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With Sean Mulcahy More great summer theatre by Shirley Whittington Theatre in Barrie this summer is in the hands of a volatile Irish-Canadian who wears an unusual medal around his neck. On one side is a head of St. Genesius, the only Christian martyr who was an actor. There's a -of David on the other e medal represents luck, theatrical triumph and sentiment (it was given to him by Robert Goulet, an old friend). Mulcahy is surrounded with an aura of luck, sentiment and triumph, and that exuberance has rubbed off on the Gryphon Theatre. This summer is Mulcahy's third with Gryphon and already things are looking rosy with soaring subscription sales and a lighthearted theatrical menu Harvey, by Mary Chase, Ah, Wilderness, by Eugene O'Neill; A Thousand Clowns, by Herb Gardner; The Moon is Blue, by F. Hugh Herbert and The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon. "This summer's fare has been chosen as a tribute to the 'American bi-centennial," says Mulcahy, adding, "in Barrie, I want to do good solid middle-of-the-road theatre. I don't want to upset anybody." He wrinkles his brow quizzically. "Although the word 'virgin' in The Moon is Blue may have to be explained to some of our youngsters!" Mulcahy is an un- compromising _ profess- ional who admits that his private life is wildly disorganized. "'I can't even make myself stop smoking. But when I'm working, I'm as 'disciplined as a guard- sman. And I demand this from those who work with me."' He flips a cigarette out of an elegant case, and attends to it with a heavy expensive lighter. "I tell my people if they can't do a totally professional job, T'll fire them and take over the role myself. And I have done this." He leans forward in- tently, eyes blazing. "Give me a play, and I will ring the welkin." The welkin has rung frequently for Mulcahy. He came to Canada from Ireland to break into television. Within three months he had leading dramatic roles. "It was the right place for me,' he says. "I've never looked back." With Andrew Allan, he was Asssociate Director of the Shaw Festival for three years. He frequently adapts his favourite writers for television and _ radio performances. He has taught drama at universities in Toronto and London and at the Banff School of Fine Arts. For five years, he was Artistic Director of Edmonton's Citadel Theatre. He has directed productions in Montreal, Sudbury, St. Catharines, Toronto and of course, Barrie. He has just come from playing GBS in Dear Liar. ("It was the hit of the season and a joy to do."') Coming to Barrie each summer is, says Mulcahy, "Rather like taking one's hols with good pay. I love what I do here."' This year, in addition to his active participation in theatre, he's planning to run for ACTRA council. He's determined to do something about the practice of engaging foreign actors for Canadian dramas. The CBC is the villain in the piece, according to Muleahy. 'They. are obsessed with profit making," he says, 'and they think they have to use names from across the border to do it. The public wants it because they've been given it. It's the old colonial teeta Church reps meet St. Mark's Anglican Church on June 8 hosted representatives from area churches of Penetanguishene, Elmvale, Wyebridge and Waverley at a meeting where the Rev. Douglas Blackwell of the Anglican Chureh, Aurora Con- ference Centre was guest speaker. The purpose of the visit was to clarify the decentralization program designed to stimulate and exact more parish par- ticipation by clergy and laymen together. Parish needs will have priority and resulting program thrusts will be presented directly to the attention of the bishop by the Arch- deaconry and regional council appointees monthly meetings. Such changes _ will demand more in- volvement and_ will receive direct attention and needed aid in finances and personnel for parish planning. BROOKLEA ent & Dining Room Catering for Weddings, Banquets, Luncheons, Parties Meeting rooms available Highway 27 MIDLAND 526-9872 BUS SERVICE ..10 Toronto International BINGO CENTRE . From Penetang, Midland Elmvale Penetang- Midland Coach Lines Operates a Weekly Return Bus Service. Every Thurs. Evening Contact Our Agent: Sharon Laurie 526-6976 -- 'If he's so good, what's he doing here?'" During his five years with Edmonton's Citadel Theatre, he went out of the country only once for performers. Mulcahy seems to thrive on challenge. He's just come from Brock University, apparently for the last time. "I cannot face another six months on that campus,"' he says. "It's badly ad- ministered, from lack of parking to dirty crockery to bad food and the general feeling that all artists are faggots." He made headlines when he left the Citadel. He was, in fact, fired. "I suppose I got bored, and began looking for trouble. The theatre was a flamboyant success -- full for all performances. But you know, it's very dangerous to fall prey to the security of a weekly pay check. I'm not married, so I don't need security. All I have is my clothes, and my cassettes." Cassettes? Another Mulcahy passion sur- faces. "I love music. Have you never heard of the Mulcahy Musical Map of Southern Ontario? You can drive from Oakville to Toronto with one Mozart Divertimento. Barrie to Toronto will use up the Eroica, and perhaps the Egmont Overture as well. Collingwood to Toronto takes Beethoven's Ninth PEN THEATRE Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. June 16, 17, 18, 19 BREAKHEART PASS also SLEEPER Sat. matinee SLEEPER Sun. Mon. Tues June 20, 21, 22 SHIVERS plus THE SCREENTEST GIRLS ADMITTANCE = TO PERSOnS, 18 YEARS OF ACE O8 OVER PS maegeguecrn "PETER ROGERS === MIDLAND j~ DRIVE-IN THEATRE Evergreen Side Rd. WED. thru SAT. oO Canny On ABROAD GATES OPEN 8 p.m. Recommended as ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ~ if Von ducts..." In fact, Muleahy would like to conduct opera. "The Canadian Opera Company desperately needs some fresh air. I hope they'll soon realize that I've had some ex- perience in opera. How Karajan con- I'd love to do Der Rosenkavalier."' A perverse twinkle leaps into his eyes. 'What do you think of the idea of a collection of Stephen Leacock's funniest writing to be staged some summer not in Orillia, but here in Barrie?" The maxims that un- derlie Mulcahy's -- at- titudes to theatre are simple and direct. "An American director defined the role of director this way: 'A director is an artist who creates an atmosphere in which other actors can work'. That's perfectly put." Comedy? 'Remember what Chaplin said. 'If what you're doing is funny, don't be funny doing it." And from his days at Britain's Sandhurst, he adopted the military maxim, "Maintain the Sean Mulcahy SIMCOE CENTRE June 24 KNOWLES, Bill X Progressive Conservative aim." His immediate aim is to surpass Gryphon's already high reputation for exuberant and en- tertaining summer theatre. We're in for another good summer. Sean Mulcahy said so. If you think you're not afraid of the dark Tm Aue i, a. Pe crcmine ACTION ! Saturday, #00 om. JUNE 19th -LATE MODEL STOCKS - ----MINI STOCKS---- BARRIE SPEEDWAY Halfway between Barrie and Orillia on Hwy. 11, 8th line of Oro SHIVERS Warning Some scenes in this film may be offensive to some people - Manager. JUNE 20--22 MIDLAND DRIVE-IN Hwy.27 - 526-2411 Hwy. 27 526-2411 EE Ave Commencor ODEON THEATRE King St. Midland 526-5791 June 16,17 TAXI DRIVER Qu: rey mee June 18,19 BABY BLUE MARINE Saar DRIVE-IN THEATRE 322-2890 All pictures subject to unavoidable change O8COCCCOCCEOSOCE 900898080800 0006 ©0808 0065280008 Fri. June 18 thru Tues. June 22. 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