The Citizen, 2007-03-29, Page 23Stratford Festival of Canada’s
artistic director Richard Monette
regrets to announce that
William Hutt has withdrawn from
the 2007 season citing health
reasons.
Hutt was scheduled to start
rehearsals for the role of Tobias in
Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance
at the end of May.
“I realize I cannot fulfill the
requirements of a highly
concentrated rehearsal and
performance schedule, and do the
best work I can in the role, in the
play, and in support of the rest of the
cast,” explained Hutt.
“So, it is with the deepest and
most painful regret that I feel I must
withdraw from the production of A
Delicate Balance in the current
Stratford season, and offer my most
profound apologies for the problems
and inconvenience I’m sure it will
cause.”
Hutt said that his decision was
based on consultation with his
medical team and with “a realistic
personal assessment of my condition
and abilities.”
Monette said, “I’m incredibly
sad that Bill has had to with-
draw from the season. I know
how much he was looking forward
to doing this play and I was
very much looking forward
to sharing my last season as
artistic director with him. I know
that this was an agonizing decision
for Bill to make, as he is a
consummate professional and so
dedicated to his craft. He is a
national treasure.”
“We are very supportive of
Bill’s decision to withdraw
for health reasons, and we send
him all our best wishes,” said general
director Antoni Cimolino.
“Bill is an extraordinary actor, and
I regret that he will not be in the
Company this season to share his
enormous gift with those around
him, especially the next generation
of actors.”
“Bill’s ability to hold as ’twere the
mirror up to nature is such a rare
talent and one from which we have
learned so much.”
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007. PAGE 23. How would you describe a sunsetto someone who, by chance, hadnever seen one? Would it be abrilliant symphony winding down,or a burning fire alive with flames ofromance and inspiration?
Words sometimes seem
inadequate to convey the humbling
awe of a sun laid to rest under the
blanket of Lake Huron, or a freshly
harvested farmer’s field.
The challenge to capture the true
feeling given by nature’s lullaby
doesn’t stop at the dictionary. The
Huron Camera Club (HCC) is
testing the lens, and inviting
everyone to submit their best photos
of the world at last light– after all; a
picture is worth a thousand words.
The HCC, in partnership with
Community Living Central Huron
(CLCH), is calling for sunset shots
for Last Light, a photo contest and
sale in memory of HCC founding
member Sarah Mann.
“Sarah’s sunset photos are
breathtaking,” said HCC member
Mark Nonkes. “She was a passionate
photographer and we wanted to
honour her in a meaningful way.”
The life of 23-year-old Mann
came to a tragic end in July 2006
when her car collided with another
vehicle on Hwy. 8 east of Clinton.
Being one of Mann’s most cherished
subjects, sunsets now represent her
eternal goodnight to many in the
HCC.The contest, open to anyone, willshowcase the theme at the GoderichLibrary. An openingday reception will beheld in the main foyerof the library May 5from 1 - 3 p.m. andphotos will remain on
site for viewing until
May 19. Awards
donated by The
Goderich Signal-Star
and Carman’s Foto
Source in Goderich
will be presented for
viewer’s choice, and
best in show
determined by
judges.
“She had an ability
to capture the end of
the day that was
inspiring,” said
Nonkes. “After she’d
show me her shots I’d
run out the next night
and wait for sun to
set, hoping to capture
something as
beautiful as she had.
But hers were always
better – she had a
natural gift to see the
lake, the countryside
at the end of the day
that not many others did.”
Mann’s family, parents Lynne and
Steve and sister Jessica Mann of
Lucknow, are working with the HCC
to bring the exhibit together. TheLast Light contest and fundraiserwill celebrate Mann as a talented
young woman who shared her smile,
work and life with all she
encountered. The theme pays tribute
to her work, and the CLCH
partnership acknowledges herdedication to the organization and itsmembers.“We’re verypleased to be a partof this and honouringSarah and hermemory,” saidCLCH executive
director Rosemary
Foran. “We hope
people come out and
support it.”
Submissions can
be made at the front
desk of the Goderich
Library, or received
by mail to Last Light
Photo Contest and
Sale, c/o Goderich
Library, 52 Montreal
Street, Goderich,
ON, N7A 2G4.
Submission deadline
is April 27 at 8 p.m.
“All photos will be
for sale, so there is a
great opportunity to
take home a piece of
Huron’s beauty, or
give it as a gift,” said
Nonkes. “All
proceeds from the
sale are going
directly to
Community Living,
so it’s a fantastic cause.”
For an official entry form and
more information on the Last Lightphoto contest, or the HCC, visit theclub website atwww.hardknockdesigns.com/camera or call 519-525-1627.But, with every contest, there arerules:• One entry per person• Must be 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 in size
• Must fit the theme of last light,
shots from the end of the day
• Must be hard copy - digital
submissions not accepted
• Must include photographer’s
name, contact information, and
location of shot.
The HCC is a free, non-for-profit
organization. It is an informal
environment that hopes to inspire
and encourage its members to
become better photographers
through monthly meetings, photo
assignments and presentations,
exhibitions, field trips and guest
speakers.
The HCC was established in the
fall of 2004 when a group of Signal-
Star employees gathered to create an
informal network to improve their
photography skills. While the initial
meetings were held in a living room,
word quickly spread and soon the
organization was moved to the
Goderich Library. Currently, the
HCC has more than a dozen regular
members, and is open for anyone to
join.
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Mann’s sunsets inspire photo show and sale
William Hutt withdraws from
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