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The Citizen, 1994-05-25, Page 23THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1994. PAGE 23. ‘Cyrano’ now at Stratford Preview and studenl/senior performances for Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac, translated and adapted by Anthony Burgess, began at the Festival Theatre on Wednesday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Blessed with passion, wit and intellect, yet plagued by physical deformity, Cyrano deems himself unworthy of the affections of Roxane, thus denying them both the true love they desire. Directed by Derek Goldby, Cyrano de Bergerac is designed by Tim Goodchild with music com­ posed by Roger Perkins, lighting design by Steven Hawkins, sound design by John Hazen, fight direction by John Stead and Choreography by Veronica Tennant. The 1994 Stratford Festival production of Cyrano de Bergerac features Colm Feore as Cyrano, with Ben Bass as Christian, Wayne Beste as Le Bret Mervyn Blake as Bellerose, Martha Burns as Roxane, Keith Dinicol as Lignidre, Michelle Fisk as Duenna, Bernard Hopkins as Ragueneau, Barry MacGregor as Montfleury/Carbon de Bastel-Jaloux/Capuchin and Nicholas Pennell as Comte de Guiche. Also appearing in the production are Martin Albert, Lesley Andrew, Danny Austin, Stephen Bogaert, Brian Brockenshire, Christophe Chiasson, Donna-Claire Chiasson, Jim Chapryk, Wayne Cousins, Allan Craik, Edward Daranyi, Marion Day, Joe Dinicol, Sam Dinicol, Vince Fera, Patrick Finnigan, Bradley Garrick, Lina Giornofelice, Larry Herbert, Sylvain Landry, Dan Leberg, Margery Lowe, Daniel MacDonell, Lee MacDougall, Michael MacLennan, Terry McKenna, Yanna McIntosh, Scott Nichol, David Playfair, Micheal Querin, Alison Sealy-Smith, Scott Stephens, Erin Treischl, John Watson and Karen Wood. Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night begins student/ senior previews at Stratford's Tom Patterson Theatre on Wednesday, May 25 at 2 p.m. O'Neill's semi-autobiographical account of the Tyrone clan's struggle with the demons that plague them, and their attempts at escape through substance abuse and denial, is directed by Diana Leblanc, with design by Astrid Janson, lighting design by Louise Guinand and sound design by Evan Turner. Stratford's 1994 production of Long Day's Journey Into Night features Martha Bums as Cathleen, Peter Donaldson as James Tyrone, Jr., Martha Henry as Mary Cavan Tyrone, William Hutt as James Tyrone and Tom McCamus as Edmund Tyrone. Hamlet begins student/senior preview performances on Thurs­ day, May 26 at 2 p.m. at the Tom Patterson Theatre. In Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Hamlet's desire for justice becomes dangerously intertwined with his appetite for revenge against his murderous uncle. This reluctance to take action leads to tragic consequences. Directed by Richard Monette, Hamlet is designed by Debra Hanson, with music composed by Louis Applebaum, lighting design by Kevin Fraser, sound design by Evan Turner, fight direction by John Stead and artistic consultation by William Hutt. The 1994 production of Hamlet features Antoni Cimolino as Laertes, Peter Donaldson as Claudius, Sabrina Grdevich as Ophelia, Roland Hewgill as Player King, William Hutt as Ghost/First Gravedigger, Tom McCamus as Horatio, Stephen Ouimette as Hamlet, Douglas Rain as Polonius and Janet Wright as Gertrude. Also appearing in the production are Tim Barker, Kevin Bundy, Steven Cell, Jonathan Crombie, Philippa Domville, David Jansen, Kristina Nicoll, Robert O'Driscoll, Duncan Ollerenshaw and Jane Spidell. E ntertainment ............ ...._____...