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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, M ay 9, 20 19 | 34 Globe Productions' youth company is ready to take local residents on a musical journey back in time with its latest perfor- mance. The Music Man Jr. is currently playing on the John Elliott Theatre stage, with several shows taking place up until Sunday (May 12). Based on Meredith Willson's Tony Award-win- ning musical comedy, the show tells a story filled with wit, warmth and good old-fashioned romance. The classic production is set in River City, Iowa cir- ca 1912 - a time when the town and its people were very set in their traditional ways. "Nothing can change that until a con salesman, Harold Hill, shows up and tries to convince the town they need to invest their money in a band," ex- plained Brynn Watson- Mumford, who plays River City's uptight librarian, Marian. "While Marian knows he's a con artist, she's also happy he's bringing cul- ture to the town." But Harold's plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, whose belief in his power just might help him succeed in the end. Playing the role of a con man has been an interest- ing experience, said Globe Productions' Zachary San- dlos Mattar. "You have to tap into an- other part of your mind and think of everything dif- ferently," he explained. "You might be saying a cer- tain line, but in your head that's not necessarily what you mean because you could be tricking every- one." Joining the lead pair on stage is 11-year-old Zachary Gomes, better known dur- ing the play as Winthrop, Marian's brother. "He's shy and doesn't re- ally have a lot of friends be- cause he has a lisp and he's ashamed of that, but as the show progresses he be- comes less shy and breaks out of his shell," said Gomes. The show delivers a wide variety of musical theatre's most iconic songs, with "Seventy-Six Trom- bones" being a favourite for young Grace Guzzo, whose stage name also happens to be Gracie. "It (being in the play) has been a very good expe- rience," said the eight- year-old who gets to put her dance skills to use dur- ing the show. "It's really fun." Producer Susan Stew- art said that the youth com- pany will be doing a total of 11 shows, both for local schools and the communi- ty at large. "It's a really good pro- duction for the whole fami- ly," she said. "These kids have worked incredibly hard with a great artistic team." The Music Man Jr. opened May 3, with upcom- ing shows set for May 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m., and May 11 and 12 at 2 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.globeproductions.ca. COMMUNITY LOCAL YOUTH BRING CLASSIC MUSICAL TO GEORGETOWN STAGE The Music Man Jr. will play at Georgetown's John Elliott Theatre until May 12. Globe Productions photo MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@ metroland.com Dust off those costumes and get your capes ready for the inaugural Halton Hills FanFest. The first fandom event of its kind in Halton Hills is set for May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Georgetown library branch. The festivities are geared to cosplay lovers of all ages and will include: Batman and Marvel triv- ia, virtual reality, super- hero story time, retro vid- eo games, Dungeons and Dragons, cosplay contest judging, button making, crafts, Lego, a photo booth, scavenger hunt and more. "We are really excited to offer FanFest to the com- munity," said Youth Servic- es Librarian Jodie Manda- rino. "Geek culture has been growing in populari- ty. "People love to share their passion for a certain movie, book series or video game with other people, ei- ther online or in person at various conventions. For years, fans in the Halton Hills area would have to travel to other cities to share and celebrate these interests. FanFest's aim is to offer that experience closer to home." For information visit www.hhpl.on.ca/FanFest. FIRST HALTON HILLS FANFEST COMING TO LIBRARY WHAT'S ON HCRUHC DETINU S'NHOJ .TS NWOTEGROEG .tS hpleuG 11 MP03:7 8 enuJ yadrutaS sdnegeL cisuM yrtnuoC naidanaCstneserP cisuM esroH8 8066.222.888.1 ROac.bewtekcit.www ta elas no 54$ stekciT detinU s'nhoJ .tS & tS lliM 811 skooB tibbaR etihW + moc.srehtorbdoogeht.www ac.MH8.www Mark Your Calendar: Spring Rabies Clinic sponsored by Dr. F. Walker Location: Ruffin's Pet Centre, 140 Guelph St., Georgetown Cash Only Shelter 519.833.2287 Thrift Shop 905.702.8661 www.uppercredit.com info@uppercredit.com Charitable Registration #893738872RR0001 Date: May. 26, 2019 Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm $30 for rabies vaccine • $30 for microchip