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I re 18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., March 18, 1981 Cartwright students do justice to one-act plays by Mike Stokes Cartwright High presented its second annual Drama Festival to packed houses last Friday and Saturday nights. The trio of one-act plays by Donald Payton and John Kirkpatrick were airy little comedies of no special distinction, but when they. were presented by the students they became enjoyable works of amateur theatre. All three plays were judged by Marg Van Camp, Dave Ellis, a member of the Oshawa Little Theatre, and Humber College theatre student John Foote. The opening play, "Three Phone Calls," followed the schemes of a fourteen year old girl as she tried to steal her sister's boyfriend. Michelle Davies and Brian Gardner received awards praising their performances. "'She Married Well," about extended school girl rivalry, was an affectionate poke at life in Blackstock. Howard Bailey, in a memorable, but all too short appearance. Sandra Little, and Leanne Van Camp took awards for Lynn McLaughlin, Sandra Little"and Stephen Kris- "tensen. the interpretation of their roles. "Father Says No," took the top three honours in the judging. The breezy romp, about a wiley, old lady helping her grandaughter's love life along, was voted best play. Caroline Carnaghan received the best actress award for her excellent portrayal of the grandmother, and Randy Bartly as the over indulgent George took best actor. Ralph DeJong was also presented with an award for - his performance as the dainty, romantic interest, Harold. All three judges were impressed by the calibre of the presentations, the sets, costumes and the obvious enjoyment on the part of all included. It was a successful and entertaining drama festival that left the audience smiling happily. Vipond is guest speaker Dr. Claude Vipond, Medi- cal Director of Rehabilita- tion programs at Oshawa General Hospital will be the guest speaker for the Scugog Community Care meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 8p.m. to be held in the Latcham Centre. The occasion is Scugog Community Care's Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Night - a time to recognize the 173 volunteers currently helping this community effort that is presently serving 183 clients with transportation, yard work, Meals on Wheels, foot care, information and other related volunteer tasks. Mrs. Dorothy (Lonsdale) Manderson and the Green- horns will provide musical _ entertainment. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Ali Kats presented their play entitled *' Three Phone Calls' and their cast of characters were played by: back row, Brian Gardner; Don Barraball, Brian ¥ VanCamp and Trish Sleep. Front left, Michelle Davies, Eric Kristensen and Lynn Bazarin. EN - - The Tigers took all of the honours last Saturday night during the Cartwright High School drama night. Cast of characters in the play "Fathers Say No' are: back, Ralph Delong, Caroline Carnaghan, Sue Roberge, Gordon Barraball, Melanie Williams, Carol Lewerentz, Robert Green and Randy Bartley. Drama students from PPHS compete in Oshawa Festival by Mike Stokes Port Perry is endowed with a great deal of theat- rical talent and last Friday 'night "a group of PPHS students took these talents on the road as they partici- pated in the Oshawa Drama Festival at Henry Street High. Their twenty five minute play, In The Shadow of the' Glen by J.M. Synge, dealt with an evil old farmer feign- ing death to catch his wife being unfaithful. Dave Van Weston as Dan Burke, the farmer, was both funny and menacing. More ~used to working "backstage - Dave gave an excellent premiere performance. Claudia Leibsher as Nora Burke, was the glue that held the play together. Her performance as a bitter woman was played with a deep understanding of the character that kept the audience sympathetic to her desire for a better life. Ed Canning as a tramp seeking shelter in the Burke's home and Mike Stokes as Michael Dara, the young shepherd, made up the compliment of the cast. Ed held the attention of a UXBRIDGE Budget CAR AND TRUCK RENTAL 'CANADA'S LARGEST \ ALL-CANADIAN VEHICLE RENTER *Ask about our Weekend Rates * LOOK FOR THE BUDGET SIGN IN THE ESSO CENTRE - HWY. 47.8. UXBRIDGE - 852-3733 demanding audience during long colourful speeches about the Irish countryside and personified the role-of -- the jovial tramp and master storyteller. Mike as the greedy coward who proposes to Nora for her money was awarded a Certificate of Merit for his performance. With the help of stage manager Monica Webb, her efficient crew, lighting by Anand Maharaj, make-up by Brenda Armstrong, Sarah Twomey, and Tracy Bennet (who had the difficult tgék of turning Dave into a frighten- ing tyrant) and odds, ends and sympathy from Mrs. Litt and Mrs. Stokes, director David Sims and the cast presented a successful evening. RS ec Adjudicator Kathy Coverly yas entertained by many aspects of the play including Nora's opening song, the tramp's bravado, Michael's cowering, and Dan's whiskey drinking. And even though she had minor reservations about some of the blocking she was impressed by the strength of the characters, the costumes and make-up, and especially by the atmospheric set. All in all the cast and crew under David Sims' capable and realistic direction made for a memorable and widely enjoyed production. <5 A SERA UG Granta sly KEES