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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 7 May 1994, p. 12

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12 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowman ville, Saturday, May 7,1994 "Love Letters" Being Written At Greystone Dinner Theatre An evening dinner theatre production production is coming to a local restaurant restaurant every Tuesday during May, June, July and August. "Love Letters," an A.R. Gurney play, will be performed at the Stables at Greystone Restaurant, R.R. 2 Shirley Rd., just south of Port Perry. The play is by Pearl Productions, a touring Toronto company which has presented "Love Letters" in over 100 performances thus far. Gordon Gresko, founder of the company, says the play is "probably one of die best-written shows to come out of the 1980's. The play follows a relationship between a man and a woman over a 50-year period, stretching from 1957-1987. The method used to trace this relationship is a series of letters written between the two. In fact, not until the end of the show do the two actors address each other directly. directly. Police Look for Help to Solve Armed Robbery Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Robbery Squad are asking for the Public's help in solving an Armed Robbery which occurred in Pickering on Wednesday, January 26th. At 4:00 p.m. the suspect casually walked into the Toronto Dominion Bank at 1822 Whites Road and approached approached the customer service counter. counter. The suspect then announced in a loud voice that he wanted staff and customers to get into the vault. The robber carried a red duffle type gym bag and handled the bag as if a gun was inside. The suspect wanted the manager to open the money vault but was unsuccessful because the vault was time locked. The robber then took two tellers over to their tills and received an undisclosed amount of cash. He then ordered them back into the vault before he left the scene. The suspect drove south on White's Road towards Highway #2 in a 1994 Buick Regal, 4 door, custom gold in colour. This vehicle was stolen stolen on New Year's-Day at 5:30 p.m. from a local care dealership in Pickering Pickering when a Break Enter and Theft occurred and the vehicle was driven out through the rear bay door. The vehicle sustained rear end damage and a broken rear window. After the bank robbery the suspect drove to the Rouge Valley on Twyn Rivers Drive in Scarborough and robbed two males of their vehicle, a 1988 black Chev Beretta, bearing Ontario plates 790KHK. Before the suspect left this scene he set the stolen stolen Buick on fire. The suspect is described as male, white, 35-40 years old, 5'7" tall, slim build with a dark moustache. He was wearing a pink ski mask or a scarf wrapped around his face, mirror type sun glasses, a blue puffy full length nylon woman's coat, dark pants, white running shoes and gloves. A re-enactment of this crime will be shown on CITY TV, Channel 57, Cable 7, on Thursday, April 28th during during the 6 and 10 p.m. news. It will also be shown on CKVR TV in Barrie Barrie and CHEX TV in Peterborough on Friday, April 29th again during the news. Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information on the Bank Robbery, Robbery, Break Enter and Theft, or the Robbery of the Scarborough vehicle to call Crime Stoppers or the Robbery Robbery Squad at 579-1520 ext. 355. Police Police would like to know where the stolen Buick Regal was between January January 1st when it was stolen and January January 26th when it was used for the Robbery. Did you sec the vehicle parked during this lime period? If so call us, you will not have to identify yourself or have to go to Court. A Cash Reward of up to $1000 is being offered if your information. leads to an arrest. "It's a romance with a lot of comedy in it," says Gresko, in describing describing this production. He plays the role of Andrew Makepeace Ladd, a successful lawyer. Betty Jackson, who portrays Melissa Melissa Gardner, a troubled artist, is the co-star. She has an extensive background as a singer. Her credits in musical theatre include. Briga- doon, Oklahoma, Rose Marie, Sweeny Todd, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Superstar. "It's a great play, she says in describing "Love Letters." Both actors are looking forward to performing the play at Stables at Greystone. The ambiance of the country restaurant on Shirley Rd. should enhance a play like this one. "Small spaces are very rewarding as a performer," says Gordon Gresko. He notes that touring shows date back to the Middle Ages when a company of actors would set up the show in a courtyard at an inn or stable. Pearl Productions is giving that tradition a modem twist But, in this case, the backdrop really is a 20th century stable. Which goes to prove that although many plays are written, written, some fundamental things about the theatre remain unchanged. For tickets to the play or for further further information, call Stables at Greystone at 985-1598. 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