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Bordertown Cafe is realistically ,funny
By Anne Narejko
BLYTH - Bordertown Cafe may be set on
the border, but it's far from being
borderline.
As the Blyth Festival's second play of the
season, Bordertown Cafe maintains the high
quality of acting -theatre goers have come to
expect in Blyth.
Director Katherine . Kaszas compiled a
cast of four brilliant actors who appeared to
be made for their roles.
Kevin Bundy, from Goderich, portrays a
17 -year-old youth named Jimmy who is torn
between staying with his mother and grand-
parents in a small cafe on the Canadian -
USA border and living with his father in a
big house in the States.
Mr. Bundy's timing for some of his more
comical one-liners is right on the money. On
the other hand, he also portrayed other side
of Jimrny, a very insecure, mixed-up
teenager, with great conviction.
Jimmy's mother, Marlene, is played by
Laurel Paetz. At the age of 34, she is running
a small cafe and is still waiting for her truck
driving ex-husband to show up and once
again sweep her off her feet. Once he phones
and tells her that he has remarried and
would like Jimmy to conte live with him,
-Marlene falls to pieces.
Ms. Paetz plays the part well. The
character's insecurities show through in her
face as well as her nervous actions.
And then there's Maxine, the non-stop
talker who married her husband after know-
ing him a full one and a half days. She's
from the United States and continually tells
her family how great the States are - that is
until Jimmy's father wants him to move
there.
Maxine is played by Lorna Wilson who has
the required energy to make this character
stand out. She also has the necessary talent
to drift from the chatterbox to the insecure
woman who does her best for everyone but
feels very neglected.
She loves her daughter ( Marlene) and her
grandson (Jimmy) but has an odd way of
showing it.
Maxine's husband, Jim, is played by
Jerry Franken. Jim is as opposite from his
chattering' wife as day and night. It's this
character's quietness and confidence that
tells the audience that he is a wise,
methodical man.
It is Mr. Franken's slow but sure
niovernents on stage, his voice and his
knowing t sometimes mocking) looks that
rounds out the play. In short, Mr. Franken
may not have had the most lines, but his ac-
tions said just as much.
Behind the scenes, Allan Stichbury, Kevin
Fraser, Dawn Brennan and Brian Morton
designed the set, costumes, provided ap-
propriate lighting as well as sound.
Jerry Franken and Lorna Wilson put on strong performances in the play Bordertown
Cafe. The couple, who portrayed Jim and Maxine, were two of four actors in the Blyth
Festival's second play of the season which opened June 23. (James Hockings photo)
One of the "little extras" that added a
great deal to the play was the sound of
motorists passing by the cafe on occasion.
Without this, the audience would have been
left wondering why the actors and actresses
were rushing to the door or pausing in mid -
sentence.
But all these little things, combined with
great writing by Kelly Rebar, directing and
acting, is only one of the reasons Border -
town Cafe is a great night's entertainment.
Artistic director will not extend his contract
STRATFORD - The Festival here an-
nounced recently that Artistic Director John
Neville will not be extending his contract
beyond the 1988 season. He is currently in
the second year of a three year contract.
"This has not been an easy decision to
make," Mr. Neville said. "When I first ac-
cepted this position, I said i had the best job
in the country. Thanks to the warm and cor-
dial relations I have enjoyed ~.v'ith the board
of governors. my feelings have not changed
and i appreciate the support they have
given me. However, after much soul-
searching, I am declining the board's invita-
tion to sign any extension to my contract as
artistic director.
"This is a great job. but it is all -
consuming and. at this stage of my life, I
feel it best for both me and my family that i
Pub Day
features
the Huron
Strings
HUR()NViEW - Residents had a double
treat this past week. when the Huron Strings
and Ed Stiles both entertained at Pub Day to
honor fathers
Those enjoying an outing in the van on
Tuesday afternoon were: L. Sutherland,4.
Sinclair, F. Lobb, C. Bell, E. Hill, M. Young,
D. Buchanan. M. Glazier. and Z. Rathby.
()n Wednesday, the residents of Huron
Heights and Bayview enjoyed fresh
strawberries and ice cream.
Once again Senior ('itizens' Day was held
on Thursday. Extending(a welcome were
Flora Dowson & Grace Peck with guests
being from Clinton Radar Club, Blyth Sw-
ingin Seniors. Grand, Bend Golden Agers,
Hensall Three Links and the Dashwood
Good Companions. Entertainment for the
day was the Huron Strings consisting of W.
McCartney, W. Whitmore. L. Lawson, S.
Hillen and Marie Flynn. On guitar and sing-
ing, Hugh Hodges entertained with a couple
numbers. Arnold Craig played the violin
while the We Three - Krista Black, Andrea
Postma and Erica Burns tap danced. Also
the Good Sister ( Kelly and Sherry) tapped
danced!
Roman Catholic mass by Father Pluta
was held Friday morning.
Residents wish to welcome Orval Gillis
from Brussels.
Sympathy is extended to the families of
Chuck Wilson of Goderich and Ada ('rad -
dock of Colborne.
Broadfoot
installed
CLINTON - On .lune 24, Huronic
Rebekah 1,odge 306 hosted the inaugural
meeting of Huron District 23, with District
Deputy President Sister Lyla Smith ' of
Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge 338, Ex-
eter, presiding. She welcomed everyone
noting all six lodges were well
represented, opened the meeting with
prayer. Sister hyla gave a report of her
years work and thanked everyone for their
devoted support.
After a short ceremony, the meeting was
turned over to Sister Bev who handled the
business. She thanked everyone.
A delicious lunch was served by Huronic
Rebekah 306 Sisters.
step down at the end of my term. I love
Stratford. It is my permanent home and I
shall remain a resident who is proud to live
in the town that is home to the finest theatre
company on the continent a company I sup-
port with all my heart."
William Somerville, President of the
Festival's Board of Governors, expressed
his regret over Mr. Nevill's decision.
"John Neville's contribution to the
Festival has been enormous. Although I
understand and respect his decision, 1 am
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very sorry we could not persuade him to ex-
tend his contract. In a little less than two
seasons, he has given the Festival renewed
artistic credibility and remarkably shrewd
fiscal management. The result is a newly in-
vigorated Stratford Festival in which we all
take the greatest pride. Although I will be
sad to see him leave us at the end of next
season, there is one piece of good news. The
Stratford Festival will still enjoy the benefit
of one more year of his dynamic
leadership."
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(matinee), 4, 6, 7, 9, 10. Bordertown Cafe: July 2,
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