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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen-Blyth Festival 2000, 2000-06-21, Page 34PAGE 10. BLYTH FESTIVAL SALUTE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2000. Anne Anglin has close connection to ‘Corker’ theme By Mark Nonkes Freelance Writer For actor Anne Anglin, the story of Corker hits close to home. Corker deals with a person who has a mental disability. Anglin’s brother is mentally disabled. “I've grown up around that whole issue," she said. Anglin was offered the role in Corker without anyone knowing about the issue. “There's a lot that reflects my own life." In Corker, Anglin plays the mother of two women, one deceased and the other a politician. “She is not very satisfied with her life and she does not really understand why her oldest daughter died.” Anglin is excited about being in Corker. “There are heavy issues in it but it's kind of a comedy at the same time.” Anglin, 58, has worked in theatre for 33 years. “The older I get. really the easier it gets,” she smiled. Anglin last appeared on the Blyth stage in 1995 when she reprised one 161 Anne Anglin has a familiar connection with mental disability, of her favourite roles as Maureen in The Tomorrow Box, that first in Blyth in 1981. “The first time I wig and the second Anglin laughed. In 1997, Anglin Eden by Colleen Curran. “I’ve acted in about three of them played (Curran plays) up here. And that’s why I wanted to direct that one because I thought that one was the craziest of all.” Anglin has appeared on the Blyth stage off and on over the 25-year history of the festival. Most recently, Anglin has appeared in The Mother Saint at Theatre Passe Muraille and Grace at Platform 9 Theatre in Toronto. Anglin was also the voice of a “magic lady of the woods” for a new Anne of Green Gables cartoon. Anglin and her husband Death of the Hired Man director Paul Thompson own a bit of land near Brussels and usually live in the area during the summer months. ‘•‘We don’t like to stay in the city for the summer.” Anglin and Thompson’s two daughters, Severn and Rachel, are also involved in dramatic arts. Both have been members of the Blyth Young Company in the past. “I’m very happy, they’re doing very well with what they’re doing,” she said. FIRESIDE CAFE > Minutes north Closed Mondays Open for ot me Wjf 1 i 0 Lunch & Dinner Blyth |T 1 i j flL 1.__T’Tues.-Fri. * Festival Dinner - Sat. Brunch & Dinner - Sun Casual dining in an inviting atmosphere offering International Cuisine and deliciously decadent desserts. Relax in front of the fireplace, enjoy the patio deck overlooking the picturesque forest. Licensed. Reservations suggested. South of Wingham on Hwy. #4 357-4484 directed Villa had to time I wear a didn’t” University and studied science for one year. 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Coming to Blyth also marks the first time Fitzgerald Jay has lived in a rural town. “This is the smallest town I’ve ever been in in my life,” he smiled. In Corker, Fitzgerald Jay plays Gal. a guy who is trying to make Part in ‘Quiet in the Land’ as one of Nasmith’s favourite memories John Fitzgerald Jay ends meet and serve his family well. Fitzgerald Jay wants the audience to take the message Corker sends, that people have to take responsibility for one another. “I hope they won’t walk away talking about Gal.” Fitzgerald Jay will also appear in Stolen Lives - The Albert Walker Story in various roles. 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