Clinton News-Record, 1985-07-03, Page 19lad
GOI?ER1CB TWP. Thj*'teen years agora
graun of actors and "a tresses calve to
' G derloh mo*sidn tifith the idea of produc-
ing a OW' t the local residents. They
flat only atctl::..h ri their Objective but turned
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TfiePainnfAhOW wili be revived July 1.1-19
with( :the Illajorlty of original east members
rete n ning fe r the •reunion, being held as part
of the township's sesquicentennial celebra-
ti<Ous. .
"It's. a command performance," said
or ginal• director -manager. Paul Thompson.
`We were invited by the people that the
ory was originally written about."
The Farm Show, put on by Toronto's
Passe Muraille theatre company, (theatre
without walls), made its debut in 1972 with
actors David Fox, Miles Potter, Paul
Thompson, and actresses Anne Anglin, Fina
Macdonnell and Janet Amos. The only
member of the original cast not returning
for the performance is Janet. .
The original idea for the show came about
when Paul and a friend, Ted Johns original-
ly of Seaforth, were sitting in a .bar in St. -
Catharines.
' "We were at a bar and we met this guy
who had seen a Russian film about a inan
who was in love with his tractor." explained
Paul. At that point I said, 'I think we could
make a farming play.
Ted had relatives in the area. Goderich
Township area and Paul took him up on his
suggestion to see what life was like in the
township..
"We originally considered boarding...but
then we decided to look at the old Bird farm.
It was just what city people think of country
living, overlooking.the Maitland River, and
in our opinion, it was still useable. So we got
the Birds' okay," stated Paul.
The director's next step was to get the ac-
tors and actresses together. Paul gathered
the cast from acquaintances. David Fox had
wanted to try his hand at acting: Miles Pot-
ter had worked with Paul in -a. -previous play
entitled Buffalo Jump; Janet Amos knew
Paul's wife Anne Anglin and Paul had been
trying to get Janet for other plays: and Paul
had seen Fina Macdonnell perform in Win-
ipeg.
The reason fdr the play's huge success in
this area could be , contributed to the
thorough research done by the writers. In-
stead of watching from the distance, they
went right into the.hoiries of the people they'
wrote about, and in some cases. used tape
recorders so the expressions and accents
could be kept for rehearsal purposes. -
"The expressions you get are better than
anyone could ever write," said Paul, who
explained it took six , weeks to get their,
material together. However, as many. Passe
Muraille performances seldom do, the
. script was not written down until 1973.
An interesting item• to note.. is that the
group of actors and actresses had 'three
children under the age of tyvo-years-old and
since. they were rehearsing' in the barn adja-
cent to the house, Paul claims that the best
piece of acting was done each morning when
they left the children with the babysitter.
"Everyone would wave goodbye and head
Out the d off!. Then we would look to see if
they were still watching and make a run. for
the barn;" he laughed.
The play opened in August of 1972 .with
very few props and no music. But the play
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had one major asset -a natural setting. '
"The audience sat on bales of hay and all
the local people, the people that were in the
play, were there," said theatre buff Aileen
Craig of Clinton. "It was iinnovative and ex-
citing They had three props which were a,
wash machine, a whiskey barrel and baffles
of'hay."
Jean Lobb of Goderich Township has seen
the play "so many titres I've lost traek,"
and has seen it presented different ways.
"It's a novel way to depict personalities in
their own setting. No one Was introduced in
that first show, but we in the cominunity
knew who was Oho," shesaid:
During a performance of the play in
Toronto, Mrs. Lobb made an interesting
observation.
"The people laughed at certain things
here (Goderich Township) and•<when wesaw
it in Toronto, the audience laughed 'ut dif-
ferent things." ,
After' the' play was finished in,,Goderich
Township, it was taken to Tor, rte, where it
opened the Passe''Muraille faffl su,sor r ;ln
the spring of 1973. it was made intoa film and
then went on a southern Ontario tour, .play-
ing in Blyth, Brussels, Listowel, Mount
Forest and the main stage of the Stratford
Festival. From there they played in Kincar-
dine, Port Elgin, and in August of 1973,
played the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Playing the+Centre in Ottawa was signifi-
cant because it was the first time original
Canadian material was performed the
during the summer months.
Farm Show then toured Saskatchewan
and in 1976 played in Vancouver and in 1979,
toured England and Wales for five weeks.
