The Citizen, 1989-04-12, Page 27Theatre review
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1989. PAGE 27.
Youngsters delighted by Munsch's stories THE BENMILLER
FORESTERS
BY CHRISTINA ROULSTON
A full house of children and
parents eagerly viewed the Prairie
Theatre Exchange’s presentation
of ‘‘Snowsuits, Birthdays, and
Giants!” by Robert Munsch last
Saturday at Blyth Festival. All had
come, expecting a fun time and
they were well rewarded.
Robert Munsch is easily Cana
dian children’s favourite story tel
ler. For years children have enjoy
ed reading about the adventures
and misadventures of his endear
ing characters. Now Munsch, along
with Kim McCaw has made it
possible for children to experience
his stories in live theatre perfor
mance.
‘‘Snowsuits, Birthdays and
Giants!” involves the characters
Jule Ann (Karen Barker), Moira
(Miriam Bernstein), David (Chris
topher Sirgudson), and Jason (ro-
bert Slade). The stories they tell
and perform are all taken from
Robert Munsch’s books. Some of
these included “David’s Father”,
“Mud Puddle”, “The Paperbag
Princess” and “Moira’s Birth
day.” These stories were very
familiar to most of the children and
they could often complete the
character’s lines for them.
The set and costumes were
beautifully designed (by Rejean
Labrie and Joan Murphy). Bright,
bold colours dominated the stage.
Colours appeal to a child’s mind
and serve to energize their imagin
ations.
The props were wonderful crea
tions also. In the story “David’s
Craribrook
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Knox celebrates Lord's Supper
The Sacrament of the Lord’s
Supper was celebrated in Knox
Church on April 2 with the mini
ster, Rev. Steven Webb officiating.
Four new members were received
into membership, Verna and Will
Perrie, Stephen Steiss and Brent
Evans.
Mrs. Marjorie Knight and sons
Allan and Keith and friends enjoy
ed a recent trip to Florida. They
also visited Hector and Mrs.
Knight at Picton.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Knight and
Mrs. Ella Knight arrived home last
week after spending the winter in
Florida.
4H CLUB
The fourth and fifth 4H meetings
were held at the home of Brenda
Perrie, beginning with the 4H
pledge. Members divided into
groups of three and dyed wool
using purple and orange dye. The
purple dye was Kool-aid and the
orange dye was made from boiling
onion skins. All worked on their
knitting projects, and ended with
the 4H motto.
EUCHRE
Eighteen tables played at the
Forester’s euchre on April 7 with
prizes as follows: high, Mildred-
Gill, Ken MacDonald; low, Annie
Engel, Eluned McNair; lone hands,
Freida D’Arcey, John Subject;
lucky table 1, Margaret MacDon
ald, Merle Bowes, Allan Kennedy,
15, Brenda
Cora Smith,
10, Lloyd
John Subject; table
Perrie, Elgin Adams,
June Jacklin; table
Smith, Betty Krotz, Isabelle Craig,
Ross Stephenson; skunk prize,
Ruth Martin, Linda Morton, Betty
Krotz, Betty Hood, Harvey Adams,
Cdcil Raynard; anniversary, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank McKenzie; birth
day, Beccie Ruppel, Harold Bragg;
tallies, Roma Nicholson, Mar-
geurite Beirnes, Keith Turnbull,
Alice Stevens, Dorothy Dilworth,
Cliff Hoegy, Stan Alexander, Jean
Conley, Annie Wight, Mary Hue-
ther, Dorothy Hamilton, Bill
Beirnes, Margaret Brown, Mar
jorie Metcalfe. The maple syrup
was donated by Jack and Donna
Knight. The Hall Board will host
the euchre April 14.
Father”, David has a father who is
a giant. This is portrayed to the
children by a pair of eight-foot tall
legs, manipulated by an actor
behind them. The children loved
them.
The acting and direction (by Kim
McCaw) were well carried-out. The
actors gave a genuine feeling of a
child’s perspective. Lots of slap
stick was thrown in which always
succeeded in bringing gales of
laughter from the children in the
audience. The children were given
ample chances to participate in the
stories as well. Their voices shook
the rafters as thev tried to help
Jason wake his sleep-walking fath
er. Their stamping feet almost
literally brought the house down so
they pretended to be “grade one,
grade two, grade three, grade four,
PC's elect
executive
Ken Campbell of McKillop town
ship was named president of the
Huron Riding Progressive Conser
vative Riding Association at the
group’s annual meeting in Seaforth
Friday.
Stephen Sparling of Blyth was
named first vice-president. Other
vice presidents are Nico Peters of
Tuckersmith, John Schenk of
Wingham, Mel Hohner, Clinton,
Ralph Smith, Seaforth, Bruce
Thompson, Goderich and John
Chapman, Bayfield. Donna Wood,
Clinton is past president; Laurence
Bean, Brucefield, secretary-trea
surer and Gerta Peters, Tucker
smith, secretary.
grade five, grade six and kinder
garten” guests invited to Moira’s
birthday party (to the horror of
Moira’s parents).
Giants!” adds new excitement and
energy to Robert Munsch’s imagi
native stories. If the chance is ever
open to you to take a child see this
play, grab itl You will be rewarded
when you see the smiles of delight
on the child’s face.
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