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By Jim Irving The Town of Vaughan may become the next cultural centre in the manner of Niagarg-on- the-Lake and Stratford. At least that‘s what Toronto performers, Judith Elizabeth and Gordon J. Smith would like to see happen. And to help them get under way, they are presenting Bill Manhoff‘s comedy hit, The Owl and the Pussycat, at The Country Playhouse on Weston Rd. in Maple. Playing dates are June 15.16.17,19.22,23,24,and 26 at 8:30 each night. There will also be a 2:30 matinee Friday and Sunday. Elizabeth and Smith will start in the production, which will be directed by Bathsheba Garnett. a veteran of theatre in United States, Canada and Israel. The producers hope response will be such they will be able to pick up again in September, producing several shows throughout the year. as well as conducting workshops in the com- munity. On their own At present they are financing the venture themselves and through private contributions. Describing themselves as “two artists of diverse experience concerned with the growth of Canadian theatre . . . " the two have selected the Vaughan area. because of its increasing population and the fact that many people interested in the arts. must travel to Toronto for their en- tertainment. Vaughan could be next arts centre “If the unique character of this com- munity is encouraged, it has the potential of becoming an exciting cultural centre. akin to Niagara-on-the-Lake or Stratford. rather than just another suburb of Toronto," Elizabeth and Smith say. “The need for high quality entertainment will grow in proportion to the growth of the com- munity,“ they say. as the kind of great cultural attraction that makes the area conducive to such a development. They also cite the McMichael Gallery in Kleinburg‘ with its national appeal and “respected reputation‘" The Owl and the Pussycat, they feel, could be the start. Cut-a-thon â€" The Muscular Dystrophy association of Ontario presents a Cut-a-thon and Dance-a-thon at Hi-llcrest Mall, June 12, 9 am. to 9 pm. Get your hair done and dance all day. Grey Lord â€" with singer Jeff White; coming to Richmond Hill, June 25 in free concert at Curtain Club. Watch for it. Ilillcrest Jazz Revival â€"- TONIGHT (June 8) â€" Harvie Silver and his band: 5:30 pm. to 8 pm. in the Market Court The Owl arid the Pussycat â€" The Country Playhouse. Maple; June 15. 16, 17. 19, 22, 23, 24 and 26. Tickets at local merchants. Visions of Sicily â€" a concert salute to the Italian-Canadian com» munity; last night‘ tonight. June 8: Minkler Auditorium. 1750 Finch Ave. E., 8 o‘clock. Two and Two Make Sex â€" a farce on sex and marriage by Virginia Reh: Toronto Truck Theatre. opening June 10. Call 922-0084. Sgczgatéitfy fee], could ,alendarH Carousel A . . AIM-in n I Although both are just in their mid-twenties, Gordon Smith and Judith Elizabeth, the two principles of the Owl and the Pussycat. have a wealth of experience between them in many fields. Some of Miss Elizabeth‘s acting credits include the lead of Anna in Full Circle. by Erich Maria Remarque; lead understudies in Shakespeare‘s Pericles at Stratford. 1973; Doreen in The Private Ear and Belinda in The Private Eye. by Peter Shafer. A writer of musical lyrics. poetry. short stories and a play. she is also accomplished in improvisation, stage combat, dance and movement. mime and basic fencing. Smith, too The six-foot. three-inch Smith has performed with Factory Theatre Lab in Toronto, Montreal Theatre Lab. Bohemian Embassy, Egerton's, Toronto‘ and with CBC variety. His dramatic roles include everything from Macbeth to Wild Bill Hickock. She has also appeared in numerous other stage roles. He wrote‘ arranged and performed music for the recording and stage production of Rosen- crantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Auditions for principles in Carousel, to be produced by York- minstrels in November, will be held June 8 and 9 by appointment at York Mills public school. The North York group has already held auditions for the dance and chorus. Anyone interested in