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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · 24 Theatre Sheridan takes Rent musical to Toronto stage LET'S TANGO: Joanne and Mark, played by Jaclyn Serre and Joel Gomez, dance the Tango: Maureen during the rehearsal of Sheridan music theatre production of Rent, which opens at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto tonight. After Theatre Sheridan students had an exceptional local run, the group is now taking its musical production of Rent to Toronto's Panasonic Theatre. The show opens tonight (Wednesday). This year's graduating class from Sheridan College's world-renowned music theatre performance program staged the production at the Oakville campus in December. It was originally intended to have a run of less than two weeks, but has been extended through June 3. Now, the production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical is heading to the Toronto venue. "I am extremely encouraged by the public support for this new generation of theatre artists," said Michael Rubinoff, associate dean for Performing Arts and Theatre Sheridan producer, in a news release. "This extension, by popular demand, will allow more theatre-goers to share in the excitement of launching the careers of some of our most promising theatrical talents." The musical originally opened in 1996 in New York City. Rent is a modern-day musical about a group of young friends and artists who learn together to survive, fall in love, find their voices and live for the moment. It tackles issues of addiction, poverty, AIDS and love. Panasonic Theatre is owned by Mirvish Productions and the Sheridan students got words of encouragement from Mirvish founder David Mirvish. "Rent is this generation's best musical about the struggle young people face in finding their way in the world," he said in the release. "It's also about creativity, love and joy. Having a new generation of talent from Sheridan College's acclaimed musical theatre program perform Rent is perfect casting. I am delighted they have chosen the Panasonic Theatre in which to present their production. I look forward to seeing it." The production features 32 of the program's graduating students. Tickets cost $40 to $60. The theatre is located at 651 Yonge St. For tickets and show times, visit www.mirvish.com or call 416-872-1212. NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog beauty & spa Are you in a state of sun damage denial? (NC)--One can't be blamed for enjoying every minute of the summer sunshine. Far too many of us, however, are still getting burned. A recent Harris/Decima survey of 1,001 participants revealed that two-thirds (65 per cent) of Canadians get at least one sunburn each year (some of us as many as four sunburns) and the same survey showed a drop in the regular use of sunscreen. Today, 46 per cent of Canadians report to "always/often apply sunscreen" versus 51 per cent doing this in 2009. With the right approach, the good weather can be all yours, say the sun care specialists at Neutrogena. Denial, on the other hand, can be deadly. Take a look at three of the most common excuses for inadequate sunscreen protection: People who tan easily without burning will not get cancer ­False. There is no such thing as a healthy suntan. Browning in itself is a sign of damage. When exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, your melanin pigment increases to help guard against further damage. However, the amount of protection provided to skin by a tan is nowhere close to that provided by a sunscreen, not to mention that skin has to incur sun damage in order to tan in the first place Both UVA and UVB rays contribute to skin tanning and the development skin cancer. Only sunscreens with a moderate to high SPF and that offer "broad-spectrum" protection against both UVA and UVB rays can help reduce the risk of skin cancer. Neutrogena sunscreens with 'helioplex' technology are said to provide high SPF protection, along with broad-spectrum, photostable protection.. Only UVB radiation can cause skin damage ­ False. Both UVA and UVB cause sunburn and damaging effects, from a change in colour, texture and beauty, to skin cancer. Sunscreen always looks and feels greasy, so I can't wear it daily ­ False. A survey reports that 50 per cent of Canadian consumers who don't use sun protection say it is because they don't like the feel or smell of sunscreen, however, there are new options available that make sunscreen feel virtually weightless. Grand Opening Week SPECIALS! Tuesday, May 22: Hilites & Cut $99 Wednesday, May 23: Manicure $20 Thursday, May 24: Massage ½ Hour $25 or 1 Hour $40 Friday, May 25: Wash & Blow $25 Colour Special 220 Lakeshore Rd East, 2nd Floor, Downtown Oakville Offer ends June 30, 2012 $ any colour service when you bring this ad! First visit only 25 off CAll: (905) 844-DIVA (3482) 518 Postridge Drive 905-257-7427 www.colouraddiction.com