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er ryt GRY VL ra 12-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 12, 1976 a of Cl. A scene from Mame: Jean Kennedy as Mame and Kathleen James (hat) go through routine Borelians pack Town Hall "Mame a saarshe hit By John Gast If last week's presentation of Auntie Mame is any indi- cation, amateur theatre in Port Perry and are is cer- tainly alive and kicking. Hampered by years of sterile, inadequate facilities, the Borelians amateur theatre group seems to have blossomed at Town Hall 1873, with Mame, their biggest and best so far. While the enthusiasm was evident on stage, so was the community's interest. The Hall was packed all three nights, and enthusiastic applause and laughter marked all three perform- ances Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The performance was en- hanced by a casual, light, almost folksie atmosphere that began when an intro- duction before the play. Is everybody comfy? 'How many have heard the song, Mame...? The show of hands that followed revealed an aud- ience that had already forgotten the miserable, . drizzly weather outside and had settled in for an even- ing's entertainment, From the opening scenes on, there was plenty to keep the attention of the aud- ience. Strong performances by most 'of the major char- acters helped to avoid the 'flat spots" so often associated with amateur theatre--particularly relativ- ely "new' amateur theatre. There was no mistake in casting Jean Kennedy in the role of Auntie Mame. Her portrayal of the lovable Mame was both exuberant, exciting, yet not overdone. She provided the momentum in the early scenes, and kept it throughout the three-hour performance. Outstanding as well, were performances by Kathleen James, who played the actress Vera Charles. Other parts done very well were '"'Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burside"; played by (continued on page 13) a Kathy James as the glamour girl