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Clinton News-Record, 1986-05-14, Page 23Previews at Festival STRATFORD - After more than three weeks of special student matinees, the Stratford festival begins preview perfor- mances to the general public this week. May 9 marks the first preview perfor- mance of Rodgers and Hart's The Boys From Syracuse, the Broadway musical that officially opens the Festival Season on May 19. Directed by Douglas Campbell with musical direction by Berthold Carriere, design by Polly Scranton Bohdanetzky, choreography by Max Reimer and lighting design by Michael J. Whitfield, the produc- tion marks several firsts for the Festival. It is the first Broadway musical to be mounted for a full season in the Festival Theatre. It also marks the dancing debut on the Festival stage of such Stratford veterans as Mervyn Blake, William Needles and Bruce Swerdfager. With music by Richard Rogers a Abbott,icsb George Lorenz Hart and book by g She Boys From Syracuse premiered on roadway in 1938 and was the first Broad- way musical to be based on a Shakespearean play (The Comedy of Er- rors). George Abbott also directed the pro- duction, prompting the following rave review from Richard Watt. "If you have been wondering all these years just what was wrong with The Com- - edy of Errors, it is now possible to tell you. It has been waiting for a score by Rodgers and Hart and direction by George Abbott." The Stratford Festival is also pleased to announce that Mr. George Abbott will be a guest of honor at the May 19 official opening of The Boys From Syracuse. Three years ago, at age 95, he came out of retirement to direct the Broadway hit production of "On Your Toes". Preview performances at the Stratford Festival continue through May 17 at both the Festival and Avon Theatres and tickets are available at substantial savings. For reser- vations, simply call the Stratford Festival Box Office at 273-1600; or, toll-free from Toronto, 363-4471; or, toll-free from Detroit, r CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1986 --Page 23 CENTRAL HURON SECONDARY SCHOOL Friday, May 30, 1986 6:30 p.m. Price: $7.00 per person For tickets contact the school at 482-3471 Guest Speaker - PAT GILLICK executive Vice President of Operations of the Toronto Blue Jays Edna Wheeler carefully studied her cards during the Clinton Legion'ssheld dessert s e party on May 10. The event, sponsored by the ladies' auxiliary,part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. (Anne Narejko photo) Business is booming at the Blyth Festival964-4668. • Blyth - business is booming at the Blyth Festival Box Office these days! As of April 30, the number of groups purchasing tickets was double the figures for the same period in 1985. Sales of vouchers were up nearly 50 percent. Twice as many seats have been sold for each performance as at this time last year; one matinee performance of "Drift" by Rex Deverell is already com- pletely sold out and most other matinees are filling up quickly. Brenda Doner, general manager, at- tributes the increase to three main factors: the public enjoyed the 1985 season and want to book early for 1986; advance information on the season was made available to members of the Festival, and to groups; and, of course, the price of the tickets is still one of the best values around. (Buying vouchers makes the individual ticket price even more reasonable: $7 each instead of $8 and $10. Members of the public who have not already purchased vouchers or who have not exchanged vouchers for tickets are ad- vised to do so in good time to avoid disap- pointment. Single ticket sales start on May 19, and vouchers are only available for pur- Join us for SUNDAY BRUNCH $595 11:30 am -2:30 Dm per person SUNDAY BUFFET 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.ino WHITE CARNATION — Holmesville — Catering to Weddings, Banquets, Private Parties. LUNCH -11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS Starting May 19, 1986 482.9228 or 524-4133 (atter hours) chase until May 31. Box Office hours from now to the end of May are Monday to Fri- day, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (If the Box Office is dos- ed, vouchers only may be purchased at The Saga, opposite the Memorial Hall, during the month of May.) From May 31 to September 13, Box Office hours will be Mon- day to Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. on perfor- mance days, and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on non- performance days. The Box Office is closed on Sundays. For further information, pleasecall the Box Office at 523-9300 or 523-9225. are Pig ;;I QI,layhoiis.e � , �,w , ,... oung people,, ..,, ti ,,,,,,� J .p Talented, area young people showed up for auditions held in London and Grand Bend in mid-March, and because of special considera- tion by the Actors' Equity Union, the Playhouse will be able to offer many of these interested "stars to be" a place in the 15th An- niversary Season. • A chance to be a part of the professional companies of CAROUSEL and ANNIE, will not only be a treat for these up and coming actors, but will also be a special treat for the audience. In addition to those who have already audi- tioned, the Playhouse would be delighted if *area high-school students, able to carry a tune, and able to attend every performance (June 24 to July 12) would join the cast of CAROUSEL by singing onstage during the last scene — "high-school graduation". Those interested should contact the Huron Country Playhouse (238-8387) as soon as possible. Twenty-four at end evening unit meeting CLINTON - Twenty-four members and two visitors were present for the April meeting of the Evening Unit of Ontario Street United Church Women (UCW). Edith Lobb, Harriett Tyndall, Elva Cox, and Florence Symons led the devotions on Seed - THE ANNUAL 4,04,, DISPLAY Sponsored by: Hullett Township Recreation Committee 1110 MONDAY, MAY 19th at dusk Hullett Central School Grounds LONDESBORO Admission - '5.00 per car Lunch Booth on Grounds. RAINOUT DATE: JULY 12 J/ 17, \" _ Queen of the Fair " ° y Contest • v , 'For entry forms call Marie Jefferson • IlLIGIILE: Clinton area girls 17 to 21 yedrs never married. SPONSORS & GIRLS BOTH NEEDED Sponsored by the Clinton Klnett•s and the Huron Central Agricultural , Sacdoty time and Praise and Sing. Members learned about the writers of many of the best known hymns. Jackie Archibald led the business meeting. A church newsletter will be OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLASSES Held Twice Weekly Stating May 20116 4500° for tewas To Register Call 482-5629 printed around June 30. The May. meeting will feature a plant auction. A social time followed with Elva Cox' humorous reading about the trials of housecleaning. " The Students' Council. of Central Huron Secondary School request the pleasure of your company at their Spring Formal "Follow Your Dreams" at C.H.S.S. on Friday evening, May the sixteenth nineteen hundred and eighty-six Featuring: Mozart and The Melody Makers Dancing: 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Lunch Provided Formal Dress Required Couples t20.00 Advance - $22.00 At the Door Two Coniplineentary Souvenir Wine Glaene@e Included 25th ANNIVERSARY of Jack and Elaine Dunn We invite all family and friends to a DANCE SATURDAY MAY 17 9 P- IAM CLINTON CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL Come grow with usl REGISTRATION FOR FALL 1986 AGE: 21/2 to 5 YEARS WHEN: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY (MORNING OR AFTERNOON SESSIONS) PLACE: WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH, CLINTON REGISTRATION DATE. TUESDAY MAY 20 7:100 - 8:00 P.M. Phontl3• itticibi 4e2.91304 ftilal.tr•M6 489-9/36 Don't Miss One of the Best Rock and Roll Groups' M•A•S•Q•U•E 1 st time in this area Coming Thurs. Fri: Sat. 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