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s 3 & & 7 d & ? :â€"5 W & f > a Z S & = ‘ = Thea < anoth o ow Waterloo Stage Theatre announces 2002/2003 season of laughter and song oming off its most ‘ successful season yet, the Waterloo Stage Theatre has announced another season of comedy, mugic and entertainment. "The Waterloo Stage Theâ€" atre has really become a sigâ€" nificant part of uptown Waterloo and the arts comâ€" munity," says general manâ€" ager Steve Roth. The Waterloo Stage Theâ€" atre has been entertaining audiences since 1997, when the historic King Street movie house was transâ€" formed into a professional live theatre. "Because of the successes of our past seasons, our audiences continue to grow and we are really excited about the line up we have assembled for this upcomâ€" ing year," Roth says. _Norm Foster‘s Maggie‘s Getting Married will run Sept. 26â€"Oct. 26. â€" In this touching romantic comedy, audiences will join the Duncan family as they prepare for the wedding of their daughter. It is the night before the big day, and Magâ€" gie‘s older sister discovers that she knows the groom a little better than Maggie would like her to. "What is there not to love about Canadian playwright Norm Foster? The creator of such _ Waterloo _ Stage favourites as The Foursome and The Last Resort is back in this charming comedy," says Roth. Come by the Hills recounts, in song and story, the adventures of a young man in Scotland‘s 19th cenâ€" tury and how fortunes folly takes him from his home and family in Scotland to a new life on the east coast of Canada. The story is told through the interweaving of an original script by Brian McKay and the traditional songs of Scotland. _Brian McKay‘s Come by the Hills runs Nov. 1 â€"9. Rodgers and Hammerâ€" stein‘s classic Cinderella runs Nov. 21â€"Dec. 21. The timeless enchantâ€" ment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and eleâ€" gance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of chilâ€" dren and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor runs Jan. 16â€"Feb. 15, 2003. "Our holiday production has quickly become a wonâ€" derful tradition for the whole family," says Roth. In the beginning there was The Complete Works of Shakespeare (adridged). And it was good. And now, from the same creators come The ARTS FOCUS Bible: the Complete Word of God (abridged)... and it‘s good, too! From Eve to Exodus through the epistles, the apostles and the gospels via fig leaves and the final judgement â€" the schtick, wordplay, physical humour and sight gags will have audiences rolling with laughter. "The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) is probably one of the most popular productions we‘ve ever mounted," says Roth. The Bible (abridged) is like Nunsense meets Shakeâ€" speare; literally a laugh a minute." Tucker anymore. She was one of Vaudevilie‘s biggest stars. Tucker was a raucous recreâ€" ation of a red hot mama, the likes of which show business will never see again. Sophie Tucker â€" Last of the Red Hot Mamas, a musiâ€" cal comedy starring Valerie Boyle, runs Feb. 28â€"March 8, the brassy, flamboyant Sophie They don‘t make them like is Elvis dead or is he hidâ€" ing out at The Waterloo Stage Theatre? Anyone who has ever wondered what goes through the minds of Elvis impersonators, Discovâ€" ering Elvis may provide a litâ€" tle insight. A snow storm can‘t stop four impersonâ€" ators from showing up to compete in the first round of a competition that could take them to their ultimate goal â€" headlining in Las Vegas. Part play and part concert, Discovering Elvis is a wonderful combination of laughter and favourite Elvis songs. Art by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, runs March 27â€" April 26, 2003. Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play, Art has played to soldâ€"out houses around the world. Serge has bought a modern painting for a huge sum of money. Serge‘s friend Marc thinks the painting is a joke and another friend, Ivan allows himself to be pulled in to this disagreement. As their arguments become less theâ€" oretical and more personal, they border on destroying their friendships. Discovering Elvis by Marcia Kash runs May 8â€" June 7, 2003. "The whole Elvis thing has become a real phenomâ€" enon," says Roth. "And now there is a play about Elvis impersonators â€" it doesn‘t get any more fun than that." "One of the most clever scripts that I‘ve ever read," says Roth. "A powerful comâ€" edy that has become a conâ€" temporary classic." Subscriptions for the upcoming season are availâ€" able by calling The Waterloo Stage Theatre‘s box office at 888â€"0000. Visit the theatre at 24 King St. N. or online at ww w. waterloostage theatre.com. xkSummer box office hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. HRONICH Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre is in the process of putting together a fundraising booklet of antics and anecdotes that have occurred over its history. Proceeds from this booklet will go towards the rebuilding effort. However, for a book like this to be possible the group needs help from the community. Organizers are looking for community members stories, in their own words. Submissions should be short, half a page maximum so as many as possible can be included. Stories from all perspectives are welcome; acting, technical, committee, set design, etc. Submissions must include name, address and contact information (names will be withheld from the publication on request). Also include the names of any plays that are the backdrop to the story. If a submission also includes the names of others, forâ€" ward their contact information. For more information, contact: Julie Taylor, julieliz@rogers.com or 886â€"0660. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 17th and can be eâ€"mailed to julieliz@rogers.com. Or call the KWLT and a representative will contact you to make arrangements. The book should be available by the end of August for sale at the upcoming production of "The Geldâ€" ings" and will be available for purchase at the Royal Medieval Faire. Other locations will be posted on the KWLT website as they become available. Bertoldi Meyer is a Brazilian artist who has worked with art for about 10 years. She started to work when she was 15 years old, as a graphic textile designer for a cloth factory. She studied fine arts at the University of Blumenau in Brazil from 1994â€"1998. Bertoldi Meyer‘s work is based on discovering new texture, forms, colours and context. She loves to try different experiments and combinations of mateâ€" rials like: clay, glass, wood, metal, with a canvas or a sculpture. She is a volunteer worker at Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, and her recent work has come from the influence of clay and glass combinations. The Waterloo Commnity Arts Centre presents "Geometiric Shapes", an exhibit by Cristiane Bertoldi Meyer, Sept. 9â€"25. in the Rotating Gallery. A reception to meet the artist will be held Sept. 10 from 7â€"9 p.m. The Waterloo Community Arts Centre is located at 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo. For informaâ€" tion, call 886â€"4577. Kâ€"W Little Theatre produces book of anecdotes as fundraiser Community Arts Centre features exhibit by Cristiane Bertoldi GCOLIGER‘s Serving travellers since 1955 772v@Â¥lus OPEN "24 /7 / 3651 www.gotravelplus.com