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RT Ei a ie ~~ In Death of a Salesman, one fact is known -- Willy Loman will die before the final curtain is pulled. But director John H. Foote isn't quite sure if the title refers to Willy's death. After studying the play and reading the author's autobiog- raphy, Mr. Foote believes the ti- tle relates to Biff, Willy's pa- theticson. "Biff can't get a handle on anything," Mr. Foote said. "Biff was a high school hero and nei- ther one (Willy or Biff) can deal with his failure." The relationship between the 63-year-old father and his 34- year-old son is the major theme of the play, said Mr. Foote. Emotions between the two men change rapidly throughout much of the play. Funding for Health promo Funding up to $50,000 a year for two years is available for health promotion projects in Durham Region. The District Health Council is .seeking applications from any group in the community who needs funding assistance to in- itiate either a small community action plan to promote health or a larger project over two years. The Council's current priorities are in community action projects which would influence the target groups eating, smoking and/o drinking behaviour. : Projects previously funded by the DHC health promotion in- itiative include 'We're All Special,"" a Mental Health Durham program on self-esteem directed towards children through regular classes at school; a healthy lifestyle project through the Whitby Seniors Centre; and a health fair in Newcastle Township sponsored by Community Care. The Council is expecting a nutri- tion project aimed at heart health, jointly sponsored by a local hospital and a community- based agency, to be announced by the Ministry very soon. Deadline for applications is November 30. Further informa- tion is available from the District Health Council or through members of its Community Health Committee a =< OAK - PINE - MAPLE - EURO KITCHENS VANITIES COUNTERTOPS Cultured Marble CE Cuisine Expert up to 40% OFF M.S.L. We Install. Visit our Showroom. OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE RR4, UXBRIDGE Durham No. 23, just s. of 47 416/852-7722 Although the play breaks new ground for the Borelian Community Theatre Group, Mr. Foote is confident he has cast the roles perfectly. Having directed 38 plays, Mr. Foote boasts that it is "probably the best show I've worked with. It was terribly hard to cast." The lead players include Ed Daigle as Willy Loman, Louise Lukianchuk as his wife Linda, and Steve Foote and Joe Szkeres as his sons Biff and Hap. All four actors have appeared in numerous productions for the Borelians and other area theatre groups. Mr. Daigle's acting ability made him a sure pick for the lead role of Willy, Mr. Foote said ata Borelian meeting recently. Although auditions were held 4 oo A A ER a 0 5 % SI § EE Es 0 De re a sr ee CR oe for the part of Linda Loman, Mr. Foote knows he couldn't have picked a better actress for the part. "(Louise Lukianchuk) is bril- liant. She is among the top five actresses I have ever worked with. She has created a brilliant Linda Loman," he said. The cast is rounded out by Ralph Price as Uncle Ben (and assistant director); Sherri Todd as the woman; Vern Vogel as Charlie; Jason Birch as Ber- nard; Chris Francom as Stanley (and set designer); Kellea Pass- more as Miss Forsythe; Norma Van Camp as Letta; and Sandra Brown as Jenny. Behind the scenes, David El- lis is the producer of the play; Halie Vogel is the stage manag- er; and Lynn Relf is the lighting designer. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, October 17, 1989 -- 13 Death of a Salesman ready to roll The play will be preformed at the Port Perry Town Hall on Oct. 26-28 and Nov. 2-4. Tickets for the shows are $8 and can be purchased at Cottage Rose or at the door. Show time is 8 p.m. A special student night will be held Nov. 1. Tickets for that performance will only be $5. Al- ready 120 of the 150 tickets available have been sold. The play has been entered into the 1989-90 ACT-CO Festi- val. Mr. Foote said Death of a Salesman will be adjudicated on opening night creating a "lit- tle extra" pressure. But the actors and crew can stand the heat, he said. "Community theatre is the place to go," he said. "We don't get paid but I think our work can be every little bit as good (as the professional troupes.)" Ridge in Oshawa. Graduate Todd Earl Newman has suc- cessfully completed a two year course in Electronic Techniques - Computer Option at Durham College. He is the eldest son of Earl and Maria Newman of Port Perry and the eldest grandson of John and Helen Vandermeer and Sadie Newman of Oshawa. 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