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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 11 Jun 2014, p. 25

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' mm-w.mu.20u~z ' Norm Foster’s popular Afi'ections of May plays St. Jacobs Audiences can't help but fail head over ‘ ' ' up residence at May’s 8&8. Paul McQuillan heels for the latest offering on stage at the St. a is perfectly cast as the likeable but not-so- . Jacobs Country Playhouse. Full of sparkling mighty Quinn. McQuillan displays great wit and pearls of wisdom to tug at your heart comedic chops especially when his charac- strings, The Affections of May runs for the ter entertains May in a late night scrabble - next two weeks through lune 22 at the St. game that's full ofquué innuendos Jacobs Country Playhouse. The second suitor to come calling is From the pen of Canada's renowned play- Hank Beavis. a bank manager who attempts wright Norm Poster. The Affections of May is to appeal to May with his dubious business his mostâ€" produced play. With its engaging acumen. Hank is wonderfully portrayed by 1. characters and twisting story line. this light- . Sean Elliott His physical comedy is so spot» hearted look at life after marriage will'warm on that Elliott has the audience laughing your heart and tickle your funny bone from the moment he wipes his feet on May's “We; delightful sense of humour and _ , door mat. Hank also gets plenty of laughs excepthnal W! to the human condition when he and May return from a Halloween radiatesthroughout this charmingoomedy.” , dance, dressed as a giant bunny with a size- said Alex Mustakas. artistic director of Dmy- able carrot dangling from his neck ton Entertainment. 'lf you're looking for a l. Sean Elliott and ladle m“ star in Nomi Foster‘sthe Affections of playi until At the helm of this production. director fun evening out. The Affections of May is June 22 at the St Jacobs Country ”MOUSE May “name James Kali expertly guides a talented cast to definitely the play for you." deliver fast-paced dialogue with impeccable After one season of running a bed and bachelor number two. the brooding resident skilfully manoeuvring her character through timing As he has proven with past Drayton breakfast together, Brian Henning realizes handyman; or three, her unfaithful hus- many funny situations â€" from denial to Entertainment productions, Kali clearly ' that he isn't cut out for the pace of small- band? Only time will tell who will win the acceptance. frustration to intoxication. brings out the best in each of his talented ' town life. He informs his wife. May. that he's affections ofMay. The man who sends May on this emo- performers and the result is a production leaving her for the big city and the arms of At the heart of this amusing story is May tional roller coaster ride is her estranged that gleams with humour and light. , an old flame. llenning. a feisty former schoolteacher who husband. Brian. He selfishly abandons May “The Affections of May is a love story told I Mthin days the town is abuzz with the wanted to reinvent her life but suddenly to reclaim his old life in the big city and a in a fun. intelligent and entertaining way. 1 news that May is single â€"â€" and eligible, The finds herself alone with a failing bed and fateful relationship with his long-time mis- Exploring themes ofheartbreak and rebirth. i pursuit is on. as two outlandish bachelors breakfast on her hands. and at the centre of tress leaving May penniless and alone. Rick Norm Foster's comedy shows that there's i compete for her undivided attention. One is an awkwardly hilarious love triangle. Hughes aptly ponrays Brian as overconfi- always a light at the end of the tunnel and a banker who promises security, the other a lackie Mustakas brings great comedic dent and cruel. You can't help but root for the promise of a better tomorrow.” said I handyman who awakens May's long~|ost sensibility to the role of May. who must work his downfall. Mustakas i desires through the departure of her husband and After Brian's departure. Mo local suitors Tickets may be purchased in person at l While piectng her life back together. May gain acceptance for the stark reality of her enter May's life without delay. First on the the St. lacobs Country Playhouse Box Office must decide what she wants Will it be bach new life. 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