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Blyth Festival's Canadian classic, - signer is Todd Charlton. Shauna Japp
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad is more than and Heather Thompson are the Produc-
a light romantic comedy tion Stage Manager and Apprentice
Artistic Director Eric Coates an- Stage Manager respectively.
nounced he was offering the romantic The Blyth Festival is generously
comedy byMichael Melski as part of supported by the Canada Council for
o y
the Blyth Festival's 35th anniversary the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
season. And, in response to 'his audi- Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad is gener-
ence- who wants to see him acting on ously sponsored by Ontario Lottery and
stage again, he cast himself as hockey Gaming and Clinton Slots. 104.9 The
dad. But if you are expecting a light Beach is the Media Sponsor. 2009 Sea -
romantic comedy and word plays on the son Sponsors are Sparling's Propane
game of hockey you, too, may be in for Co. Ltd. and CTV.
a surprise. Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad previews
"What are the odds of starting some- at the Blyth Festival on July 22, opens
thing worthwhile at a hockey rink?" July 24 and runs in repertory until Sep -
Donna and Teddy, both single par- tember 5, 2009. Tickets are available at
ents, meet at the rink while watching the Blyth Festival Box Office by calling
their sons play minor league hockey. • 1-877-862-5984 or 519-523-9300 or on -
Between periods, during penalties, and line at www.blythfestival.com.
amid the whirr of a Zamboni, an un-
expected romance soon blooms in the
bleachers. As the pair take humor-
ous steps back into the dating game,
squabbles about parenting styles and
the complexities of blended families
ensue. An unexpected twist reveals a
potentially darker layer of the relation-
ship.
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad is rich
with themes of gender stereotypes, sin-
gle parenting, and domestic violence
all against the backdrop of our national
game.
Michael Melski is an award-winning
playwright and film-maker from Cape
Breton. Many of his plays have been
published and produced across Canada.
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad was named
one of the Top Ten Plays of the Year by
the Toronto Star in 2003.
Miles Potter (Innocence Lost) directs
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad staffing
Eric Coates (Test Drive,- The Outdoor
Donnellys) who plays Teddy to Shau-
Peter Dykstra
graduated from Fanshawe College
on June 18, 2009 In the Electrical
Technician Engineering Program.
Peter has ' :cepted an
apprenticeship with Hydro One.
Congratulations Peter on a Job well
done. We are so proud of you.
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Love Dad, Mom & Family &,Jallsa 8
*Hockey. Mom, Hockey Dad
*July 24 - September 5
*Preview on July 22
llckets amiable at the Bir Festi-
val Box Mike at 1477-8624984,
519-523-9300, or online at
www.b%estivalan
Photo submitted
Eric Coates, artistic director at the Blyth
Festival, will be taking to the stage this
year in Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad.
na Black's (Cricket & Claudette, Heat
Wave) Donna.
The audience will enter a world that
they know and recognize before they
are taken on a journey sideways. It's
sure to please just about anyone from
hockey fans, to parents; to anyone look-
ing for an evening of amusement. Sets
and costumes are designed by Shawn
Kerwin. Lighting design is by Steve
Lucas and the. 2009 resident sound de-
Ronald Young 1
Son of Ken & Marg Young,
graduated from The University of
Western Ontario on June 9th, 2009
with honors in Kinesiology.
We are so very proud of you
and your achievements Ron.
Love Mom, Dad, John,
�..�. Mom Young bit Papa
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Sunday. August 2nd
7:00 am to 11:30 am
Goderich Fire Hall, Suncoast Drive
Bacon and eggs, homefries, pancakes,
toast, jam, sausage, juice & coffee.
Adults $7.00 • Children (12 & under) $4.00 • Under 6 FREE
featuring... Huron County Mutual Aid
FIRE SAFETY HOUSE for the kids!
Come Out & See Your Fire Department
AND HAVE A GREAT BREAKFAST!
Firefighters' Calendars Now In!
Al proceeds to CT mer Campaign _
Hockey Mom,
Hockey Dad
BY MICHAEL MELSKI
DIRECTED BY MILES POTTER
STARRING ERIC COATES
A charming romantic comedy that has a few surprise
in store ... Artistic Director Eric Coates laces 'em up
to play the hockey dad in this Canadian classic.
Fundraiser for Victim Services
SATURDAY TICKET'S
July 25, 2009 I $25 Regular S.adag .
2r m. performance $28 Preferred Seating
$5 from each single" *ticket sold will be donated to
Huron County Vkdm S.rvic.s. Join us following the
performance for fight refreshments, Oent Auction and
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