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.; . ‘Masmmww W éwflflgfai» <-www-e-~ca. . ~_“1~1-' THE LA KELAND PLAYERS "GREISAMER DOES IT AGAINfBETTERâ€"BEST" The Lakeland Players’ presentation of Thornton Wilder's ‘Our Town' raised the stock of this group to new highs. The Lakeland Players presentation of Thornton Wilder's 'Our Town' raised the stock of this group to new highs. Over 300 people witnessed and experienced a 'happening". It would be difficult to see this production and not be touched by it. Wilder's play is a paradox, an intricate yet simple, amusing yet sober~ ing theatrical piece. As stage manager,(Ron Murphy) sets the scene, the audience's ear is being tuned to the poetic and simple language of ruâ€" SATURDAY 8. SUNDAY, MAY 9TH 8. 10TH, 1981 SUMME R’S GREEN HOU SES R.R. 2, ELGIN, (NTARIO (0N SUWERS’ ROAD - Soum 0F HIGH SCHOOL) VEGETABLE PLANTS - HOUSE PLANTS - HANGING POTS â€" GARDEN ASSESSORIES IVDTHER’S DAY SPECIALS! 10% OFF 0N DRIED AND SILI< ARRANGEMENTS AND ACCESSORIES-‘9TH 8. 10TH ONLY ral America. Murphy carried his multi- faceted role with the nonchalance of a small town spokesman. His gentle New England accent gave the audience the feeling that he genuinely knew this town and its people. The performers hit every high-light of humour in the first act with the gen- tle pathos which occurs in everyday life. The breakfast scenes in the Gibbs and Webb households evoked memories of similar scenes from everyone°s child- hood or parenthood. The audience was transported back in time to those hap- py yet confusing days of "growing up". We received the warmth of these charact~ ers and we gave back the nodding, chuck- ling laughter that said, "yes, that's the way it was". Mrs. Webb (Carolyn Boyce) showed us her joy at being a wife and mother yet, even while busy with everyday cheres, her love for her family was always obvious. Mr. Webb, (Ross Patterson) talking of and to his daughter, was so genuine in affection that we truly believed in this relationship. Likewise Dr. Gibbs, (Murray Boyce) in lecturing his son, \ George, and later trying to understand ‘p him, must have stirred memories of many Tin the audience. The growing love between Emily and George was subtly directed and we felt for the young man as he struggled to get "his girl" Lorraine Porter and Bob Ashton, por- traying Emily and George, must be con- gratulated for their superb perform- ances throughout the play. The drug store scene, a difficult one to perform as very little movement is available, was skillfully handled and the feelings of embarrassment, indecision, humour and joy were relayed to the audience through subtle nuances of voice and eye and the total interaction of the actors. The wedding was beautifully staged and the emotional outburst between George and his mother (Bev Patterson) and the tender meeting of Emily and her father made us fael as if we were eavesdropping on a very private scene. The chattering wedding guests sounded so typical that the audience felt they were also invited guests. This scene was so well conceived that several in the audience almost stood up as the strains of the Wedding March began. The audience was carefully prepared by the stage manager's introduction to the final scene. With quiet solem- nity, we witnessed the funeral of Em~ ily, again experiencing remembrances of our own personal losses. Emily joins those who have died before her in an insightful exchange about the pain of leaving life. Wilder's words and intent were ex- .quisitely delivered in the heart- rending, emotional portrayal of Emily by Mrs. Porter. Her attempts to relive her life and touch her mother from the grave were, to say the least, deeply poignant. Mrs. Gibbs, (Bev Patterson) delivered her meaningful lines with quiet power and truth. The stage manager's final speech delivers Wilder's profound, yet simple statement, that the dying gives significance to the living and life goes on. The play reminds us to treasure ordinary life and live it to the full and the message was delivered fault- lessly on this occasion. While several specific actors have been mentioned, commendations are due to all the participants as each character is as important as the next in bringing the total impact to this quiet, yet powerful play. Just as in real life, our daily contacts are nu- merous and while they may be brief, they affect us in many ways. Nelson Colford as Howie Newsome the unchanging milk man; Joe Laxton as Constable War- ren, the aging town law officer; Pat Comerford as the tragi-comic alcoholic Simon Stimson and Myron Porter as the stuffy Professor Willard are but of a 14' 10' 12' Clear, Green, Walnut FLECTo VARATHANE pt. 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Marjorie Fielding stage man- aged behind the scenes with her usual expert efficiency and finally the di- rection--so subtly and expertly done by the esteemed June Greisamer. Those who attended the production will be af- fected by their memories of it, those who missed seeing it, missed a supremely uplifing drama which well deserved the standing ovation given. Mrs. Greisamer has proven again her fantastic, creative ability and her charismatic power to get her performers to deliver the ul- timate, -â€" their best and more. A bouquet to all the Lakeland Players, you deserve it one and all! DOOR SPECIALS 16' Grosfilex Accordian Doors Damaged Specials $10-$25 PLlMBING SPECIALS Selected Crane, Moen & Bradley 1/2 price LUMBER SPECIALS Qt. 9.65 2x4x8 Economy .99 ea. 9.65 2x3x8 Spruce .69 ea. 13.25 28 sht. 5/16 sel fir ply $5 ea. 18 sht. 3/8 fir ply $7 ea. 9 sht. 5/8/ T&G std.fir $10 ea. Portland-on-the-Rideau, KOG1V0 272-2809 272-2526 CHARGETH