Whltby FeePress, Wdedy oebr1,94 ae1 'A ýChristmas Carol' at Ai Saints' Church Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol' will be presented by the Ail Saints' Anglican Church choir on Sundy ec.4. Elaine Brouiton is director, Judy Maddren wrote the script for the presentation whichwill include readers, directed by Bert Heaver. There will be two, perfor- -iances at the church, 300 Dun- WHITBY RESIDENT Dave Curry returned reeyf rom an ai-expense-paid trip to Los Angles the grand prize in a MucIiMusic contest. Curry, who has a recording studio in his ba sement and is a member of 'Kurse,' attended several music industry parties; he wiII co-host the MuchMusic program 'Power 30' ths Thurdeýto by Mark Reesor, Whitby Free Press Lark das St. W., Whitby, at 3:30 and 7 Tikt,$5, are available at Lafontaine Trading Post (430- 3774). The show is recommended for those aged 10 and over. Proceeds will go te the Whitby Ministerial Association Christ- mas hamper program. "Ail You C an EaV" 5paehctti - $.99 (includes unlimited soup or salad, plus bread> 'Tuco5day lrivia Niqht" 5-tart5 ata8 pm < Iidl5 Eat Frcc (10 and underwith accompanying aduit entree) "WING NIGHT" - 25e WING5 after 5 pm By John Dujay The Lark begins with 21 people on a crowded stage. After that, however, it quickly becomes a one-person, show. It is the sto:ryofJoan of Arc a teenage peasant girl who led lhe demoralized forces of France to a series of unexpected victories agai*nst the English army in 1430 Staged by the Whitby Courthouse Theatre, the play is an ambitious undertaking. Laura Le Breton plays Joan in an wonderful performance. It is testimony to her stamina that she manages ta portray the yo 'unL heroine 90 well, as Joan epnsmst of the play on stage, and usually she is speaking. "Blessed St. Michael says I mustp ut on a man's clothes. He says r must save France," she saysafter receiving a divine visit from one of the angels. This is the cux of why she was p ut on trial. The fact that she dims ta have spoken ta, an angel and that hie told her ta, wear men s clothing inflames the morals of the, l5th century church. Most of the play takes place during the trial. Bryan Stanish as Cauchon, who plays Joan's defender in court, is aIseoutstanding. Ris performance as7 the passionate protector of the young woman really moves the play along, as hie begs Joan ta repent and be saved from excommunication, or worse. Towards the end, after an emotional speech, hie manages ta have Joan sign the confession that will save her soul. Another fine performance is rendered by Chris Stradeski as the idiot Charles the Dauphin, who is in line for the throne o France. As,.well, Robin Bouwhuis and Jim Allison are solid with small but important arts. (Allison plays Captain 1e: Ire who munches on oni ons while defending Joan »on the battie- field. The strong scent wafted eut through the crowd making the scene come alive). The only real weakness of the play was its length. While the writing is strong (by Jean Anouilh), it is hard to sustain the momentuni as the acutal time on stage is around two hours and 15 minutes. Some members of the audience because slightly restless toward the end of the first haîf. As well, the cranky radiators in the old building on Centre Street clanked throughout the play, causing an annoying distraction. But the play, which runs weekends ta, Nov. 26, is worth seeing as a larger-than-life story of a brilliant heroine. 'Much' appreciated S Fille peforifiailcsiII LOSE UP TO 10 LBSo SIN THREE DAYS! With the SSupplementary WO =0ýgu Diet Plan SUslng ail natural Ingredient Available at Partldipatlng SPharmacies & Heath Food Stors S For more Information cali: 1.800-361-4720 MOS S Saigon., v es 1 1 1