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Les Misérables to open at The Centre in the Square Continued from page 20 "It was always sort of a hobby for me," she said. "I did some community theâ€" atre in high school, but I didâ€" n‘t take it too seriously until I earned a scholarship to an arts school in New York. I realized that New York was the best place to be if I wantâ€" ed to get into the business. But I also left it open that if it wasn‘t for me, I‘d move on." But by the time she gradâ€" uated, Farrar knew she‘d found her career of choice. At first, she kept her home in New York, but chose to make a living as a cruise ship performer. That lasted a few years until more creative roles began floating her way. Over the years since, she has claimed parts in a number of Broadway productions, including Aida, Once Upon a Mattress and Parade. Her career also spilled over into film and television when she landed roles in major motion pictures such as Basketball Diaries and City Hall, as well as smallâ€" screen roles on All My Children and Cosby Mysteries. _She said each experience has helped shape her into the performer she is today. "It‘s not about a particuâ€" lar role as much as it is about every show I‘ve ~been involved with," she said. "I "With each new show. it‘s like opening a present at Christmas time. Except for me that present is a new lesâ€" son. find l learn a different aspect of myself every time 1 do something new. â€" O "I realize how fortunate I am. A lot of people don‘t even get to do the small stuff 1 get to do. I love the whole Now, in her sixth month with Les Misérables, Farrar said she is looking forward to continuing in the role. "At first | struggled with it (role) because I so desperâ€" ately wanted to help her (Fantine), but 1 couldn‘t," Farrar said. "I realized that‘s simply the way life is and I waTERLOO CHfonicLe 8) Congratulations to Cathy Baker Cathy has correctly answered the questions on the ballot and has won 2 tickets to see Les Misérables at The Centre in the Square. _ _.___ Migf’:fl:'gblcs. o ui 4 «hxk Les Misérables. OPENS NEXT TUESDAY!! SEATS AVAILABLE! CALL NOW FOR TICKETS: s1+578â€"1570 1 8oo 265â€"8977 Tackats can June 12 â€" 23 TICKET WINNER "But | totally empathize with her. As a woman of colour, I‘ve spent so much of my life trying to overcome obstacles, not even realizing that I‘m doing it. I hold her hand and she takes me." embraced that in order to tell the story. _ â€" Like many performers, a case of nerves is a preâ€"show tradition for Farrar. But she seems to have found a way to overcome her butterflies. "I always say a little prayer and ask for any obstaâ€" cles to be removed from the adventure," she said. "I just try to communiâ€" cate with the other person on stage with me. And I don‘t take a lot out there. 1 like to know that I‘m right www.lesmis.com 101 QUEEN $T M XITCHENER Monâ€"Fri 10 am â€" 8 pm Saturday 10 pm â€" 6 pm ©1982 COL there in the moment." Farrar believes this kind of attitude has helped to keep her feet on the ground. "Every night I want to go out there and prove myself," she said. "I believe that when Billed as "the world‘s most popular musical", Les Misérables will play a twoâ€" week limited engagement at The Centre in the Square June 12â€"23. you care a lot about what you do, it keeps you groundâ€" Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 578â€"1570. 150 Weber St. S. WATERLOO AT UNION YES THAT‘S RIGHT! * D EAN MYERS C HARYC S L E m 0% APR means 0 cost of finance. no fine print in this fine print Example 10,000 financed at 48 mths, payment 208.33 VALUE WITHOUT COMPROMISE! 743â€"0300 006 0000006000606 0 C 000000000 Q * 6 U