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A.R. Gurneys'sThe Cocktail Hour' will be presented by the Oshawa Littlo T ee enFbru- 83udith Edmondson of Whitby directs the comody-drama, in, which Gurney examnes the well- bredý eloeled, well-educated WA~P~ ofthe northeastern United States -- the milieu in which Gurney was raised. «Mhe Cocktail Houre has many autobiographical resonances.. At the core of the play is the script of another play wnitten by ono of tho characters ýa playwrght) and bearing the samne titie. As 'The Cocktail Hou?' unfolds onsta t appears that one sees* the l undor discussion, giving a shlghtly surreal quality te the whole production. Oshawa Little Theatre cast members are Claude Vipoind as Bradley, Gwen OlRegan as Mn Marrion Johnston as Nina and Brian Stevenson as John. Rt oRed is producer of the dlgmondson has directed several Oshawa Little Theatre plays, including «Tho Diary of Anne Frank,'for which she was awardod the Thea award for best directer in the Central Ontario Drama Festival, and 'The Dining Room,' for whxch, she and ber cast roceived a spocial adjudi- cater's award for ensemble work.. Edmondson played M'Lyni the soason's opening 'production Of steel M ol P. Tikts 10fradults 1and $8 for students, are available at Saywells Bookstere, 14 Simcoe St. S.; Oshawa, and at the box office on tho night of perfor- mance. Shows -are on Feb. 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 and- 22, curtain time is 8 p.m. ýBOOSTER MCRNE, P.M.' director Brad Carson (left) shows Steve Farrell, who pisys'a U.S. Marine commando, just how he Wants him to project. The Durham Shoestringer play opens Jan. 24 at thé arts resource centre in Osh- awa. Tickets are $5., Photo byMaUrh Romor, Whltby Fr. Prom. ilsy Marx Itesor1 Durham Shoestring Perfor- mers' prQduction of 'Booster MeCrane, ýP. promises lots of laughs but. also something to think about. Director Brad Carson> says he expects audiences, will «laugh until their stomach hurts6» but leave the theatre feeling itter about the country. Ho expects even some cynmcs will be left with a «ittie twinge of patriotism, and some of the people having a bad time because of things government b.as led us through..wiIl get a 0OF THE WEEK ARE: 1. 7 Eton John TWO ROOMS- Polytel 2. Bette Midier FOR THE BOYS Soundtrackç) - Wamer 3. Tom Cochrane MAD, MAD WORLD - Capitol 4. Bryan Adams WAKING UP THE NEIGHBOURS - A&M 5. U2 ACIITUNG BABY - A&M 6. Mariah Carey EMOTIONS - Sony Z. Rod Stewart VAGABOND HEART- Wamer 8. Metailca METALUCA- Wamer 0., Michael Bolton TIME LOVE & TENDERNESS - Sony NO.MORE TEARS - So ny .NOW AVAILABLE" UMITED EDITION PINK FLOYD THE WALL - 24 Karat GoId CD - 5-HCK: 1RD jars rmteBik nice Iaugh that wilI maybe gt tbem through anothor Ic7kf this recession ... » Carson says Booster is a parody of governmentin the syle of'Mr. Smith goos te Wash- ingtn'-a young idealist- is electe4 prime minister ."and manages te inect everyone else with honesty and idealism.» 1In, Booster's first three days, ho manages te make good on his election promise to sot the coun- try straight, which includes balancing t ho budget and getting rid of the deficit -- «obviously it's a fantasyl" .Caraon says it's no accident the play's being presented this year the 125th anniversary of Cont'ederation.* Booster is written by Canadien author David S. Craig, and was originally done in 1973. But this production isn't just another rehash. "This version bas nover been seen bofore... we'ro going te make it as topical and contem- porary as possible -- even if cH1LREN'S CONCERT SERTIES presented by Whitby Public Library and the Town of Whitby, Tickets $6.00 each or $15.00 lfor the series For more information cali: Whitby Public Library Main Branch 668-6531 Brooklin Branch 655-3191 Rossland Branch 668-1886 or The Town of Whitby Parks & Recreation Departmcnt 668-5803 Ext. 217 something happens the weelc ot Mopening, we can guarantee terei l h a referenco te it i our ~&ron says ho's in constant touch with the play's author -- «when ho, (Craig) gets an idea for a scene -- some silly thing the governýment bas done that people are going te, have te, suifer for... he calîs me up and we try a.nd find a spot for ît.» Carson says Booster bas been rewritten a number *of times, most recently as a radio play broadcast lest summer on CBC's Morningside. 1Booster will be presented Jan. 24, 25, 30, 31 and Feb. 1 at the arts resource centre, part of the Oshawa city hall complex. Curtain is at 8 p.m2. and tick- ets are availablte ior'Ï5 each at -Merle Normnan Cosmetics at the Oshawa Centre and Information Oshawa at city hall. For more information, cal company producer Carolyn Wil- son at 725-9256. Saturday Jan. l8th 1992 KIJM & JERRY BRODEY The Dynamic Duo Family Concert 1 :30-2:3Opm Heydenshore Pavilion Saturday Feb. 22nd, 1992 Erewhon Theatre presents CHARUE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY 1 :30-2:3Opm Heydenshorc Pavilion Saturday March 21, 1992 Puppetmongers Powell preseni TEA AT THE PALACE 1:30-2:3Opm Hcydcnshorc Pavilion An exhibition of 45 serigrapha by Oshawa printmaker Charles Cooper will open at the. Robert Winter classes at Station Gallery Winter art courses wifil begin in February at The Station Gal- le %re'are courses in childron's art eprmental watèrcolour aamixed media, -hand-painting photographs, and drawing and paintingfrom the model. Caîl 668-4185 for more infor- mation. Mcagln Oalery on Jan. 16. Cooper began producing prits after retiroment in 1977. As an amateur photographer and darkroom worker,- Cooper found the photographs that hà took generated ideas that worked well witb the silkscreen procoas. Hlis images range from abshtratos that explore design and colour, te sweeping landscapes of prairie fields or cityscapes. The Publie is invited te, meot the artist at a roception te be held Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m The exhibition continues unti Feb. 23. THE 'DYNAM[C DUJO,' Hlm and Jerry Brodey, wifl performà at- Heydenshore Pavillon on Saturday, Jan. 18, 1:30 to 2:30 pmp. the furst of three shows in the Childre's, Concert Series. Tickets, $6 each, are available at the llbrary or Town prsand-rec departmnent. Theatre group stages Gurney's ,'The Cocktail Group IBOOSTER MeCRANIE, P.M.' Plety 1aghs -in -government parody ............ ... .. .. ... .. ..