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The Canaien champion, Fflda% Februaty 16. 2001-13 ï,s $îiertinmen výMilton Dy CARRIE BRUNET The Champion Milton talent was in huge demnand for the West End Studio tTheatre's production of Oliver. Five local people perform in thse show, which opened last night at thse Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. "There's good Milton involvement in [lie group, " iad local actor Andrew Dundss. "There's a lot of support for the production. People are excited about il.' Brookville resident Alex Frank pîsys tlie violin in the production's orchestra. He's currently a student at Milton District High School. Cousins Shannon Adams and Lindsay Gillis landed roles in the production's two choruses. Shannon is a grade 9 student ai Bishop Reding Secondary School and sings in the adult chorus, while grade 4 Holy Rosary School student Lindsay Chris Willes, a seasoned ~talent rich in Oliver See more A&E on page 16 actor for his 14 years, performs as thse Ariful Dodger, tlie leader of a street gang. "(My charsc- ter) is a bit of a brat," Chris said. "H-e does as lie wants. " Mr. Dundass is playing Bill Sykes, the antagonist in the play. "He's [lie bad guy of the play. Being poor lias made lira a really mean character." lie musical, set in the mid- I 800s, portrays tlie stniggles of the lower clasa in England dur- ing that time period. "Poverty is something that is still relevant today," Mr. Dundasa said. "Anyone who cornes to see the show will like it. We've worked really hard. This theatre group lives up to professional standards. Everyone is ready for an audi- ence at this point.' Thse director, Yo Mustafa, also brought a lot to the pro- duction, Mr. Dundass said. "(Mr. Mustafa) is incredibly energetic. He lias a vision for thie play and is able to translate that entliusiasm into sometliing everyone understands. " lie group lias been rehears- ing three nights a week since October for the production. Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Mîltonlans abound In the West End Studio Theatro pro- duction ai Oliver. From lait are Aloir Frank, Chris WillIes, Lindsay Gliî, Andrew Dundassanmd Shannon Adams. 'People talk about getting stage fright:' lie said. "But the only time you're nervous about anything in life is when you're not prepared. We've been doing this for five months. We're def- initely poepared." The play lias been a chal- lenge because of the large num- ber of children involved, but this lias also been a great opportunity for Mr. Dundasa. 'The kids work so hsrd,' lie said. "Many of tliem take sct- ing classes so they know what's expected of tem." Oliver nuns toniglit, tomor- row night and Sunday niglit and continues front February 20 to 24. Tickets cool $18, or $14 for a matinee performance February 18. Cali 815-2021. «Local woman costume maker By CARRIE BRUNET The Champion Il was a chance meeting. He was Snoopy in a higli sehool production of 'Your s (Jood Man Charlie Brown' and shte got involved in thse show lo be close to hlm thie best way shte knew how. "1 was dating a guy in theatre arts,' said Milton's Lorraine Cooper-Grenke, explaining how she got involved in costume design. "Thle reat is history. " Mma history lias meant a 27-year marriage to her high sehool sweet- heart and a long-standing involve- ment witi [lie theatre community in Milton and ollier areaa. Most recently, Ms Cooper- Grenke put together costumea for [lhe 88 cast membera of [lie West End Studio Theatre's production of Oliver. "ýOliver is about social class,' she said. '7hle costumes have to le veiy visual!' As witli every play, once Ms Cooper-Goenke accepted [tie role e-e COSTUME on page 20 DAYDY, * Nutrttonit on staff R.dac 12-319 be DF160I1111111, Size 13 rdI AFfEK. 1151IbSize 5 I 'Jenns sii moinPinq lier 0 o1ier2ye&#.- WotaoSs.87&2889 1