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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 27, 1998 - 11 Borelians' Di By Heather McCrae Port Perry Star In just about every home, the dining room table has been the center of many family discus- sions, delightful dinner parties or gatherings. Many fond memories of these gatherings are brought to the stage as Port Perry's award win- ning community theatre group The Borelians pre- sents The Dining Room, its first production of the 1998-99 season. There probably isn't a scene throughout this human comedy/drama that we cannot relate to In some way or another, either through our own experience or that of oth- ers. The Dining Room, directed by Ruth Smith and produced by Nancy Bongard, provides a unique insight into the lives of the upper middle class in North America. As the title suggests, all the action takes place in the dining room around a huge table that is wit- ness to nearly every facet of family life. The Dining Room pre- sents the audience with a series of scenes repre- senting different families THEATRE REVIEW ning Room appealing to all ey = s Re { Nine actors and actresses portray 55 characters in The Dining Room. Seated (L-R) are Bunty Webb, Kathleen Farquharson, Alex Kanarek, Dave Ellis. In back row are Tania Davidson (left), Jordon Rutter, Stu Bennett, Carol Greensmith and Alison Gilmour. at diverse times as they go through dissimilar events and experiences. The eras portrayed start with the Depression and work their way through the war years, up to the Sixties and, eventually, the present. In every scene the audience will be able to identify the humour, sen- sitivity and pathos of an event that has taken place in their own lives. The cast of nine actors Come Out To A Cool Place To Be NO COVER CHARGE BEST COSTUME CONTEST EN ' a judging at midnight 15 Water St., Port Perry 985-9889 and actresses does a splendid job of portraying 55 characters. It keeps everyone hopping, on stage and in the audi- ence, as the stars of The Dining Room change their roles, personalities and ages almost effort- lessly. For instance, in one moment a grandfather is criticizing his grandson. In agother scene a daugh- ter returns home to seek the comfort of her family after her marriage fails. And in another, an old woman fails to recognize her own sons at the fam- ily's traditional Christmas dinner. The Dining Room guarantees its audience many good laughs. The show opened last Thursday, and continues Oct. 29 and 30 at Town Hall 1873. Tickets are $12 each, and are avail- able at Henshall's, 241 Queen Street. | DURHAM COUNSELLING SERVICES FOR Families & Individuals Sp ecializing in blended family issues relationships children & teens depression call ~ Suzanne Doupe psychotherapist 609 985-2593 CNIB calendars available The CNIB 1999 Lottery Calendar is a lot- tery ticket and a wall cal- endar all in one. 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