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Whitby Free Press, Wecinesday, November 23,1994, Page 19 Szekeres makes directoialdeutwth 'Love Letters' 'Love Letters' is not your and Catherine Booth, who read average play. love lettere back and forth to It consists of only two each other throughout the characters, played by Ron Getz entire play. HYPNOTIST Mike Mandel left) entertained a capacity crowd at Leslie Mc Farane Public Sohool recently. Many willing victims feil under Mandel's spell, including this man (right), who enthusiastically demonstrated his flamenco dancing skills each time Mandel snappd his fingers twice. Photo by ~k Reesor, WhItby Free Press PeSant photos offiered The characters age, and becorne successful but neyer really get togeiker, except through their words. The set is stark. It consists of a wing tip chair for the character of Andrew Makepeace Ladd and a wicker chair for the character of Mouissa Gardner. Director Joe Szekores says the play contains a lot of feeling. "It runs the whole gamut of emotions." Ho says it is happy, sad-, funny and poignant throughout the production. Szolcres has neyer directed bofore, but has fine years of acting exporience. eta ur.lant Pu Satellite TV Teams Welcome Diniing Room Specials aBuyon entrée at regular price: Equal or lesser value. Not to be used with other t specials. Expires Noyvember 30, 1994. 4 - - -- - - -- - - "It'e been enjoyable," ho says, but ie not sure he will be doing any more directing right away. 'I miss performing," ho says somewhat wietfully. Recent plays in which ho has acted include Evita and Seven Stories. Szekeres je an 1English teacher during at Paul Dwyer High School in Oshawa and hopes that hie work as a director will 4trengthen hie acting skills. Ho ie happy with the group's progressso 0far, saying it has been a "refreshing rehearsal process2' Love Letters is written by A.R. Gurney.$Tickets are available for $6, at Walters Music Centres, 49 King St. W. and Information Oshawa, Oshawa Centre. The play will be presented Dec. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2 'p.m. at the Arts Resource Centre, behind Oshawa City Hall. For further information, eall producer Carolyn Wilson at 725-9256. Pet Valu of Whitby will hoet Durham Animal Adoption's second annual ' Pet Pictures with Santa' event Dec. 6, 7, 10 and 11. Santa will ho on hand te pose for pictures with pets. In exchange for a donation of $5 or more, Durhami Animal Adoption volunteers will help visitors niake a personalized Christmas card for the holiday season. The event is on Tuesday, Dec. ù6 and Wednesclay, Dec. 7, 6 te 9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to, 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11, noon to 5 p.m. at Pet Valu, Whitby Town Square, 3050 Gardon St. N., Whitby, (GardenlRoseland). Cail Laurie at (905) 263-8915 te, reserve a visit. Ail proceeds go te Durham Animal Adoption, a net-for-profit organization. Whitby Courth Ouse Theatre AUDITION NOTICE By: Willy FRusseil To be directed by: Jlm Renshaw Place: Whitby Courthouse Theatre 416 Centre St. S. Whitby (Centennial Building) Enter at rear stage door (north-west corner) Dates: Mon., Nov. 28, 1994- 8:00 pm Wed., Nov. 30, 1994 - 8:00 pm Thurs., Dec. 1, 1994 - 8:00 pm Cast 3,WOMENI Late 30's to mid 50's Needed: 3 MEN 2 WMN Late teens to early 20's 'Breezeblock Park', by the author of "Educating Rita" and "Shirley Valentine", is a true-to-life comedy-drama about family relationships and loyalties. Set in the forth of England, reminiscent of "Coronation Street", the play combines realism and humour, pathos and often hysterically funny moments. If you've ever thought of trying out for a play think no further! Corne along and give lit a try! Bite Whale e Padded toy boxes for tots e ,» 100 % wool sweater kitse aNatural fibre knittinfg yamns Open: Wed.-Sun. 11tam - 6pm 3330 Simcoe St. N. Columbus (905) 655-8406 .1 1 MOX s s Saigon.