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Megaâ€"hit musical Les Misérables set to open at The Centre in the Square Thursday Farrar calls role of Fantine a golden opportunity Based on Victor Hugo‘s clasâ€" sic novel, Les Misérables is an epic saga that sweeps through three turbulent decades of 19th century France. It is also the story of one man, the fugitive Jean Valjean, who is pitted against the cruel and selfâ€"rightâ€" eous Inspector Javert in a lifeâ€" time. Things have â€" really changed." And that added cultural involvement has also opened the eyes and minds of audiâ€" ences who take in the show, including those who . will attend the upcoming run of the musical, by Alain Boublil and Claudeâ€"Michel Schonberg and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, at The Centre in the Square. heeping Great Lood A Reality! ts 884â€"9297 The current tour features Farrar in the role of Fantine, a young unwed mother in a sociâ€" ety that doesn‘t embrace women. After losing her job in a factory after her "secret" is revealed, Fantine becomes a prostitute to support herself and her child. She eventually falls ill, which has a profound impact on the life of the main character, Jean Valjean. "She‘s a girl who‘s in the wrong place at the wrong time, but she serves as a springboard for the rest of the story," Farrar Currently in its 15th year on Broadway, the musical has won over 50 major awards internaâ€" tionally, including the 1987 Tony Award for Best Musical. long struggle to evade capture This may come as a shock to those who witness her perforâ€" mance, but the Connecticut native said it‘s a role she never dreamed she would one day call her own. "The fact that I‘m here is a dream, it‘s just amazing," she said. "I never really saw myself up there or thought I‘d be right for it. But now that I‘ve been involved with it for six months, it‘s like ‘darn, what was I thinkâ€" ing?"" What may be more surpris ing is that Farrar wasn‘t con vinced at first the world of act ing was for her. explained. "She is one of the reasons Valjean becomes who he is." Continued on page 21 Each member of the team will have exactly one minute to contribute to the overall theme of the sculpture. Each team will also have a "coach" (one of Homer Watson House‘s studio artists) to offer advice and encouragement. In keeping with Homer Watson‘s own interest in early conservation and the environment, only recyclable materials will be used in the creation of these sculptures (i.e; things that can be found in a blue box, such as pop cans, bottles, plastic containers and newspapers). With the aid 0 mentally friendly Participants incl and Janko Peric Haalboom. City « Vrbanovic, Angie Ken Silvester fron The day will & Wwith the aid of duct tape, two environâ€" mentally friendly works of art will appear. Participants include MPs Karen Redman and Janko Peric, Regional Coun. Jean Haalboom, City of Kitchener Coun. Berry Vrbanovic, Angie Hill from Kool FM, and Ken Silvester from CKWR. The day will also feature the opening of a Watson exhibit, and the shows of artists Jim Kraemer and Peter Boots. In addition, the day‘s festivities will include a bagpiper, an inflatable castle, "Kids Fun Art", and some surprises by artist Scoft McNichol and artistâ€"inâ€"residence Glenn Smith. Oil paintings, sculptures, watercolours, charcoal work, woven items, and pottery will be featured in the art fair. Also showing at the open house will be the work of Doon public school students. The art fair will be held June 10 from noonâ€"4 p.m. Throughout the day a variety of funâ€"filled family oriented activities will be taking place, including games, musical entertainment, balloon art and face paintâ€" ing. ighteen artists have registered to Edemonstrale, show and sell their work this month at the seventh annual Homer Watson House & Gallery Open House & Art Fair. Homer Watson House and Gallery hosts annual Open House & Art Fair One of the highlights of the day Celebrity Sculptâ€"Off". Two teams consisting of local aid of duct tape, 1 also Teature the opening exhibit, and the shows of aemer and Peter Boots. In lay‘s festivities will include a inflatable castle, "Kids Fun ne surprises by artist Scott of local politi ute to the Each team of Homer s) to offer n keeping will ! com limite will be