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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-05-15, Page 23that heir Is at I by vain any S 2nd the in of lyth the ing )m- e of g a ;us' to the 3re- ling ks. rtu- ;nly our een Inly and iers lick and Poignant Brett Archer and Jacquie Falconer perform a scene from Les Miz during the Madill Drama Guild's Performance Showcase which was presented to audiences this past week. (Vicky Bremner photo) Wedding Aeceptian Judy Campbell Terry Buchanan invite you to join us at our wedding reception on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 8:30 p.m. in the Brussels Legion CAYITOZ KER TWIN CINEMA SURROUND SOUND STEREO 50"' Wedding antauecsatty The family of Jim and Thelma Wilson invites relatives, friends and neighbours to join with them in celebrating their parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary at Blyth Community Centre Friday, May 17th, 2002 Dancing 8 pin midnight Seat Illia&eo, elney LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-255-3438 FOITTOLL FREE MOVIE INFO PG A 16 8 PM FRI. & SAT. 6:30 & 9:15 PM SUN.-THURS. 8 PM SAT. &tUN. MAT. 2 PM FRIGHTENING SCENES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNk CHt iR N THE SAGA CONTINUES .STAR. EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONE:5- 1 • 4:pc --dot- ' -110RE :at' • PARK THEATRE • --41,-- ir FRI.-THURS. MAY 17 - 23 524.7811 GODERICH FRI. & SAT. 6:45 & 9:15 PM SUN.-THURS. 8 PM SAT. & SUN. MAT. 2 PM ALL MAT. SEATS $4.25 VIOLENCE !LW - "THE FIRST BLOCKBUSTER OF THE YEAR." 50th Wedding Anniversary The family of George and Fannie Somers invites friends and relatives to a Come & Go Tea to celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Saturday, May 25th from 2-4 p.m. at the Brussels Presbyterian Church Best Wishes Only Please WEDDINGS Performed - your location or our indoor or outdoor chapel (non-denominational) For brochure call: REV. CHRIS MORGAN ALL FAITHS PASTORAL / CENTRE BENMILLER, 524-5724 CHRISTENINGS J(appy /at anniuetaatv Tim & Julie May 19, 2002 Love & Best Wishes from your family & friends THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2002. PAGE 23. Entertainment & Leisure Review Variety highlights Madill's Showcase By Sarah Mann Special to The Citizen On May 8, 9, 10, 11, the F.E. Madill Drama Guild presented its 2002 Performance Showcase, with excerpts this year from Cats, South Pacific, Les Mis, The King and I, Stomp, Miss Saigon, Camelot, Hair, Mamma Mia,- Grease, and Rent. The show started with Cats as Julie Nolan playing Grisabella, an aging cat who feels she is no longer youthful and beautiful, remembers while singing Memories. Julie Nolan, a rookie to the Drama Guild, sang beautifully under the light of a lone lampost with the soft, subtle movements of many cats behind her. It was quite interesting to watch the cats fight and play with each other in the background. From Miss Saigon Jackie Falconer as Kim, and Gelan Hopkins as Chris, know that the Vietnam War escala- tion could separate them forever, thus, they share The Last Night of the World. The simple set provided the audi- ence with minimal distraction, let- ting them focus on the great chem- istry between Hopkins and Falconer. The excerpt from The King and I also included two rookies. Anna (played by Jontue Kuyvenhoven), and the King of Siam (played by Brett Archer) dance and discover feelings of respect and love for each revolved around Steve (Doiron) wanting to get his wallet back from a girl whom he doesn't, want anything to do with anymore. To the audience's delight, there were also two Monty Python sketch- es, Witch, and.Cannibals, which they "humbly attempted to do justice to." The actors had no problem doing just that as Alex Martellacci, William Kugler, Dyne Stuckey, Brett Archer, Paul Walker, Tim• Jerva, Doiron, Hodgins, Adam Beardsley, and Dave Cameron delighted the crowd with quick, witty humour. The stand out performance of the evening was a modern dance piece Seasons of Desire which was chore- ographed by student'Heather Sande. To the music Four Seasons by Vanessa Mae, Ashley Braun, Amanda Brewster, MacKenzie Carruthers, Jessica King, Martellacci, Heather Sande, and Jennifer Wallace provided the audi- ence with a rivetting dance perform- ance. This piece was beautifully choreographed, 'and along with the lighting techniques that were used, it was a treat to both the eyes and the ears. The finale was the entire cast and crew singing We are the World by Lionel Ritchie and Michael Jackson. It was an invitation to the audience to join the chorus and celebrate the students proclaiming their commit- ment toward taking responsibility of making the world a better place. It was a wonderful way to end the evening as the audience joined in clapping their hands which led into a standing ovation from an apprecia- tive crowd. The cast and crew work very hard each year to provide sights, sounds and stories that will remain with the audience long after the final curttain, LISTOWEL 291-3070 STARTS FRIDAY CINEMA 1 7 & 9 P.M. PG LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT CINEMA 2 7 & 9 P.M. DEUCE'S WILD and they certainly did just that. A fond farewell and much good luck to Doiron, Hopkins, Jerva; and Kugler, Drama Guild graduates. Bayfield host art exhibit The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society will be hosting an art exhibi- tion for two days beginning on Saturday May 18. The exhibition titled, Centuries Collide: a 19th cen- tury hall hosts 21st century art, will feature five, contemporary Ontario artists. The Bayfield Heritage Town Hall will have the paintings of Lonny Doherty, Blair Langley and Peter Adams on display beside the work of photographers Linda LeBel and Richard Fitoussi. An opening recep- tion from noon until 2 p.m. will pro- vide gallery visitors an opportunity to discuss the work with the artists. As well as examples of the world seen through the eyes of the photog- rapher the diverse collection con- tains landscapes, abstract pieces, oils and acrylics. These works are all presented against the backdrop of the 19th century town hall. As well as being open for viewing from noon — 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 the show will be continue from noon — 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. other as they sing Shall We Dance. These two were comfortable enough with each other to "One, two, three" all over the stage. Hair brought the audience back to the age of Aquarius where the flower children wear their hair long, raggy, shaggy, beaded, braided and spaghettied. Nolan sang the, song Hair with much enthusiasm. Stomp was choreographed by Megan Teeft. Using plastic pails, pots, wooden spoons, broom sticks, and their own hands, these girls per- formed a piece you could have assumed was straight from Stomp. The climactic ending was brought on by the wonderful use of dynamics. Megan Teeft has great talent as a dancer and as a choreographer. The showcase also included come- dy sketches and modern dance pieces. The comedy sketch, titled Two Guys and a Stupid Couch written by students Kyle Hodgins, Kris Doiron, and Ethan Chiddicks (who also directed the piece.) This sketch EN MI