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i The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 1,1991 9 Another Hit for Bob Sheridan by j In the last 40 years, Bob Sheridan and his wife, Jean, have not let a year go by without one of them directing directing a theatre production. During that time, the two can lay claim to directing (between them) over 100 plays in the area. Bob Sheridan is adding to the list this year by directing directing "The Wayside Motor Inn." Performed by the Bowmanville Bowmanville Drama Workshop later this month, the play presented a number of cnal- lenges for Mr. Sheridan. "The Wayside Motor Inn" is about the dramas of five different couples renting rooms from a motel. They each have separate rooms. But, on the stage, only one room is used to represent represent all of them. This presents a problem whenever more than one couple is on the stage at once. There are times in the production when as many as tour pairs are on stage at the same time. During this time, each pair is visible to the audience but invisible to each other. In addition, when the pairs are on the stage, their dialogue is sometimes interwoven. interwoven. "One of the reasons I decided decided to do this play is that it is a real challenge." "It's a very funny play. But there are some sad parts too," Mr. Sheridan said. Mr. Sheridan's directing talents are well known in this community. For 35 years, he directed more than 50 shows at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School. These included titles such as "West Side Story", "Man of La Mancha" and "Inherit the Wind." And he has performed in plays for drama workshop productions such as "Charles Condomine" and "Blythe Spirit." But the preference for the former teacher is, by far, directing. directing. He notes that half the cast of "The Wayside Motor ' 'Vi $ A familiar face with the theatre arts in Bowmanville, Bob Sheridan will be ' directing the latest Bowmanville Drama Workshop production. The Wayside Motor Inn will be performed on the Bowmanville High School stage on May 23, 24, and 25. The play is about the relationships of five couples staying at ■ the inn. Inn" were former students he directed at high school. "It is a strong cast. I feel very comfortable directing them," he said. While Mr. Sheridan is facing the challenges presented presented in this play, he notes that it is also a difficult play for the performers. "The cues are very different," different," he said. Throughout the play, as well, he explained, tne characters characters have to be involved with doing something even though they may not be speaking. There is one pair in the play that doesn't speak for an entire page, but has to be kept busy. "I don't want them to freeze. I want them to be totally totally involved with their partner all the time," he said. "The Wayside Motor Inn" has been cast and in practice practice since February. Mr. Sheridan explained a number number of good actors were turned away from the play because there weren't enough parts to fill. "That was the hardest at high school drama," r. Sheridan said, "turning kids down because I didn't have the parts." To counteract that problem problem among the students, he used to cast the lead role to two different people to give them both a chance to perform. perform. In this play, those who didn't land roles on the stage are doing their part and helping backstage. "The Wayside Motor Inn" is set in Boston and consists of five different stories. The audience examines the relationship between a father and son, a divorced couple, two college students, a travelling salesman trying to meet a waitress and an elderly couple staying at the motel rather than with their kids. "They are all situations which, if you have lived long enough, you can relate to, the director said. "Anybody can relate to the characters and be sympathetic sympathetic with the problems that they have," he added. The play is being performed performed at Bowmanville High School on May 23, 24 ana 25. A special performance performance for senior citizens and the disabled is being held on May 22 at 7 p.m. Curtain time for all other performances is 8:15 p.m. ", SI. Stephen s High School Proudly Presents A Dramatic Tragedy By Federico t i;m ia I-<>rc. i % F' \ BLOOD WEDDING MAY 8, 9, 10 & 11 7:30 p.m. Adimnisiration liuildinu Si Stephens Hugh S< lionl Adults 87.00 Students SA DO FOR TICKET INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 623-7583 Senior Citizens are welcome to attend a Dress Kehearsa! FREE Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. CLWRXE ÏÜÇtt SCHOOL <D%SWÛl CLU<B TKESEKTS TfTE 6y - J'EMCÇMÿWïDOWC 'BCms 1 .my, mat 9 Trjda% MAyio saturdat, math atW 8:00 p.m. |CLAXKE iïlCjîl SCHOOL AUDITORIUM TICKETS: $ 5.00 "W TttpME: 987-4771 THE a>T> LIGHTHOUSE i M Brcwpwb LU AND 1 RESTAU RESTAURANTS® UPll ARPEARING LIVE j- Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th Witness" u NO COVER CHARGE the 'DutcAvHtU'i HOTEL Liberty St. and 401 623-3373 Dowmaiivlllc^^r^ &>Uhyou Qiftl and Qtoétùtfl,.. ItaM I mm Wit a M tf«U Sandra Yates Phone 623-5873 Muriel Moynes Phone 623-7741 Those Had Better Not Be Mother's Good Dishes! News from Yelverton By Harvey Malcolm Our Yelverton community, community, as elsewhere in Manvers Twsp., was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Mr. David Preston of Balyduff on Sunday