—] Foster play debuts at Grand Norm Foster comes to London with his newest play Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak premiering at The Grand May 31 through June 25. Starring in the latest comedy by one of Canada's most popular playwrights are David Fox, Hardee T. Lineham, Jerry Franken, Carol Greyeyes and Kristen Thomson, all under the direction of Charlie Tomlinson. The set is designed by John Thompson, costumes design­ ed by Charlotte Dean, and lighting designed by Bonnie Beecher. Welcome to Big Oak! It's not quite a city and it's not quite near the water, but it does have a Victoria Day Tomato Festival - even if no one in the area actually grows tomatoes. Rumour has it that a big amusement park chain is scouting the area for its next site, so Mayor Catherine Winger (Carol Greyeyes) insists that this year's parade be extra-special. Former pro-hockey player Tom Shaw (Hardee T. Lineham) uses his restaurant, Millie's Cabin, as the parade-planning headquarters. Tom's assistant Orson Hubble (Jerry Franken) manages to entice aging TV cowboy star Ned Durango (David Fox) to be Grand Marshall. Meanwhile, the Tomato Queen elopes before she's crowned and Orson's long-lost daughter Kay (Kristen Thomson) is due to arrive in town at any moment. Will prosperity finally come to Big Oak? The author of Wrong for Each Other and The Affections of May invites you to meet some highly entertaining small-town schemers with big-time dreams. Doing the dirty work Students participating in the 'Beyond the Boards' program on May 17 and 18, were taught about the behind-the- scenes action at the Blyth Festival. Greg Dickie of St. Mary's Separate School in Goderich, learned that even mopping was part of the theatre. The program was co­ ordinated by Jill Johnston from the Learning Resources Centre, Philip McMillan from Goderich District Collegiate Institute and Terry Craig, consultant to the HPRCSSB. Munro receives Order of Ont. Award-winning author Alice Munro has accepted an invitation to be invested in the Order of Ontario this summer, Henry N.R. Jackman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, announced May 18. Ms Munro, who was out of the province and unable to be reached at the time the first announcement was made in April, will be the 20th person to receive the honor this year. The Order of Ontario is the most prestigious award that the province can bestow upon its citizens. It recognizes and honors individuals who have enriched society by attaining the highest standards of excellence and achievement in their chosen field of endeavour. "Ontario is fortunate to be home to many talented and extraordinary people who contribute to the pro­ vinces growing international Happy 40th May 28 Nellie & Gordon Love from your family reputation as a centre of innova­ tion, achievement and excellence," said the Lieutenant Governor. "It is my privilege to congratulate and thank Ms Munro and each of the other 19 recipients who are joining the Order this year for the outstanding contributions they have made to the life of this province." Dr. Prasanta Kumar Basu, Loma de Blicquy, M. Joan Chalmers, Martin Connell, Elsie Cressman, Selma Edelstone, Nicholas Gold­ schmidt, M. Conrad Lavigne, Donald MacDonald, Ed Mirvish, Phillip Nimmons, K. George Pedersen, Ronald Satok, Dr. Nelles Silverthorne, Elizabeth Thom, and Dr. Bryan Walls were invested in the Order on April 20 in Toronto. Martha Henry, Flora MacDonald, Forthcoming Marriage Mr. and Mrs. Richard Israels together with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williamson are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Heidi to John on Saturday, June 4,1994 at 3 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church, Brussels Reception — B. M. & G. Community Centre Everyone Welcome and Ted Nolan, who were unable to attend the April ceremony, will be invested at Queen's Park this summer along with Alice Munro. SATURDAY NIGHT SINGLE BINGO AT THE GODERICH COLUMBUS CENTRE (Doe for JEFF SIPPEL& BRENDA HAMMOND FRIDAY, JUNE 3,1994 AT BLYTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE 9:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M. Tickets $5.00 Lunch Provided For tickets or Information Call Ron 523-9454 or Jody 272-2704 HAPPY BIRTHDAY From Your Family $/| OEA TOTAL PRIZE MONEY Doors Open 5:30 p.m. BINGO 7:00 PM SHARP $1,500 JACKPOT MUST GO!