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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-10-12, Page 22w. with. tomrnun-itylivIntua f I tt."'4,Mark Sullivan 2006 Conachan Open Fiddle Champ The show that dares not use its real name TIE& ISLANDERS AND CBC's JUBILEE TV SHOW (wade cottaget Johnny Forrest original cast of the Don Messer Jubilee A 2-hour recreation of the celebrated CBC TV show. Tom Leadbeater Maritime tenor featuring the 6-Man Heritage All-Star Band • MESSER-STYLE FIDDLING: jigs and reels • "MARG AND CHARLIE" characters sing traditional Scottish songs and duets • Colourful BUCHTA DANCERS tribute featuring Highland Fling and waltz Buchta Dancers tnbute Appearing Blyth Memorial Hall Saturday, October 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets at: Blyth Festival Box Office and Blyth General Store; Ernie King Music, Goderich and Wingham; Dixie Lee, Clinton. Whether you are planning a wedding in paradise or the perfect romantic honeymoon, let CARLSON WAGONLIT ELLISON TRAVEL make your dreams come true! 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His presentation will focus on bladder cancer. And joining Dr. Bukala is prominent cancer researcher, Dr. Glenn Bauman. Dr. Bauman, director of research, London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Sciences Centre; chair, oncology, Schulich School of Medical & Dentistry, The Univer- sity of Western Ontario and associate scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute, will present Cancer: Frequently Asked Questions. The Canadian Cancer Society's second annual Men's Health Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and runs to 8:30 p.m. at the White Carnation Banquet Hall in Holmesville. Tickets are $20 and include a full roast beef dinner. They are available until Oct. 17. Tickets are not available at the door. They can be purchased in Clinton at New Orleans Pizza; Exeter at Huron Apothecary; Goderich at Scotiabank; Seaforth at Nifty Korners; Wingham at Christine's Clothes Closet; or by calling the Canadian Cancer Society at 5 19-271-4270 or 1-800 294-0086. Both men and women are encouraged to attend. "We've had many calls from people who came last year wanting to know when the event is being held this year," explains Janis Cunningham, the Society's Huron- Perth unit manager. "They enjoyed it that much. They didn't want to miss it." Prostate Cancer Awareness Week and a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event inspired Canadian Cancer Society volunteers to create this unique Men's Health Dinner event. It provides the Canadian Cancer Society an opportunity to encourage men to take control of their own health. Men can start taking control by completing the "Checkup Checklist" on www.cancer.ca The Canadian Cancer Society leads the way in the fight against cancer by funding research on all types of cancer; offering credible information on cancer, treatment and risk reduction; and providing support for people living with cancer. For more information about the Society's services or cancer, call 1-888-939-3333 or visit www.cancer.ca Outsiders theme of Monette's farewell season ,„a F A king who loved too late, a moor who loved too well, a lawyer who loved his ideals and a classical hero with a love for adventure are among the characters that populate the 14 plays on the Stratford Festival of Canada playbill for 2007. Artistic Director Richard Monette announced the new season Oct. 4 themed 'The Outsider'. Monette said, "Artists by definition are outsiders in society and this is my tribute to all artists. Characters such as Lennie Small, Shylock, Othello and Atticus Finch are all struggling either to be accepted by society or to change it." Mr. Monette added that along with four Shakespeare plays and one revival, the 2007 playbill has nine works never seen on Stratford stages before. "Not only is 2007 packed with distinct and exciting works but it is also a season-long celebration of Richard Monette's creative genius," said board chair Kelly Meighen, "At the end of next season, Richard will have contributed 14 seasons as artistic director, making him the longest serving artistic director in the Festival's history." When Monette takes his bow as artistic director after • the final performance of the 2007 season, he will leave behind a glorious legacy of achievements. Under his leadership the Festival established the For All Time Endowment Fund, DuffleBag Theatre returns to the Blyth Festival Oct. 17, 18 and 19 for another fun-filled hilarious season of interactive storytelling theatre. Some 2,188 students from schools throughout the region will enjoy this year's production of Peter Pan sponsored by 2006 event sponsors Huron Insurance Managers Group and the Theatre-for-Young- Audience Sponsor McDonald's Restaurants, Goderich and Exeter. McDonald's Restaurants, Goderich and Exeter sponsored prizes for early registration for this event. Mr. McCauley's Grade 3 class from Brookside Public School near Lucknow, won a class party catered by McDonald's, Ms. Grail's Grade 2/3 class frorri Robertson Public School in Goderich and Ms Rolph's Grade 1/2 class from Clinton Public School each won Happy Meal vouchers. For