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"Well. originally the building was in two parts." explained Roehl. "There was a cement block structure in the back where we did our shows, and there was a twoâ€" storey wooden structure in the front where we had our lobby, our rehearsal space and things like that. The On July 19, 2002, the KWLT building was all but destroyed in a fire, devastatâ€" ing the small theatre comâ€" pany which had been operâ€" ating in that location for almost 50 years The KW Little Theatre group has set the stage to rebuild on its former site at 9 Princess St. E. in Waterloo. "Hopefully we‘ll be back at our own location come the spring." said Bernie Roehl, chair of the KWLT‘s rebuild committee. Some of the international acts this year include Mark Segal from Glasgow, Scotâ€" land, the only person in the world whose act involves climbing to the top of an eightâ€"foot ladder and, while balancing precariously. walks it with mere millimeâ€" tres to spare over the prone body of a victim from the audience; Rubber Boy from Los Angeles, Calif., a Guiness world record holder who demonstrates a variety of amazing and unique skills Entertainers from as far away as New Zealand and Australia look to take part in Waterloo annual event. KW Little Theatre needs help for the show to go on What began as a city proâ€" ject to revitalize the uptown core in 1988, the carnival has grown into a premiere event and gained internaâ€" tional recognition. fter 15 years, organizâ€" A(érs of the Waterloo usker Carnival still know how to keep the annuâ€" al street festival fresh and And this year is no excepâ€" tion, with 21 acts planned to entertain the crowds â€" the largest selection ever for the festival. Buskers ready to light up the streets of Waterloo Looking For a New or Preâ€"owned BMW www.bkmotorsgroup.com By Vicroria Ersiane For The Chronicle By VisH KHanna For the Chronicle "We‘ll need Wlunleers to help us with the cleanâ€"up, particularly anyone who has Roeh] believes there are three ways community members can contribute to KWLT‘s cause: volunteering time; supplying building materials. and donating funds building at the back is more or less in tact but the woodâ€" en structure burned to the ground. So, we have a bare foundation in the front and the performance space in the back." According to Roehl, the fire marshal determined that the old building perâ€" ished by way of electrical fire The KWLT‘s insurance was not enough to cover the damage and the group has resolved to seek help from within the community to bring their beloved theatre back to life tralia is currently the only performer in the world using fullâ€"size authentic battle axes. Some Canadian acts include Ash Circle from Haliâ€" fax, N.S., a group obsessed with the destructive allure of fire; and Tesseract of Vanâ€" couver, B.C., which involves blowing up a jack from the game of jacks, and balls to seven feet tall and using it in Jordan Nogiec supported last year‘s acts with face paint including front bending, back bending, arm contorâ€" tions, 180â€"degree torso twisting, escape artistry, and enterology; and Johnâ€"Paul McKendry of Sydney, Ausâ€" The KWLT has also sought assistance from local building supply firms. home construction businesses, and paint companies for help Though none have yet confirmed their support, â€" really anything and everything that you‘d need to build a building. The third thing of course, is if people are able to donate money, we certainly appreciate it and we‘ll give them a tax receipt. We are a registered charity so we can issue tax receipts for whatever people can donate to us." The festival kicks off tonight with the Festival of Fools event at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. Tickâ€" ets are $50 per person, and includes refreshments, hors d‘oeuvres, a Tâ€"shirt, busker entertainment and a municâ€" ipal tax receipt for a portion any skills in terms of conâ€" struction; that would be very valuable to us," he said. "The second thing we‘re looking for is donations of building materials like cement blocks, steel joists, plumbing fixtures, floor tiles a tin whistler; and Seams Like Magic of Waterloo, a colourful duo of misfits and balloon twisters. Local offerings include The Silly People of Waterloo, who will host the festival; Glen Soulis of Kitchener, who will show off his skills as acrobatic stunts Continued on page 4 PAGE 3 CHRONICLE | The festival will conclude Sunday with busker acts from noon to 4 p.m., and a Vaudeville Show grand finale at 4 p.m. featuring an ensemble performance of all the acts. Onlookers surveyed the damage to the KW Little Theatre after fire destroyed most of the building in July 2002. The theatre group is looking for the community‘s help in rebuilding The day will wrap up with alateâ€"night adult show at 11:30 p.m., featuring some mature surprises. Adultfge asked to leave their children at home. Saturday willsee a conâ€" tinuation of Kids Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Busker acts will run from noon to 10:30 Opening ceremonies will take place Thursday with a free community barbecue and cake on King Street in front of Waterloo Town Square, followed by busker acts until 11 p.m. Busker acts will run from noon to 11 p.m. New this year is a Taste of Vaudeville, an indoor vaudeâ€" villeâ€"style show at Waterloo Stage Theatre, hosted by The Silly People. Tickets are $15 in advance. Call Colleen Miller at 747â€"8769 or go to the souvenir tent for tickets. Friday will include Kids Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Waterloo Town Square courtyard. of the cost For more information on _ visit w the festival, call 747â€"8769, or _ buskers.com Tayler Hill juggles his way through last year‘s Kidz Day event www.waterloo