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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-08-06, Page 7DR. AND MRS. GLEN BABICH Nancy Margaret, daughter of Ken and Ortha Baker, Dashwood, and Glen Steven, son of Walter and Madeline Babich, Edmonton, were united in marriage June 21, 1986 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich, with Pastor Schuessler officiating. Matron of honour was Donna Yarrow, sister of the bride, Winnipeg. Bridesmaids were Brenda Russell, Hensall;- Sandra Regier, sister of the bride, Detroit and Heather Regier, niece of the bride, Detroit. Best mon was Richard Babich, brother of the groom, Calgary. Groomsmen were John-Oman,—Faust,—Alta,; Salt Water Moon ends too. soon Just when you are thoroughly in- volved in the lives of Mary and Jacob, just when you are about to stand up and give advice to these two young people, playwright David French ties all the loose ends together and the play is over. Saltwater Moon now being presented on the main stage at Huron Country Playhouse until August 9 is a love story so fraught with life ex- perience that the audience is left wan- ting more and more of these two delightful characters. One act, although it runs an hour and a half is not enough. Which is why author French is one of Canada's most awarded writers around these days. He knows how to leave the audience begging for more. What seems to be a trade -mark of Steven Schipper's directing style ap- pears again in this .production, and that is underacting: quite the opposite of most directors. In this case it tends to keep the two.lead characters look- ing a little too wooden and expres- sionless. But this is more than mad up for, in their mastery of passages of dialogue deli and Bob Sterzik, Calgary. Ushers were Jamie Baker, Dashwood, and Chris Regier, Detroit, both nephews of the bride. The couple honeymooned in Southwestern Ontario before returning to Ed- monton, where they reside. Photo by Bart DeVries 32* CELEBRATE 60 YEARS On August 21, 1926, in Trinity Anglican Church, Birr, Ontario Leslie Gibson and Gwendoline. Hodgins were united in mar- riage. Friends and relatives ore invited to share this happy occa- sion with them at an Open House, on Sunday afternoon, August 17, at their home 193 Main St., Exeter. Best Wishes On- ly. 32nc Kirkton By MRS HAROLD DAVIS Mr. and Mrs. Bob iianniman. Shawn and Sarah. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pilgrim, Mrs. John Ifanniman and Michael Ilanniman of Renfrew spent a few days last week with Mrs. .loan McCormick. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ballard and Craig, Mississauga spent the holiday weekend with Rea Stephen. Mr. and Mrs. Burns Blackler and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis attended the first birthday party for Steven Fairbairn at his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. I,es Fairbairn at their mobile home in Menneset Park. Goderich. Dr. Albert Berry and daughters of Toronto spent the weekend with Earl Berry and Donald. Betty Jean Gran of I long Kong and Pat ('hang. Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Seipp. Toronto visited this week with Mrs. Maurice Blackler. Dawn "Temple and ,Joanna. Meet your changing financial obli• gations with a Financial Security Planning Program from The. Cooperators. Call today for complete information. rr71(1 ( nru}e ru h ,m the "0 co-operatols Insurance Services t.X1 Fl Il :17,1 .1mn Strrht. llf., 11(X) 1111 IR/Mf AI RI 1 OWN! R( i ARM WWII g d with an engaging accent. Laurie Paton, a newcomer to the Playhouse stage, is certainly a delight to both the eye and the ear. She is as pretty to look at as her boyfriend •Jacob remembers. ,Laurie brings to the part of Mary, the girl Jacob left behind, just the right amount of youthful innocence and pouty indigna- tion to etipress the feelings of the jilted girl. When she speaks there is a lilt to her voice that carries the semblance of a Newfoundland accent. Mother and Father become "mudder and Fodder", and "las mune' s; of course last month. It hints at an Irish lilt but it doesn't really matter how authentically "Neuffie" it is, it win your heart and gets the m ge across. The even more d nding role of ,Jacob Mercer ' arried off well by recent R son Theatre School graudat even Sutcliffe. His natural shy : • meanour and broad toothy le help him get through some ex- tremely long narrative passages. Much of the plot unfolds through Jacob's story telling and the audience is treated to a built in history lesson which is saved from boredom by Sutcliffe's earnest and intense delivery. Saltwater Moon is a romantic love story set at the turn of the century in a fishing village along the New- foundland coast. But this is not the mushy romance of hearts and flowers. This is the story of two very young star-crossed lovers who have hurt each other ( the reasons are gradually revealed in the plot !Meet-- here) ut'mi(here) and have been apart for a year. This is the accusing—sarcasm of two people whoknow each other and are comfortable with years of trust and faith in each other. This is the brave, proud, determined kind of banter bet- ween two young people who wouldn't want to admit to needing the other, yet they want the other to admit it first. Mary accuses. Jacob of acting like "The cock o' the rock" on his return and Jacob romances his girl by singing at the top of his voice so the whole town can hear. The story unfolds with humour and some tears in front of a picturesque • costal setting designed by Brian Per- chaluk. Although the imposing house front with a verandah supported on Ionic columns is questionable in depicting Newfoundland, the stylized rocky shoreline of steeply rakin geometric angles provides a vjua y interesting terrai for theactors to sit or stand at differ -Fels. "The intent was to have the home of the R ght Honorable Dave reflect solid, substantial tradition-- yet be romantic and stylized" explained Perchaluk. Coupled with theethereal low white brush, cleverly lit to por- tray a starry evening by lighting designer Adair Redish, the set embellishes both the players and the plot. Billed as an irresistibly charming play with the perfect combination of humour and romance, Saltwater Moon, at Huron Country Playhouse until August 9th will give you more than a few laughs and a pitter-patter heart. Through a strong dramatic script, a timeless narrative of hurt, of prideful struggle and loving trust is inscribed on your heart. 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