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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-10-12, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017. PAGE 19. Entertainment & Leisure Fundraiser Guys in the Garage set for Oct. 26-28 The Throne Director Duncan McGregor took The Citizen on a whirlwind tour of the set of the upcoming remount of Guys in the Garage at Blyth Memorial Hall. The show was previously shown in Goderich and is being performed as a fundraiser for Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. McGregor is shown above explaining the importance of the throne that protagonist Tommy spends a good deal of time in at left. (Denny Scott photo) By Denny Scott The Citizen Guys in the Garage will be bringing comedy and emotion to the Blyth Memorial Hall stage later this month and some financial support to the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH). The play, which was penned by Rob Bundy and is being directed by Blyth's Duncan McGregor, found an appreciative crowd when it opened in Goderich in 2013 and is being remounted as a fundraising show for the hospital, running Oct. 26-28. Duncan McGregor explained that the play, which features some well- known talent from across the area, takes place in protagonist Tommy's garage — a magical place where Tommy and his friends drink beer ("a lot of beer, but not too much," according to McGregor), talk hockey, play darts, face a honey -do list and banter about everything in between. "The beauty of this play is the fact that, aside from the wonderful comedy, there are a number of individual stories that are involved," he said in an interview with The Citizen. "Four different tales are entwined throughout the play and one character never finds out about one very important story." McGregor said that the audience will see this story, which he wouldn't spoil, unfold in front of them. "The audience knows what's going on, Tommy knows what's going on and his wife knows what's going on," he said. "Another character, however, doesn't know and never asks because he doesn't even know that he doesn't know what's going on." Thanksgiving offers reflections Continued from page 17 our Thanksgiving feast. So as we wind down our Thanksgiving celebrations, let us take just a few moments to take account of our circumstances. Let us remember that some in our community are not giving thanks. They are crying out in loneliness and pain feeling betrayed and angry with others and even their God. Let us remember that some in our world are Ct Fot/tewd/ MceotinferS ti 1 Mason and Bentley are excited to announce the forthcoming marriage of their mommy Haylee Searle to Eric Caldwell on Saturday, October 14, 2017 Also excited are parents Karen Searle and Dean Lawrie and 4 Joan and Stephen Caldwell ' May God bless your wedding day and always on the verge of death because of hunger. We think of people in Myanmar and war-torn parts of the world. Some in our world are not at home at the moment because they are serving their country as peacekeepers or as emergency and health workers here at home, all keeping us safe. Thomas Cranmer gave us good direction in his powerful but simple prayer when he Please join the family of Ken & Dawn White in celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a "Come and Go" Tea Saturday, October 14, 2017 2-4 pm At their home, 64 Queen St., Brussels Best Wishes Only wrote: "0 Lord our God, give us by your Holy Spirit a willing heart and a ready hand to use all thy gifts to thy praise and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen" Red Plaid Productions Presents 17m1TD1',1 Celtic Concert The Old Plaid Shirt Tour Friday, Nov. 3 Memorial Hall Blyth, Ontario $25.00 All Ages Doors 7pm show 8pm www.blythfestival.com (519) 523-9300 This Is A Mudmen Inc Event www.mudmen.ca McGregor said the play is filled with unique situations like that, including one scene that led audience members at its last mounting to think the troupe behind it made an error. "They thought we had made a mistake in an early scene, but later on it becomes apparent it was intentional," he said. "For some people in the audience, it was a real, `I saw what you did there' moment." Yet another tale focuses on rumour and how it can `fester' into fact, McGregor said, and yet another story focuses on a young neighbour of Tommy's, played by Shawn Van Osch, who stumbles into the garage. The play is set in Goderich in 2013 and won't be updated, McGregor said, because one specific incident in that year plays a big part in the plot of the play. Bundy's plays, McGregor said, typically deal with an inspiration at a certain level that leaves people interested in the story and how the characters play into it. This play, however, goes a bit deeper, according to its director. "You want to know about the characters and not just what they do next," he said. "It's a really intriguing piece." McGregor said he loves working with Bundy's work, but said this script was especially engaging, so when Phil Main, one of the actors in the production, suggested doing the play to benefit the AMGH in Goderich, it was easy to say yes. One part of treating the play as a fundraiser was that McGregor, along with the rest of his production staff, could seek out donations from supporters that would allow them cover the costs associated with producing the play. In return, the businesses and groups that donate can look forward to being naturally referenced throughout the play, McGregor explained. Some of the sponsors for the event include the Blyth Cowbell Brewing Company; local radio stations 101.7 The One, 94.5 Classic Rock and 104.9 The Beach, the Virtual High School in Bayfield and the Blyth Festival, which has donated the June Hill Room for rehearsals. McGregor said other sponsors are being lined up, however he couldn't report them until they're finalized. The show will reach out to a wide audience according to McGregor. 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