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PORT PERRY Marg White, Manager 985-0990 Moments Il debuts September 22 Borelians prepare for the ' first show of new season The Borelians Community Theatre of Port Perry is gaining momentum towards its first pro- duction of the 1988-89 season, "Moments II'. For those who saw the first **'Moments" in May, 1987, it is the long-awaited continuation of a highly entertaining and educational theatre experience. And for those who missed the first "Moments", this is the chance to find out why the Borelians have received so much applause and praise for their experimental theatre. "Moments II' has brought' together actors of all ages and ex- The brains behind the up-coming Borellans produc- tion of Moments 2. Dave Ellis, director; wan, producer and John Foote, director. Linda She- perience, two dedicated and pro- ven directors, a first-time pro- ducer and an enthusiastic technical crew. The two directors, John Foote and Dave Ellis, are well-known in Port Perry for their work over the past few years. Together, they spawned the con- cept for '"'Moments" - a collection of scenes from current and classic plays, generally. representing the climax of the piece. Each scene will be introduced by its director and the audience will be given the background to the play. Both directors felt the Borelians needed to experiment with a dar- ing format encouraging creativi- ty and originality and to give ac- tors and directors a chance to stretch their talents by working on plays and roles that they might otherwise never try. The first "Moments" was greeted with strong positive feedback from the audience (disproving the long- held notion that Port Perry au- diences were not supportive of drama, but wanted only comedies and musicals) and from the par- ticipants who were excited by the opportunity to learn new techni- ques and to showcase their talents. For these reasons and because John and Dave still had many more scenes they wanted to try, the "Moments" idea is being repeated this season for three per- formances, September 22, 23, 24 at the Town Hall 1873. The scenes are not necessarily box-office favourites, but repre- sent works from some of the world's finest playwrights. As well, an original piece by John Foote, entitled "Memories in Black Granite' will be premiered. Says John, "These are scenes we wanted to do, and for which there were actors available to handle the roles. Some scenes are risky, even dar- ing, but if the director can get the actor to fit the bill and pull it off in good taste, we'll do it. This is our chance to do what we want." John is directing four scenes - one is the audition scene from Neil Simon's 'The Good Doctor', a showpiece about an actress' nightmare: an audition for a director-playwright based on the two famous Russians Chenov and Stanislavsky. Another is the scene between Laura and her gentleman caller from Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" which depicts fragility of character. Directing his own play "Memories in Black Granite', based on the human effects of the Viet Nam war, has presented a challenging new experience for John, as he watches his written work take life on stage. "Lucki- ly," John comments, "I have a group of brilliant actors who trust me and believe in my play. I'm learning that the characters can never be 100 per cent as I'd im- magined, but that's OK. The ac- tors have to interpret the work and bring their own language and experiences in to develop the role as we workshop the scenes. They understand how special this play is to me and it's become special for them too." John is working with experienced actors who understand the Method System, by which he swears. They include Steve Foote, Halie Vogel, Sherri Todd, Chris Francom, Sandy James-Mitchell, and Zakeana Reid. Dave Ellis, by contrast, has amassed a group of actors which includes kids, teenagers, first- timers and veteran Borelians. The performers for his scenes in- clude Annelise Kosurko, Sherri Todd, John Foote, Sandy James- Mitchell, Chris Francom, Tiffany Reid, Kevin Ellis, Katherine Ellis, Terry Hodgins and Stacey Tower. He has chosen a humourous scene from Mordecai Richler's "Jacob Two-Two and the Hooded Fang" to introduce some promis- ing pre-teen actors to a supportive audience. He is also directing a powerful scene between two teenage sisters from "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds" giving young actresses a chance to shine on stage. He has also chosen some of the most gripping scenes from Edward Albee's timeless drama, "Who's .Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'" to demonstrate the sometimes-funny, sometimes- frightening war of words that can pass between lovers in a failing marriage. Recognizing the similarities between two British comedies, the early twentieth-century "Pygmalion" by G.B. Shaw and the current favourite by Willy Russell, "Educating Rita", Dave will compare the two plays by in- terweaving scenes from each, us- ing the same actress and actor. Another such experiment will give the audience a chance to understand how powerful is the effect of the director's interpreta- tion on the written word. Both John and Dave will direct, separately, the same scene from Shaw's 'St. Joan" using different actesses. John's method system and Dave's laid back directing style should result in an in- teresting contrast in the portrayal of St. Joan's famous monologue. Both direc.ors have been developing their particular styles over several years and many plays. Dave began as a Borelian in 1976 and has been acting, direc- ting and working on the board ever since. He has also worked with Oshawa Little Theatre and Whitby Courthouse Theatre, but says his proudest achievement is his part in the growth of the Borelians from a small group of enthusiasts to a major theatrical force recognized as one of the most innovative and entertaining community-based theatre troupes in Ontario. John is in his second year with the Borelians, having previously directed plays at several profes- sional Toronto theatres including Tarragon, Harbourfront, Toronto Free, Adelaide Court and Studio Theatre. His proudest achievements include last year's "Jitters" for the Borelians, "Bent" for Studio Theatre and "The Shadowbox' for Theatre Workshop. Despite their long and prestigious theatre experience, both have eagerly welcomed a 'green' newcomer as the pro- ducer of 'Moments II", Linda Shewan. Dave calls Linda '"'a risk- taker, a willing learner and an ef- ficient organizer". John is im- pressed with her enthusiasm and ability to get things done. They emphasize that the Borelians heartily welcome new members, as either performers or back- stagers and no one need feel in- timidated about joining. Linda had been following the achievements of the Borelians for some time and was particularly impressed with the last ""Moments" production. Like many others who have an interest in theatre, she procrastinated becoming involved. But when Les Parkes invited her to produce "Moments II', Linda felt the time was right to take on a new activity. While the producer of a show is in charge of the technical and organizational aspects, rather than the performance end, it is essential that she work closely with the directors to bring their creative vision to fruition. Linda has found Dave and John to be ex- tremely helpful and co-operative as she learns the ins and outs of producing. She says of both direc- tors, "They are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share their interest and in- volvement. I really feel that I am gaining more than I'm contributing." Linda sees "Moments II"' as a chance for herself and others who have never ventured before to become acquainted with and in- volved in community theatre. She is still looking for people, with or without experience, to help with the running of this show. She needs a house manager, assistants for sound and lighting as well as stagehands. Linda says this is an excellent jumping-off point for would-be crew members to learn the business first-hand and possibly become qualified to take on more demanding roles in future Borelians' productions. If you're interested, don't pro- crastinate, call Linda at 985-8807 during the day or 985-9907 in the evening. And be sure to mark your calen- dar for the performance dates - September 22, 23 and 24. Tickets are available at Just Around the Corner at $3 each for the Thursday performance and $5 each for the Friday and Saturday evening shows.