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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1986-07-02, Page 20Page 20—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY`', 1986 Unusual concept gives a new By Shelley 1MIcPhee-Halst SIXTH - The story and tie message may not be new, but the preseutation•of Drift puts "this play above the ordinary. Drift - a play about theddepression era, is the second production to be staged at the Blyth Festival this season. The setting for Drift is a well known one - of laughter and love, tradegy and hard times of the ,1930s and 1940s. Drift is a bit- tersweet tale about the people and the times of a generation gone by. It dramatizes the lives, of, ordinary folks from their youth to their senior years, through the depression and the Second World War. Yet Drift is not a typical story of the times. If offers an unusual concept in its presentation, that of a writer working on a novel and his characters who come to life to. tell his story. The Writer (Daryl Shut- tleworth) acts as the narrator as his characters recount their lives from the, pages of his book. Playwright Rex Deverell has presented a unique manner of telling the story of Drift. He works the characters in and out of scenes that both deal with their past memories and present day events. The writer works both on the sidelines and in the, scenes, persuading the characters to tell more of their past lives, holding "character conferences" in an effort to understand the times they, lived in and the decisions they made, and, at times wishing he too could have changed the past. It's an unusual relationship, that between The Writer and his characters. One of the funniest lines in the play comes when the character Sam asks why The Writer has given he and another character pulmonary diseases. Sam has no choice in the matter, the works have been written, and he must carry out his role, like it or not. The most interesting relationship in the play is that between The Writer and his main character - a young woman from the Barbados who immigrated to Canada in the. 1920s. You should catch the relationship between the two characters close to the end of the play. It offers an interesting twist Lo this uni- que scriptand perhaps emphasis should have been placed on this. It takes a close eye • and a careful ear to catch theconnection. ' Some audience members, when realizing ' the connection, seemed somewhat confused. wiStP Blyth Festival veterans Ron Gabriel and Laurel Paetz are two of the featured actors in Drift, currently playing at the theatre. (Colleen Maguire photo). Although traditional in its storyline basis, Drift is presented in an abstract form. Props are minimal here, characters fade in and out between the past and the present. Special mention must go to Jules Tonus for his set design and Louise Guinand for lighting. The set is a simple one with three muralled screens used to ilhistrate the scene. If you're looking for a traditional play, complete with all the makings of a 1930's styled set, you won't 'find it in Drift. Instead this play aims to focus solely on its five characters - Stevie, the strongwilled im- migrant woman; her best friend, happy go lucky Betty; the two men in her life, Sam the poet and Tom the farmer; and, The Writer. The fiveactors.corilpetently._,pportray their. characters. Special audience favor goes to' Betty (Heather Edson) and Sam (Ron „,... 11.. ‘„,,com-Ins BINGO: Vanastra Rec Centre, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. First reg. card $1., fifteen reg. $20. games, three share -the -wealth. Jackpot $220.00 must go. Lucky Ball $120.00 (if not won). Lucky. Ball in- creases. $20 per week. Admission restricted. to 16 years and over.