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A20 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 28, 1985
ENTERTAINMENT
Grand Bend alive with The Sound of Music
BY JULIE MacDONALD
The much -loved Rodgers and Hammer-
stein musical, The Sound of Music, enchant-
ed an attentive capacity crowd opening night,
August 21, in Grand Bend's Huron Country
Playhouse,
Maria Rainer, a young postulant at the
abbey in Nonnberg, Austria, is sent to
become governess to the seven children of
Captain George von Trapp. Through her
patience and understanding, Maria wins the
love of the children and introduces them to
the world of music. She brings, the children
and, their father closer together, and in the
process, wins the love of Captain von Trapp
for herself.
Based on the lives of the real von Trapp
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family, Austrian citizens in the late 1930s,
who delighted audiences in Europe, and later
in America, with their folk singing, The
Sound of Music also recounts the family's
flight into exile upon the rise of the Nazis.
Though they had lived in an Austrian castle,
the von Trapps were forced to turn their
singing hobby into a professional skill in
order to survive.
The casting is, in a word, superb. Deborah
Tennant captures the sincerity and strength
of Maria, and the freedom she finds in song.
Her rapport with the children creates some of
the show's most memorable moments --
teaching them to, sing with the "Do Re Mi"
song, calming their fears in a thunderstorm
with the alpine ballad "The Lonely Goat-
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First customers to enjoy NEW GOLF DRIVING RANGE, which opened last holiday
weekend, were BRAD KING and his son from Clinton. Located 2 miles south of Clinton
on 4 Hwy. We would certainly hope that more people will participate In this fine
recreation. Novice or professionals are all welcome.
HOURS are: WEEKDAYS 4 • .m. to Dusk WEEKENDS 10 a.m. to Dusk
/COUNTRY AND WESTERN JAMBOREE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1985
1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Admission - $4.00 per person
at the
FAMILY PARADISE DANCE HALL
Proceeds to: Ontalrio
March of Dimes
FOOD AVAILABLE
House Band: "Country
Companions"
ALSO FEATURING:
Siddon Brothers, Nite Spots,
A Host of Fiddlers
All Other Bands Welcome
527-0629
VAMII.Y PARADISE
CAMPGROUND
HELD UNDER THE AUTHORITY
OF A SPECIAL OCCASION PERMIT
DR.w's
527.0180
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As of Wednesday, Aug. 28th children 13 years of age $ under must
be accompanied by someone 16 yrs. of age or over to all shows
commencing after 7:30 p.m. TRO
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herd," and watching with pride as they bid
goodnight to their fathers party guests,
singing, "So Long, Farewell.'
The seven von Trapp children are portray-
ed vibrantly by Paulina Gillis (lUesl), Bevan
Keating (Ftiedrich),Jennie Such (Louisa),
Calton McGeachie (Kurt), Jacki Dykes
(Brigitta), Jacki Rau (Marta), and Meredith
Coulter (Gretl). They perform professionally
and sing with clear, controlled voices.
Paulina Gillis is particularly effective as the
16 -year-old l.lesl, experiencing her first
crush. Her shy giggles as she dances in the
garden with 17 -year-old Rolf (Kevin Bergs -
ma) are both appropriate and endearing.
In total, the cast numbers over 30, and each
member carries his share of the weight
STAG
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Larry McNichol
and
Kathy Finlayson
Sat. Aug. 31
For more information
call 527-1008
RINGETTE
A' general meeting for all
parents with girls interested in
playing or coaching house
league or travelling ringette
teams this season.
Thurs., Sept. 5
8 p.m.
at Seaforth and District
Community Centres
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admirably. The high degree of vocal
expertise, especially the a cappella selections
by the abbey nuns, help to sustain moods
throughout the musical selections aiding
continuity and flow. The standing ovation
opening night should be indication enough of
the thoroughly enjoyable evening of theatre
that awaits the patrons of The Sound of
Music.
