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Oakville Summer Theatre began in May of 1993 with a commitment to producing profesâ€" sional theatrical productions that would both be highly entertaining and involve individuals from all areas of the community. The fundâ€"raising venture for the Oakville Summer Theatre which will present its premier season in the summer of 1995, will include performances by soprano and international leading lady Sheila Brand, comedienne and TV personality Diane Fabian, dramatic and musical performer Denise Ferguson, ‘first lady of Canadian musical theatre‘ Elizabeth Mawson and soprano Mary Pitt, one of the country‘s busiest performers recently seen in Napoleon. Artistic director of the compaâ€" ny is Christina James who most recently directed by Oakville event, Taste of Our Town, and whose list of stage credits include Katisha in The Mikado (Stratford Festival), Ruth in Pirates of Penzance (Royal Alex) and the title role in The Medium (Opera Ora) and many productions with the Canadian Opera Company as well as her role as Head of Vocal Discipline at Sheridan College. Here‘s to the Ladies, a cabaret featuring the talents of some of Canada‘s leading ladies of musiâ€" cal theatre, will be presented Monday (Nov. 28th) by the Oakville Summer Theatre, at 8 p.m. at the Oakville Centre. Tickets for this event are $25 and are available by contacting theOakville Centre box office at 815â€"2021. "Singing for the Lord is a real joy. But when I can fit musical theâ€" atre around my church music â€" it‘s great, and the theatre people are Fundâ€"raiser for summer theatre Pat ~Turner plays Little Buttercup. Turner was born and raised in Winnipeg to a singing family. She has performed in straight drama, musical theatre, and cabarets in Montreal and Toronto. Turner is the music director, choir director, cantor, and wedding soloist at St. Michael‘s Church in Oakville. Oakville‘s leading shipmates include Peter Josselyn who plays Sir Joseph Porter K.C.B. This is Josselyn‘s third appearance with Clarkson Music Theatre. The retired teacher from Oakville‘s Appleby College is glad that Gilbert wrote so many good character roles for older men! The good ship Pinafore will be docked at the Meadowwvale Theatre, 6135 Montevideo Road in Mississauga. This operetta voyage begins, tonight, with an opening night gala through Dec. 3rd., with a matinee performance on Sunday. Gilbert and Sullivan‘s H.M.S. Pinafore takes to the high C‘s" this week, with four Oakville residents on board. Clarkson Music Theatre Inc. launches its 50th season by reâ€" performing its first musical endeavâ€" or. By KATHRYN KATES Special to the Beaver Good ship Pinafore ‘sails‘ with four Oakville voices onboard Newsome says, "I‘m really happy to be in the Clarkson Music Theatre‘s golden anniversary proâ€" duction. It‘s fascinating for me to see a production from the other side. I‘m always behind the scenes working as a producer or stage manager. The experience has been wonderful for personal development of one‘s character. One becomes more open; it‘s very interesting and surprising â€" like wearing a second Joy Newsome will be making her stage debut as Victoria. She has been involved behind the scenes with the Clarkson Music Theatre since 1990. Newsome is currently producing the Diamond anniversary edition of cabaret at the Oakville Club, heads production for Oakville Summer Theatre, and is artistic director of A Child‘s Christmas at St. Jude‘s Church in Oakville. She credits her husband â€" actor Michael Newsome â€" for "opening up a whole new world of fun." such a delight." She adds, "Music is the light in my life!" The cast of HMS Pinafore, which includes four Oakville voices among the leads. BREAKFAST Over Items! To Choose From. Create Your Own FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH 8 DINNER cross from the GO St T\ Omelettes! Kids Eat For 99¢ JOIN US IN OUR NEW SPORTS ROOM FOR A GAME OF POOL! ** 1 LB. CHICKEN WINGS 2.99 ALL WEEKEND ZAGW|LP Choose from, chicken fingers, wings, hamâ€" burger, spaghetti, bambino pizza grilled cheeseasauras, PLUS Free pop ice cream For your ‘boarding pass‘ to H.M.S. Pinafore, call for ticket information at (905) 821â€"0090. The H.M.S. Pinafore has always been an audience favorite. The beautiful songs and choruses puncâ€" tuate this hilarious tale of a sailor who dares to "love above his staâ€" tion" even though the object of his affection is being pursued by the "Ruler of the Queen‘s Navy*". "The period costumes and the spectacular set helps provide topâ€" flight entertainment for all ages," says coâ€"producer Liz Allen. Newsome will be in command on deck as Captain Cochrane. Newsome is an active participant in both community and professional theatre as an actor, director, and producer. Newsome recently directâ€" ed the John Laing Singers in a proâ€" duction of Liszt‘s Via Crucis for the American Liszt Society. He is very active as president of the Oakville Summer Theatre, currently planning its professional repertory season. Â¥, at Steeles. Harrop is 500 yds on the N. side, Thank you for supporting Christmas Seals Call 847â€"1033 Mine circa 1870 Yours 345 Steeles Avenue, Milton HARROP GALLERY RESTAURANT When You Can‘t Breathe, Nothing Else Matters. THETE LUNG ASSOCIATION