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• from PRO on page 17 Georgetown. The trick is to get them to head away from the bright lights of Toronto. "What you have to overcome is that peo- ple will drive into Toronto and not in the other direction," said Ms Phenix. That shouldn't be so hard for Milton res- idents, who just have to venture past town borders in order to be stage struck. "This is fully professional theatre," said Ms Phenix. "These are the people you see on TV and in the movies." In a departure from this premise, some actors have been culled from community theatre to fill supporting roles in The Great Sebastians. That means actors from Erin, Mississauga and Halton Hills will not only draw a paycheque from the show, they'll also have an opportunity to work with pro- fessionals in a professional production. Auditions held Leading roles for the show were assigned through an audition process. An innovative sales strategy that allows charitable organizations or other groups to make money from selling show tickets is a way Crisp Productions can give back to the community, said Ms Phenix. A discount of $5 per ticket will be given A tainment to any group buying 20 or more for any one show. Selling the batch at the regular price then raises $100 for the organization. "The bottom line is if the community supports us, this will be successful," said Ms Phenix. Part of the mandate is to create a product that gives as much value for a dollar as any Toronto show. "It's downtown theatre at small town prices," she said. The Great Sebastians runs January 21- 23 and 28-30. The curtain rises at 8 p.m., with Saturday matinees beginning at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for evening shows, $15 for matinees. To order, call 905-877-3700, or visit the box office at The Cultural Centre on Church Street. For additional information, call 519-855- 6896. Mitch relief still going on The Halton Multicul Spanish Speaking Asso contributions to help th Hurricane Mitch has the coasts of Honduras American countries res The Council has ope Bank at Fourth Line Got a hot scoop? Don't hesitate to cal! us with your story ideas. Ask for the news- room at 878- tural Council (HMC) and the ciation of Halton are collecting victims of Hurricane Mitch. cut a path of destruction along , Nicaragua, and other Central ulting in close to 9,000 deaths. ned a relief fund at the Royal and Speers Road in Oakville. Cheques payable to the Halton Multicultural Council Relief-Fund can be mailed to the HMC at 635 Fourth Line, Unit 48, Oakville, ON, L6L 5W4. All donations are tax deductible. All funds collected will be used to assist hurricane victims in Central America and the Caribbean. For more information, call Frances Cordero de Volafios at HMC, 842-2486. MILTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1998 Community Award Nominations • Business of the Year • Civic Organization of the Year • Business Person of the Year • Civic Improvement of the Year • Citizen of the Year • Life-time Achievement Award DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS January 30th, 1999 Nominations must include the name, address and phone number of the nominee and most importantly the reasons why they deserve the nomination. The ¢hamber does not research or verify information provided; we rely on the nominator to be accurate and truthful. Mail to: Milton Chamber of Commerce 251 Main St. E. Suite 104 Milton, ON L9T 1Pi or fax to: 878-4972 Award recipients will be announced at the 7th Annual Gala Awards Night on Saturday, April 10th, 1999 at Granite Ridge Golf Club. g/~JI~v DOUBLE SEARS CLUB POINTS ON EVERY ITEM IN OUR NEW 'WAREHOUSE SALE', CATALOGUE... ASK! FOR DETAILS! For MAJOR Pt]RCH ASES you can reach us at: 878-4104 100 Nipissing Rd. 8 Authorized Agent The Canadian Champion, Friday, January 8, 1999 - 19 Pro theatre to take stage up north later this month