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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-07-29, Page 24Page 24 Times -Advocate, JuTy 29, 1992..........Cf:2A...... M-D j 1 L riTy' Exeter student gains acting experience in Blyth production By Michelle Ellison T -A Stair EXETER - Thirteen year-old Michael Schwindt of Exeter will be entering grade nine at South Huron District High School this fall with an experience any young actor would kill to have. Schwindt is presently play- ing a support- ing role in The Glorious 12th, a Canadian written play by Raymond Sto- rey running at the Blyth Festi- val. He plays the part of 14 year- old Colm Ryan who he says, "is a fairly smart kid and he knows how to get himself out of trouble." Colm is part of the Mackay clan which is boned for the part, Schwindt felt he had the advantage of looking younger than he. Rehearsals lasted three weeks prior to the opening on July 10 and so far, Schwindt has learned a lot while having a great time. "It's pretty fun. The hard part's over,. says Schwindt with regard to the re- hearsal schedule and week of pre- views. "Now there's just put- ting on the plays until the end of the summer." The Glorious 12th runs until August 21. His pan is slightly smaller than the other actors, but Schwindt says he has his chal- lenging mo- ments on stage. "There's just a couple of scenes where I get ner- vous," says Schwindt. In the Orangeman's Parade, for example, he sports a very large, heavy cos- tume and in another scene he must enter catching a rubber ball. "It's only the nights there is someone there I know (that I get nervous)." Schwindt figures more lines would make him more apprehen- sive on stage, but a little stage fright certainly is not hindering his goal to pursue his latest passion further. He says he hopes to con- tribute to South Huron's produc- tion next year and look into next summer's season at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend. As well, he has already tried his hand at playwriting during his time spent at the theatre for his own play he simply entitles Pressure. "It's about peer pressure for young teenagers," he says. The $ 150 he makes a week will be put away with other money he earns mowing lawns this summer and most likely go toward quite a few rounds of golf, says Schwindt. Michael being torn apart by a family se- cret that has just been revealed. Set in Ontario in 1927 the events of the story lead up to the town's Orangeman's King Billy parade. Being part of a nine person cast which includes such veterans as Jerry Franken who is returning to the Blyth stage for his sixth sea- son, has been a tremendous help to the young actor. "I'm the only one who isn't a big name actor.... They tell me what I should do to get into this business," he says. Pans in productions at school as well as a drama enrichment program called Beyond the Boards, sparked Schwindt's inter- est in the stage. It was at the two day enrichment program which included seminars and group ac- tivities that he met artistic direc- tor Peter Smith. • He said "there was a part for a 13 year-old boy so I asked him if I could come down for an audi- tion," explained Schwindt. Al- though only one other actor audi- Schwlndt Young Company performs BLYTH - The Blyth Festival Young Company will soon be per- forming Ozone On Down. It is a collective creation which focuses on universal environmental con- cerns, and what affect our actions can have. Ozone On Down promis- es to be an imaginative experience, created through written exercises and improvisations. This environmental play is being staged on unused railroad tracks. using the natural scenery around as the stage. The audience will experi- ence the play instead of just watch- 14345. ing it as they walk along the tracks through the beautiful setting, while the play happens around them. Music, clowns, goddesses and dragons will grace the area giving the whole experience a "circus" magic. Performance dates are: August 12 and 13, 7:00 p.m., August 14 and 15, 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets for Ozone On Down are Aduhs 55.00, children 52.00. Tick- ets arc available at the Blyth Festi- val Box Office or call (519) 523 - Ford PowerStarr" tractors Power Added PTO horsepower, better torque response from efficient, new GenesisTM engines Performance Big -capacity hydraulics—instant response when you need it Innovation Quick. easy shitting from 12x12 and 16x16 synchronized transmissions. Plus extra comfort and convenience from roomy new opera- tor decks and cabs. Come see the new PowerStarT" tractors. The new standard for performance in the 66- to 106 -PTO -horsepower range. Call Gerald 825.8941 or Al 235.3206 DAIL 1 PART; SI:HVIC:F TO EXE tl:k ARE!, LOGAN FORD TRACTOR SALES LTD. 7 a t9 St. 284-1778 8t. Marys Country QuiIt Fest '92 extended to 10 days MILTON - Responding to over- whelming requests for "more" of Country Quilt Fest, the Ontario Ag- ricultural Museum, in co-operation with the Hobby Horse Quilt Shop, is extending this year's unique quilting experience to include 10 days of displays, activities and demonstrations. From August 7 to 16, the mu- seum's rustic Gambrel Barn will be filled to the rafters with quilts, wall hangings, quilted clothing and quilted table cloths. Over 100 items from quilting guilds, Women's In- stitute branches and individual quil- tcrs from across Ontario will be dis- played. Each day, visitors will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of demonstrations and hands-on ac- tivities. There's also the chance to vote on your favourite quilted items as part of the "Viewer's Choice" awards, donated to the quitters by the Hobby Horse Quilt Shop of Georgetown, Onta io. The popular "Cotton Parade" fashion shows will highlight stun- ning quilted clothing designed in the latest fabrics and styles. Fash- ion shows run Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 7-9 respectively, and Saturday and Sunday, August 1.5-16. While enjoying this event, dis- cover the Ontario Agricultural Mu- seum's 30 buildings and displays on the 32 -hectare site. Costumed inter- preters, farm animals, wagon rides and a gift shop help make your day in the country an enjoyable one. The museum is open for this event, Friday, August 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, August 8 through Sunday, August 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located five km west of Milton, the museum can be reached from Highway 401 via exit 320 or 312 north. Just follow the signs. $6,441 grant for old town hall TORONTO - The Ministry of Culture and Communications an- nounced Friday that a grant of 56,441 will be coming to Exeter to help cover the cost of repairing the roof of the Old Town Hall. The roof repair had been an is- • sue of much discussion at council late last year. Council had advo- cated replacing the asphalt shin- gles with new asphalt, whereas the Exeter and District Heritage Society had advocated a return to cedar shingles with which the Hall would have originally been built. The grant funds will help -cover the difference in price between the asphalt tender and the more expensive, but longer lasting ce- dar shingles which were installed early this year. The grant is part of a Cultural Facilities Improvement program which is offering a total of 51.9 million to 48 Ontario municipali- ties and community groups to pre- serve, restore, upgrade and im- prove existing heritage facilities. Field Crop Competition Sponsored by the Kirkton Agricultural Society Anyone wishing to enter their WHEAT, CORN or SOYBEANS, Please contact Rob Morley 229-8868, Mervin Shute 229-6159, Jim Naim 229-6467,. Mike O'Shea 225-2600. Samples must be shown on Kirkton Fair day in order to collect prize money. Beans must be six plants with roots. YOU WON'T FIND BETTER VALUES ANYWHERE EXCELLENT SELECTION - FANTASTIC SAVINGS FLOOR MODEL • •4 Very rarely will you find top quality furniture at pric- es like these, .but we have to make room for our new stock. We've drastically re- duced the prices on s lected items throu gh.o. the store. This limited se- lection of floor models an discontinued stock must be cleared out. Most are one of a kind, so hurry. 33MSx SALE CONTIVIS ti'flL SST • Fine Furniture, Flooring and Window 467 Main St., ixeter 44,:E/ 11474-4 N 235.0173 Fashions Proudly featuring Canadian products since 1887 AEI A