PAGE 12, WH1TY FBEE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1991 'Guys and Dolis' a real -treat for theatre-ger BayMerlo Boucher From the opening number, the Whitby Courthouse Theatre pro- duction of 'Guys and Dolîs' is, captivating, superb entertain- ment. The story is set in New York in the* 1930s. Two gamblers, Nathan Detroit and Sky Master son, make a bet that Sky can't et a date with Sarah Brown, a misnary worker. The choreography is outstand- ing as the stage in the, Centen- niai Building is used to maxri- mum effect for the elaborate musical sequences. Choreographer ciiAflard bas injected, energy and style into most of the musical numbers. 'A Bushel and a Peck,' Havana,' Mhe rap Game Danýce' and 'Sit Down, ou'e Rockin' The Boat? are -some of the numbers that stand out. 'More à Cannot Wish Yod' is delivered with charýn and beaut.y. The entire cast is fine, but LynTylor aseSarahBrwan Kevin Dashney as Sky Master- son really shine.' Tlheir chemistry is rather sen- suaI especiall1 in thp numbers knllËow " 'If Were 'a Bell' and Tve Neyeir Been i Love Before.' Ta lor and Dashney work well teter throughout t leain cuig. the humorouR ~eaous' dance in the musical number 'Havana." Laurie Spencer as Miss Ade- laide and Howard McGahey ats Nathan Detroit are particularly good in the soene following the number <A Bushel and a Peèc. Spenoer's revealing and McGa- hey'sreaction to lier story of telhin.gher mother that, they are marrid with five children is another of the coniedy highlights in the show. The marvellous crap game in the' second set is. axusingly played by the crap shooters, in- cludinug -Rn Winidling as Big Jule. 'Guys and Dolîs'can b. predic- table and ,there are sl9. ow moments i some scenes, but overaîl the Courthouse perfor- mers turn i a splendid version of the classic Broadway musical. Director Michael Roantree, producer Lamie Rosen and musi- cal director Tom Millar offer a big-time musical on. a small stage, and the translation worlcs so well that theatre-goers are unaware of the confines of the stagespaoe. ThMe musical continues Nov. 7" to 9 and Nov. 14 te 16. Gary Polonsky, president of Durham' Collage, is guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Oshawa and District Council for the Arts at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov., 20 at the Arts Resource Centre, 50 Centre' St., -Oshawa (behind city hall). Polonsky will speak on «<The Importance of the Arts to, the Community.' He has been very supportive of the arts, not onlyin 'Oshawa, but also when assocîated with community colleges in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, where he was president of the board responsible for the conception, design and construction of the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. There is an expectation that Polonsky, who is rumoured te write t he occasional song, may, also be providing some entertainment, .as h. bas requested that a piano b. provided for the evening. The general public and members of area- arts organizations are encouraged te attend the- ODCA annuel meeting, and there will b. a wine and cheese reception in the green room following the meeting in the arts resource centre auditorium. Several door' prizes will be given te tho se attending, on the basis of a -draw. These will include tickets. to performances of the Durham Region Concert Associaton, the Oshawa Little Theatre, the Whitby Courthouse Theatre and the Oshawa Symphony. YMCA's a: BOURNE &- MacLeoi Award-winners for 'fl ditional Recording,', performers at the Vit Christ mas lie Olde Tyme - Christmas House, Tour, organized, by 7%ei Station Gallery,, wfll. be hel- or Pieselected homes -will be "Thome-planning to attend the annual ineetn of the arts coundil are aslced ,to *cail576-2952 so that necessary arrangements can be, made for the, seéating of guesta and refreshments.- Whitby cop4ectpre.. l lbe among:,27 i xhibitoire;'t ,a d show and sale '-nm Grenwood vilae not Pickering, on Saturay, Nov. gi. Exhibits will include .porce- laine dolîs, antique ,,dolls., and teddy bears. Visitors can bring old dofls for appraisal at a clinio to be held at t he show., The show will be held from, 10 a.m. to 4 p.n. at- Greenwood United Church. Admnission is $3. Old Tyme Christmais, Olde Tyme Christmas will be held at lhe St a tion Gallery on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Decý 1, noon to 5 p.m. lIn an atmosphere of festivity, friendship and old-fashioned charm, local artisans will present their work and there will be a .large selection of art work by mexnber artiste. There will b. refreshments such as hot spiceider and -homemade oodies," and special draws on Sunday t4em Admission is free. nnual art auction on Nôv. 29 For the éleventh year in' a row, the YMCA is holding its annual fall auction of art from ed, 1991Juno Clu on aiuray, ov.9, 730 pnL, Beaux Arts International. 1. dt 1991 J/ramo Club Mon atual, 9Nov. Sip 7:30.PThe auction gives people in est oot/Tr- a th MaonieHal, 9 CetreSt.Durham a chance te buy qua]ity will be guest, Oshawa. originals and pri*nts,'and helpa ai Spark Folk the 'Y' raise the money it takes te keep its 'summer camps and winter youth progranis going. Ths year's auction on Nov. 2 at the Oshawa Golf Club wl house t ur u e.o ing feature 150 paintings, etchings, litte a 60percen ofthegallery * decorated ini seasonal flnery~ by over) and include door prizes. Cpi. and inofr*aboti70 * homeowners and by Harrison aain'nd-iteaiol I House4, Leonar's Desig Sys- Tickets are available at The arit are featurea. t ia Hpu H-ouse Station Gallery, r t Lest year, the 'Y' raised about Tickets are $10 (age 16 and That. takes te 'keep its aine summer camps serving. 1,700 Durhamn kcids. This year's auction will feature the work of, Ià nda Sanderson. Sanderson's, acrylic paintingé on glass of familyý and rural life have found a following world-wide, and ý;7have". been featured' on UNICEF greeting cards. Buyers at this.,year0s auction will ale> have a chance te subject thm ele tov'local. cartoomait Carli lrks wt He wil caricat.u'ire thïe aembled during the J'0-viçw. Ikesare $12 in . dvance, $15 at the door. Adiion fori more informiation. 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