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i ~ I bOer et 0cufj ycieibWarn 'i vdlcirfW ý8t Oi's<l Whitby Free Press, Wednesday. October 19 1994 ,Page 17 ..... .... Shoestring shorts ýprovide rapid-fîre entertainmient By John Dujay. "What arn I doing la this filtby room with ail the ting I've said * scattered on the floor?" That is a quostion askod by an angst-riddon character named Mike in the play 'Things I've" Said.' It is one of 10 short Cana- dian plays that make up 'To The Point,' wbich is now runninig at the Arts Reseurce Centre in Osh- awa. Durham Shoestring Perfor- mer s are producing t ho plays. Things I've Said is the story of a -sit-down (as opposed te stand-up) comic wbo is having hallucina- tions of his Words scrabbling along the floor inside bis dress- fina room. The set is stark. A dressing table and chair sit on one side 15 the stage, while a lonely stool sits* on the other side. There are only two characters in the play that runs maybe 15 minutes. Al. ofef pls run no longer than that although mest are about 10 minutes. "iDo o uee think about rice?' asks iîke asrho dociles the fact that like the popular grain ho may be losing bis bard edge and becoznlngsoft. Another play that delighted the audience of about 100 was called 'Louis and Dave.' Th'e twoý 14 lead characters are testosterone- driven teenagers who spend every Saturday night cruising the mains ltipng eut pickup linos, te the endless parade ef vate'ra% :ng cry. portrays a wickegiontv Python- eSque maie who secretlygos te a Thusdayreading group, sym- phony concerts ("It can be, very ........ at~&$.nt &'Pub1* Èatelite TV Teams Welcome jDiinig Room Specials: *Buy one entrée at regular price: AT1/2 PRICE d tEqual or lesser value. Not ta be used with other * peciais. Expires October 31, 1994. **- - -- - - - -- - - moving," be says te a borrified Louis), and 18 even a member of the ballet. Ail of these facts are ladled eut'as ho screanis nean- derthal-liko out tbe window to terrified young grls. "I feel used, Dave » moans bis best friend, played impeccably by Adam Smith. ;A dasb -of suspenseý is tbrewn in witb the pay 'Accidentai Death of a Salesman.'The fan- tasy explores a meeting between Arthur Miller and hie main character Willy Lomax ini a diner. As a quivering and sweating Willy, Brad Carson helps Tom McBurney's Miller in the crea- tive process of bis landmark play. At their backs, waitresses JACKIE FERRY (left) and Susan Pearce in 'Out of Body,' one of 10 short plays, ail written by Canadian authors, in Durham Shoestring Performers' season opener. The $6 tickets are available at Walter's Music Centre or Information Oshawa. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whltby Free Press Wocloend Brougham Hall : Saturday & Sunday November 5th & 6th, 7:30 pm SING us A SONCR.. ýwffl$350.00 in CASH in the Karaoke Contest Country & Western Dance and Karaoke Contest with DA.. Brian Ponting of Newmarket ~~rSuniday Night . .... Karaoke Contest Finals Live Country & Western Concert with Cheryl Privit and Durham County LUne with Special Guests and M.C. Blair Ravenhill of Country Music Canada ADVANCE TICKETS: $8.00 Nightly or $14.00 Weekend Available at Rita's Restaurant FOR MORS DETAILS CALL (905) 649-5943 Tammy Rankin and Sandra Met- selaar attempt to murder and protect Willy, rospectively. The group is bilarious in this absurd comedy thriller, espe- cially Carson wbo portrays Willy as a slick salesman-cum-agent who slowly realizos that what be 18 advocating for Miller is hap- pening to himself. Probably the most axnbitious is the e= play, 'Fade te Black.' Matt Champion plays a business man who bas just been involved in a horrible accident and finde himself in'limbe. He slowly real- izes the gravity and desperation he is in. A voice offstage, known as tbe stage manager. informhs hlm that «I know, I can't even find a phone," replies Bob tho million- dollar-deal man. «1-ave yeu any idea hew inconveniont this is?' be screams in a desperate attempt to return te his fermer life. "Bob, you played your role and this is the way it worked eut,» sais the Voice. If y ou are leeking for inexpen- sive entertainment (the tickets wîll ruzý you $6) in an informai setting, To The Peint may be just wbat yeu're looking for. The rapid-fire productions run fast and furieus, and in today's rush-rush socioty, tbey fit in perfectly. lifie TaIk of Thne Town Is Now Openig 2 "Mondo Café", the unique and graciaus mansion at 121 Green Street, opens Monday, October 24th a' Completely renovated, it boasts two natural wood ù buming ovens< for -gourmet pizza. SpeciaIizing in home-made pasta with over twenty varieties to choose from. 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