The film on the Farm Show was made by
Michael Ondaatje. Paul feels that this film
is far superior to the radio and television
version. -
"The TV show brought the audience down
with them so it just wasn't the same," he
commented.
As for the upcoming performances in the
Goderich Township Shed, Paul does not see
many changes.
"The show itself has a special magic. Peo-
my1
ple talk about how life has changed over the
ars, but the enduring qualities never
change."
The Farm Show will be presented in the
Goderich Township Shed from July 11-19 at
8 p.m. Matinees will be held July 14 and 17 at
2 p.m. '
Tickets for adults are $8 at the door, and
$7 in advance. Children's tickets are $3.
Tickets are available from the Blyth
Festival box office and mail orders can be
sent to Box 730, Clinton. Other ticket outlets
are - Holmesville Store; Bob and Betty's
Variety, Seaforth; Campbell's Men's Wear,
Clinton; Phil Main Dominion Hardware,
Goderich; Village Market, Bayfield.
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Rev. Swan preaches last sermon at United Church
By Betty McCall
WAI,TON-Rev. Charles Swan, minister 4
the Duff's United Church for the past five
years, preached his farwell sermon on June
:W. Mr. Swan left on Monday for his new
charge at Fort Nelson, B.C. Mr. Swan's
sermon was entitled "Life is a journey of
faith."
Stanley and Donna McClure, greeted the
congregation and Marion Godkin was the
organist. Ushers were Howard •Hackwell,
Allan Searle and Roy Williamson.
Marie McGavin, Dianne Godkin, Don
McDonald and Graeme Craig provided
special music. Vacation Bible School will be at the
'1`F+Gc Cnnrinv Ivili, 7 the service will heled church from July 15-19.
by Bonnie i,amble, BA, M.Div, trained in
lay supply. An introduction service will be
held that evening, at 8 p.m. to welcome her
to the community and to the Bluevale
charge.
Grandparents
are always terrific
BRUCEFIELD - Grandparents- the jolly,
good-humored oldtimers holding the ancient
gifts of serenity and sincerity. At least that's.
the picture portrayed by the media (televi-
sion, newspapers, etc.). The following ar-
ticles written by Grade 6 students at Huron
Centennial School bring forth the diverse
characterizations and analyze these in-
tensely - their sorrow, their hope, their
tomorrow.
Sometimes' in the winter I go with my
grandfather to collect sap. I like to ride in
the back while he drives. My grandfather
and grandma are great when it conies to
Christmas time. They are always great
anyways,-by Kerri Gingerich.
I liked my grandpa because he always'
gave ire things. If he was still alive I'd go to
Florida aga ) iti him. I wish my grandpa
was still we se we could do things
together. -by Scott Caldwell
My grandfather is always playing games
with me such as checkers and Tri-ominos.
He is willing to take me fishing. -He gives me
money on the date of my birthday -by Danny
Bachert.
My Grandfather is like a father to me. He
is a best friend to me. -by Chris David
Veysey.
Grandfathers are nice to have around,
especially when you need or when you are
bored. I like having a grandfather because
he is nice and very special. -by Jann.
I don't like my grandpa - I love him."He is
really special to me. He•cheers me up when
I am down. I like having a grandfather
because I can tell him my deepest secrets.
He loves me and I love him. -by Bobbi -Jo.
I like my Grandfather because he brought
my father who brought me. He lives near
Dungannon. He's very kind. I stayed out at.
his place a few times and I hope I go again
soon. -by Herman Lud,
From Middleton this week
' By. Blanche Deeves
MIDDLETON-Morning Prayer was held
in 'St. James Anglican Church on Sunday
morning with Rev. Aubrey Bell in charge.
Ray Wise received the offering.
On the July 1 holiday over 40 gathered for
the weekend at the farm of Ray and
Catherine Dupuis on the 13 concession to
bring their good wishes and gifts to Betty
Dupuis. and Bernie Carlyle who were
married... in 1',1ay At their t1ome. on Hedley
Drive, (,Byron) London. Guests were from
Essex, Tilbury and London.
Edward and Blanche Deeves spent Friday
and Saturday in Chatham and Highgate
. visiting their daughter and friends.
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Alvin Deehot and1iis ponies ,were in the
1'uckersmitli sesquicentennial parade in
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Bill and Arlene Hulls, Jonathon and Jason
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