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"I think the audience is going to be entertained as well as educated," says Tisdale who approached felâ€" The intense and timely subject matter of Extremities was just one reason why actress Julie Tisdale wanted to present this play and execute the role of the lead characâ€" ter. Their first show, Extremities runs Oct. 14 to 16th and is the story of a woman who is viciously attacked and decides to take justice into her own hands. (Warning: Some scenes and language may be offensive) _ Footlight is a new theatrical company, comprised of members of local community theatre groups who are interested in stretching themselves as performers and stagâ€" ing more ‘experimental‘ theatre. If you‘re a theatreâ€"goer who enjoys stage fare that‘s a little more controversial, a little more demanding for cast and audience alike, the members of Footlight are anxious to get you into the Oakville Centre‘s Studio Theatre on one of three upcoming evenings. Jobson‘s Choice Pre Christmas Sale up to By KATHY YANCHUS Oakville Beaver Staff Footlight offers more ‘experimental‘ fare ® Increase your tax knowlege obtain a new skill ® convenient times and locations For More Information Call: (416) 681â€"8006 Fxt. 102 OAKVILLE BURLINGTON, MILTON 193 Lakeshore Rd. E. Downtown Oaskville 50% OFrF | * * e "The idea is to try something more on the edge, a little controversial, a little more demanding for the audience and the actors. It doesn‘t necessarily cater to the audience we have upstairs (mainstage Oakville Drama Series) ...It would appeal to people who want to see something The show was too good to say no to, says Haxell, a lawyer and awardâ€"winâ€" ning actor, who in the past four years has been involved in 10 shows and who will direct Burlâ€" Oak‘s upcoming production of The Glass Menagerie. low actor Kevin Haxell â€" who portrays â€" the intruder â€" to coâ€" launch the proâ€" duction. "That‘s difficult to do but I think this is one play that does that. Even with the cornucopia of theatrical offerings at the Centre, there‘s still room for more provocative theatre, says Haxell, a sentiment echoed by Tisdale. "I felt there was a gap. There is very _ good_ professional a little different." The troupe, which also includes Traci Morgan and Susan Glas, is under the proâ€" fessional direction of Leslie Carelse â€" albeit he‘s donatâ€" ing his time and talent for this proâ€" duction. Carelse was also smitten with the play 10 years ago but since then the opportunity has never arisen to do it, until now, he says. "The subject matter is just as ee "oup wic »stocktree C mnlaAm#iPe NS * ( o kOCUSTS * FLOWERING T REES many other varieties available , "She goes through such a wide range of emotions," _ says Tisdale of her characâ€" ter. "From stark terror to confusion and frusâ€" tration, then <she becomes very very determined and very vengeful and in the end she becomes human again." Tisdale has harâ€" boured a passion to play the lead role in Extremities for years. theatre...excellent community theatre. I felt this was an area that was untapped," she says. Feed your lawn. Take advantage of a This is also the best time to Weed and IJOIN US FOR THA‘I‘(lS‘E,IIy'IHfi‘BYUFFET BRUNCH 4Â¥3 NYI NOA TV M o 323 Church St,. (in Miller Mews) _ Church Reynolds 845â€"1010 Any money made will go towards the next production and also to the Halton Rape Crisis Centre, says Haxell. Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. and tickets, which are $12 and $8 are available through the Centre box office at 815â€"2021. Members are paying to stage the production themselves, which includes Centre rental, sets and rights to the play and "we‘re hopâ€" ing to sell sufficient tickets to break even," says Haxell. "Hopefully, we‘ll start to gain a reputation as a company that does good work," adds Haxell. Both Tisdale and Haxell hope Extremities is the first of a series of works for the group. "It depends on the support," says Tisdale. "I felt the time was right as actors but I also felt the time was right for the audience," says Tisdale. "I‘ve worked with her and I knew what she could bring to the part," says Carelse. pertinent (today) with the increase of violence against women," says Carelse, adding that Tisdale‘s involvement with the production made the offer to direct it more tanâ€" only until Oct. 25th Ring‘ s