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Continued from page 25 and he said he wasnt a playwright but he would try if we would help him." Rod recalled. Since its first performance. the Wingfield series has developed quite a following and has become the most successful theatre venture in Canadian history. "People like Walt," Rod said of the play's popularity. "And they find the plays are funny, but they're not stupid funny, they're intelligent and they deal with real issues." He enjoys all the plays for different reasons. With this one, it's a storyline about brothers fsghting over a woman that stands out, Eventually the feud is resolved __ only the reconciliation comes 50 years too late. "There's this great sense of loss in people having spent their lives not get- ting along." he said, i:or Giant, it's the way Rod seam- lessly alters between roles on-stage that's memorable. "He can, with the flick of an eye- brow, change character and conjure up all these incredible characters," she said, adding he also uses different ges- tures and voices. Each Wingfield play stands on its own, so theatre-goers don't have to see them in order. Beattie has created iconic character www.waterloochronicle.ca Mercedes Benz Dealer Authorized Meticulous Restoration Original Paint Finishes Unsurpassed Collision Repair IS Content“ Br. Kitchener 51 9578-2052 "He can, with the flick of an eyebrow, change character and conjure up all these incredible characters. " Specializing In BMW PQR§§HE 1& - Allison Grant Theatre Arhena's artistic director FiNE WW BODYANDPANT MHEH JAQQAR Rod Beanie portrays all the characters in the popular Wingfield play series. And everyone at the play, which runs from Nov. 13 to 24, will take away something different from the experi- ence, Rod said. For tickets, which cost $37.50, go to www.waterlooentertainmentcentre.co m or call 519-883-0300. Subscriptions are still available. "But we don't rub people's noses in the serious side ofit. it's supposed to be funny," he said. - - _ Some like the jokes. Others like the issues that are raised. Come home to us every Wednesday mm: PHOTO COURTESY of YER!" "M10 Featuring: /4 tld). 0155M? Join Theatre 8 Company for a night of show stopping songs and theatrical favourites! We 'll be lighting up our stage with a cabaret oftalent from Stratford, Shaw and Broadway. This fantastic fundraising event will be an evening of sensational songs and talent you dont want to miss! 7,u;iiltaisiniYvent _ Wouemlaez 10 2007, 7:30 pm company Also performing are Amelia Hankins and Kerri Lee. two young incredibly talented local stars who will be appearing in our production of Jean Shepherd's A Christmas Story in December. Come Star watching with us! "otr.Sthl%er-odTtsoiortthoEdqo Kr‘eevslappmg scenes and games from Watetioo's best mm actors Nov. 9th - Imptov Games High school mprov tearns compete In a bloodless _ and hulanous battle "ov.toeh-tm-rTh-hoenNr,NrA- A bunch of great guests pm local Improv actors lot the grande tinate The Registry Theatre 1 22 Frederick St., Kitchener ALL SHOWS AT 8PM More into: www.improvcommty.omNwif $9 advance / $12 door / $5 ‘m / Improv Pass $20 Cent" h the Square be: om: 519-578-1510 www.mrrttre-square.com THE RECORD ttite' TOYOTA THIS WEEKEND WAI‘HIUX) CHNNICLE . Wednesday. November 7, 2007 . 27 Great Comedy created on the Tickets are $50 with a $20 tax receipt Get yours today by calling the box office 519.571.0928 or e-mail boxofficeokstc.ca . LEXUS Thom Allison Steve Ross Carly Street Blythe Wilson Damien Atkins Lisa Homer Andrew Kushnir lulie Mane" m INN" fHtltt spotl