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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-09-02, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,1992. Area music students pass examinations Many area music students completed their theory and practical exams during the summer session in Blyth. Grade 3 Harmony, First Class Honours, Trisha Marie Taylor; Grade 3 History, Pass, Patricia Lynne Cooper. Grade 2 Rudiments, First Class Christian morals strong part of play Continued from page 19 the Duke has Isabella and Mariana publically denounce him. Angelo, a broken man, confesses and is com­ pelled to wed Mariana, before being pardoned. Claudio is also pardoned and allowed to marry Juliet, and the Duke confesses his own love for Isabella. Directed by Michael Langham, the Stratford Festival's production of Measure For Measure high­ light's upon the play's comical aspects, but Christian morality still pervades the play. The play's title refers to Christ's Sermon on the Mount, 'measure for measure' being a well-established proverbial abridgement of one of its lessons. Measure For Measure is full of religious metaphors and allegories which heighten the play's focus on evil and immorality in regards to ‘Sloane’ adventurous Continued from page 19 became rather grating. It was over­ done, serving only to downplay Orton's satiric flair. Also, I question a casting move here, as, though makeup can do wonders, Ms Bryne can not pass for a 41-year-old woman, no matter how worn down from life that woman may be. Though Dykstra enjoys- some moments of excellence his Sloane is less the slick pyschopath than the Whining adolescent and I found it hard To imagine anyone falling so completely under his spell. Alan Scarfe does a very admirable job. Ed's manic, wild­ eyed look and constant pacing are a contrast to the controlled power and calculating coldness he dis­ plays when provoked. Edward Atienza gives a stellar performance as Kemp, the one character seemingly possessing some admirable traits. While Entertaining Mr. Sloane may not be the best Stratford pro­ duction it is perhaps the most adventurous. Though Orton's satire may be less provoking three decades later, his humour less shocking, his message has timeless accuracy. While my feelings on the play have been mixed, it has pro­ duced much thought on my part. It's provocative, subtly witty and worth a look. « Pastor talks of Christ's prayer On Sunday, Aug. 30, Blyth Christian Reformed welcomed Rev. VerHoog from Exeter who led both worship services. Greeters were Jim and Sylvia Parish and ushers were Gerry Exel and Brenda Verburg. Rev. VerHoog announced that Jim Siertsema and Rebecca VanDenAssem would be united in marriage on Sept. 4. After the reading of the law and singing “Amazing Grace”, elders Bert Sjaarda, Ken Shortreed, and Bert Buffinga and Deacon Jack Nonkes were installed to serve as office bearers for a three year term. The sermon was entitled “Christ’s Prayer for the Churches’ Mission”. Honours with Distinction, Lynda Ann Dykstra, Kimberley Ann Richmond, Erin Lee Jamieson, Jennifer Lynn Szusz, Jeremy Pearson, Kevin Webster; First Class Honours, Jennifer Cucksey, Tatum Mathers, Johanna Abigail Ramirez; Honours, Sherilyn F. Ribey. sex and social order. The Duke's speeches often parallel the teach­ ings of Christ, and Angelo is more than once referred to as the "Devil". With one of the most outstanding casts of the season, one can only expect a strong and viable produc­ tion. I was not disappointed. Brian Bedford is quite grand as the Duke, a man tom by the severi­ ty of the laws and the immoral vices corrupting his city. A master of deception himself, and lenient by nature, he secretly manipulates events for his own purposes. Colm Feore gives a very intense performance as the righteous Ange­ lo, a cold man corrupted, not only by the "sudden breath of power", but also by his newfound desires for Isabella. 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A well-placed gentleman, Lucio is wearily wise to the ways of the world and all its vices. Smug to the end, Lucio is tripped up by his own meddling mouth when he ridicules the Duke to the Friar, and the Friar to the Duke. Stratford audiences will remember his commanding performance as the tortured Mag­ nus in World of Wonders. Bernard Hopkins provides superb comic relief as Pompey, the clown­ ish tapster to Mistress Overdone. He is a simple mocker of justice, and in one scene when Escalus questions the legality of his trade; "Is it a lawful trade?"; he meekly replies, "If the law would allow it sir." Significant contributions to the vitality and calibre of the produc­ tion are also given by Leon Pow- Grade 8 Piano, Honours, Jayne Kathryn Dykstra, Duncan John Mowbray; Pass, Stephanie Lea Henry. Grade 7 Piano, Pass, Nicole Bonnie Gropp, Darlene Wattam. Grade 6 Piano, Honours, Sarah Katharine Doolittle, Brendan T. L. Magee; Pass, Christine Anne nail as the Lord Escalus who finds humour in most situations; Eliza­ beth Marvel as the emotionally overwrought novice; Tom Wood as Froth another truly comical figure; Lome Kennedy as the loyal Provost; Michelle Fisk as the faith­ ful Mariana; Kate Reid as Mistress Overdone; and Carolyn Hay as the distraught Juliet. Set in the Victorian era, Measure For Measure has all the prime ingredients that make it work; romance, light comedy, satire and a critical examination of society. It purposefully combines tragic development with comic resolution making its characters believable human beings set in a socially real­ istic world. In today's time of col­ lapsing values, Measure For Measure seems more real and plau­ sible than merely being symbolic and allegorical. Hesch, Maryanne Perric. Grade 5 Piano, Honours, Laura Anne Martin; Pass, Evan James Hickey, Sara Langendoen, Rita Mulder. Grade 4 Piano, Honours, Mandy Lee Hadenko, Amanda Jane Howson, April Joy Van Amersfoort; Pass, Ann Laura Darling, Jennifer Brenda Konarski, Courtney Sauve. Grade 3 Piano, Honours, Kendra Leanne Folkard, Shannon Rose Scott, Kristina Joanne Procter, Victoria Waechtcr, Maja Romano; Pass, Angela Marie Chippa, Shannon Nicole Picked, Bradley Joseph Hickey, Cheryl Lynn Thompson, Kristine Eliza Hunter. Grade 2 Piano, Honours, Vicki Bylsma, Ashley Howson, Alicia Marie Potter, Karla Davidson, Amelia Daw Luedemann, Amanda Dekker, Kelli MacKay; Pass, Sarah Parker, Laura Sinclair. Grade 1 Piano, First Class Honours, Aaron Barnes, Sjaan Gerth; Honours, Angela Martin, Aletia Warr; Pass, Julie Anne Chippa. Grade 7 Guitar, Honours, Colin Darling. Grade 5 Guitar, Honours, Jane E. Darling. Grade 3 Guitar, First Class Honours, Nicole Waechter. Grade 2 Guitar, Honours, Matthew Alan Train.