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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-07-21, Page 23It was 1958 when Pat and George held hands, exchanged vows and had their first dance. In 1993 they are still holding hands and dancing up a storm. Happy 35th Anniversary Grama and Papa Love — Curtis, Maurissa and Brent LILLIAN RIEHL'S family invites her friends and relatives to a SURPRISE 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION at her residence on SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1 - 5 p.m. BEST WISHES ONLY. 50th Wedding Anniversary In honour of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, the family of Mary and Joe Higgins invite you to an Open House, July 24th, 1993 1:30 - 4 p.m at Main St. United Church, Mitchell. No gifts please. If you wish, please bring a written memory of your friendship for art anniversary scrap book. HE'S ARMED...HE'S ADORABLE... AND HE'S OUT OF SCHOOL FOR THE ENTIRE SUMMER. AMERICA'S CLASSIC KID IN A CLASSIC COMEDY! FRI. - THURS. JULY 23 - 29 FRI. & SAT. 7 & 9 P.M. SUN. - THURS. 8 P.M. LONG DISTANCE? CALL I-800-265-3418 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1993. PAGE 23. Actor enjoying 'fabulous' role in Blyth play Back again Lorna Wilson, who delighted Blyth audiences in past seasons in such productions as Dreamland, Perils of Persephone and Another Season's Promise is enjoying the role of Fay in this years critically acclaimed Safe Haven. By Bonnie Gropp It was a combination of many things that enticed a familiar face back to Blyth after a four year absence. Lorna Wilson, whom Blyth Festi- val audiences will remember from her work in Stick and Stone, Dreamland and Perils of Perse- phone in the 1989 season has won the hearts of theatre goers this year with her portrayal of Aunt Fay in Safe Haven. Ms Wilson, who was in Blyth to workshop the play in the winter thought at the time what a " fabu- lous play and fabulous role" it was. "I was a bit surprised when they offered the role to me as I thought they would want someone closer in age to the character of Fay," she said, adding however, that she had been impressed enough by the character to be pleased to accept the challenge. The wonders of makeup added to the actor's ability have pulled off the charade. Ms Wilson actually began her acting career late in life and in Blyth. After a seven year sojourn in Trinidad where she started a fami- ly and worked on her Masters, Ms Wilson in 1985 decided to carry out a life-long dream and become an actor. "I knew Janet (Amos), who was artistic director at Blyth at the time. We had been former class- mates. I had communicated with her and she wrote me saying, 'You have housewife's disease, Lorna. Why not come up here and be an actress?'" By the time the decision was made, however, Ms Amos had left and Katherine Kaszas, who Lorna said was very encouraging, was at the helm. Loma spent four seasons at Blyth then other opportunities presented themselves. In 1990 she acted at the Shaw Festival for eight months. The following year , the first sum- mer she stayed in her hometown of Toronto she played a Mother Supe- rior in the CBC movie I'll Never Get to Heaven and landed the librarian's role in the TVO series Bookmice, which is geared to chil- dren five to seven years old. The one role at Blyth this summer enables her to continue with her work on that series. She expects to return to Toronto seven days this summer for taping. Ms Wilson, describes working on the children's show as a "pleasant place to work" "It's a unique experience to be in front of a camera." Last year, Ms Wilson auditioned to replace the late Susan Wright in Bonjour la Bonjour. In addition to juggling her acting career, however, Ms Wright is also an educator, a more lucratively sta- ble career, which provides her with the freedom to pursue her first love. In addition to supply teaching, she is presently doing a lot of consult- ing work showing how to use drama as a teaching methodology. What attracted her to the role of Fay was "her humour and vulnera- bility". "She's very expressive and out front. There's not a lot of editing when she talks. What she's thinking just comes out," Ms Wilson says "I think that's why Fay spends so much time talking to her late hus- band, Frank. It's a wonderful way of sorting out her life." lade Lemons/ Iliactiag Lesions Try the (Remitled Ada! Fay is a very likeable woman, who is also very wise. She goes through a growing process, which makes her an interesting character to portray as well, says Ms Wilson. "By the end of the play she's able to open up and tell a secret she has been keeping for years. She has a journey in the play that's emotional, which is exciting for an actor to do." Whether Blyth audiences can expect to see Ms Wilson in future seasons, will of course depend on her options."I have been spoilt; I've been getting good roles, but you know when you come to Blyth it's the same. The work here is on the same calibre as Stratford or Shaw; the only difference is the money." Working on new play develop- ment is also a challenge at Blyth, she says, adding that it has been a pleasure to work with Mary-Colin Chisholm, who not only wrote Safe Haven but acts in it as well. One thing the future doesn't hold for Ms Wilson is directing. "I have no interest in directing. I will always be teaching, but if I had my way I would act full time," she says before adding pragmatically, "But on the other hand, if I don't have teaching jobs, I wouldn't be able to do this." Huron Country Playhouse is tickled to present the Canadian premiere of Out Of Order, a hilarious new farce written by Ray Cooney, author of the equally hilarious Run For Your Wife, produced at HCP in 1989. Out Of Order runs from July 20 - July 31. Out Of Order was first produced, under the title of Whose Wife Is It Anyway?, at the Thorndike Theatre, Leatherhead on May 8, 1990 directed by and starring Ray Cooney. It was subsequently produced by Conney's Theatre of Comedy Company at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End on September 28, 1990. It was first produced in the U.S. by The Hampton Players, Hampton, New Hampshire in August 1991. It won the Olivier Award for Comedy of the Year (1991). The plot revolves around a junior minister in Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Government, who is desperately trying to have an affair with a secretary to the leader of the opposition. The junior minister, Richard Willey, will be played by HCP newcomer Chris Britton who has worked extensively across Canada and the U.S. The secretary, Jane Worthington, will be played by Gail Webster, also a new face to HCP audiences but who has been kept busy with featured roles on stage and before the camera. Richard Willey's Personal Private Secretary, George Pigden, will be played by funny man Paul Brown. Mr. Brown was previously seen in the HCP season opener Oliver! as Mr. Broi.vnlow. Completing the cast is: Bryan Foster (The Manager), Corinne Hebden (Pamela), Patric Masurkevitch (Ronnie), Aimee McKenzie (The Maid), Colin Miller (The Waiter), George Pothitos (A Body) and Catherine Vaneri (Gladys). Audiences will remember Mr. Foster and Mr. Miller from past • • ••• productions; Ms. Hebden, Mr. Masurkevitch, Ms. McKenzie, Mr. Pothitos and Ms. Vaneri are all new faces to HCP. Directing this farce is HCP Artistic Director/General Manager, Max Reimer. Mr. Reimer previously directed Camelot last season and Oliver! this year. ENGAGEMENT PARTY for JULIE BROMLEY AND MIKE CHAPMAN August 7, 1993 For Info. Call: Debbie 523-9633 Bruce 887-9240 ntertainment HCP presents political farce