The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Silversides collection and artists series endowment enhances learning for drama and speech communications students A . “A ".th “mun-min» free admission for the uni rian Silversides, the BCanadla' n actor. stage technician and entre- preneur. might be surprised to learn what has become of his beloved collection of the- atre books, music, maga- zines and memorabilia. After his death in 1996, the collection did mat go to his own alma mater, nor toa library or a private collec- tion. Instead, it is now housed in the cozy green room of the University of Water1oo's drama Children's theatre workshops offer professional experience Continued from page 13 entire group tried their hands at it. "Performing isn't just act- ing." explains Hill, "but being able to act while your body is doing something else." The Pied Piper is set in the Elizabethan era, so the actors and actresses are learning dance steps from the period and incorporat- ing some modern steps in withthem. The Pied Piper does not require any singing but in past years the group has put on musical productions like Oliver Twist. "Whatever is needed to make it seem realistic is what we will do in work, shops and rehearsals," recounts Hill. The performances put on by the group are aimed at young audiences. Usually kids between ages two and 12 years respond best to the group's fantasy and fairy tale shows. "iii, kids involved in the group gain a definite sense of pride for their parts. "it is so" rewarding just seeing them afterwards -- they're 75 King St. S. t7fTNESS GLASSICS BOXING DAY BLOWOUT and speech commurtica- tions department where it is "a wonderful learning resource," says Prof. loel Greenberg, department In addition to the Brian Silversides Collection, in memory of her son, Bessie Silversides has given $10,000 to the department to endow the newly named Siiversides Theatre Artists Series, which debuted last month. It will now be an annual event, held each November with . Waterloo Town Square . 747-1424 so proud for pulling it off and they love the applause" The experience has also been a positive one for Hill. "I lave working with kids, I 55 Erb St. E. Waterloo Across from tCBCI Wed. Dec. 27 -10 om - 5:30 pm 40-50 - no wvoppmg avoidable all WOMEN'S FITNESS and RUNNING WEAR DEC. 27 - 31/2000 30-60% OFF SALE OFF ALL lo CHRISTMAS STOCK free admission for the uni. versity community and the public _ ,,___V, The Silversides gifts are the first to be given to the department. says Greenberg And they come from a family who had no previous connection with theuniversity. Forthisuner pected bounty, "We are sur- prised and very grateful." "EJGiilutisig% the edu- cation of the next generation of both artists and informed don't ever want to grow up." For more information on enrolment in the next block of workshops. call Leslie Hill at 725-4969. Continued on page I7 4.21am GOURMET CRUISE AND DINNER PARTY "ii-“r rel Now ForA Fabulous llleiw - NEW YEAR GALA Sail Into The New Year At Hannah's Bistro With A Premier Feast Of lnternatibnal Cuisine! The Bermuda Triangle........... F Our Main Entree Features: A palate P/egqng Entree Trio 0fRack of Lamb Bathed /aifta li D Sauce - Chilean Seabass Swimming 'll-sit Ocean Of Passion Fruit & T "ourntttiot,t)f Beef Tenderloin, With Our Exotic Saul (.;fiit,sr'm"'ia,"1ri The Chefs Selection Of Veg? , '3; _ -' . AftMidnight Repay. . . . . . . . . . V We go overboard with a fabulous assortment of desserts, par/y favours a Champagne. Firstport OfC - NEW yap/cm, Featuring the her V tmt Quartet& Speciq/N . Ce/ est. 2001 Hanhah's Bella Bi r "-'"d" ---- --_-e car! At Hannah’s Bistro. Call For /nfo 5 I King Street Halts On Deck.............. F w York Sly/e Appetizers 884- 9297 '. . Reserve You? Table AllAboard.......... 17 Welcome Cocktails it" Caribbean Shrimp d) Crab Bisque