—Ttfar BAYFIELD LIO S CLUB Jumbo Bingo, Bayfield Arena, every ridgy night. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Early Bird Ga s starting 7:45.-15,41ar MONSTER BINGO: Sponsored by Clinton Service Clubs, Clinton Community Centre, Mondays, June 9 to Sept. 1. 15 regular games. 3 share -the - wealth, grand prize $1000. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Admission 16 years and over. Proceeds to com- munity work.>24.35ar VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. Bible stories, music, crafts, skits, games. Come for 0 week of fun July 7-11, 9-11:30 a.m. ages 4-12 at Blyth Public Schoo1.26,27 BAYFIELD PIONEER PARK ASSOCIATION Annual Rummage Sale; Friday,, July 11, 8 p,m.Bayfield Arena. Articles gratefully received Friday morn- ing at arena. For pick up call 565-2751, 565-2629, 565-2103.-26,28 BLYTH FESTIVAL — ANOTHER SEASON'S PRO MISE: July 2,3 (matinee), 5,7,8,10 DRIFT: JO 3,4,9,10 (matinee) All evening performances an at 8:30 p.m.; matinees at 2:00 ptm.-27ar Gabriel) for the comic relief that their characters give to their more serious counterparts. Stevie (Laurel Paetz) and Tom (Peter Smith) play the "heavies” in this production as they rocket back and forth between love and war, laughter and anger, and stumble through the unsettled times they lived in. The Writer (Daryl Shuttleworth) • represents the youth of today - the young adults who are attempting to understand the depression era and its effects on the people. That, understanding is important to direc- tor Katherine Kaszas. She believes that we' have much to learn from the times and events in that era a half -century ago. In Drift, she has chosen a basic story, a simple= message, but one, that ..particularly captures your attention through its unusual CO'LBORNE TOWNSHIP 1.5a BEEF BAR-B-QUE Saturday, July 19 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. %';::Y:`::�:�"i`%'`.•?4'r $f'fir.`'$%§£:�'y�':�.i+%'„i%�%r`; (1 3 SurYt STlre .; i(If(fiFr►r �f� Illllif�V:` �yt,,. LBF Gy cs .404004.4.,0x§,4 .if Pancake Breakfast Sunday, July 20 9 a.m. -11 a.m. Advanced Tickets Preferred �r —Tickets Available From— %i •Keith Homan 524-9895 *Doreen Willis 524-8078 •Audrey Kernighan 524-9854 •Leone Robertson 526-7520 •Colborne Twp. Hall •Bill Bogie 524-2034 •Lois Vanstone 524-9155 •Betty Moore 524-9840 •Fan Sheardown 524-7278 524-4669 Wiiley's New 18 -HOLE MINI -GOLF OPENING THIS FRIDAY 1:00 ADMISSION: Adults $2.1243 Chifditott under 12 $14.28. • AT • ate iAY`S A Vlllg K. TNI�ltSfi2��f 1111 AMwit ihlif, FPidAif t',044006 14 AM.1 AM Au1NIi ; 1t ,f M.11S PM HOURS Ems` +Ai1111-ALF SAME %gilt Outlet' i h HWA 8 WEST,,Ir T' N tAKIE UlT # 10ERS.PMI NE' Buck & Doe 'for Phil "Moses" Stelzer and Darlene Schleuter Saturday, July 5, 1986 fbr Information Call 527-0878 or 527-0309 quAG DON Hi$1'F'SoN Saturday., July 5 For Information Phone - 527-0435 or 527-1769 ". C ■F PIANO TUNING • REPAIRS • REBUILDING • KEYS RECOVERED • DAMPP-CHASERS • pp�i�v�+ __e_ BEFiCAES=N G . BRUCE : PULSIFER 348-9223 MITCHELL , I MUSIC IN GOLD REDISCOVERTHE.BEAUTIFULMUSIC OF YOUR -LIFE-FROM-THE BIG BAN0-YEARS-FOR-YOUR.�. DANCING AND LISTENING PLEASURE, OR THE BEST SING -ALONG AND POLKA SPECIALS FOR THE BIGGEST PUB OR OKTOBERFEST PARTY IN TOWN, IN, SUPER MODULATED STEREO SOUND. BRUNO VERMANDER (D.J. 8 M.C.) TEL: 524-2832 presentation. Kaszas, artistic director at the Blyth Festival, has been a longtime friend of Drift. This play premiered at the Globe Theatre in Regina in 1980. In 1984 it was.pro- duced at the Prairie Theatre Exchange in Winnipeg - a sold out show directed by Kaszas. Drift may not be the seasonshow stopper at the Blyth Festival. It isn't a glamorous, mega -production play. It doesn't feature dramatic sets or larger than life characters. It does not have exciting climaxes or non- stop action. , ' ,. However, Drift is a thoughtful, poetic piece, that is both entertaining and enlightening. Drift - is well worth your ticket price, - • BRUCEFIELD I.O.O.F:s CDreekR,st . and BAKE SALE Saturday, July 5th 1986 Time: 8 a.m. e..1:00 p.m.: place: Brumfield Fire Hall Adults: $3.50 Children: 6-12 yrs. ,$2.00 Under 6 yrs.: FREE "ALL YOU CAN EAT" Put en by Br ecoftail`d 1 Ci0:F.. Hurt ltS of Lon doSbO r`. 