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the ultim ate loc al business search Video Commercials Talking Characters Local Business Directory Local Sales & SpecialsConsumer Tips 14 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, April 23, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT Undergoing a tax audit is never a fun thing, but when you know youve made some less than legal claims, its downright nerve-racking, as the protago- nists learned in Georgetown Little Theatres Love, Sex and the IRS, which opened Thursday night at John Elliott Theatre. The story centers around Jon and his roommate Leslie, who have been through thick and thin together since their college days. And, as friends are want to do, Jon offered to file Leslies income tax forms, to help him out. The thing Jon forgot to men- tion was that he filed Leslie as a woman, instead of a man, so he could claim Leslie as his wife. All went well, the refunds came in and Leslie was none the wiser until the man from the IRS knocked at the door. And while all this is happen- ing, Jons fiancKate has been seeing Leslie behind Jons back- and has plans of leaving him for Leslie. A surprise visit from Jons mom, a nosey apartment build- ing superintendent and a unex- pected visit from Leslies girl- friend set the stage for a hilarious play of mistaken identities, mis- communication and lots of laughs. Sheri Buker is the epitome of innocence (or not) as Kate, Jons fianc Her wide-eyed inno- cence and sexy on-stage presence makes her a credit to her part. Marcel Jordon is the impetu- ous, crafty Jon who is taxed to the limit to find a way to explain his situation to his auditor. At times Jordon tends to over-act a bit, but still gives a good perfor- mance. Playing Leslie, Tyler Bignell steals the show as the nervous roommate. With his long hair and over-exaggerated stage pres- ence, he actually is quite credible as a woman. Gary McIlvray is priceless as the no-nonsense monotone- speaking Floyd Spinner of the IRS. McIlvray commands the stage when he enters Jon and Leslies apartment, in his secret service mode and his official stature. Patti Caruso is quite credible as the nosey, narrow-minded Vivian, Jons mother. She barges in and takes over not only the apartment, but the stage, with her boisterous manner. Ro Palumbo-Coates had a par- ticularly challenging part, as Mr. Jansen, the apartment super. With her Bronx accent and cocky strut, she actually gave the char- acter life and was a hit with the audience. Acting alongside Palumbo- Coates was her son Brendan Coates, who played the some- what sinister Arnold Grunion, a justice of the peace who makes house calls. Coates might have had a brief part, but contributed lots with his stage presence. Cat Skirrow played Leslies girlfriend Connie, who had a knack for being a little gullible in the hands of Jon. Skirrow played her character well. The set was quite realistic with a New York skyline in the background, and certainly gave the play its setting. Lighting and musical cues were on the money and the play ran like a well-oiled machine. Love Sex and the IRS would certainly not be considered one of GLTs monumental plays, but rather tends to be a light-hearted spoof that will give the audience a few well-deserved laughs. In spite of that fact, its still worth a night at the theatre to sit back, relax and watch Jon and Leslie sweat, as the rest of the players slip in and out of the pic- ture. The play continues its run this week. TED BROWN Staff Writer GLT comedy is a light-hearted spoof worth the time Halton Family Serv ices (HFS) will be hosting a benefit concert on Saturday, May 31, at the Meeting House in the Town of Oakvil le , with the help of one of Canadas most celebrated singer/songwriters, Oakvi l le s own Juno Award winner Susan Aglukark. Nancy Brown, Execut ive Direc tor o f Ha l ton Fami ly Serv ices , says , Adequate funding for our serv ices i s increas ing ly d i f f i cu l t to obtain. Support of this concert will help us to provide coun- se l l ing and suppor t to our most vulnerable low-income individuals, couples and fami- lies. Star t ing a t 7 :30 p .m. Canadian songstress Kelita will open the show fol lowed by award-winner and socia l awareness activist, Aglukark. We are very exci ted to have Susan. Her music speaks to the suffering of families not only to her Native Inuit in the Far North, but here in our own community . She s a great example of a woman who has endured trauma and has tri- umphed over it, says Brown. HFS is a non-profit organi- zation, established in 1954 and funded by four United Ways in Halton. HFS serves more than 2,500 individuals, couples and families a year. Tickets are available for this event and more information can be found on Halton Family Services website, www.halton- familyservices.org Fundraising concert in May stars Susan Aglukark