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Many of the people involved have come out in support of popular club member, David Phillips, who is directing his first play for the club. Others are new members who have perhaps come to the theatre as patrons for years and finally decided to get involved. Some are new to the area, and yet others have been lured into the club’s environs by members. FEMININE GUILE The club's new theatre manager, Richard Francoeur, was literally pounced upon at the Discovery Days at the arena by club members Margot Crack and Bonnie Sheppard. â€" to Dec. 10. 884-3703. â€" Dr. McJazz â€" brings his celebrated bunch from Brunswick House, Toronto, to Royal Canadian Legion, Ohio Road, Richmond Hill; Sunday, Dec. 11, 2 pm. â€" Exhibition of water colors â€" Harry Rankin, formerly of Richmond â€" The Day After the Fair â€" life in the south-west of England, as seen by the Curtain Club â€"â€" “conâ€" fidentally recommended“ Feminine powers of persuasion were used on the innocent passerby and obviously worked for he is now almost a permanent “I don't know where they all come from” was her happy remark at all the offers of help she received for the production The Day After TheFair. So often the producer of a theatrical event is hard put to find backstage help, and only those involved in the actual production of a play know how much work is done behind the scenes. and usually by so few. By JUNE ABBOTT For perhaps the first time in its nearly 25â€"year history, the Curtain Club has more back-stage helpers than it knows how to use and Margot Crack, for one, is delighted. in .IA__u I.,A». Backstage at “Fair” WITHIN WED. DEC. 7th Early women's Iibbers? EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE JACKPOT $1,000.00 II'IUHNI'IILL LIUNS '1 BINGOW THORNHILL LIONS NO ONE UNDER 16 YEARS ADMITTED John St. and Bayview Ave. Thornhill Calendar 7:40 pm. Earlybirds 8:00 pm. Regular Games â€" The Norman Conquests â€"- a comic trilogy by Alan Ayckbourn;. Phoenix Theatre, Toronto, to January 8. Call 922-7835. ~ (‘ircus â€" Pepi-Puppet Theatre; The Poor Alex, December 1(Hl. Call 497- Hill; Don Mills Library, to Dec. 30. â€" Princess of the Western Region â€" Bayview Secondary School; Dec. 8 to 10 at 8 pm; Tickets at school â€" $2.50 and $2. Well known to Hill residents for her work in the community in con- nection with education and the recycling project, Suzanne is a member of the Costumier’s Association of Ontario, so is well qualified for the fixture at the club. Not only is he doing a good job as theatre manager‘ but he helped to build the set for the production. and also takes a small walkâ€" on role. Richard has lived in the Richmond Hill area for the past 18 months and has his own sales business. Another new face at the club belongs to Suzanne Stoner who took on the mammoth task of designing and superâ€" vising the making of all the costumes for this late 19th century romantic drama. ...... . behind scenes CHRIS STEEL Looking like early members of the women’s liberation movement â€" although not all seem that pleased about it â€" are these members of Princess of the Western World, which will be shown at Bayview Secondary School, Dec. 8-10. Left to right: Nancy Plume, Wanda Kirby and Donna Hazell. NUMBERS "FIRST CARD 0916 â€"â€" Ramada Inn. Willowdale â€" Louisiana Purchase, to December 10; Dec. 12-17; Dec. 19-23. For tickets, call Madge Nicholson â€" 884-3703. Many more. too numerous to mention. work away on costumes, sound effects, set con- struction and painting, furniture and decor, and- a-million-and-one other details that have to be attended to in order to get a good “show on the road". And of course the more seasoned members of the club are doing their share. Joy Madden assists Margot Crack in producing the play, Chris Steel has designed the set, the lighting has been designed by Clay Warner. and Pat Kantaroff and Dagmar Matyas are stage managing Props were organized by a trio consisting of Shirley Stanley. Audrey Randall-Smith and Leslie Whittaker. job YCAMR "500 WINNERS m 1977 FORTY SIXTH G. THOMAS WOODBRIDGE TOKEN N0. 315 FORTY SEVENTH RICK SACKFIELD RICHMOND HILL TUKEN N0. 