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Much cameraderie develops during. Choral Society rehearsals, as shown by Hugh Baird and Barbara Bone, two members of the cast. Musical i 4 te i 3 director Tom Millar (far right) tries to keep con- trol of the reins but he sometimes has problems, as Hugh's jokingly upraised fist indicates. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 1, 1986 -- 1) Merry Widow is not mourning this music treat The Scugog Choral Society's pro- duction of The Merry Widow is eagerly awaited by music lovers in and around Port Perry. The chorus has been practising twice a week, with the leads putting in an extra rehearsal on Sundays. With opening night just four weeks away, there is a frenzy of ac- tivity behind the scenes as well as on stage. Members of the Scugog Choral Society not only sing, but also take an active part backstage helping with costumes, makeup or set construction. Why do they do it? One member replied, 'Because of our love for music. All the work and rehearsals are worth it when we hear the au- dience applaud." Performances start April 30 and run until May 19. Tickets are available at Irwin Smith Music. Anna, the melodramatic Merry Widow herself, bursts forth in song during a rehearsal. The happy widow, played by Barbara Bone, found a convenient gentleman's knee for her performance. UL NE SB. el practises a solo number in rehearsal last | Cast members look on in admiration as An- na the Merry Widow (played by Barbara Bone) = Wednesday night. - on . an Ee Saat SNS RSE OSS it The Merry Widow is a delightful romp, filled with love, music and dancing. Above, two cast members are put through their | paces, smiling all the way. on and wait for direction. Waiting for their turn to perform, members of the Merry Widow cast listen to what's going E----,--",-- i LL