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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-03-22, Page 62t Entertainment Theatre review Play well done but too old for audience BY CHRISTINA ROULSTON “Why do you call it ‘Green Thumb Theatre’?” asked a young girl in the audience. “We call it that because people with green thumbs are said to be able to make things grow, and we want to help children to grow.” “Two Weeks, Twice A Year” was one such effort presented by the Green Thumb Theatre at the Blyth Memorial Hall last Saturday. “Two Weeks, Twice A Year,” by Colin Thomas, is a story about Joe, whose parents had broken up when he was six, and his Dad moved off to Toronto. The play has Joe being portrayed when he is 12 (by Jeffrey Renn) and when he is six (Chris McGregor) when he is called, Gogo. Joe’s dad (Allan Morgan) is coming to visit him for a few days, and as a lot of divorced dads do, Joe showers him with gifts to demonstrate his love. The time comes for Dad to leave again and Joe decides he wants to live with him. Unfortunately this is impossible because his dad is a struggling musician and would not have time to care for him. It is decided that Joe will continue living with his mother (Nicole Robert). This play aptly deals with a child’s view of divorce and the difficulties of understanding why parents act the way they do sometimes. Unfortunately, the play was not very well suited for the age level of the majority of children present. Many of them were under the age of seven and probably found it difficult to understand some of the play. For example are there two Joe’s? Both Joe’s were usually on the stage at the same time, but they were the same person, only at different ages. They knew about each other, but when a parent came on stage one of them grew “invisible.” Trying to simpli­ fy matters, the boys were dressed alike. Unfortunately as seen in the O.P.P. Extended Service Office Opening Wed., March 22,1989 2-4p.m. IN LIBRARY BASEMENT Plan to Attend Love Mom, Dad & Sisters Announcing our Easter Weekend Hours.... •CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY •OPEN SATURDAY & EASTER MONDAY This Week ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY & SATURDAY NITES LUNCHEON BUFFET Thurs. Noon to 1:30 p.m.Blyth 523-9381 question period at the end of the performance, this confused some children even more. Watching the children react to some of the onstage antics was almost as amusing as the play itself. The playwright (Thomas) was very adept at describing the characters of six and 12 year old boys. As the boys were horsing around on stage the children responded with much laughter. They could probably relate well if they had older or younger brothers or sisters of their own. The set was very attractive. It succeeded in the attempt to look like a twelve-year old’s room with posters taped to the walls and clothes strewn everywhere. It was simple as well, with a few odd props carrying across the idea of the different rooms of the house. The acting of McGregor and Renn was very convincing to watch. One child in the audience remark­ ed, “That’s an awfully big six year-old!” “Two Weeks, Twice A Year” is a well-written, well-performed play. It might have been better received with an older audience, but it succeeded in keeping attention for the greatest part of the hour. The play was well worth seeing and everyone spent an enjoyable time. PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA THURS., FRI..SAT. 5P.M.-12A.M. BLYTH INN EAT IN OR TAKE OUT 523-9381 35t&, A delightful assortment of chilled fresh salads and hot : entrees to choose from. zy! H All-You-Can-Eat Brunch 11:30-2:30 Featuring: A variety of homemade muffins, grand salad bar, pancakes, quiche, lasagna, scrambled eggs, chicken wings, bacon, sausage, home fries. * * From your family. Blyth Minor Hockey & Ringette Association Annual March Dance at Blyth & District Community Centre SATURDAY,MARCH25 Music by: Paul French & Rebound 9p.m.-1a.m. Tickets $15.00/percouple Smorgasbord Lunch Tickets available at Blyth Mini Mart or phone 526-7720 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1989. PAGE 23. 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EXTRAVAGANZAS SUNDAY S All-You-Can-Eat Smorgasbord 4-7:30 Featuring: Grand salad bar, baked ham with glazed pineapple, roast turkey with dressing and cranberries, S chicken wings, lasagna, ribs & kraut, stir fried vegetables, roasted potatoes. @ Homemade dessert bar featuring: A variety of fruit pies, chocolate cream pie, homemade black forest cake, cheese cake with a choice of toppings and much, much morel! Reservations are not required, but appreciated! Jj| Returning 887-9035 Popular S Request!!! <“THE MERCEY HBROTHERS” April 13, 14 & 15 ♦ iS X