466 s1.00" 1.5001! The young, assistant conductor, Robert Watson, was impressive I Succession of highlights mark joint 1’ { YSO, Cantabile Chorale performance THRILLING Liszt’s Symphonic Poem, Les Preludes, provided one of the major challengesof the evening, and special mention should be made of the impressive atmosphere created by the variety and range of dynamics, especially in the string section. plus the over-all response to the poetry and drama of this intense music, all of which resulted in a thrilling performance. The opening overture to Semiramide by Rossini. was played with a strong rhythmic drive. brilliant tone in the violin section. and excellent playing in the brass and woodwind sections. in the degree "(if ex cellence in all per formances. Improvement in all sections of the orchestra, made it possible to meet the challenges of a demanding program with confidence and an at- mosphere of security. Several gifted in- strumentalists have added their skills to the talented and experienced musicians who, through the years. have dedicated themselves to the building of this orchestra, and the results of their work, together with the inspiring leadership of Mr. Poole, were apparent By RUTH HARRIS The opening concert of the 17th season of York Symphony Orchestra, assisted by the Cantabile Chorale of Thornhill, was presented to a capacity audience in Trinity United Church. Newmarket, last Friday and proved to be a suc- cession of highlights, each following the other in a crescendo of achievement and en- joyment. The orchestra, con- ducted by their gifted director. Clifford Poole. gave evidence of remarkable progress in their quest for perfection. ( The orchestra and choir also performed in a free concert at Hillcrest Mall, Saturday night.) mmos'tl If DOIE‘LS We regret any inconvenience that this error has caused. Re Consumer’s Gas ad in the Liberal, November 30th issue, one phone number was shown as 887-5844. The correct number should be 887- 5847. NEED COMPTROLLER EXPERTISE. ..... CORRECTION NOTICE BUT CANNOT AFFORD AN INDIVIDUAL FULL TIME? KRM CONSULTING LIMITED 884-9697 Entertainment Open Mon. to Sat: IO am - 5 pm Sundo :1 m-Spm Thurs 0y: 0 am - 9 pm SNOWBALL VILLAGE BOUTIQUES SNOWBALL CORNERS 2‘”; MILES WEST OF AURORA Telephone 727-2865 At all times they Were most responsive to their conductor, whose ap- parent feeling for the music and text was reflected in the singing, which was full of beauty and sensitivity. SOLOISTS SHINE Joan Plume, a soprano soloist from the choir, The choir has a remarkable range of dynamics and achieved brilliant climaxes, especially in the opening and closing choruses. This beautiful 18th- century work has been neglected for two cen- turies. having been brought to light by its publication in 1941, and we are grateful to the choir and orchestra for their fine performance. The 35 members of the Cantabile Chorale, conducted by Robert Richardson, and ac- companied by the or- chestra. gave a most musical performance of the Gloria by Vivaldi. Sir Ernest MacMillan's Christmas Carol Fantasy for Orchestra. was a delightful and seasonal finale. in his conducting of Tschaikowsky‘s Waltz of the Flowers. which was full of strong rhythmic drive, relaxed enjoyment. and a most harp-like quality from the piano, cleverly played by Victor McCory. too At Mall, It was off to the .Hillcrest Mall Saturday evening, for a free concert, after their season opener of the night before York Symphony Orchestra and Cantabile Chorale of Thornhill. That’s them in the background, with part of the orchestra in the foreground. created beautiful and ()ur area is rich in it: serene atmospheFE. variousmusicgroupsfih‘ which was enhanced by newest of which is YS( an oboe obligato. director Poole’s chorus This choir has been singing for four years and in 1975 was winner of the City of Lincoln Trophy for the best mixed choir in Canada. The members have an extensive repertoire and have performed in many parts of Ontario. A soprano and alto duet, featuring Elaine Winters and Gwen Duchesne, was a delight in its blend of two, lovely, fresh voices. Marg Rumney‘s warm, rich tone. with cello ac- companiment. was still another artistic triumph. L 884-2752 YONGE ST. 8 ELGIN MILLS RICHMOND HILL 884-9171 REDBLOUD LOUNGE BLACK HAWK MOTOR INN BUSINESSMEN'S LUNCH SERVED FROM 12 T0 3 RM POP'S RESTAURANT AND TAVERN APPEARING TILL DEC. 10th NEXT WEEK SUNRISE Charâ€"Broiled Steaks BRANDE 10454 YONGE ST. RICHMOND HILL Delicious Seafood OPEN DAILY . MON T0 SAT. 11:30 A.M.»1A.M. FUl'V L“? SUNDAY 12710 p.m. Under LLBO Specializing in and Our area is rich in its various music groups, the newest of which is YSO director Poole’s chorus, which meets in McConaghy Public THE LIBERAL. Wednesday, December 7, 1977 â€" C-9 School‘ Richmond Hill every Tuesday night at 8. There are vadancies for any aspiring singers wishing to avail them- steak house. 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