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page 10. Whltby Free Prees., Wednesday, ApnIl 24, 1996 /4% vw~at: Carson S 'Country' wnfrnts death ByAmiy Southgate The Undiscouered Country is different than anything ever re- viousl~y performed by the eur- ham bhoestring Performers, says writer-director Brad Carson. 'The passage from the end of if. to the beginning of death is usuall'r short and -painless unlese there is an unscheduled stop in between,» says Carson about bis work that deals with family, love, dignity, dying and "letting go- Carson went to Marilyn Seguin from the organzation, Dying With Dignity and asked for her thoughts and ideas about the play which she describes as «very unique.» Segin has written a book, A Gentie Death. She works with people who are at the end of life, helping them deal with the qua- lity of life and the right toaccept and refuse treatment. Following the Aprui 25 perfor- mance at. the Arts Resource Centre ini Oshawa, Seguin will1 discuss «dying» and answer any questions from audience mem- bers. "A labour of love' For the 19-member cast and the production crew, The Undiscouered Country was a big undertaking, says Carson -- «It's a labour of love for 50 many people." Carson began working on the play about six years ago. It was orgially considered for a CR0 ro show, then he turned it into a short story, which was published in Kingston's Quarry magazine. Later, Carson decided to make it a play and hie submitted it to a Canadian Stage pafor a read- ing program. During a reading, THE UNDISCOVERED Countr cast members include (from left) Elizabeth Holden, Tammy a'ankin, M argo Rodgers and Ray Pornhl. Photo by Jomemy Dresar, Whitby Free Press Troupe.rises to the occasion By George Kaufuma mainta ofthe nitia e - a aDmangrawifthenit is becom inevitable dilemnma that we can't escape. Playwright Brad Carson explored this theme in a script that recived a much-talked-about reading in Toronto last year. And now, he has directed a full production of The Undiscovered Country that!'appearing on the Durham Shoestring Performers' stage in Oshawa. The premiere performance lives up to the advance buzz. A fine ensemble cast has risen to the occasion te bring ta life this emotional, complex play. The Undiscovered Country aise lias enough entrances, exits, lihting tricks and sound effects te challenge the resources of a major theatre company. That the DSP crew are' able te stage it succssfully is yet anothèr tribute te this skilled little troupe. The story follows the life of a prairie boy, Sam Brinkers, tbrough te old age, but not in any conventional narrative flow. The. stage is filed with scenes from Mis life, scenes that are connected by the thread of pain and death that Cineestsertes continues netofeigby Cin6fs30 Dur Tfrilm ill b &Sa. Ars hna FatutPaers theatrenOh awatomorow (Trsday)night Adssion i $6 ($5-wi1haa Tha nugural.Notsnga orfe- feAwichpreetsaitflm s v v ilbe t ik _-J tbat don't get wide release in theatre chains will wrs.p up with three films in îai.teMa.y. A Midwinter>s Tale will b. shown Thureday, May 23, White Balloon on Sunday, Ma 26 and Anne Frank Remembereci on Monday, May 27. The. second season will begin in September., For more information about Cinefeet and memberships, eall Jana at 576-6040 or Janet at 728-9793. follow hMm. In the end, we understand why ho begs his fanxily ta follow the wiehes of his living wifl, at the same time we may share their reluctance. 'There are echoes of Whooe Life la It Anywayt and other plays exploring the same theme, but tMis play and these characters take on a life of their own -with scenes that move us and force us ta, confront some difficuit questions. The cast that inhabits tbis shadowy world of dreams, memories and fears do a wonderful job. Gary King and Jeif Foots are outstanding as the old and, young Sam, who often share the stage. The rest of the large cast fully deserve the enthusiastie audience response, especially Ken Bond and Patty Gilhooly as Sards feuding children, and young Ray Porrill as Mse grandson. The other effective player in ttMs compelling drama is another creative, functional set by Chris Francom. The fractured limes and brooding, formiess glioste of black material are draped over the fractured narrative that plays eut below it. This is your chance te see a toucMing performance of a play that is desined ta move beyond its local moots in years te corne. -irne 1dh bY Inn Re'tauant& Sports Bar t)) Din kin Room Speials 2 AT 1/2 PRJU IC A *Equlrlervalute.Nttbar dîtother well known Canadian actor Gor- don Pinsent, currently ini the cast of televisi on's Due South, played the main character. Carson has been interested in theatre since high sehool and received a degree in drama from the University of Gueljph. He then m'oved on ta start his own theatre group Theatre Max, that was successfil, for about five Years. "Ive been around most of the country doing various types of theatre,» says Carson, a Bow- manville resîdent. The Undiscouered Country is the fourth play Carson bas writ- ten but-the first one performed by burham Shoestring. In addition ta tamorrow night's performance, the play is also running April 26 and 27. Thfe $6 tickets are available at Walter's Music and Information Oshawa. For more information call 725- 9256. Aeolian Winds* at the Temple The Aeolian Winds, Canada's leading wind quintet, will per- formn at the Salvation Army Tem- ple in Oshawa on Saturday nighit May 4. m ashow is presentsd by the Durbam Region Concert Associa- tion.- The Aeolian Winds' debut recording, Pastels, released, in 1992, is an eclectie collection of music ranging from a Bach fugue ta a Scott Joplin rag. A sequel is forthcoming. The quintet includes Ian Franklin, who has been principal oboist with several orchestras; Derek Conrod, one of Canada's flnest baroque bornistsr clarinet- ist Peter Shackleton, U~rt prize winner in the 27th national OBO Radio Competition for Young Performers i 1993; bassoonist David Haward; flutist Fions. Wil- kinson who has performed world- wide. The concert will begin s.t 8 L .at tbe Temple, 570 Thorn- VOf Rd. N. ickets are stili avail- abl. in Whitby at Thomas House of Music or Brais Deliglits. Jealouse highlights recital in Oshalwa As part of an ongeing serles of concerts co-ordins.ted by the Oshawa & District Council for the Arts, tuer. will be a clarinet recital on Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m., at the Oshaws. Arts Resource Centre. Tii. feature soloist le clarinetist Mak Jealouse who bas performed -as a soloist with -tbe York Symphony Orchestra and the Osha.wa-Durha.m Symphony Orchestra.ý PUB & RESTAURANT ENTERTAINMENT F. Apr. 26 &Sat Apr. 27 -9pm -l1am TIM HEWIE MON. & WED. 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