It runs until the season's end, September
7, at the Playhouse in Grand Bend.
Pantnsy world compensates
BYJUL,IE MacDONALD
A last minute replacement to the previous-
ly scheduled play"Sleeping Arrangements"
in Grand Bend's . Playhouse II, "Stage -
fright," a new Canadian musical by Jim
Betts, is based on "psychodrama," the use
of a fantasy world of acting to compensate for
the unsatisfactory portions of life. The
characters learn that their attempts to alter
the courses 'of their livesonly produce
disappointment. So does the play itself.
The irony of the title, "Stagefright," lies in
the fact that the characters are afraid of what
life holds in store for them, especially the
21 -year-old author, Claire, terrified of
proceeding through the stages of her life,
attempting to hide within the confines of
various plays.
The musical revue is designed to poke fun
at the world of theatre with parodies of "Don
Giovanni," "A Doll's House," and "Private
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Bill Flanagan
SAT., SEPT. 7th
For information ph. 345.2480
Guitar
Drums
Accordion
Lessons
Register
NOW
for
September
*Instruments
available
Phone:
Paul Stevenson
482-3597
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Laves" but the preview performance audi-
ence did not quite know how to take it. The
20 -odd musical numbers were met with only
polite applause. The music was simple, and
the lyrics predictable, and the bringing
together of a young female writer with an ,
eccentric but energetic divorced couple
(second-rate actors who are hired to impro-
vise her ideas) seems too improbable to lend
the play any believability.
"Stagefright" stars David Nairn (star of
the opening Playhouse II season) and Alicia
Jeffery as the "performers," and Janet
MacEwen as the paranoid author. The three
member cast makes the most of the script,
resulting in a few memorable moments and
some chuckles, but the audience leaves the
theatre feeling unsatisfied.
"Stagefright" plays in Grand Bend until
August 31.
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Good recorded music for weddings,
dances, annlversarIes, parties, etc.
Phone Brussels evenings & afternoons
887-6159
Happy 32nd
Birthday
Bonnie Beuerman
August 31
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From your big sister
MITCHELL FAIR
Aug. 30 & 31, Sept. 1 & 2
FRIDAY, AUG. 30
6:30 p.m. • Western Horse Show
8:00 p.m. • Queen of the Fair
competition
9:00 p.m. • Official opening of the 1985
Fair by Oliver McIntosh Warden of Perth
County In Community Hull
11:00 p.m. • Crowning of 1985 Foir
Queen.
SATURDAY, AUG. 31
12:00 noon • Parade led by Mitchell
Legion Bond
During the Afternoon - Pony Show,
Light Horse d Livestock Judging
-Old Tyme Step Dancing Competition in
Arena
-Horse Shoe Pitching
-Antique Machinery Show &
Demonstration
-New Machinery Display
6:30 p.m. - Band Concert by Mitchell
Legion Band
7:15 p.m. - Antique Tractor Pu!! (at
Grandstand)
Step Dancing Competition (in Arena)
- Dance in Community Hall - Aga of
Majority only.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1
1:00 p.m. - Tug -O -War
-Horse Shoe Pitching
-Sheep Show, Dist. No. 3
3:00 p.m. - Demolition Derby
-Antique Machinery Parade on grounds
during afternoon
8:00 p.m. Church Service, sponsored by
Mitchell Junior Farmers (in Community
Hall) collection for Stratford Hosphoi
Building Fund
MONDAY, SEPT. 2
10:00 a.m. • 4-H Achievement Day.
Inter -Club Educational displays in
Arena
- Pet Show (at Grandstand)
12:00 noon - Heavy Horse, Roadster &
Carriage Gasses
1:30 p.m. - Kiddies' Pedal Pull (at
Grandstand)
4:30-6:30 • Pork Chop Barbecue
EVERYDAY • Exhibit buildings open,
Midway In Operation, good food
available.
FUN FOR ALL AT:
"THE BIGGEST little
FAIR IN ONTARIO"