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Canhoto has already received other plays from local playwrights, which confirms the need for such a program. He has written more than 40 plays, and has experienced the value in "pilot testing" his works. In June, Canhoto's black comedic play Shafted was presented to the community through J.M. Drama. The Infamous Evan Lemon is Canhom's original produc- tion as well, and is a one- man show. It will be per- Uormed by Randolph I. I.M. Drama launches new script program N. Drama will present The infamous Evan lemon. Jan. I0-12, at 8 pm at The Registry Theatre on tltr corner of Frederick and Weber Streets in Evan Lemon marks the debut performance of "ACTOne". a new program offered to local playwrights through LM, Drama. and 'Wet Kitchener. ACTOne is spearheaded by John Canhom of LM. Drama, and encourages local playwrights to submit their original works with the goal of "pilot testing" new scripts at the Registry Theatre. "I was told that commu- nity theatre is an opportuni- ty for personal growth It struck me like a ton of bricks," Canhoto states. 'TM, Drama has given me many opportunities, and now with the Registry Theatre we have an obliga- lion to share these same opportunities with all in the community who seek it. "This was the main focus as we developed the idea for ACT One - give new writers in the community the occa- sion to test their scripts in a true performance situation. 'TM. drama offers up- and-coming artists the rare chance to direct and work- shop their plays in front of a real audience." Panu to perform at Church Theatre his seasoris live music I concert series at the Church Theatre in St. Jacobs continues Feb. 2 at a pm. with a performance by Danu. Direct from Ireland, this young Waterford-based septet brings a line-up featuring guitar, pipes, red. dle, flute, bouzouki and accordion. along with a bit of keyboard, conga drums and the vocals of Ciaran 0 Gealbhain. arguably the rmest male singer in any major Irish band. N hams are $20. For fur- ther information or to order tickets, call 664-1 134, The Church Theatre is located at 1376 King St, N. St. Jacobs. lohnston "I First met Randy while he was doing a show at the Waterloo Stage," Canhuto said, " I thought of him for this show because he has a gift for physical comedy blended with elegance and style, He'll make you laugh the way Cary Grant made you laugh," _ LM‘WDrama is a local community theatre group- run completely by volun- LM. Drama championed the concept and the opening of the new Registry Theatre in January 2001, and since then, has witnessed over 100 leers. with almost 20 years of quality theatre under its belt, performances taking place at this community perform- ing arts centre. Jan. IO will mark the opening of The Infamous Evan Lemon and will also welcome special guests from the local arts community to kick off ACTOne. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 per stu- dent/senior, and $9 for LM. Drama members. To order tickets, call 575-5782.