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Clinton News-Record, 1977-06-23, Page 23Blyth Festival theatre to (1)0# 4 host children's workshops The children of Blyth and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to participate in .theatre workshops this summer, `thanks to a grant from the village of Blyth and the ministry of culture and • recreation. The workshops are geared primarily at children from the ages of nine to fourteen, and will be held from July 4 to August 17. Kirk Grayson, a recent graduate of the performance stream of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute will conduct workshops including masks, make-up techniques, puppets and improvisation exercises. Beth Shier, who is currently studYingj theatre production at Ryerson will show the children the basics of lighting, set design and construction. The goal of the workshops will be the production of three original scripts with the children as performers. Jim Schaefer, co-ordinator of the workshops and actor -writer - director with the Blyth Summer Festival, has written two scripts for the workshops, entitled "The Maitland River Mud Mon- ster" and "Tree". The third production will be created by the children during the course of the workshops. It is hoped that, following performances in Blyth, the shows can be taken on a short tour of the area. Anyone who would be in- terested in hosting the show in a park, campground or school is asked to contact Jim Schaefer at (519)523-9455 or Brenda Doner at (519) 523- 9300. Rehearsals begin at Playhouse Activity at the Huron County Playhouse in Grand Bend increased tenfold this week as rehearsals began for Plaza Suite, the first show of the season, The lead actors are Aileen Taylor Smith, James Hobson, Judith Dagley and Christopher Benson. Miss Smith's stage credits include performances at Redlight Theatre, Theatre • New Brunswick, Centaur Theatre, and playing such roles as Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire and Linda Lohmon in Death of a Salesman. At the Playhouse she played Amanda in The lass Menagerie. Mr. Hobson, making his debut ' at the Playhouse, appeared on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof, Most Nappy Fellow and Mahagonny. Ms. Dagley appeared most recently on the Anne Murray Super Special and King of Kensington. Her theatrical experience includes Cooler Wear the Lake for. Second City in Chicago and The Bald Soprano, Love for Love, and r- Lysistrada for the Chicago Repertory Company. Mr. Benson appeared as Andy in Star Spangled Girl and Jack Mumberly in the Mumberly Inheritance at the Playhouse in 1976. Two acting apprentices, Jeannette Lambermont and Robert Parsons will complete the cast. Both are senior students at York University School of Performing Arts. James Murphy, Artistic Director for the Playhouse will direct the six actors in the Neil Simon comedy which will open the 1977 Festival of Summer Theatre on Tuesday, July 5. Douglas A. Crich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Crich, Clinton, graduated on June 15 from Fanshawe College, London, in Television Broadcasting. Douglas is a former graduate of CHSS in Clinton. (News -Record photo) BOX OFFICE OPENS 8:15 P.M. •s STARTS FRIDAY JUNE 24 PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE A Columbia/EMI Presentation the Casablanca FilmWorks Production A Peter Yates Film ROBERT SHAW • JACQUELINE BISSET • NICK NOLTE "THE DEEP" LOUIS GOSSETT and ELI WALLACH Based on the novel by Peter Benchley Plus 2nd BIG NIT! The love sto that will scare the life out of you w lOBSESSht;MY C.nl PiNure HWY. 8 GODERICH AT CONCESSION RD. 4 K AO • PHONE 524-9981 WSTAIVO' OftIVE'IN TflAThE �.i '..ix...Zi r..,.-,.; .& Y.,..:.-.:-,.,..,aP ..cuoaa� :>a....w. `k � :.r'"; :. r.: ne.rt.� , 4y. Mwy` '`''TThe Dutch Nightingale Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary with ay tour to Canada, through South Western Ontario. Clinton is the first performance of this tour. In the past the choir has performed in Italy, Iran, Spain, Greece and Turkey and many times in Germany as well as appearances on European television Authority plans summer events The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority is planning a number of events over the summer. The events, sponsored by the authority will include an open air folk concert to be held on Saturday, July 2 at the Parkhill Conservation area. The evening concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. will feature Melinda Madden, a Canadian folk singer. Along with performing her own original work, she will also perform the songs of such well-known folk artists as Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Carol King. The evening is bound to be an enjoyable one and the admission price is $1 a car, with six people per car. For