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Ea il aa, En "18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tueiday) Juhe 13,1989 The Millar Lites are com- ing to town, and do they have a show for you. "Standing Room Only," a lively mixture of music and comedy will open June 23 at Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry for three performances. There will be music from Vaudeville, scenes from such well known productions as Les Miserables, Cats, Phantom of the Opera and the Wizard of Oz, plus a whole series of impromp- tu "commercial breaks" that will leave you laughing. So, who are the Millar Lites? A group of nearly 30 young people from Scugog Township ages nine to 16 who all share a common interest: they love to sing, dance, act and entertain. The name is an affectionate reference to Dr. Tom Millar, the man who put this childrens theatre group together several months ago, and has devoted .countless hours in rehearsal over the last few months pre- paring for "Standing Room Only." For some of the young peo- ple in the group, the show later this month will be their first time on stage, while others are "seasoned veterans" from such recent Choral Society produc- tions as The Sound of Music, Ol- iver and the Countess Maritza." Although Dr. Millar (known to the kids-as Dr. Tom) has had it in the back of his B DESIGN & S Ly. Studio mind for some time to form a childrens theatre group in Port Perry, the Millar Lites really got off the ground when the Choral Society called auditions for Sound of Music. About 70 children showed up for the auditions. But there were just seven parts. Seeing so much enthu- siasm and talent, the decision was made then and there to form a group and start working on a production. "I'mvery happy with the re- sponse from the kids. It's been great. They are so enthusias- tic," he told the Star Sunday morning during a rehearsal at the Town Hall 1873. "And besides," he said with a huge grin on his face, "I can yell at them and not worry about bruised egos." Besides Dr. Millar, these young people are getting direc- tion from some well known indi- viduals in Port Perry theatre. Katherine Millar is work- ing with them on vocals; Nina Foxall is executive and stage di- rector; Jenny Gushue is work- ing on the choreography, Lynn Relf is directing the Wizard of Oz segment, and the whole show is being produced by Rich- ard Drew. There are no "lead roles" as such in this production of Standing Room Only. ' The idea is to give as many of the young people as much time on stage as possible. PAINTED Lorenz TRUCK LETTERING -- BILLBOARDS -- REAL ESTATE SIGNS BANNERS -- MAGNETICS -- LOGOS Lorenz Bazarin : Nestieton, Ont. LOB 1LO 416-986-5559 - Sig Ee Ya ad Vong} SEI AER pi i , i AW ; a (7: / 2 z 7 om hat These five members of the Millar Lites hammed it up for a photo In their costumes from Cats, just one of the scenes from many famous musicals that will be presented June 23 and 24 at Town Hall 1873. The show, called Standing Room Only, features 27 young people from the community under the direction of Dr. Tom Millar. Tickets are now on sale. See story for details about the Millar Lites, a childrens theatre group. Once this production is over, the childrens theatre group will continue, and there are plans to stage Cinderella at the end of the year. In the meantime,if you en- joy music and comedy, youthful voices in song, and the energy and enthusiasm that only chil- dren have, plan to catch a Mil- lar Lite. There will be three shows of Standing Room Only, the first in the evening of June 23, followed by a matinee and eve- ning performance on June 24. Tickets are limited at Town Hall 1873, but they areon sale now at $6 each at Pineridge Sports and Irwin Smith Music, both stores on Queen Street. 3 I ¥ fg i 3 5. RAE and June 1 eo between 11 store, View he display °Al bids wil he or ed ox June 15th, versary ed 07. part of details PM Gib tions. Further Monday to Friday ; Cele De --/ 8:30 AM t0 5:30 PM | WAGNER ENTERPRISES R.R. 4, UXBRIDGE, ONTARIO Durham Rd. 23, Just south of Hwy. 47. 852-7722 MACKEY & BAILEY BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Saturday Mornings - 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Lake Scugog Lumber Building Oshawa Rd., Port Perry (416) 985-7391 'SEAGRAVE UNITED CHURC ! -- annual -- YARD & BAKE SALE . LATE Ta | at the Home of Bill & Shirley Barr SATURDAY, JUNE 17th WE NEED YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS -- If you have any items you wish to donate, please contact Fred Puckrin 985-2627. (Proceeds for further church work) BALLOONS FOR THE CHILDREN Don't miss the Seagrave U.C.W. GIGANTIC BAKE SALE taking place during the church yard sale. SUMMER Daisy's COURSES * Fabrics ... Basketry - beginner to advanced "Hew! Decorative Hoops 7Zec/ Chairpads And Placemats Smocking - Nightgowns Lovers Knot Quilt - Quick piece Serge A Sweat Shirt Paint A Sweat Shirt %ew/ Registrations are being taken now. Register early to guar- antee placement as class size is small, but a minimum of seven will be necessary to hold a class. Daisy's , Fabrics bey + 985-3221 201 ueen Street - Port Perry ~ Standing Room Only for talented Millar Lites -- i