Richmond Hill Public Library News Index

The Liberal, 16 Jun 1976, D7

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What better way to get into the feeling of spring than with a concert? That’s what the children of German Mills Public School in Thornhill felt, anyway, when they got together for an evening of singing at the school. In this picture, Barbara Asher, who also conducted the primary group. puts Whitney, Moore shine The Cameo Theatre Group‘s production of Emlyn Williams‘ “Night Must Fall” is on the surface a British “Who done it?" Upon closer inspection, however, it is of a much more fascinating nature. It is the study of a vain and inconsequential young man unbalanced enough to be capable of mur- dering people to prove to them that he exists and is important. It is also the tale of a bored young woman desperate for a novel experience and convinced that one can never happen for her: Even “Murder is so or- dinary .. " she complains after finding her dead aunt. The interaction bet- ween these two sad beings is at first a contemptuous flirtation and by the final curtain has developed into a kind of perverse obsession with one another. Smooth performance Louise Whitney gave a strong portrayal of the complex Olivia Grayne. capturing the manner of a frustrated. intelligent woman, having nothing to occupy her mind but reports of a gruesome murder and the terrifying By Kathleen Wynne FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 223-8887 MAHARISHI MAHESH YOGI DISCOVERING INNER ENERGY AND OVERCOMING STRESS \”/Vight Must Fall ” gripping and smooth performances Free Introductory Lecture THURSDAY, JUNE 17 7:30 PM. Richmond Hill Public Library 24 Wright St. TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAMME possibility that the murderer may be living under the same roof. Whitney is a smooth and talented actress doing more to pull me, as a member of the audience, into the performance than any other single element. Brian J. Moore as Dan, the main protagonist of the plot, was at his best as the psychotic man-child turned killer. I was in- trigued by Moore’s development of the character. It was an even more complex role than that of Olivia. He was forced by the nature of the part to assume the role of Dan and in turn Dan changed coats like an evil chameleon. The playwright makes rather blunt parallels He buids to the par- ticularin well done scene where Dan goes through a disturbing withdrawal through childhood into an embryonic bundle hud- dled on the floor just before his arrest. The cocky murderer, out to prove his existence to the human race. returns, as the realization dawns on him that the trial will put him in the limelight. Dan‘s vanity is assuaged and one wonders if it is perhaps the only real quality the man can claim. Grand night for singing The Cameo troupe does, however, manage the progression well, director Geoffry Spurll using the set effectively. At no time did he use the symmetry of the darkening set and the heightened desperation in the characters too obviouslyi between the increasing darkness of the forest and the souls inside the house, and we are coerced into accepting the imagery contained in “Night Must Fall”. Delightful character Supporting roles were especially important in the first act and a half of the piece when the action DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORES 7171 YONGE ST.. THORNHILL ONTARIO COLOR PORTRAIT 38° Allul-anb‘csdu orindjndinlsinm Get acquainted with our new collection of color and scenic backgrounds. TUES, WED, THURS, FRI. SAT JUNE 15. 16.17.18.19 Daily 10 am. until 8 pm. Th5ޤand Words . . Worth 0NE5X7 the senior choir through its paces. Conducting the junior choir, the third group to perform, was Mrs. Daphne Murdoch. Mrs. Verrol McGee ac- companied both groups. was drawn out. Mrs. Terence. outspoken housekeeper and per- ceptive wit of the play. was a delightful character created by Jean Hepburn. Hepburn plays the sharp tongue for all it is worth and in the opening scenes I waited for her to re-appear. The parting shots to crotchety and neurotic Mrs. Bramson; “If you‘re an invalid. I‘m the Prince of Wales", >were delivered with perfect force and timing. Certainly the attacks were warranted, although I could not decide whether Jeni Harris as Mrs. Bramson was more irritating when she was in character as the old aunt, or when she slipped out and was ob- viously a much younger woman with a high screech of a voiCe. The third act was far and away the most gripping, and people who left after the second, grumbling about predictability and overacting, missed a tight and energetic bit of theatre. ‘ I applaud the cast and crew for achieving good The Richmond Hill Lions Club presents JUNE FEST '76 RUMMAGE SALE Good Assortment of Clothing For All Ages Saturday, June 1 9th - 1 0:30 a.m. Make plans NOW to attend . . . 'his event promises to be iust too much fun to miss! GIANT AUCTION SALE entertainment on more than one level. ,(gcmlmo’s). mac: ST. In new mus E RICHMOND HILL Bod-9171 NEXT WEEK J UNE 21 -251h A FOOT IN COLD WATER No Cover MonnThuvs NOW APPEARING JUNE 14-161h EDWARD BEAR J UN E 1 7‘1 9th BHUSSEL SPROUT (Photo bY H099) St. Lawrence Centre â€" Uncle Vanya; June 16 to July 10. Call 363-6505. Toronto Truck Theatre â€"â€" Ten Little Indians by Agatha Christie; opens tonight. Call 922-0084 for tickets. Caravan 76 â€" June 18 to June 26 in downtown Toronto; the best Show of the year, with 50 different pavilions to choose from. Calendar 1 BIG DAY Branch 315 No. 1 Jackpot $600.00 No. 2 $500.00 WED. JUNE 16th - No. 1 JACKPOT - 52 Nos. No.2 - 60 Nos. Early Birds at 7:35 pm. - Reg. Games & Specials at 8 pm. RICHMOND HILL LEGION BINGO WITHIN WED. JUNE 16th "YOUR BINGO CENTRE FOR ALL SEASONS" EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE JACKPOT $1,000.00 Legion Hall, Ohio Rd., off Elgin Mills Road E. (Richmond Hill) NO PLAYERS UNDER 16 YEARS ADMI'ITED $$ TWO JACKPOTS $$ * CASINO * 50 - 50 DRAW * REFRESHMENTS THORNHILL LIONS John St. and Bayview Ave. Thornhill NO ONE UNDER 16 YEARS ADMITTED" 7:40 pm. Earlybirds 8:00 pm. Regular Games THE [IONS HALL 106 Centre 51., E., Richmond Hill THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. June 16. 1976 â€" D7 NOW OPEN CAFE COFFEE ROYALE SHOP 10350 YONGE STREET RICHMOND HILL (PROP. ANNE SIMPSON) OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8A.M. T09 P.M. 8844884 ADMISSION s1.0!}

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