HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-06-18, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18,1997 PAGE 19.
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Theatre review
Light touch on tragedy
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to our. school. She is currently
teaching at Clinton Public School.
She will be teaching Grade 7-8 and
Music for various classes. We are
glad she has come to visit a few
times so we could meet her.
The Grade 6,7 and 8 band went
to Zurich last Friday. In the
morning we performed at Huron
Centennial, and then we went to
Zurich Public School. We had
Grade 7-8s went to Tech. 21
Centre last Tuesday. It was a
success! It was the last time we go
this year.
Grade 7 and 8 will be going to
the IMAX Theatre in London to
watch the new release Titanica. We
have learned a lot about the Titanic,
and it will be a great success.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs.
Perrie and Mr. Hooftman are
retiring. We will miss them.
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
While tragedy remains the
formidable focus of Shakespeare's
Romeo and Juliet, this season's
Stratford Festival production is
treated with a lighter hand than
usual.
The first act in particular, before
obsessive infatuation and naive
wrecklessness fully come into play,
effectively evokes the jocosity of
its characters. Director Diana
LeBlanc draws attention to the
playwright's sardonic bite, sharpen
ing it to expose as much humour as
possible.
From the mercurial Mercutio and
the lovesick Romeo to the naughty
nurse the actors have as much fun
as they can with the tragic roles,
playing them, if not for laughs,
then with the frivolity of youth.
The story of the star-crossed
lovers was moved for this produc
tion from Verona, Italy to the tropi
cal Nereva. While it leant a certain
sensuality to the play, helped by
costuming's filmy, unfettered
gowns, I didn't see that it enhanced
the play in any way. Nor for that
matter, did it detract.
Casting was interesting with
some less than obvious choices.
Diana D'Aquila is an attractive
Nurse, with a fiery Mediterranean
look. The elegant Chick Reid is a
sultry Lady Capulet, who looks lit
tle older than Marion Dav. who
plays Juliet. Her husband, the
wealthy Lord Capulet is portrayed
by black actor Roy Lewis. While
this may seem incongruous at first,
with the different setting there is a
sense of change, of ideas and val
ues apart from the rest of the world
that happen to make it work. As
Lewis carries the role of the patri
arch with authority, it shouldn't
take long to ease any consternation
a theatre-goer may have.
In his first major Stratford role,
Jonathan Crombie is an endearing
Romeo, possessing just the right
mix of impetuous fire and youthful
insouciance. Day, on the other hand
is a less effective Juliet. Though the
28-year-old, who considers herself
to be more a character actor than a
romantic lead managed to carry off
the ingenue, it seems at times that
she is trying so hard, she forgets to
act. When agitated or upset, her
monologues tended to be more
recitation than emotion.
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Stratford Festival's Romeo and Juliet, Jonathan Crombie
and Marian Day, are reluctant to say their final farewell,
debating the songs of the nightingale and lark. Romeo has
been banished for killing Tybalt, Juliet's cousin, who had
slain his friend Mercutio.
Geordie Johnson, who dazzled
last year in Sweet Bird of Youth, is
a flamboyant Mercutio, while
Stephen Bogaert does a sinister
turn as the troublemaking Tybalt.
Graham Abbey is a gentle Paris and
Benedict Campbell gives a solid
performance as the padre, who
befriends the young people.
Conrad Coates, is an imposing
presence, as the Prince.
With no major star to carry the
show, as in the last Stratford
mounting of Romeo and Juliet,
starring Megan Follows, the only
attraction for audiences would be
Shakespeare's most recognized
work, itself. The compelling story
of young love, of hate and foolish
haste has mesmirized for centuries.
As the full-house in attendance on
this particular night would attest,
this production is no different.
And while this Romeo and Juliet
may not be the best it has given it
new life, pulling back slightly, trad-
Saturday, June 23th
3 am -1 pm
All Morning Pancakes & Sausages
[Entertainment]
11:30-1:00 9:30-11:30
"Jammin with Phil Main" Berry Many
& Magic in Motion's Fun and Games with
Children’s Theatre The Optimist Club
Admission Fee for Entertainment
lunch there and met up with our
Pen Pals. Zurich school was nice to
supply hot dogs and pop for each of
the students.
The Kindergarten A and B went
to a sheep farm. Annamieka Kerhof
said she loved the sheep and just
loved the chance to see them. Ben
Gowing loved the sheep too. He
said he got to pet the babies. Some
children got to even feed the sheep.
They thought it was cool that there
was one black sheep. They saw
sheep dogs chasing the sheep
around. Ben thought that the bus
ride was really cool! All the kids
would really like to go again. The
sheep farm is owned by Lismores,
near Gorrie.
The Grade 8s are busy making
decorations for their graduation.
Grade 7 is invited to the dance. DJ
is Corey Smith. Some Grade 8s
have been counting down the days
since May. Theme of the party is
Tropical Garden.
Congratulations to Katie Clark
for being chosen for valedictorian.
The supper includes chicken, pie,
mashed potatoes, com, peas and to
drink is apple juice. The Grade 7s
would like to thank you for getting
us ready for next year and we are
going to miss you.
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A sincere thank you to our
family for the surprise
limousine ride to Woodstock
for a wonderful family dinner
to celebrate our 50th
wedding anniversary June
14. Also thank you to family,
relatives and friends for
cards and best wishes.
Special thanks to friends at
Bainton's Old Mill for the
beautiful flowers.
Harold and Bernie Gross
^Country Market^
Family Farm Adventure
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The family of
Alex and Helen Cullen
cordially invite you to an
open house in celebration of their
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Saturday, June 21, 1997
2-4 p.m.
Grey Central Public School
Best wishes only
BLYTH LIONS CLUB
presents
GUITARS &
A Tribute to
Dwight Yokum
CADILLACS
Also performing
Bouyou (Kim Souch)
Blyth & District Community Centre ~ Arena Floor
Saturday, June 28,1997
Dancing 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Tickets available at the door
$15.00 per couple or $8.00 per person
Age of Majority Required
Lunch Available
Being held in conjunction with Santa's
Summer Toy Ride
Proceeds to Community Projects
For Information ~ 523-9121 or 523-4545