PAGE 18, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1)81, W IIITBY FREE PRESS Whitby Free Pres s.... ENTERTAINMENT ....with Barry Murkar NELY W Why are there so few films for children? that few of them ever present anything for children anymore? Cinema Whitby on Brock Street North is the only theatre in Durham Region that presents a children's matinee every Saturday and Sunday. The films shown were made for children, al- though many adults en- joy them too. Parents know they can send the children to Cinema Whitby and they won't be deluged with blood, violence, crime, sex and foul language. It is a refreshing note to find one theatre that does recognize children and gives them the types of films they should be watching and can enjoy watching. How about the majority of films being flashed on the screen in this area? For exam- ple, we have Raiders of the Lost Ark, a movie that has been breaking records in Oshawa, and still it carries the warn- ing that some scenes may be frightening. Then, we have the Looker, another film that fills the theatre, and yet it carries the warning that this is not a film for children. Arthur is a movie that has also won acclaim and yet children will not be admitted after 6 p.m .unless with an adult. Why it is all right before 6 p.m. escapes us, but there you are. Rich and Famous is a restricted movie, but it too has been responsible for a lot of cash passing through the ticket of- fice. Paternity is supposed to be funny. The catch line on the advertising says "He wants you to have his baby." The ad also carries a note about parental guidance. Halloween Il, another on the restricted list, is said to practically throw blood right out into your lap. Tastes in entertain- ment have obviously changed over the past ten years. Film makers claim that theatre audiences want blood, gore and raw sex. In fact, recent surveys of people who have been at some of these films show that they would be happy to have even more of the same. We don't suggest that such people are a little sick, but we do wonder if they ever really laugh at any- thing. As long as there is a demand and such films have them lining up at the box office, the pro- ducers will keep on pro- ducing them, and each of them trying to outdo the other, and hope to get by the Censor Board. All we can say is, thank goodness, Walt Disney Studios didn't pass out through the wings when Walt left. Totem.go -round By ELIZABETH SHAW Children's Librarian The Carousel Players are bringing their pro- duction of "Totem-Go- Round" to the Whitby Public Library on Satur- day, November 14 at 2 p.m. Boys and girls bet- ween the ages of 5 and 10 years old are invited to this special event to help the library celebrate the beginning of the Child- ren's Book Festival, November 16 - 21. "Totem-Go-Round" is concerned with the in- terdependence of men and animals. It tells the story of four animal families who must decide how best to cope with the invasion of their homelands by strange and mysterious creatures called humans. Like many Carousel Productions, "Totem- Go-Round" has been designed to encourage audience participation. What makes the parti- cipation element unique in this play, however, is the interaction between actors and audience before the play actually begins. Each of the play's five actors is responsible to and for a group of the children watching the performance. As group leaders, they discuss possible actions, problems and outcomes for the play, thereby giving each child the opportunity to par- ticipate in the play with confidence. The Carousel Players are also unique because they feature the artistic talents of two Whitby young people, JoAnne Corrigan and Joel Kaiser. Both Corrigan and Kaiser are Denis O'Connor High School graduates. Tickets for this ex- citing and innovative Canadian theatrical performance are avail- able, free of charge, in the children's depart- ment - just ask at the desk! WHITBY' THEATRE Company Whitby Centennial Building WHITBY THEATRE COMPANY CASTING NOTICE for "CAUSE CELEBRE" BY TERRANCE RATTIGAN A Fascinating Mystery Drama At The Centennial Building (enter by stage door, west side of building) WE REQUIRE: 4 BOYS; AGES 16- 20 11 MEN; AGES 20-60 5 WOMEN; AGES 20 - 50 This play is adapted from a true story, and set in England in the mid thirties. DireCted By Bort Kirkham READINGS: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15th - 2:00 P.M. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th - 8:00 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th - 8:00 P.M. MORE INFORMATION CALL BERT KIRKHAM DAYS: 576-2272 EVES: 579-0586 OR 668-1171 EVERYONE WELCOME. 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