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-Orono Weekly Tïies5 Wednesday, February 2.19 "Opening Night" Plctured above are left to Lloyd (Cilla) andmTm Luimes rlght: Sharon Peleshok (Lbby (Richard). who plays Missy Gai), Nicola One week frorn today is the 9pening night for "OPENING NIGHT", a fresb new comedy from Bowmanvllle's innova- tive theatre company, The Bowmanvllle Drama Worksbop. The play, whlcb runs March 4, 5, 6, 7, was written by Canadian play- wrlgbt, Norm Foster. Like s0 many other Canadian writ- ers, he bas a talent for mak- ing comedy work. Foster's play gives audiences a bilarn- ous look at bow eight cbarac- ters deal wltb the problem- plagued production of "Wisper On The Wind", the play wbicb "OPENING NIGHT" centres around. Ruth and Jack Tisdale are a couple celebrating their 25tb Wedding Annlversary on the nigbt of the prerniere. Playing the T7isdales are two popular Worksbop actors, Margaret Wifllams and Ken Brignall. Both actors bave been i comedies before and their sense of timilng and delivery are rigbt on the mark. Audiences will enjoy Margaret's performance as a wornan wbo wants to get out more witb ber busband, and Ken's role'as a man wbvo would rather be watching game seven of the World Series tban be sitting at the theatre. Three more Worksbop favourites have been cast as actors wbo rmust deai wltb their own particular stage problerns. John Amesbury, a former drarna and history teacher, at Clarke Higb School, and one of the found- ing members of the Bowmanville Drama Workshop, plays Clayton Fry. According to Arnesbury, the character of Fry is "an actor past bis best". who is put to the test wben tbings start to go wrong on stage. Axesbury last appeared i the cornedy "Ail In The Tning" and directed tbe well-received play "The Farrn Show", for the Bowmanville Drama Workshop. Local orchard owner, Fred Archlbald, plays Michael, a stage "has-been-, wbo finds bimself better known for a tool commercial than for past theatrical triumphs. Arcbibald, who directed tbe BDW's recent production "Al In The Timing", bas appeared in nany Worksbop produc- tions over the past thirteen years. He is enjoying playing one of the "larger than life characters" in "OPENING NIGHT." Audiences will enJoy his performance as a actor trying to get back on track. W.hen asked if he ever encountered a situation like the one in "OPENING NIGHT", Archibald paused and laughed "No", he sald "but.the fear is always there!" Sharon Peleshok plays the role of stage newcomer Libby Husnlak. She describes Libby as "not being as green as she cornes across. She knows bow to manipulate a situa- tion." Sharon has appeared in several BDW plays and has studled acting witb the American Academy of Drainatic Arts, in New York City. Returning to the Workshop after a long absence is Clarington Town Councillor,'ý Troy Young. Last seen ln the musical "Gypsy", Young br ings ail of the rigbt nuances to his character, a would-be actor calied, Tom, whom he descrlbed as "a starving artlst working as a waiter, walting for bis first big break." New to the Workshop are actorsMTm Lulimes and Nicola Uloyd, who play theatre direc- tor Richard Hyde-Finch and his significant other, art gallery owner Cilla Fraser. irn, wbo has a background in drarna, is sure to have the audience laugbing as the unfortunate director, wbo tries to overcorne the many professional and personal pit- falls that occur througbout the course of bis play's pre- mier. Nicola l oyd is rnaking ber first theatrical appearance outside of a school produc- tion. Her character, Cilla, like tbat of Ruth lsdale, Is tired of the status quo. Nicola describes Cilla as being "a very wealthy and successful, farnily-oriented wornan, who is belping to support Rlchard's theatrical drearns". So chase away tbose mid-, wlnter blues and treat your- self to a fun night out at the theatre. "OPENINO NIGHT" runs over four nights, March 4, 5, 6. 7. at 8:00 p.rn. at the Bowmanville Higb Scbool Auditorium. ickets are $10 per person and can be reserIved by calling either 905-623-4732 or 623-5700. article by Lori Kay' Annual meeting - Ganaraska Conservation The annuai meeting of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Autbority was beld on February 19, 1998 at tbe Authority's administra- tion office in Port Hope. Port Hope Town Counicillor, Larry Hall, was elected, Chair of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority. Unity (continued from page 1) proteet native or enviroumental issues," pointed out one woman. Helen MacDonald stated that "Canada is a work- in-progress and we need to keep talkinig and include Quebec in ongoing talks." Rein Harmatare asked "What about those Quebecers who want to stay in Canada? What do we do wîth the 51% who do flot want to separate?" "This is a very dangerous topic," warned Carl Johnston, "other countries will see us fallîng apart."1 "This will set the precedent ail over the world; that we don't have a back bone," hie stated. Someone else feit strongly that we should seek a ruling from the World Court, to settle the question. Evert Vroegh warned that strong measures lead to terror- ism. "The declaration is vague and open to interpretation", stated cne man." "Give them (Quebec) an ultimatum." There is no point to another referendum, they will neyer be satisfied. 