Times Advocate, 1995-06-07, Page 11Page 10 Times -Advocate, June 7, 1995
Macbeth, not for
the faint of heart
Murder, lust, deceipt lead protagonist
to his infamous fall
By Heather Mir T -A staff
STRATFORD - "Will all great
Neptune's ocean wash this blood
clean from my hand? No, this my
hund will rather the multitudinous
sea incarnadine, making the green
one red." (Act I1, Scene II)
The sinister forces of evil and the
dark side of human nature combine
to lead Macbeth into damnation.
Upon returning victorious from bat-
tle Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, is
greeted by three weird sisters who
address him as Thane of Cawdor
and King who shall be. In her ea-
gerness to see the
witches prophecy
fulfilled, Lady Mac-
beth presses her hus-
band to find the
quickest way to the
throne.
The murder of
Duncan, King of
Scotland, embarks
the way on a murder-
ous path, leading not to security but
to insanity. Lady Macbeth cannot
wash the blood from her hands or
her conscience and Macbeth is ter-
rorized by visions of daggers and
ghosts.
Stratford Festival's production of
Macbeth opened on May 31 at the
Festival Theatre. The play, di-
rected by Marti Maraden, will run
until October 27.
The famous tragedy is a bloody
play which is not for the mild na-
tured among us. A nearby fellow
patron could be heard gasping each
time a sword was plunged into
someone (which is often).
With a loud crack of his neck
breaking, the son of Macduff, is
killed by Macbeth's troops. At this,
a member of the audience whis-
pered the play was "much too vi-
olent." Surely the sight Macbeth's
head on a stake is too much for the
faint of heart.
Scott Wentworth as Macbeth and
Seana McKenna as Lady Macbeth
delivered excellent performances as
the barbarous couple. McKenna is
especially convincing as the "fiend-
like queen" in her soliloquy, rid-
ding herself of any womanly ten-
derness.
"Come, you spirits that tend on
mortal thoughts, unsex me here,
and fill me from the crown to the
toe top -full of direst cruelty! Make
thick my blood; stop up th' access
and passage to remorse..." (Act I,
Scene V)
Few scenes offer any humour but
Bernard Hopkins as the Porter pro-
vided a bit of much needed comic
relief. After a night entertaining
Duncan and his entourage, the
Macbeth castle residents are fast
asleep.
"Faith, sir, we were carousing till
the second cock; and drink, sir is a
great provoker of three
things...Marry, sir, nose -painting,
sleep and urine. Lechery, sir, it
provokes, and unprovokes; it pro-
vokes the desire, but it takes away
the performance." (Act II, Scene
II)
The 1995 performance of Mac-
beth, a standard for the festival,
matches any expectations of the
"Scottish Play". Provided you are
not disturbed by a little bloodshed
or lewd gestures, this tragedy is
well worth a trip to Stratford.
If tragedy is not your cup of tea,
the Shakespearean festival is also
producing The Merry Wives of
Windsor and The Comedy of Er-
rors. The playbill
also includes: The
Country Wife, by
William Wy-
cherley, Amadeus,
by Peter Shaffer,
The Boyfriend, by
Sandy Wilson,
The Gondoliers,
by Gilbert and
Sullivan, Long
Day's Journey into Night, by Eu-
gene O'Neill and The Stillborn Lov-
er, by Timothy Findley.
Tickets range from $44.75 to
$53.75 with special rates available.
For further information call the box
office at 1-800-567-1600 or (519)
273-1600.
"Make thick my
blood; stop up
th' access and
passage to
remorse... "(Act I,
Scene V)
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Macduff's family is about to be slaughtered by the murder-
ous Macbeth. Pictured above from left are James Leberg,
Adrian Hayes Santos and Ellen Ross Stuart as Macduff's
children and Dixie Seatle as Lady Macduff.
Exeter to demonstrate its beauty
EXETER - What is "Communities in Bloom"?
Exeter Council will bring national attention to
the Town as it joined the Canada -wide competition
to demonstrate the beauty of the community.
