WH~~TIYMPRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12,'1990, PAGE il Youth. groupprod ion1 bginsThursdy. ByTrudie Zavadovlos WaLkng on oggsholls, seems to ho a cinch in-comparison to living *iide an e heII for the nytrous Mr. Took'the Whiitby Courthouse Teatre Youth Group production begin- angtisweek. PondtMen by youth director Ken Bon, the idea for the play was inspirodcl by his 6-year-old daughter and the titie derives from a porsonal business eI a'teerm of the idea some time ago, says Bond. "My daughter taled a-ut somed livinig hi an egg, and gave me the idea of creating- a character who lives in a gianteggshell. Ruor ha the has flot been seen in 150 years, and the folklore in the town is that ho cooks small children in a black stove.» In the play, adventurous chil- dren, exploring the forest, han- pen arosathe 'Mysterious M r. Téocok'ad his home. Bond has really enjoyed work- ing on tis pro oct. "TIi. set without question is a challenge," says Bond. "It's a moce thing associatod with rohearsals. The kid are happy to 500 it progressing. It's neat to see the excitemntbuild' The cast is comprised of 20 youths and Philo, who is Too- cook's canine friend. The actors range i age from 8 to 15, and thedplay appeals to agos from 5 "The actors portray characters in their 2own age range. There are certain morals attached to th There a Woodstove Owner1 on your Gift List? THE FIREPLACES BY VERMONT CAMTNGS' Fumctional & Decorative Accessories Ketties, Trivets, Belows, Toolsets, Ceners, Woodholders, and Grates. See our extensive display of glass doers, tooLsets anid accessories for Christrm laiePlu ply as well as humor and fan- 4here is sing shrubbeiry and mushrooms that come out of the- shrubberyý to support the feelings of the story.» Bodsys hie eonce with the kidkai, rewardmg, and dif- féent than working with adulte. "When rve boon involved with aduits, it's been on an actinig basis. rve acted with youth, but i a directorial role or as a workshop leader. Both are rewarding, but different. Theres more porsonal growth and enijoy- ment soeing younqpeople deve- Ie says the ki seemto really like the story of the Mysterious Mr. Toocook. «They'e not looking at it from a surface point of viow. They're asking questions and making sugsin to rosolve something thoysoewlthin thèmelves. "Tese kids are so keen. The- want an opportuiýity to heiol yod and are willing to tackle any type Of material.» Bond say hat the music and costumes were as great chal- lenge. TIhe music is dirocted by Fran- cis Hillier and costumes are by, Elizabeth Kitchen. «Elizabeth Kitchen has come up with an excellent dosign. The. viulimnact of the costumes. in The Mysterious* Mr Toocook runs Dec. 13 to 16 with- a perfor- mance for seniors on 'Dec. 12.. Tickets are $5. CADILLAC CHEVY TRUCKS 1.1 f- -:p cï