assistance, solicit- ing and coordinating do- nations and help with fundraising events such as the upcoming Trivia Night. Those interested in learning more about how to help, are asked to call Linda at 528-0300 or send an email to ldickerson@at- vrb.org. Volunteers must pass a background check and complete a 40-hour crisis intervention training prior to working with clients. Training may qualify for school credits — check with your college or uni- versity. For more information about Alternatives to Vio- lence, visit www.atvrb.org. ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE Volunteers sought, training offered "It is a beautiful play and musical based on the life, faith, songs, dances and beliefs of the Shakers in 1838." —CynthiaLammel,ChicoState professor Today REDBLUFF Frontier Village Farmers Market: 8a.m. to 1p.m., 645Antelope Blvd. Tehama County Young Marine Drills: 9a.m. to 3 p.m., 1005Vista Way, Ste. 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