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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1998. PAGE 35.
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
It is the story of a man of integri-
ty, strength of character and con-
viction to his beliefs, all of which
spell his doom.
In Stratford Festival's A Man For
All Seasons, Douglas Rain brilliant-
ly portrays Sir Thomas More, a
man of position whose stance
against King Henry VIII in his
quest to become head of the church
results in his destruction.
Based on historic fact, with a few
literary adjustments, A Man for All
Seasons tells of a tumultuous time
in British history. Under the rule of
Henry the VIII and the heavy-hand-
ed forces of Thomas Cromwell,
Britain splits from the Catholic
Church, when the Pope would not
annul the long-standing marriage
between Henry and Catherine of
Aragon.
It was Henry's wish to wed Anne
Boleyn to beget a male heir to the
throne.
When a law is passed naming
Henry head of the church, thereby
replacing the Pope, noblemen and
peasants alike were forced to swear
allegiance to the King.
As with many citizens who died
in revolt, Sir Thomas More stood
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assumption that the entire industry
was going to undergo some
changes.
These changes are being made in
accordance with the provincial
government Bill 35, the Energy
Competition Act, which is expected
to be proclaimed law sometime in
November, Carr said.
"Next (spring) it will be required
that all municipal utilities have to
be restructured," he said. "The
municipality will no longer be
involved with electric power. They
will have to incorporate it into its
own company. The government is
also encouraging municipalities to
join under one corporation."
He added that the supplying of
electric power will be regulated by
the Ontario Electricity Board, but
the transportation of the electricity
will not be regulated.
"Wires are not going to be
regulated and that will create a
competitive market. The
assumption is that Ontario Hydro
or offshoot companies of Ontario
Hydro will be major players in that
market," Carr said.
He stressed that municipalities
have to be as far along in the
process as Ontario Hydro.
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against Henry, not openly denying
his position but neither approving
it.
When More's hope that the law
will protect him fails, Henry jails
his long-time friend and advisor.
King Henry fears that if a man
such as More could not swear to
the oath, it must mean he disap-
proves. He will not stand for this as
More is held in high esteem by
many.
The first act of the three-hour
production drags somewhat, often
bogged down in the details of the
church and political system.
However, like any good mystery,
the plot thickens through the sec-
ond act with More tossed in jail and
King Henry trying to force the
issue.
Family and friends visit to
beseech More to sign the oath. As
his daughter Lady Margaret More
(Emma Campbell) says, it is only
on paper, not in the heart.
As a man of integrity, More pro-
claims that if he is not true to his
heart, he is not true to himself.
With an intriguing, historically-
based story, the cast must be strong
to carry the emotion and impor-
tance of the tale. And they do.
If all municipalities joined under
one incorporated electric company,
each town would be a shareholder
in that company, Can said.
"With Bill 35 coming, you have
to do something. I guess what we're
saying is that this is a good option,"
he said of the amalgamation
Rain, who rarely leaves the stage,
embodies the sensibilities of More,
adding a touch of humour to a char-
acter who could appear to be sanc-
timonious. He is not overbearing in
his beliefs nor forces them on oth-
ers. He merely asks that his person-
al feelings are not spoken of
publicly.
Supporting players Diane
D'Aquila (his wife, Lady Alice
More), Campbell, Graham Abbey
(William Roper, his son-in-law)
and friend, Roy Lewis as The Duke
of Norfolk, are all strong in their
roles though D'Aquila over plays
the anger and hurt in some
instances.
One of the most delightful char-
acters is The Common Man played
by Brad Rudy, a narrator added by
playwright Robert Bolt.
He introduces the production,
portrays numerous subsidiary char-
acters and closes the play with
comments about the goings-on.
He seems to be a touch of
humanity in a time when abuses of
power reigned.
With few set changes, the stage
movement is minimal, allowing the
eye to concentrate on the luxurious
costumes.
A Man For All Season runs
through Nov. 6.
proposal, in a later interview.
Carr added that even if all I1
municipalities do not vote in favour
of this amalgamation, the ones that
do will more than likely be
incorporated under this plan, and
the ones that don't will have to
incorporate on their own.
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goblins
party
Take little ghosts and goblins to
Doon Heritage Crossroads on
Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m.
for a turn of the century Halloween
party.
In 1914, Halloween celebrations
took place in the form of house
parties, with lots of games,
activities and traditional fun.
Regular admission.
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Friday, Oct. 23, 1998
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
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Saturday, Oct. 24/98
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2-4:30 - Come & Go
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