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A Night in Venice Oktoberfest operetta return is worthwhile Kudos to the Kâ€"W Symphony and the Toronto Operetta Theatre for the return of the Oktoberfest operetta. ’Aflwm,'hfihphndwunuwhu-eam in the , was the result of a topâ€"notch collaboration between distinguished actor/music coaci/director Jan Rubes and Kâ€"W Symâ€" phony‘s conductor Raffi Armenian. Presented in the true spirit of Gemeutlickeit for tourist and Centre regulars alike, Johann Strauss Jr‘s. A Night in Venice is a lightâ€" of Urbino‘s whims to ensnare three vivacious Venetian beauties, all called Nina (or so he thinks) at a masked ball. The Duke must thwart off the intrusions of three insensed lovers who do not want him to succeed. All this action is carried out amidst a maze of activities involving sister rivals for the Duke‘s affections, street urchins, courtesans, and merchants of Venice. But set to Strauss‘ lively, rousing score, plot in the immortal city of love becomes a triviality . The cast interpreted this gfi!.. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6 OSA, CS PWC, FIAL, FIBA 784 Avondale Ave. Kitchener Paintings of FOURTEEN COUNTRIES of Europe PETER GOETZ 8:00 p.m. The Capitol Theatre 1380 CKPC Radio Opening Oct. 23 7:00 to 10:00 pm Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 1:00 to 10:00 pm 1â€"800â€"265â€"0710 itmnck AIR CANADA Next Course Starts convoluted libretto, with admirable results, despite an array of technical ‘snafus‘; lines lost through indiscernible diction, weak l e .: ic pit nation. trying to figure out exactly what transpired when the cast approached for its final curtain call. as ribald fisherwoman Annina, her undisputed highlight Fruitti de Mare (Fruits of the Sea), an enchanting reverie about fish, featuring Welhasch‘s adept vocals. Pair this with natural acting ability, and charming physical appeal for star calibre potential. Other strong performances worth honorable mention: Jean Macâ€" ‘@ Phail as the hardâ€"edged former fling of the Duke‘s who becomes a pain \9"‘ in his magestic side; Allen Stewart Coates as De!l‘Aqua, Head of State; Russell Braun as Mario, in love with the real Nina (Irene Seyarto), a minute role, for this capable beauty. The chorus was strong, each ensemble player reacting well to the excitement around them, but at times this colorful well motivated collective as well locked in a sonic struggle with pit acoustics. WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 1987 â€"PAGE 19