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Eddie not only made himself noticed as a Eddie, whose credo was that, the only way to be heard was by screaming, led his followers in just that way. He and his band, who planned a violent student protest, also covered themselves in clown-like makeup as another way of being noticed. And they were. But sanity prevailed, and in the end, even the reluctant Eddie used his ghostly appearance to help the other side. “Well, it is," came the reply. “You make it all sound so simple," said big Eddie. “We’ve all got to get together," they said. It wasn’t up to just one person, or to one nation. Which was that “Love is a working, growing thing" â€" that one must give others some credit for their views on it all and let them reach their own conclusions, too. â€" were the most for- midable of foes, quite convinced that, while war was hell and love was all. it might not be all that remiss if something akin to war was employed to bring people about to that way of thinking. Not quite so, said the Peanuts gang on the other side, and through song, sagacity and an oc- casional reference to the Lord, got their message across. For the latter forces, led by “Eddie,” (John Monk) â€" “John Diefenbaker with beads” Because that was quite clearly settled by the “good guys" of this bright and happy production, who, however, had to work right up to the dropping of the curtain to convince their radical counterparts that one didn’t induce the feeling of love with a clenched fist, or a baseball bat aimed somewhere bet- ween the ears. RICHMOND HILL â€" While love may not be completely sweeping the country, as in the old song, there’s a good chance â€" if the efforts made by the performers of “Today” at Richmond Hill United Church last week are any indication that what’s around is definitely here to stay. Love’s here to stay Apart from these few flaws, near the end probably caused by Nelson Bond’s adap- tation is a marathon recitation; so much a marathon that by the end of the second part some of the players, who ob- viously knew their stuff, were fumbling some lines‘ lost in the monotones of the Orwellian satire. Presumably having read the text, the dramatic production would shed light on some dimension one misses in the written word. The RHHS production was successful in this in part, although one could argue that what they created was a first class radio production‘ RICHMOND HILL â€" It was with pleasant ex- pectation that I awaited the Richmond Hill Drama Club’s production of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. It is one of those standard pieces of literature that I somehow managed to miss in my quest for knowledge. Verdl-s "w "Wu-“M "W-Icway- “PHI ‘0. mm â€" us Actors’ energy comes to rescue of Animal Farm Top ,SOIO’StS York Entertainment ~ ifi%”ea$?gi‘i?fifi“y “:5 212:::::%i';::::.??::‘2 32:; ChOIr and Orchestra In fact, the Richmond Hill group even made occasional fun of at- tempts to use more graphic language, which was the kind of realism everyone there could enjoy, because there was Especially, though, they got their message of love across, painting a clear, concise, as well as honest picture â€" nothing starryâ€"eyed â€"â€" and not once resorting to the so- called “realistic” speech or mannerisms, em- ployed by contemporary playwrights and per- formers. But it wasn’t really necessary, for they did their numbers with a freshness and vivacity that completely caught the fancy of the audience, some of whom, such as Richmond Hill High School Principal, George Domina,’ they even dragged up onto the stage at the end, so they could put their toe tapping to use, too. Not necessary A disclaimer at the bottom of the program said that the cast members did not profess to be either actors of singers. Miss Shorten was also most convincing as the one who reasoned with logic and love against the rantings of Eddie and his group. go?" as did Monk Marg Shorten in opening number. WITHIN wen. APRIL 28th Martha Dynés did some fine vocal work on “Where did the Circus rabble rouser, he also made himself noticed as a performer, giving a most convincing display. Al Trotter and Ian Christie on lights did an admirable job capturing and shading the well- balanced groupings. But all the varied levels and effective lighting in the world could not alter the fact that the piece was too much of the same thing all the way through. Perhaps’ this writer is not in tune with the ar- tistry of a full-length Captivating Laurie Hutchinson as the Narrator and Farmer Jones held the audience with her vibrant manner, and Martha Buell, with a rich and lithe voice was captivating as the cat and the mare, Clover. All the actors spoke their lines with ease and the timing was nearly perfect. There was a concentrated energy coming from the stage that is produced only by a tight and familiar troupe, and in many cases throughout the evening this energy alone, coming out in the voices, saved the piece from slowing to a halt. No. 1 Jackpot $600.00 No. 2 $500.00 WED. APRIL 28TH no.1 JACKPOT 56 NO'S N0. 