the sports minded, the Authority has scheduled the Parkhill Canoe Regatta to be run on Sunday, July 24. Also to be held at the Parkhill Conservation Area, registration for the races begins at 12 noon on the beach. There will be an entry fee of $3 a canoe and the racing starts at 1:30 p.m. Everyone can join in at the regatta since there are • stations. classes for all. Mixed and family classes, men and women's open, crab race, gunnel bobbing and.the kayak class will all be part of events of the day. home style cooking! Marilyn M. Holland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .t'illiam Holland ducted on lune 16 fromanshawe 'ollege in Tmirism and Travel Counselling. Marilyn is a former graduate of CHSS. VICKI'S COUNTRY STEAK HOUSE HIGHWAY NO.4 NORTH OF CLINTON AT BASE LINE VIRGINIA HAM OR STEAK with all the trimmings $300 • Home-made specials every day • Breakfast served • TAKE OUT ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE OPEN: 7 a.m. - t0 p.m. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK goal Your heart works cuharder when-- --Vou're not .n the game Get fit — and turn the p ) clock back 4 4# 5 P•!wq Fitness is fun. Try some. Pa/TTr7Pa(rion CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1977—PAGE 23 1 Hurry! Only a limited number of pickets left! CLINTON'S 2ND BIG COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW Starring rite" Red Red Sovine 6/41ncv HELD AT CLINTON'S COMMUNITY ARENA SATURDAY, JUNE 25th ADMISSION: Reserve Tickets (Show and Dance) $8 ADVANCE Rush Seat Tickets (Show Only) =5 TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: Clinton: Groves T.V. & Appliances Seaforth: Kuriosity Korner Goderich: Campbell's Cameras Blyth: Elliott Insurance Wingham: Ernie King's Music Exeter: Huron Carpet Listowel: Listowel Banner Lucknow: Becker's Milk Store Stratford: Gordon's Men's Wear or by phoning 482-3129 or 482-3196 Sponsoited by Huron Central Agricultural Society ket • e_ 10•7 SI ID* j,U':LY ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 6 Weeks of Top Notch Entertainment Starting This Week June 20-25 "Rev01s" June 27 -July 2 "Cavaliers" Cover charge starting on June 30th. Monday, July 4 through to Saturday, July 9th "Signs" Famous for Scottish, Irlsh and Canadian Tunes *Dinner Reservations accepted 'til 8:30p.m. sharp. { *Sorry we cannot accept reservations for entertainment *Beginning July 7th, there will be a cover charge of '1.00 for entertainment after 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights only. Cover charge will be payable at the door. Candlelight s'\54„, Restaurant & Tavern Licensed under L.L.B.O. CZ Bayfield Road, Goderich 524-1111 Monday July 1.1 through to -. _ Satyrday., JUII( 1b "Dennis Fee & Storm" Versatile, very enjoyable Monday, July 18 through 'till Saturday, July 30 TWO BIG WEEKS. ' 'Choate Eckstein', A great entertainer, great music! Watch Next Month For August's Guide Rock Concert FEATURING TRIUMPH GODDO HARBINGER GODERICH MEMORIAL ARENA Thursday, June 30th, 1977 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. TICKETS $5.00 EACH AVAILABLE AT CLINTON NEWS it CORD AND BARTLIFF'S RESTAURANT. 4. Hurry! Only a limited number of pickets left! CLINTON'S 2ND BIG COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW Starring rite" Red Red Sovine 6/41ncv HELD AT CLINTON'S COMMUNITY ARENA SATURDAY, JUNE 25th ADMISSION: Reserve Tickets (Show and Dance) $8 ADVANCE Rush Seat Tickets (Show Only) =5 TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: Clinton: Groves T.V. & Appliances Seaforth: Kuriosity Korner Goderich: Campbell's Cameras Blyth: Elliott Insurance Wingham: Ernie King's Music Exeter: Huron Carpet Listowel: Listowel Banner Lucknow: Becker's Milk Store Stratford: Gordon's Men's Wear or by phoning 482-3129 or 482-3196 Sponsoited by Huron Central Agricultural Society ket • e_ 10•7 SI ID* j,U':LY ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 6 Weeks of Top Notch Entertainment Starting This Week June 20-25 "Rev01s" June 27 -July 2 "Cavaliers" Cover charge starting on June 30th. Monday, July 4 through to Saturday, July 9th "Signs" Famous for Scottish, Irlsh and Canadian Tunes *Dinner Reservations accepted 'til 8:30p.m. sharp. { *Sorry we cannot accept reservations for entertainment *Beginning July 7th, there will be a cover charge of '1.00 for entertainment after 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights only. Cover charge will be payable at the door. Candlelight s'\54„, Restaurant & Tavern Licensed under L.L.B.O. CZ Bayfield Road, Goderich 524-1111 Monday July 1.1 through to -. _ Satyrday., JUII( 1b "Dennis Fee & Storm" Versatile, very enjoyable Monday, July 18 through 'till Saturday, July 30 TWO BIG WEEKS. ' 'Choate Eckstein', A great entertainer, great music! Watch Next Month For August's Guide