auditioning for the Rodgers and Ham- merstein musical is asked to call Mrs. Sheila Punchard at 439â€"3661. auditions Eatlv birds, 20 regular, I special, jackpot, doo prizes. AT YORK FARMEHS' MARKET EVERY MONDAY Judith Elizabeth ...... versatile VWTHMI \NED. JUNEBTH Experienced pair 7509 Yonge Street. At 7.30 P.M THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT JACKPOT $1,000.00 \ IHURNHILL LIONS BINGO v 35% 1‘ THORNHILL LIONS John St. and Bayview Ave. Thornhill NO ONE UNDER 16 YEARS ADMITTED 7:40 pm. Earlybirds 8:00 pm. Regular Games He is a set designer, properties master, costume designer. and has choreographed stage fencing and stage com- bat. Smith was also production associate on the Anne Murray special. Keeping in Touch on CBC. Eduain versatile and skilled is director Bathsheba Garnett. An American, she has studied acting with Lee Strasberg, Uta Hagen and others. taught creative dramatics and advanced acting. appeared on Broadway with the late and legendary Tyrone Guthrie‘ and acted in the films of Eli Kazan and Otto Preminger. She has also produced a Broadway play. acted on stage. radio and TV, taught and directed in Canada and United States; has a B. A. and M.A.‘ and is working on her PHd. Food Production Approximately 98 per cent of all human food is pro- duced by agriculture, in- cluding horticulture. The remaining two per cent comes from the oceans. In tonnage terms, the world produces close to 400 million tons of milk. 84 million tops of meat (including poultry) and something like 17 mil- lion tons of‘ eggs. Coffee output runs around 4 million tons and wine near 29 mil- lion tonsl Gordon J. smith ...... likewise 'fi‘IEHMOND?“ : , NININEEQHNGE r ‘ NOW OPEN LUNCH 12:00 â€" 2:30l ‘DINNER 5:00 - 8:00 \ ENTERTAINMENT TRIVIA RAY SARE LOWER LOUNGE NOW APPEARING DERBY, SAUNDERS 8 STREET STARTING MONDAY SALTSPRING RAINBOW COMPLETE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY UPPER LOUNGE NOW APPEARING GINGER GRAHAM STARTING MONDAY 10097 Yonge Street Richmond Hill FULLY LICENCED David and Lisa, a modern play by James Reach was brilliantly portrayed by Thornlea Theatre students last week. The play is a dramatic view of emotionally disturbed teenagers. Under the direction of Jim Howes. the 19~ member cast captured ‘the passionate rage and desperation held within each character, and delivered them with timely precision. David played by Tim French, and Lisa (Paula D a n k e r t ) g a v e superlative performa- nces. Both leads managed to touch the audience with their powerful sensitivity. While David appears cold and calculating with his clock fixation and his belief that touching is synonomous with death, David and Lisa NUMBERS ADMISSION s1.00 Entertainment (‘lean hair, plus $5 will give you a hair-d0 by some of the leading hair stylists of the region at a (‘ut-a-Thon at Hillcrest Mall. June 12. Hair stylists. who are' donating their time, will perform their styling miracles at considerably less than their usual prices: $5, adulgs; $3. children. The event. which is being held by the Muscular Dystrophy association of Ontario. will take place in the Market Court of the Mall. starting at 9 a.m. and going right through to 9 p.m. There will also be a dance-a-thon. with local dee jays and other celebrities 0" hand. Proceeds go to the Dystrophy associat- ion. utâ€"a-thon By Brenda llogg Brilliant job at Thorn/ea his attraction to Lisa eventually cracks his hard. impeccable veneer. Lisa‘ the little black- eyed schiZOphrenic, darts among the others choking out juvenile rhymes. Her clenched fists and sudden movements dissolve into a quiet, less clumsy child and she becomes Muriel. Together David and Lisa set the emotional intensity of the play. This was greatly enhanced by the players sombre dress, plus the stark lighting operated by Wendy Riden Dr. Alan Swinford, played by Sam Serrano, has the dubious task of managing all the disturbed teenagers. This he accomplished with such ease that it makes one wonder: Is this what comes with years of teaching? Theatre of cruelty? 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