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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 15, 2012 · 18 Bringing beloved Anne of Green Gables to the stage By Julia Le METROLAND MEDIA MISSISSAUGA Meredith Busteed says playing the role of orphan Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables is both challenging and exhilarating. The 23-year-old Oakville resident, who for many years was involved with Mississauga Youth Theatre, said Anne is a physical character to play, with over-the-top actions and gestures, and a quirky personality. "She's so open and honest and caring. She lets herself feel what she wants to feel, whether it's joy or anger," said Busteed, a graduate of the drama program at Queen's University. "Her emotions go from one extreme to another, which is part of the joy of playing her as well because you never know what's to happen next because she's so passionate and loving." Busteed says she's overjoyed with the opportunity to be part of the musical stage "She's so open and honest and caring. She lets herself feel what she wants to feel, whether it's joy or anger. Her emotions go from one extreme to another, which is part of the joy of playing her." Meredith Busteed, actor Mississauga Youth Theatre production of Lucy Maud Montgomery's timeless classic, which runs Feb. 17-26 at Meadowvale Theatre. "I grew up on Anne of Green Gables and it's something my mom and I share between us," she said. "I've loved the story and the character all my life, so when I was given this opportunity it was such a great gift." Busteed, who shares freckles, red hair and a quirky personality with the main character, adds she's been hard at work preparing beauty & spa Exsalonce Laser and Esthetics Clinic has been the proud winner of the Diamond Award given by the Oakville Beaver's Reader's Choice Awards for four years in a row. Known for its friendly and professional staff and outstanding services, the spa is happy to give away its annual Christmas charity basket full of great products and services to one of its lucky clients. Located in the heart of Oakville across from the GO Station, Exsalonce provides a wide variety of quality treatments that are designed to achieve the most effective results. Our many services include IPL Photo Rejuvenation, Microdermabrasion, Guinot Facials, Chemical Peels, Laser Hair and Vein Removal, Electrolysis, Body Massage, Waxing and more. But wait, that's not all! We have recently introduced Laser Fat Reduction & Body Contouring, an innovative treatment, which has become very popular with our clients. Now you can painlessly lose those stubborn inches off arms, stomachs, buttocks, hips, etc., through for the part by re-reading the book and stomping to work the way she believes Anne would. The musical is based on the misadventures of Anne Shirley, a wildly independent orphan with fiery red hair and a temper to match. In the stage production, Anne is mistakenly sent to live with a plainspoken farmer and his spinster sister, who thought they were adopting a boy. It's all set to the backdrop of Prince Edward Island. Donna Feggans, the show's producer, said the play was first brought to the Meadowvale stage in 2002 and was brought back because it's such a "beloved family musical that's Canadian." Director Renee Beiforte says her goal was to capture the real and raw moments of the popular novel. "(I wanted to capture) real people in real circumstances and have it feel like a window into that time and into that story," she said. "I think her story is everyone's story," she continued, adding everyone wants a sense of community and family and a place to belong. Anne of Green Gables is the fourth play in Music Theatre Mississauga's 2011/12 Encore Series. The season continues with The Drowsy Chaperone in March. Tickets cost $24.50. For more information or tickets, call 905-615-4720 or visit www.mtix.ca. Exsalonce - Oakville's Diamond Award Winning Spa this non-invasive procedure. With no downtime, we have great introductory specials on it. So what are you waiting for? Book an appointment today with Exsalonce Laser and Esthetics Clinic for your free consultation regarding any of our services. For more details, please call 905.337.0227 or visit www.exsalonce.ca Voted Best Salon & Best Stylist (Bob Richardson) Amazing service in a relaxed environment, at reasonable prices. Exsalonce owner, Samina Dossa (left), handing out the Annual Charity Basket to the winner Teresa Reese $ College Park Plaza 905-338-6465 · www.bob-r-shop.com FEBRUARY SPECIAL any colour service when you bring this ad! 1st Visit Only 518 POSTRIDGE DRIVE 905.257.7427 www.colouraddiction.com 25 OFF