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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2005-08-03, Page 1010 - THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Aug. 3, 2005 News Powers and Gloria lets actors shine Blyth -based writer/publisher deserves praise for his finely -tuned play By Cheryl Heath News -Record Editor Powers and Gloria is an inspired play about relationships, community responsibility, personal ethics and small town economics meets the global economy. Jerry Franken is Powers, a 73 -year-old curmudgeon who has recently suffered a debilitating stroke, which has forced him to remain housebound and under the care of a nurse. In walks Gloria (Sarah Allen), a spunky and youthful single mother with a penchant for wearing midriff - bearing numbers and a propensity to demand fair and respectful treatment from the grumpy, micromanaging and very wealthy Powers. The audience is immediately enchanted with the equally powerful presences of Powers and Gloria who have an undeniable chemistry as well as the benefit of vocalizing well written dialogue, which is peppered with witty one- liners. Janes Powers (Adrian Churchill) is the eldest son and only one of Powers' children to stay in the small town where he was born. James, who is at first referred to as "Jimmy" by his father, is not exactly entrusted to run the family business, a furniture company that has been in the family for more than a century. Their strained YOUR STAY, YOUR WAY Create your own getaway at Toronto's Entertainment Hotel. Whether it's dining, touring, shopping or romancing, one great rate includes overnight accommodations and your choice of fun. And, if you're bringing the kids. don't forget to ask about Camp Chelsea and poolside fun at our 4 -storey indoor waterslide! 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Those scenes are both dramatic and amusing as the two spar with such colourful dialogue culminating with James' protestation that he feels like "Prince Charles" when the senior Powers announces he will return to work. Meanwhile, Darryl (Gil Garratt) is Gloria's ne-er-do- well horndog of a beau whose endless poorly planned schemes act as fodder for the elder Powers' increasing concern for his nurse -turned -nemesis whom he encourages to become more independent and to further her education. In time and through cleverly crafted scene and season changes, the audience bears witness as the mutual affection between Powers and Gloria grows. Ultimately, Gloria is forced to choose between the rich route and the hard road as Powers finds a way to face the end with courage and strength. The playwright Keith Roulston, a Blyth -based writer and publisher, deserves praise as does director Randy Hughson for this fine-tuned play that manages to maintain the audience's attention and provide the Blyth Festival actors with a deserved chance to shine in roles that require range and humour. Though Powers and Gloria is wrapping up soon, theatre enthusiasts who don't have a chance to see it are well advised to keep an eye out for future Roulston pieces as this is one writer/publisher who can deliver up both the laughs as well as something to think about. AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SPECIALISTS •t Contractor License #0038931001 527-0505 Licensed for Sheet Metal, Refrigeration, Gas & Plumbing Seaforth Agricultural Society • BANQUET & MEETING FACILITIES • 10,000 sq. feet of indoor show area See what we have to offer Call 527-1321 Today! 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