a.m., • as the result result of a heart attack. Dave had enjoyed excellent health up to his passing, having just retired from tne G.M.C. a week earlier, after spending spending many years there, as a valued employee. Dave, with his wife Betty Lou, farmed for many years on Highway 35, south of Balyduff. Deepest Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife, Betty Lou, their children, Kevin and Bonnie and their spouses and the many relatives (sisters, brothers and friends) throughout the area in Dave's passing. Considerable concern has been in evidence throughout this vicinity due to the threatened abduction of children children in this area. Hopefully, the miscreant will be apprehended apprehended in the near future. Belated congratulations to Mr. Carl Smith of Bethany Bethany who recently observed a special Birthday. Dale and Nancy Stinson, VaSghn d arufYidrey^McGilg . The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats and Magi- our Yelverton & Lotus rep- cians are bringing their show to Bowmanville next resentatives on the Manvers week as part of the St. Paul s Performing Arts Series. Old Timers hockey team, ar- The group, which includes the performers pictured hnr» tel? 0 ™ lnt P A te nrii The Chinese Golden B.C. and have always been oniiv Dra g on Acrobats and Magi- an integral part of the Chi- 20th, where they spent the d * of Taipei will be bring- nese culture and art. previous week. Congratula- • their snow to Bowman- " " ~ ' tions to the team who won vi fi e next week, all their games and emerged the winner of the tournament tournament for their division. One of the more daring exploits was Nancy taking a couple balancing" feats" ' Kung. of trips on a Parasail, which and trad f tional d'ances. for the uninitiated, is a The grace and precision hnnt wkc P h tmn^no a rta °the of the acrobats are the tri- lourea oouhi America, ven- Inn rTl t ÎÎ!! umph of years of dedicated tral America South East discipline. Asia, England, Canada and acrobatics are the U.S. more than à series of stunts. Most of the acts were created and performed in China as far back as 200 The last installment of the St. Paul's Performing Arts Series, the show will feature acrobatics, comedy, - - - - -- . r ' v j An r l ■ ti. umpn oi years oi aeoic rider up to 400 feet in the training and discipline, air over the water. From our chin b ese acro £atics are own personal experience a few years back, that comes as close to flying like a bird, as a human will ever get. The Kung-Fu demonstrations demonstrations involve feats that seem to defy physical laws which the Chinese attribute to the cultivation of "Chi" (inner strength). There are 12 cast members members in the production who, in the past six years, have toured South America, Cen- Blood Wedding Starts May 8 son The mother (Tracy Reid) mourns the loss of her while a neighbour (Nicole George) comforts her. The performance will take place at Bowmanville High School on May 8, starting starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 623- 2601 or 623-7346. Or they can be purchased at the door on the night of the performance. performance. College Able To Balance 1991 Budget At its April 10th meeting, Durham College's Board of Governors learned that the . College had been successful at balancing its 1990/91 budget. Don Hargest, Senior Financial Officer, reported a project year end surplus of $6,000. In addition, the Board approved approved 1991/92 budget totalling totalling $40,441,587 a 7.2 percent percent increase over last year. "This is an exceedingly responsible responsible budget," commented commented Board Chair Dorothy Stirling. "It enables Durham to sustain its drive to be one of the highest quality Colleges Colleges in Canada, as well as to accommodate out high rate of growth." President Gary Polonsky commended ana thanked Durham's entire staff for this achievement. here, performs balancing acts, magic and acrobatics. The production takes place at Bowmanville High School on May 8. MIDWAY DRIVE-IN FRIDAYS•SATURDAYS•SUNDAYS ONLY "FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMIL Y" Showing this Weekend 2 Movies for the Price of 1 . The Marrying Man (AA) (Coarse language . Three Men and a Little Lady (pg) 401 EAST $7.00 Admission Children under 12 FREE 401 East to HWY. 28 Port Hope, South to Hwy. 2 East to Theatre Rd. 416-372-5833 HWY. 2 BOWMANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL OR{ FRED BALLARD Blood Wedding is presented this week at St. Stephen's High School. Performances are May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at 7:30. For ticket information call 623-7583. BUSTER'S Presents u Advance tickets $8 oral the door $10 Watch for upcoming PIG ROAST Saturday, June 1st Buster's Roadhouse & Tavern 45 King St. W. 987-4442 Newcastle You are cordially invited to the John M. James Tribute Dinner An evening to celebrate the career of Johnny James and his contributions to the community. Date: Friday, May I0, 1991 Place: Newcastle Community Hall Newcastle, Ontario 6:00 p.m. - Reception 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Guest Speaker The Hon. Eugene Whelan Tickets: $ 100.00 Single $ 135.00 Couple This is a tax credit. An income tax receipt will be issued for the allowable portion. Tickets are available from: Lorna Davey Ken Dykeman 576-2990 983-9414 Hosted by the Durham Federal Liberal Association