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Es I Local actress stars in upcoming Borelians production by Vivian Lee In 1970, Paul Zindel wrote a play which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for outstanding literary merit. In 1983, Tammie Lee Chilco starred in a play for which she won an audition with the renowned, Stratford Theatre Company, 'an award given to promis- ing actors and actresses who took part in the Theatre Ontario Festival. And now, in 1985, this award-winning actress will be starring in Zindel's award-winning play, The Effect of Gam- ma Rays on Man-in-the- Moon Marigolds, another Theatre Ontario Festival entry being put on by the Borelians Community Theatre of Port Perry on February 22, 23, 28, March 1 and 2. The author of this play was 25 years old when he wrote it; Tammie Lee is 25 years old when play- ing her role in it. Paul Zindel said '"Marigolds was written when I was 25 years old; I woke up one morning and the manuscript was lying beside my typewriter. I suspect it is somewhat autobiographical, because when I see any production of it, I laugh and I cry harder than anyone else in the au- dience." I asked Tam- mie what she thought about the play, and she echoed Zindel to some degree, at least as regards feelings of in- tense emotion - 'I find the play interesting, and the more I read it and think about it, the more I realize that it really does represent hope; it shows how a person (referring to her sister in the play, Tillie; played by Charlene Daigle): can overcome her surroun- dings and still make it." Was there any special reason why you audition- ed for this play? "I have never been in a drama before, I've always done straight comedy, and 1 thought this would be really nice for a change of pace - doing something that has more meaning to it. The character, Ruth (the elder daughter of Beatrice, played by Roz Michaels) is definitely different than anything I've played before - her name should be ¢hanged from Ruth to Ruthless! She's a very high-energy person - she'sa *!/!*!!" Tammie! "I find it a challenge to play this type of role. She appears to be out for herself, but of course she's trying to hide her own insecurities. She doesn't care if she's go- ing to hurt someone if it's going to be good for her." Well, if you knew Tam- mie Lee Chilco, you could appreciate the challenge she is facing playing a role like this! Tammie, how did you get started in all of this - were you born and rais- ed a Borelian? 'I was born while my parents were on vacation in New Brunswick, but I never lived there. I've always lived in Blackstock; I went to school in Blackstock, and did six one-act plays while | was in highschool. After graduating from Georgian College in Bar- rie where I majored in Marketing, I married Paul, and he introduced me to the Borelians. My first play was Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii (for which she won the Strat- ford audition) and then Paul and I appeared in Reflections, which was a fund-raiser for Town Hall renovations, which is when I started to sing - 1 sang with Paul and some of our friends back- ing me. Then I worked back-stage doing make- up for Death Trap in February of 1984, and ap- peared on stage again this past October in Bird- seye Centre." Yes, I recognize those 183 Queen Street, Port Perry legs! (From the picture, you can't tell of course, but Tammie's lovely legs were two of the four legs supposedly owned by Miss Goolisha in the hilarious Carnival scene. Those of you who were lucky enough to get tickets to Birdseye Cen- tre will remember Tam- mie in her other roles, too, of course, as Cleo, as the nurse, and as Sara, a townswoman. But actually, acting is a diversion from what Tammie likes to do best, which is to sing, and in particular, singing God's praises. She, accom- panied on guitar by her husband Paul, sings at many church functions Chilco and Zindel have much in and weddings, and . together they enjoy going to different churches meeting people, and, as Tammie says, "using the gift God has given us." Tammie and Paul, who writes his own FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES FOR COUNTRY LIVING. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1985 -- 15 common music and was a co ~ composer of the marvellous music you heard in Birdseye Cen- tre, would like to do more. of this, to the extent of recording, which is a dream they share. And some day, Tammie hopes, they may realize their dream back where it all started during the "memorable vacation her parents took in New Brunswick 25 years ago. Don't miss the chance to see her while she's still one of us! Marigolds - February 22, 23, 28, March 1 and 2 - tickets on sale at Irwin Smith star- ting the end of January. JEWELLERY APPRAISALS While You Wait! SAT., FEB. 16 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! - Please Call - 985-8263 Gass Zo HE LY 197 Queen Street. Fort Ferry - 985.8262 PRATT & LAMBERT Our Pratt & Lambert Representative will be available to assist you with your Painting inquiries on FEB.6,7 &8 Sale ends February 15, 1985. 985-8234