53 NO'S Early Birds at 7:35 pm. - Reg. Games & Specials at 8 pm. fatigue, the spoken parts were delightfully ef- fective. Bunch 375 "YOUBJBWGO CENTRE FOR ALL SEASONS" RICHMOND HILL LEGION BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE JACKPOT $1,000.00 NO PLAYERS UNDER 16 YEARS ADMITTEDV Legion Hall, Ohio Hd., off Elgin Mills Road iftfiichâ€"mbhi H'ini $$ TWO JACKPOTS $$ THORNHILL LIONS John St. and Bayview Ave. Thornhill "NO ONE UNDER 16 YEARS ADMITTED" 7:40 pm. Earlybirds 0:00 pm. Regular Games and the (Today included young people from the United, Presbyterian, Anglican and Roman Catholic churches. It was produced by Robert Thompson; directed by Verna Harries; musical direction by Jean Thompson; color co- ordination by Rosemary Bennett; “stage stuff,” tickets and painting by Cheryl Paxton and Tom Jellicoe.) It was the sun that shone through the other night, Cole porter once said, it was just as important to write about the sun in the sky, as the dirt in the streets. And they showed that love and life are not really all that grimly serious and bleak, as all those graphic “realists” would have us believe. good humor attached to it. If I put too much stress on characterization, which I see in this case as the only feasible route for further dramatization, then I feel Mr. Phillips did not put enough. The third person and the first person were often dif- ficult to distinguish and even by the end of the piece I was mistaking Muriels for Mollies and narration for dialogue. Tim Buell's music added much to the scenes. when it was used. I found myself wishing for more. So often in productions in acoustically poor high school gymnasiums taped music is either lost in the muffle or blasted raucously. The Richmond Hill crew avoided these pitfalls and the music enhanced and en- chanted. “reading” as opposed to a “dramatization”, but this is probably the case for a large majority of people far removed from literary and dramatic circles, including the audience for whom David Phillips is directing. EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY AFTERNOON COUNTRY BLUE GRASS JAMBOREE BUFFET DINNER DANCING SUNDAYS 3:30 TILL 1O GERONIMO'S AMATEUR TALENT CONTEST SATURDAY AFTERNOONS YONGE ST., ELGIN MILLS RICHMOND HILL 8849171 Jim Irving NUMBERS ADMISSION ’1.00 Barrie was ac- companied by Rob McConnell and his group, with Jimmy Dale at the piano. Barrie will appear with Anne Murray during her Ontario tour, May 18-28. Among his other compositions that he sang were “Nova Scotia" and “Little Seagull." Mrs. Wright said Barrie had a close-to-full house enthralled from begin- ning to end, with one of the highlights his dedication of one of his own numbers, “I’d Love to Love You,” to a 92- year-old woman from Schomberg, known as Aunt Mame. The number was her favorite. MARKHAM â€" Singing his own compositions and many others, Canadian crooner, Keath Barrie, “sang his way into the hearts of everyone there,” according to Dora Wright of Richmond Hill, who attended the Barrie concert at MinkIer Auditorium at Seneca College last week. Performing in the soprano role will be Margaret Zeidman, a winner of the Tyrone Guthrie Award at the Stratford Festival, and an accomplished oratorio singer, who has also sung opera in Italy and South Africa. Barrie big hit Hill. Both concerts start at 8 o‘clock. RICHMOND HILL â€" A choir of 120 voices from York Philharmonic Choir and some of Canada's top vocal soloists will get together with York Philharmonic Orchestra to present two per- formances of Verdi’s Requiem next week. Under the direction of Edward F. Luka, the two concerts will be presented May 8 at Minkler Auditorium, Seneca, and the following evening at Our Lady Queen of the World Church, Bayview Avenue, in Richmond Verdi's Requiem Taking the tenor role will be Daniel Shalanko, a native of Saskatchewan. who is a graduate of University of Toronto Opera School. He has also performed frequently with various orchestras : E's» u“ g 7‘ is" “"3” ‘ « < v Contralto Janice Taylor, is also well known throughout Canada and has performed with York Philharmonic in Men- delssohn‘s “Elijah” and Handel‘s “Messiah.” Last year more than 100 requests for tickets had to be refused because all tickets were sold. Clip and mail this coupon toâ€"day. DRIVE-IN BAZAAR B172 McCOWAN RD.. 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