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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1978-08-24, Page 11"Two Miles Off." the final play of the 1978 season, opened at -,-Blyth on Wed- riesday, August 23rd at 8:30 p.m. The play is scheduled to run every night from August 28th to Soptcmber 2nd at 8:30 p.ni. Written by a company from Edmonton known as Theatre Network,. and directed by Brian Rintoul of. Mitchell; "Two Miles Off" is the story of a small town situated two miles off the DANCE In Honour Of Their Recent Marriage For Morely & Bonnie OBRE (CooperY Exeter Legion Hall. Sat., Aug. 26 Music By ACADIA . Lunch Provided EverOne Welcome ueens Hotel Seaforth PLUM LOCO Next Wednesday Cactus Grass Thur., Fri., Sat. 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GODERICH BUS DEPOT: ,(GQDERICH TAXI) CLINTON BUS DEPOT: (BARTLIFF'S BAKERY) SEAFORTH BUS DEPOT: (UNITED TRAILS) MITCHELL BUS DEPOT: (COSY GRILL) STRATFORD BUS DEPOT: (UNITED TRAILS) Daily except Sundays, 7:SS Sundays 9:55 Daily except Sundays 8:20 Sundays 1020 Daily except Sundays 8:35' Sundays 10:35 Daily except Sundays 8:50 Sundays 10:50 Daily except Sundays 9:20 Sundays 11:20 S Meting .engagement, This, therefore, allows the young and talented Miss Lewis an opportunity 'to display her. versatility. She was seen in "Oklahoma" as Gertie, the girl who marries the pedlar, and 'she also participated in the singing-dancing chorus. Last Show Starts Rehearsals A rather risque. but harm- less farce, "Springtime for Henry" by Benn W. Levy, is the Playhouse's sixth and final production of the season. It went into rehearsal last week and Will represent the Thirties in this season's "Tribute to Six Decades" by •• the summer theatre this year. The 1931 classic will star Anthony Parr, well known as the Desk „ Surgeant the past three years,. on TV's Peple Irwin Johnston of Seaforth, a member of the town council, has assumed new duties as the administrator at Kilbarchan and Pordwich Nursing Homes. Miss Carol Ann Mtirray of London spent a few days with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Murray• of McKillop and Mr. and Mrs. James McQuaid of Seaforth. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Murray of London and is entering McGill University in Montreal in September for a , 4.year course in Occtipational Therapy. On Sunday afternoon . of last week, 38 Hodgert cousins met for a picnic at.the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Hodgert at Thames Road to meet relatives from Vancouver. Motoring in Ontario are Mrs, James -Lindsay (Lillian Hodgert, oldest member of the Hodgert Qan), her sister Beatrice Hodgert, their niece Dorothy and her husband Christopher Donaldson. Relatives were there from Seaforth, Chatham, ' Brodhagen, London, Michigan, Exeter and surrounding district. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs.'Joseph Ryan were Mrs. Tina Rowland, Toronto, Mrs. Robson Press, Edmonton and Mrs. Philip Speak, Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. V.R. Peiffer of Sun City, Arizona, spent the past week with Mrs. James Souter. Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Griffin of Albany, New York were guests at Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Dalton's last week. Mr. and- Mrs. Charles Sherwood of Brockville were, guests of Mr. and Mrs. D'Orlean Sills and Mr. and '- Mrs. Robt. Archibald. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Scott of Oakland, Chicago were guests of their many friends in town. Mr. ,Walter McMillan, daughter Jane,of Belleville and' his son Douglas of Wolfville, N.S. were guests of ' Mr. and,Mrs. W.J....McDowell, Jarvis St. recently. Six year old David Stephenson, Toronto, is visiting his grandmother Effie Stephenson -of Seafortb, Margaret and Jessica Mennell have returned from an enjoyable trip to the East Coast; visiting Quebec and Levis, Quebec; Moneton, New Brunswick, Amherst, Nova Scotia, Summerside, Prince Edward Island and Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland. As William Inge's comedy. drama "Picnic" started its two-week run (Aug. 15-26) at' the Huron County Playhouse the old theatrical adage, "That's show biz!" came into view. Artistic and Man- aging Director, James Murphy, and his box office staff have continued :to receive inquiries for seats to. "Oklahoma", the popular . Rodgers and Hammerstein musical which ended its two-week run on August 12. Sold out notices via radio, television, newspapers, and the box office--even before the show opened--has cre- ated a bit of backlash as many theatregoers till vie to see the big musical instead of the current comedy-drama, "Picnic." There