''Shanghaied In Astoria'' is a musical
melodrama that is performed by the Astor Street Opry Company every summer in
Astoria,
Oregon
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. It has run since 1984, and has been attended by over 55,000 people. Traditionally the play is performed three days a week from July to September. It is recommended by a leading travel guide.
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. Support from benefactors such as the
Ford Family Foundation are helping the production to move to a new theater for 2008.
Plot summary
The story is set in 1904 Astoria around the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.
The Norwegian hero, Eric Olson must rescue his sweetheart Miss Virginia Sweet from Max Krooke, her ward.
References
External links
* Shanghaie
Homepage* Former Cas
MySpace group* Vide
from the play
listing
American plays
Culture of Astoria, Oregon
Fiction set in 1904
Plays set in Oregon
Melodramas
1984 plays
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