1UULY lith and 12th . VACATION BIBI;E SCHOOL, All children from ages of 4.12 welcome for Bible•stories, crafts and lots more fun at Clinton Christian Reformed Church, July 21.25, 9:00.11:30 a.m.-27.29x YOU ARE INVITED to "Lunch' in the Park" with Rt. Hon. -John Turner at Harbour Park,Goderich, Tuesday, July 8, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Adults $5; elementary students $2.50: pre-schoolers free. For tickets call 482.9864, 482-3475, 482.9004 or 482.9505.-27ar ' - COLEMAN FAMILY PICNIC, Sunday, July 13, smorgasbord at 4:30, sports, 6 pm. Stanley Township Park, Hwy. 21 Sideroad 10.-27,28 51st ANNUAL SNELL REUNION at •Londesboro Community Hall, Sunday, July 13th. Registration 2:00 p.m., Games, 3:00 p.m., POT LUCK SUPPER, 5:00 p.m.—27-28x • JULY 12TH PARADE to be held in Listowel on July 12. Parcide starts at 2 p.m. -27 HURON COUNTY Family Planning invites you to attend Family Planning Clinic every Thursday from 6:30 p.m.'to 9 p.m. at Huron County Health Unit, Public Health Wing, Huronview, Clinton. Counselling ' and medical services provided. °49eow FIFTY-FIRST. SNELL REUNION Sunday, July 13, Londesboro Community Hall, 2 p.m. registration, 3 p.m. games, 5 p.m. pot luck supper. -27,28 Hugill's hold reunion St. Christopher's Beach in Goderich was the site of the Hugill picnic, held on June 22. Sports during the event were 'conducted by Wayne Hugill, and when they weren't being played, members of the family visited while the ladies prepared a smorgasbord' supper. ._Officers for 1987 include Doris Hugill, president; Joyce Hugill, vice-president; Janice Gavin, secretary; Alvin Daer, treasurer; Sandra and Jerry Johnson, sports; Lois Hugill, Vivienne Roy and Janet Daer, lunch. Next year's picnic will be held once again at St. Christopher's, Beach. GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY! WE EXPECT A SELLOUT! WHEN U11nta OMES TO VARNA! THURSDAY, ..DAY JULY 17- o SPONSORED BY: Stanley Towdship Sesquicentennial Committee LOCATION: Stanley Town"Ship Complex 1 mile West of Varna, Huron County Rd. No. 3 Doors Open Variety Show Live Wintario Drdw with Faye. Dance and Greg Beresford MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Hon. Jack Riddell,. Minister of Agriculture and Food ADMISSION TICKETS: $3.00 includes a Wintario ticket at the door 6:30 P.M. 7J00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT -BAYFIELO_ _ .. . Nip N'Tuck Variety The Cheese Nook CLINTON Shirai Department Store Trian le Discount TOWNSHIP OF STANLEY 'NEST & MIX IN '88 GODER1CH Zehr's Store The Sunc3aast Craft Corner HENSALL Ron's Health Centre Shaw's Dairy Store ulidnAo et ZURICH Shaw's Dairy Store SEAFORTH Bob & Betty's Variety BRUCEFIELD - The Brucefield Variety- Also from any member of the Stanley Sesquicentennial Committee_ Otx -A "i a Assortment of... • *live andsilk plants •cut flowers ' •flowering plants •artificial cemetery 'wreaths, crosses; etc. - *wedding floweis •over 100 silk arrangements • and FRESH -FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS all made for you and designed by jean Wolfe, experienced' . Designer for 8 years. ''Bring in a sanip a of your Wallpaper" and have a silk • arrangement made to I ch t I >ACTION GUARANTEED!.