the past I I years the Blyth Festival has been presenting a special Theatre-for-You ng - Audiences production in October. In total 54.416 students, parents and teachers have attended these very popular presentations. now just shy of its $50 million goal, which will secure the future of various activities such as artist training, new play development, education initiatives and capital . projects. In founding the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training, Monette ensured that the Festival took the lead in training young actors in classical theatre arts. The Festival and Avon theatres were renovated under his guidance. To mark the Festival's 50th season, Monette oversaw the creation of the fourth stage at Stratford, the Studio Theatre. King Lear featuring and directed by Brian Bedford will open the 2007 season. "It's time for Brian to do Lear," said Mr. Monette. "His many fans are waiting for it. It is arguably Shakespeare's greatest play and the ultimate challenge for an actor." Canadian film and stage actor Graham Greene will make his Stratford debut as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, directed by Richard Rose. Monette will have the distinction of directing Stratford Festival's 200th production of a Shakespeare play, The Comedy of Errors. Perhaps the most well known outsider of all time, Othello, directed by David Latham and featuring Philip Akin in the title role, will round up Shakespeare's works for the season. Donna Feore will direct and The current curriculum recognizes the significant value the arts contribute to one's social well-being and the health of a community at large. To integrate this performance into the classwork a special supplement for the play is forwarded to the schools in advance of their visit to the theatre. This year's curriculum themes include: Drama, Bringing the Classics to Life, Impact of Improvisational Work, Teamwork. Since 1992, the Nearly World Famous Dufflebag Theatre has become one of the most celebrated companies at festivals and schools across the country. The DuffleBag actors begin the retelling of original adaptations of select fairy tales full of wit and humour. Just when the audience becomes enthralled by the story — a twist is created. Before your very eyes, children and adults alike are asked to come up on stage and join in' the action. This unpredictable performance is-a hilarious experience for all ages and a truly unique interactive. theatrical experience where the dream of living a fairytale actually does come choreograph Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaboration Oklahoma! "It has incredible music," said Monette, "it's the granddaddy of musicals." Gershwin's My One and Only directed and choreographed by Michael Lichtefeld will play at the Avon Theatre. Berthold Carriere will be the musical director for both shows. There will be two American classics in the 2007 season. John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men will be directed by Martha Henry and will feature Greene as the gentle giant Lennie Small.. Susan H. Schulman will direct the tale of another outsider in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. Monette said "The play provides a new perspective on a much-loved story." The Studio Theatre will showcase four modern works. Peter Hinton will direct The Odyssey, Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott's Caribbean take on the Greek epic. David Edgar's Pentecost will be directed by Mladen Kiselov. Shakespeare's Will by Vern Thiessen tells the story of Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway, an outsider in her own right. It is a one woman show featuring Seana McKenna directed by Miles Potter. Another one woman show .-The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead will return to the true. Limited seating is still available for the general public. Tickets to all performances are just $7 each. Call the Blyth Festival box office 519- 523-9300 or 1-877-862-5984 toll free. Studio stage after selling to packed houses in the 2006 season. The show features Lucy Peacock and is directed by Geordie Johnson. Of Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband, a play he will direct himself, Monette said, "It reminds us that things never change. The rich stay rich, the poor get poorer and political scandals are always with us. It is very timely." Bedford will play a cameo in this production as a tribute to Monette. Diana Leblanc will direct Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance. The show will see Stratford veteran William Hutt return to the stage to be part of Mr. Monette's last season. "I owe Richard a great deal," said Hutt, "When he took over in 1994 I was in my 70s and he could have asked me to take a bow. Instead he found challenging roles for me and lengthened my career." Insisting he is not coming out of retirement, Hutt added, "I am only keeping the promise I made to Richard two years ago, that I would act in his last season." As part of the celebration of Monette's last season as artistic director, the Stratford Festival will also release his memoirs in the spring of 2007. Dufflebag Theatre brings `Peter Pan' to Huron students