Considerable work has been undertaken at the
Recreation Centre, Elliot Park, the Alvin Willert
Park, Victoria Park, the Exeter Lawn Bowling
greens and, of course, MacNaughton Park. Individ-
uals are undertaking landscaping projects at both
their homes and businesses.
The Town hascommitted $4,000 to the plan as
well as Public Works staff time to excavate and ad-
vise. More landscaping will be undertaken at
the corners of #4 and #83.
The gardens around the Library will be en-
hanced this week. The benches, which
Councillor Joe Rider and Mayor Ben Hoo-
genboom termed an eyesore and a dis-
grace as well as safety hazards will be re-
paired. Praise was also passed on to Brad
Gregus who has done so much at the ball dia-
monds over the years and particularly this
spring.
The judges arrive from Toronto on July 24 to be-
gin their evaluation of the entire town as well as
the obvious sites being beautified by Town staff,
the Lions Club and individuals.
The following is a message released by the town
of Exeter encouraging all property owners to im-
prove the "visual appeal" of the community.
Did you know that gardening is one of Canada's
fastest growing recreational past -times?
The Town of Exeter is most fortunate to have a
number of residents and businesses who devote tal-
ent, time and energy to landscaping their proper-
ties. The results are terrific.
Exeter Council realizes the importance of
community appearance. It is proud of Main St. and
supports the Business Association's plans for improv-
ing the streetscape. Council is also thrilled to see the
work of the Exeter Lion's Club and all those who
support the development of the Scenic Gardens. The
north end entranceway is likewise a project of which
we all should be proud.
Early in 1995, the Exeter council decided to take
their endeavours one step further. To get to the
point, council has entered this town in a nation-wide
contest known as Communities In Bloom.
Ontario's entries include Toronto, Brantford and
Stratford. Exeter has entered in the village
category.
So, what must we do? The answer
quite simply is that we must improve
our visual appeal by putting in flower
beds, flower boxes, and hanging bas-
kets.
We should also plant more trees,
shrubs, perennials and generally improve
our aesthetic appeal.
A plan is in progress to improve town properties
and a small budget has been set.
The town encourages all citizens and residents
to get involved. Council plans to recognize the best
landscaping efforts among the following categories:
neighbourhoods, car dealerships, banks, institutions,
retail and service stores, industries, grocery, depart-
ment and hardware stores, restaurants, fast-food res-
taurants and service stations. Other categories may
be added.
In brief, Council encourages everyone to think
FLOWERS.
As to the contest, judging by the National Commit-
tee will be done in July. Good Luck Exeter! Let's
make our Town even more beautiful than ever.
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Hamburg casserole
This casserole has beer a recent edition to my collection, given to me
by my mom. It is delicious and easy and aeat
potluck dish! I avefrozen it although I prefer it fresh. -Enjoy!
11b. hamburg (pressed in pan bottom)
2 or 3 grated carrots
1 or 2 sliced onions
1/4 head chopped cabbage
2 or 3 sliced potatoes,
1 small can mushrooms (juice included)
• Layer in greased casserole (2 qt or 9x13) in order given. Top
with a can of cream of celery soup. Bake at 350 deg. for 1-1/2
hours. Top with 1 cup cheddar cheese grated for last few
minutes.
by Debbie Wagler
Story hour graduates
The Centralia Story Hour sponsored by the Exeter Christian Reformed Church held its graduation on May 30. Back, left,
Kendra Windsor, Tyler Miedema, Brittnl Miller, Ben Toomstra, Ryan De Boer, Isabelle Moyer and Madeline Moyer. Centre,
Brandon Miller, Chantel Masse, Lindsay Branderhorst, Nikki Miedema, Abby Deweerd, Crystal Langendyk, Shannon De-
weerd, Michelle De Rutter and Katelynn Vanderhoek. Front, Jordan Miller, Evelyn Johns, Leanne Toomstra, Gregory Lovelace,
Sarah. Lovelace, Allison Vanderhoek, Nicole De Rulter, Joanna Knip and Blair Flnkbeiner.
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