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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-03-16, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16,1994. PAGE 19. E \ ntertainment Usher on stage at Bly th Grand presents Simon play London goes Hollywood as Neil Simon's I Ought to be in Pictures takes to the stage at The Grand. Previewing March 22, 23, and 24, / Ought to be in Pictures opens March 25 and runs through April 16. Starring in this touching comedy are Ken James, Laurie Paton and Liza Balkan. The production is directed by Marti Maraden and is designed by Phillip Silver. Mr. Silver is assisted by Joanne Thompson (set) and Kairiin Bright (lighting). ‘Hamlet9 opens June 2 Richard Monette will direct Shakespeare's Hamlet, which opens Thursday, June 2 at the Tom Patterson Theatre. Debra Hanson will design the production, with music composed by Louis Applebaum and lighting design by Kevin Fraser. The cast features Stephen Ouimette in the title role, with Antoni Cimolino as as Laertes, Peter Donaldson as Claudius, Sabrina Grdevich as Ophelia, Roland Hewgill as the Player King, William Hutt as the Ghost/First Gravedigger, Tom McCamus as Horatio, Douglas Rain as Polonius and Janet Wright as Gertrude. Hamlet will begin preview performances on Thursday, May 26, and will run to Saturday, Sept. 17. In the character of Shakespeare's Hamlet, a sense of integrity and righteousness constantly struggle against darker instincts such as hate, vengeance and jealousy. Stephen Ouimette, who returns for his fifth season at the Festival to play Hamlet, is also a member of the Stratford Festival 1994 Young Company. Roland Hewgill last performed at Stratford in he 1990 production of Ah, Wilderness! Douglas Rain returns to Stratford, after a one year absence, to play Polonius. Mr. Rain has also been invited by Artistic Director Richard Monette to serve as an Associate Director for the 1995 season. Service hosts St. Paddy’s luncheon In a report released by the Ministry of Health in July 1993, "Palliative Care Initiatives For Ontario," a need has been identified to enhance the development and service of existing palliative care volunteer visiting programs. The delivery of client centered palliative care to patient and family at home, in hospital or nursing home and follow-up bereavement support for the family is the purpose and mandate of the Wingham & Area Palliative Care Services program. It is designed to provide service to 10 communities in North Huron and South Bruce communities. This is accomplished with a trained volunteer group servicing clients and families and a 12 member board of directors drawn from both the communities at large and several health care organizations. The Ministry of Health in its report has stated they wish to contribute and provide some assistance in the recruitment, orientation, training and super­ vision of volunteers in existing palliative volunteer visiting programs. The philosophy behind planning care for terminally ill individuals upholds the basic dignity and worth of human beings at all stages of the life cycle and proposes that kindness and compassion are essential attributes of care. The fundamental goal therefore of palliative care is comfort, the relief of distressing symptoms, particu­ larly physical symptoms and includes psycho-social, spiritual and practical support. Another initiative of the Ministry is to encourage the development of support programs for caregivers and promote the development of formal linkages of palliative volunteer visiting programs with existing service providers in the community. With a more transient society today, families, friends, neighbours are not always available to provide support when needed. The Ministries of Health and Community and Social Services' direction is to support increasing amounts of care in die community. Wingham and Area Palliative Care is sponsoring a St. Patrick's Day Luncheon on March 17 at Huronlea Retirement Home in Brussels. We welcome all to come and join us for some Irish hospitality, light entertainment, modest admission $4 adults, $2 children (12 and under) - all in a very attractive setting. Lunch is served between the hours of 11:30 - 1:30. When a Brooklyn kid drops into Hollywood to see the Dad she never heard from and doesn't remember, can trouble be far behind? Libby (Liza Balkan) is a bright, disarming teenager with aspirations of becoming an actress. She also happens to discuss every­ thing with her dead grandmother. Libby's father, Herb (Ken James) is a bumed-out screenwriter who, years ago, walked out on his wife and two kids. He now grapples with parenthood and a daughter he never knew. Libby, in turn, must learn what it is to love and be loved. Caught in the crossfire between the two is Herb's girlfriend, Steffy (Laurie Paton). Experience the play that the New York Pos-t calls, "a mature, touching, memorable play that brings great joy...". I Ought to be in Pictures marks the return of Ken James (Girls in the Gang, Glengarry Glen Ross') and Lisa Balkan (Pal Joey) to The Grand. They are joined by Laurie Paton, who is making her Grand Theatre debut. Marti Maraden marks her Grand Theatre directorial debut with this production. Designer Phillip Silver (The Woman in Black, Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Pal Joey, Biloxi Blues, Noises Off and Bordertown Cafe) returns to design the set, costumes and lighting. He is assisted by Joanne Thompson (set) and Kairiin Bright (lighting). For information, please visit The Grand Theatre Box Office at 471 Richmond Street or call 519-672- 8800. Toll free from area code 519 at 1-800-265-1593. Imagine a grown man dancing around the stage singing, telling stories and playing drums...in the air, on a pillow, flat on his back, on a garbage can, as well as on an exotic assortment of electronic world drums and you start to get some idea of Bill Usher's "not so basic" concert, coming to the Blyth Festival for one show, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. On a colourful set, accompanied by a sidekick musician at various digital keyboards and computer, Bill shares with his young audience his personal discoveries as a boy growing into a man. Three-time Juno Award-winner Bill Usher weaves together songs, humorous anecdotes, childhood 'revelations' and inspired playing in this interactive, multi-cultural, highly theatrical performance that shines a warm light on that "creative ability" in all of us. Recommended for kids from JK to Grade 8, this exciting show is Reducing and recycling will make our landfill sites last longer. part of the Blyth Festival of Entertainment Children’s Series. Tickets, at $7, may be ordered from the Box Office at 523-9300. Look Who's Two! Happy Birthday Dallas & Cole WHAT HAS TWO ARMS, TWO LEGS AND 40 CANDLES? HAPPY 21s* BIRTHDAY SHANNON DUiZER JOHN R. OF BRUSSELS FAME HAPPY 31 ST March 15 HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW ( o Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world For information, call 1-800-661-2633 Love Kim Huron County Beef Producers Beef Barbecue & Dance Sat. March 19th/94 BMG Community Centre, Brussels Dancing to Beechwood Dinner 6-8p.m. Dancing 8:30 -12:30 a.m. $10.00 per person Phone: 887-6186 CEC & IONA MOORE of Gorrie will celebrate their 45TH ANNIVERSARY on March 18,1994 PAUL J. PICKERING TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY AND FINANCIAL CONSULTING (,'(/// for FREE Consultation! 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