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Student coâ€"director Lynn Lysko agreed, saying "We‘re very proud of (the cast and crew.) It‘s been a gratifyâ€" ing experience for all of us. It‘s been After all, the student body â€" most of which has no direct affiliation with the play â€" was nothing but supportive. Faculty members helped out by selling tickets and driving people and equipâ€" ment. So following Saturday‘s award ceremony, when adjudicator Dennis Johnson picked QEP, St. Ignatius of Loyola and Burlington Central to go on to the Regionals, all shared in the win. "Everyone at school was excited and supportive," said teacher and Love Mouse coâ€"director Ruth Anne McAuley. "It‘s gratifying that the arts are getting the support that sports tradiâ€" tionally receives." "Love Mouse" may have only three cast members but when the Queen Elizabeth Park production was named one of three winners in last week‘s Halton District level of the Sears Drama Festival it was definitely a victory for the entire school. By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff QEP shares in Sears Drama Festival victory ~PORTFOLLIO It is the Service After the Service that Sets This One Apart. When friends * and family return to the routine of their lives, there is often one person who cannot. For that person we offer assistance that extends far beyond the funeral. Our family service packet prepared by grief experts can comfort. And our Arborcare Grief Support Counsellor can also refer families to local support groups and other community resources. We know that it is this service after the service that genuinely makes life better for those who are left behind. Pakbict #funcral Bome 56 LAKESHORE RD. WEST, OAKVILLE 8422252 TERRY COOKE â€".FUNERAL DIRECTOR Trillium Funeral Service Corporation "It built up over the week when we saw the quality of the other perforâ€" mances," said Vogel, who stars with Mark Forward and Courtney Taylor. QEP had no need to worry: "The adjudicator said we reached out across the lights and kept the audience laughâ€" ing," said Lysko. "I am impressed by the spirit of coâ€" operation among the staff and students of all the schools. They went out of their way to make us feel welcome," said McAuley. In theory â€" having performed on the first night of the fest, says Lysko â€" QEP should have been able to relax and enjoy the remaining plays. In practice, the tension began mounting steadily. Adriane Vogel, who plays Sheila in Love Mouse, said opening nerves were assuaged somewhat by Blakelock High School which sent QEP a best wishes card prior to their performance. great for the Drama program." While continuing on to the Regionals in Guelph (March 29â€"April 3) is thrilling for those involved, last week‘s events had more than their share of exhilarating moments â€" especially since the cast and crew were all newâ€" comers to the fest. "A major challenge when we go to Guelph is that the audience sees Mark," said McAuley, who acknowledged the excellence and dedication of the 10 crewmembers again and again. Other Oakville schools that took part in the Halton Districts were White Oaks Secondary School and Oakvilleâ€" Trafalgar High School. Those schools that win the Regionals in Guelph will advance to the All Ontario Finals this May in North Bay. | Next Week: Loyola! | "It‘s exciting for them to hear his ideas for improvement then get to work on it," said McAuley. "The play depends on sound effects to a great extent. They have to create the idea of a huge body of water." Lighting proved tricky as well, since it has to convey night but also illumiâ€" nate the actors‘ actions. Cast member Forward â€" whom McAuley characterâ€" izes as an "extremely talent comedic actor" â€" is the key. Johnson, however, offered several areas â€" such as sound cues and lighting â€" which cast and crew can improve upon and everyone is ready and willing to continue fineâ€"tuning. /ARBORCARE EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING Mark Forward (left) Adriane Vogel and Courtney Taylor (rear) star in Queen Elizabeth Park School‘s winning Sears Drama Festival entry "Love Mouse." (Photo by Peter McCusker) émkm Sears Festival Awards Halton Spirit Award â€" St. Ignatius of Loyola. Awards of Excellence Acting â€" Mark Forward in Love Mouse, QEP. Ensemble acting/writing â€" Jeff Morrison in A New Day Dawning, Blakelock High School. Acting â€" Sonia Pansar in Who Are You, White Oaks Secondary School. Outstanding Technical Achievements â€" Subway Breakdown, St. Ignatius of Loyola. * TABLES CHAIRS 484 PLAINS RD. 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