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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-09-01, Page 7• The Glorious 12th is at Blyth The .Glorious 12th by Raymond Storey opened at the Blyth Festival on Aug. 27. Set in Ontario's Chinguacousy Township, near Brampton, in 1927, tension runs high in the days leading up to the Orangemen's 12th of July, King Billy Parade. The internal conflict of the McKay family is underscored by the electricity created when two speakers from an expanding, American ftjndamentalist group arrive to talk at the celebration. Storey, who himself comes from a long line of Orangemen, says,"1 chose to set the play during an interesting point in Canada's his- tory. It was a time of much debate - with French on the postage stamp for the first time, and much im- migration. In fact, the KKK sent envoys into Canada to expand their membership, and they saw the Loyal Orange Order, which was established in Canada in 1890, as a logical entry'point." Storey first came to Blyth in 1981 as the playwright -for Country Chorale, where he first met and worked with resident composer John Roby. Since 'then Storey and Roby have collaborated on a num- ber of Blyth hits including Girls in the Gang, in 1987 and The Dream- land, in 1989, and with Roby. doing the dramatic 'underscoring for The Glorious 12th. Laurel Paetz and John Wright play Eugina and Morgan Kale, the American fundamentalists on a recruitment drive into the heart of Orange Ontario. Their prodding and manipulation unearths the horrible secret that the powerful McKay family has been trying to forget. Marianne Copithorne, • Patricia Vanstone, and Julie Bond play Meggie, Prue and Grace, the. blood and marriage sisters of the McKay Family while Kevin Bundy, Jerry Franken and Wally McSween play Dalziel, Mr, McKay and Gerald. Young Colrn McKay is played by 13 year old Brent Thomas from Hullet Central School. in Londes- borough. Set design is by Morris Ertman, with costume design by Julia Tribe. Lighting • is by long-time Blyth associate Louise Guinand. The Glorious 12th, a co -produc- tion of the Blyth Festival and Al- berta Theatre Projects, runs to Sept. 11 before going on the road to tour Ontario in September and October, and then going to Alberta Theatre Projects for the spring of 1994. In 1992 the play was lauded as an, engaging and entertaining look at racism and intolerance not only in the historical context of •1927 but also in relation to Canada in the 1990s. "Unfortunately the play's relevance has not diminished with passing years," says Storey. "I am very happy that Blyth has given me the opportunity to tour.the play - especially to Alberta, where the KKK continues to be active." The Glorious 12th tickets start at $15.00 and are available by calling the Blyth Festival Box Office at 523-9300. Harron and McKinnon. team up Two of Canada's best-known performers join forces to present an unforgettable evening of comedy and songs. Don Harron, best known for his roles of Charlie Farquharson and Valerie Rosedale is joined by his wife, Canadian recording artist and TV personality • Catherine McKinnon in . an evening' ,that audiences across the country are Why people go . to church (from 1923 Sentinel Archives) Some go to church for a walk, Some to stare and some to talk; Some go .there to meet a friend, Some their idle time to spend; Some for general observation, Some for private. speculation; Some to seek or find a lover, Somea courtship to discover; Some go there to use their eyes And newest fashions criticize; Some to show their own smart dress, Some their neighbors to assess; Some to scan a robe or bonnet, Some to .price the trimmings on it; Some to learn the latest news, That friends at" home they may amuse; Some to gossip, false and true, Safe hid within the sheltering pew; Some go thereto please the squire, Some his daughters to admire; Some the parson go to fawn, Some to lounge and some to 'yawn; Some to claim the parish doles, Some for bread and some for coals; Some because it's thought genteel, Some to haunt their pious zeal, Some to show how sweet they sing, Some how loud their voices ring; Some the preacher go to hear, His_, style and voice'. to praise and Jeer; Some forgiveness to implore, Some their sins to varnish o'er; Some to sit and doze and nod, But few to kneel and worship God. • Reading program ends The Summer Reading Program, this year generously sponsored by the Lucknow Legion, held its wind- up party on Aug., 25, when Helen' Blake, of Goderieh, was the special guest for the evening. Mrs. Blake captured the children's undivided attention with • her Canadian folk tales. Certificates were presented to the children who completed the program, and the evening came to an with everyone, children and adults • alike, making, their own sundaes. Those completing the program were Erin Phillips, Laura Weir, Sarah Taylor; Amy illa1 e, y Lori Blake, Erin Moran, • Rachel McQuail, Katrina McQuail, Fiona. Mowbray, Laura Wilkins, Melissa Taylor, Megan Taylor, Cody McPherson, Brandon McPherson, Bobby Finlay, Gary Finlay, Brett Phillips and Nikki Howard. greeting with'"standing ovulations" - as Charlie Farquharson puts it. Harron . is best • .known to Canadians as a former host of • CBC's. Morningside and for the role of Charlie Farquharson that he played on TV's Hee Haw for 18 seasons. He has also published 10 - best -Selling books and is currently .. working on his eleventh. Catherine McKinnon has enjoyed a career that has spanned the. Canadian recording, television and publishing .industries as well as. winning a Juno award as top female vocalist. Catherine and husband Don are active Canadian volunteers doing numerous benefits every year for a variety of causes. The have one daughter •and. have just co-authored a bookentitledKeeping a Canadian • Christmas. •An Evening with Don Harron and Catherine McKinnon makes a one night appearance at the Blyth Mem- morial Ha11 on Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 and are available by calling the Blyth Festival Box Office at 523-9300. Tickets are ' `expected to sell out quickly: • 1Iave'we got soi'nething .you'll like t() run home to. The summer reading program,' sponsored by the Lucknow Legion, was completed last week. Brandon McPherson and Megan Taylor appear a' little apprehensive as they are left on their own to make whatever kind of sundae their little hearts desired. The sundae making ritual has become a part and parcel of the year end wrap up. 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