is also another complication. "Many people seem to think, also, that the sell-out announcements for both "Oklahoma" and "Bedroom Parlour and Bath" apply. somehow, to the rest of the season," mused Mr. Murphy this week:- -"Not so!" he* emphasized. "It's the price of success, I suppose, but that's show business. "Picnic" will not se 1 the same as "Oklahoma' nor the Judy Savoy-starring vehicle of course. "Picnic" does offer a• contrast to the light comedies and musicals. There's lots of humour • lir "Picnic", j however. But there is also solid 'drama and poignancy; it verges on being a very . earthy type of play telling the story of a hand- some Casanoya who falls for, a virginal beauty...and she,. falling for him after they both don't attend the town picnic. "Young people will ident- ify with Hal and Madge," Mr. Murphy continued, "even though they are fig- ures in the Fifties, After all, young love knows no time barrier. Neither does the concern of a mothei who feels life has passed her by. Or the situation of middle- aged singles seeking an escape from their loneliness_ and their limitations. These are all universal, timeless themes. They helped make this play a' Pulitzer Prize winner. Audiences,. so far, have loved this humourous drama. The language is very ° civil. Young Actress's Big Chance, Ddring "Pi .cnic's" second and final week (Aug. 22-26) the role of Millie will be played by Amanda Lewis. Margaret Keith, who opened the run in this role of the younger, tomboy-but- intelligent sister, has a con- , "Sidestreet" series, in the title role. He plays a happy libertine who reforms because his new secretary only admires "the decent thing." So rescued from his sinful life, Henry, soon discovers .that being a paragon of purity turns, him into a model of virtue--with disastrous consequences to hiS family and friends. Joining. Mr. Parr will -be Marilyn Boyle, cast as Mrs. Jelliwell, wife of Henry's best friehd and object of Henry's rakish ways. Miss Boyle was seen this season as Aunt Eller in the recent "Oklahoma" and in "Par- lour, Bedroom and Bath" as Leila Crofton, the divore'ee `eager to be seduced. (It would seem that Ms. Boyle's characters this season have come full cycle!) Creating favourable notices for himself, J.. .Winston Carroll as Howard the 42-year old beau of the spinster schoolteacher in the current "Picnic"; stays on to play Henry's best friend, Jelliwell, Edward Everett Horton, the late comedy actor, became rekn'own for many farcical roles in movies and plays. But touring in this particular role for 18, years throughout the length and breadth of North America, climaxing this activity by playing it itt.the 1951 Broad- way revival,' assured his identification with the role for at least two generations of theatre lovers. Despite the fact that other major actors played Henry Dewlip in the original Broadway and West End productions, as well as in the 1934 movie version, Horton has been inseperably ident- ified as Henry by legions of "Springtime for Henry" fans, All productions at the Huron County Playhouse .are performed Tuesdays to Sat- .. urdays at 8:30 • Nith Wednesday matinees at 2:30 unless otherwise' nnounced. The Playhouse is located on the Stephen B Line off Highway 81, about one mile east of Grand Bend's main highway junction. The box office is open daily, 9 to 9, except Sundays when •it is closed' all day. Reservations and other information may be obtained by calling 238-8451. TEED OFF — Chris Smith might have been' a little teed, off when his ball didn't hit its target at . Friday's Penny Carnival held in 'the arena, but he didn't let on if he was. (ExpoSitor Photo), Two Miles Off final Blyth play main highway. This mall distance is just enough to' keep the train and bus from stopping in the town. But the people of the town are determined to ' see . their community continue to grow and prosper, and face the situation with humour and courage. "Two Miles Off" is a play that will keep the •whole family entranced. Filled with music and laughter, "Two Miles Off" is a unique experience for everyone - young or old, from the country Or frOm the city. Finishing their run this week are "The Huron Tiger" (Ausgust 24, 2 p.m.', and August 26th, 8:30 p.m.), and "Gwendoline" (August 24th and 25th, 8:30 p.m.). The myth Summer Fest- ival is air conditioned. COMMERCIAL HOTEL SEA FORTH Entertainment Thurs., Fri., Sat. Peter Mathieson Tricia Haynes Friday Special Breaded Chicken Leg Dinner For Reservations in Seaforth Call: UNITED TRAILS 100 —AIN ST. 527-1222 GOOD TIMES TRAVEL 37 MAIN ST. 527-0050 ,i; • THE HURON EXPO$1TGFi, AUGUST 24, 1978 Bend still has tickets