1John O'Toole spoke to this inatter and said that the phrase "lreferendum - neverendum" quite accurately describes the feeling o f many Canadians. O'Toole stated that Ontario may corne out of this process with an "agree to disagree" position--devolution. Step three of the forum was to answer the Ontario Speaks questionnaire. This can bc done by: " phone 1-800-695-4045. " fax - 1-888-258-1940 " electronîcally at: www.ontariospeaks.COM If you need a copy of the questionnaire cali John O'Toole's office at 697-1 501. In closing O'Toole said hie found this to be a very thought- fuI process. "You have to go back to the basics in1 what formed a union in the first place," he said. We have some very important inkages with Quebec i.e. environmentally, natural resources, economic interdependency. O'Toole said hie was humbled by some the comments and sensed a real frustration. "You can't make someone love you," he added. Douglas' job will now be to prepare a report, including the comments and sentiments expressed a this meeting and Authority Coundcillor John Lindsay from the Town of Cobourg took the office of Vice Chair. Upon assuming the posi- tion of Chair, Larry Hall tbanked the new board for their support and described how grati1Pnng it is to be elect- ed to this position. He grew up on the edge of the area now known as the Ganaraska Forest, and rerninisced about planting trees ini the desert land. After years of seeing the forest grow into the current 11,000 acre area, hie now feels he has corne full circle in being elected Chair. Chair Hall made gift -pre- sentations to retlrlng board members on bebaîf of Authority staff and the remaining board members. Thanked for their dedication and service were Jane Kelly, Haldimand Township, Jim McMullen, Manvers Township; David Scott, Municipallty of Clarlngton: and retîring Chair, Ann Dreslinskl of the Municlpalîty of Clarington. Other members who were honoured but not in attendance were Arnold McCurdy, Town of Cobourg; Murray Harris, Hamilton Township; and John Floyd, Town of Port Hope. As Chair. Mr. Hall will help guide the future of the GRCA, as it'maintains the manage- ment of its watershed area and seeks new initiatives in its 52nd year. Subscribe to the Orono Weekly Times $23.00 a year 983-5301 ORONO WEEKLY TIMES 1998 Subscription Renewals are now due! le- Special - 11h eCherry & Orange ~&Plu Loaves $ 1.69 &TaRoom Proprietors: Gary & Carol Vreeker 983-9779 Main Street, Orono Closed Sunday & Monday 'The Early Christian Understandlng of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus" St. Savlour's Biblical Study Group. dealing with those passages from the Old and New Testaments assigned for the Sundays of Lent, Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday. Date 3/1 3/8 -3/15 or Deut 26 Cen 15 lsaiah 55 3/22 Joshua 5 3/29 lsaiah 43 4/5 lsaiah 50 4/12 lsaiah 65 Psalm 91 127 63 32 145 103 113 Epistie Gospel Rom 10 Lulce 4 (Temptation) Phil 3 Luke 13:31-35 (Herod) 1 Cor 10 Luke 13:1-9 (Repentance) (No meeting - March Break) 2 Cor 5 Lukce 15 (The Man Who Had Two Sons) Phil 3 John 12:1-8 (Martha & Mary) Phi] 2 Luke 22:14-23:56 (Passion Narrative) 1 Cor 15 John 20: 1 -18 (Resurrection Narrative) Emphasis will be on the New Testament passages, particularly on under- standing themwithln the context of the early Christian movement in its first and second century political, cultural, and religious context. Study wlll be guided by lames Breech, a member of St. Saviours Church, Orono. Dr. Breech earned his Ph.D. in New Testament studies at Harvard University, was a biblical scholar and author teaching biblical studies to undergraduate and graduate students for over twenty years before making a career change ten years ago. The format wili be interactive. A Bible is the only reading requirement. For those who do not own a Bible, the Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha s recommended or an RSV translation. You may attend as many or as few of the sessions as you lice. lime: 8:30 a.m. sharp to 9:15 at St. Saviour's. n order to help us better to gauge interest and to make arrangements for study materials, please indicate your interest for any of the sessions signing up at St. Saviour's or by leaving a message with Ceni Baiiey 983-9295, Gord Leek 983-9639, Bill Tomlinson 983-9642 or lames Breech 786-309 1. *NO MEETING DUE TO MARCH BREAK :I~uuui: ~L E -i 1