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Whitby Free Press, 13 Mar 1991, p. 11

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WEWBYFREEPRESS, .WEDNESDAY, MARCH13, 1991, PAGE il1 MOlloiikes hallenge psd by'Extremties Director Chrisi Rollo tbrives on* challenge, and that's exactly what sh. and the Durha Shoes- tringers . are' undertaking, while jrepaning their néxt production, 'extremities.' Most peojple will befamiliar with the title from the movie starring Farrah Fawcett. The movie was based on the award- winning play that explores the effèct of a rape atternpt on its intended victim and her two roommates. It's rare that a community theatre production takes on a script that packs such.a.heavy. emotional wallop. "This is an ixicredibly challeng- ing play,» Rollo states. "There wasn't waniness on the part of Durham Shoestring, about pro- ducfing this play." Rollo notes9 that, at turnes, cast Applications for directors ,Applications are being accep- ted t direct productions for the Whitby Courthouse Theatre next season. Shows for the'1991-92 season are 'Guys and Dolîs' in faîl '91, -Tom Topor's 'Nuts' in sjpring '92, and boom Service' by-John Mur- ray and Allen Boretz, April-May «92.' Application can also be inade as musical director, in conjunc- tion with director or separately, for.'Guys and Dolîs.' Deadline for applications is March-18. Contact Michael Roantree, 19 Glen Hill Dr., Whitby, Ont., LiN 6Z8 (668-7938). , Filmof 'The Big Bands' Rare films of <The Big, Bands' will be shown* at the Robert MeLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa, on ThursdayMarch 21, 2 p.xn. Thefilin, made during* 1942-" 43 'at t ie Skyline Club, New Wateolour show Mv xhibition of new .and re"",wvorksaby Tereàia Bar,- clay ýwiIl, continue at the Whlitby PublcIi rary until March. 27. Barclay works only in waterco- Jours, 'and ail her works, except for reproductions for Christmas ginals. Music concert 'The Oshawa-Whitby Kiwanis Music, Festival will hold the 'Scholarship Fund Concert' at the, Salvation Army Citadel in Oshawa on Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Mark Jealouse (lainet) and Steven Jealouse (violin) will per- form the music of Bach, Beetho-' yen and others.; Ticketsare $5 per person. MNTRODUCING DONNA HISCOCK Hair Stylist Precision Haircuts $7.OO Spiral Perms Frice at Beauty Lounge 420 Green St., Unit #7j Whitby a 668-9262 York City, feature the music of Harr James, Buddy Rogers and -Ray Sinatra and such performers as Helen Forrest; iGrace McDonald and the Delta Rhythm Admnission is free. CHRIMS ROLALO members are affected by the bru- talit of the story..* e ehad people corne and 'watch-riarSal, -and, theyre kind: of itting bc nthe chair like thyre trying togit away- from it. Even cast members were doing the saine thing during the Bolo hs--directed .Borelians' productions .ini Port Perry and chi1dren's theatre, and has been with- the Durham . Shoestring Performers for two years.' -"ltes not that. I want- to direct aain,.I will ' "saYs Rollo, exuding the confidence that prompts her to'seek out challenging scripts.' The cast realizes that the audience will find. .Extremities' shocking2but fascinatng. <It4e ',slike Steve Foote(Who pas-the rapist Paul said,» te, eoesn't care whether or'notReoîple corne and 'hate the, play. ýThat's okay.,- as IoZgas-they.respect the work . 'Extremities' will be performed, A4pril. 5, 6,.12 and 13,, 8 p.m., at the arts-resource, centre behind the Oshaw'a city hall complex- TIckets *are ,$5, and tèré aviail- ableat Merle Normàan Cosmn*eties,' Oshawa Cerer, National Home' Video Ltd., 621 King' St.'. Oshawa, and Information *0;h- awa, city hall.,

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