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EE -------- A | per ry -- "A Famlly Tradition for 126 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 20, 1992 - 31 The rehearsals for the upcom- ing Borelians production of A Streetcar Name Desire, have been filled with the type of in- tensity one would expect to go with creating one of the great dramas of this century. Tennes- see Williams' greatest play, Streetcar is a beautifully writ- ten work that peels back the layers of humanity, until men and women stand before us, in utter naked emotion. Sound powerful? Can you imagine having to get up onto the stage and fill the shoes of Vivien Leigh and Mar- lon Brando? That is the task handed to Norma Van Camp and Steve Foote, who will pro- tray Blanche DuBois and Stan- ley Kowalski, respectively. A Streetcar Named Desire first opened in 1947, causing a sensation that forever changed the American theatre, with its gritty realism, and controver- sial topics. It went on to win the coveted Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, and was turned into a famous, Academy Award win- ning film. Of all the plays writ- ten by Tennessee Williams this masterwork is by far his most famous, and often produced. Norma Van Camp steps into the plum role of Blanch Dubois with a wealth of theatre experi- ence, but surprisingly, not as an actress. Mrs. Van Camp has acted in the hit comedy Cheat- ers, and had a small role in Death of a Salesman, but tl.e bulk of her theatre credits stem from producing (Brighton Beach Memoirs, Arsenic and Old Lace), and designing (The Crucible, The Glass Menagerie, Arsenic and Old Lace.) With the coveted role of Blanche Dubois, she is stepping into perhaps the most challenging, difficult, and tragic role for an actress yet written. "There are few roles in litera- ture that give so much insight into a character," she explains. "Williams explores such a spec- trum of enfotion with Blanche." Asked what attracted her to the role, she answers easily. "The depth. This is a multi- faceted play, therefore Blanche is a multi-faceted character. She must be felt for, but 'at the same time we have to under- stand why Stanley hates her so much," she says. Norma Van Camp has found the role a challenge in achiev- ing the emotional peaks the role requires. Throughout the play, Blanche must be a desper- ate woman, who is also mental- ly unbalanced, and is viciously tormented by her brother-in- law, Stanley. Mrs. Van Camp had to learn to like Blanche in "order to make her sympathet- ic." As the cruel tormentor, Stan- ley Kowalski, Steve Foote is stepping into perhaps his most demanding role. Any actor who portrays Stanley is firmly in the shadow of Marlon Brando's classic characterization. Mr. Foote has done his best to stay away from the Brando manner- isms that so many others have copied. "Stan is a dark character," Mr. Foote explains. "It's the type of role I like. There's some- thing about exploring the dark- er aspects that I enjoy." The last time Mr. Foote por- trayed a character in a Tennes- see Williams' play, he collected a THEA Award for best actor. That was for his gently, poetic performance as Tom in The Glass Menagerie in 1990. Just last year he was nominated for yet another THEA for his rivet- ing performance as Reverend Hale in The Crucible. Violence of the body and mind is a recurring theme throughout A Streetcar Named Desire, an irector John H. Foote oo from the be- ginning that he would bring vi- olence in the play to the fore- front. When the faded southern belle comes to New Orleans to live with his sister Stella (Char- lotte Hale), a cruel game of mental torture begins between Blanche and Stanley. Patheti- cally clinging to her false hopes and dreams, Blanche will see them destroyed by Stanley in the most despicable of ways. Director Foote promises "a fresh look at a very great play, dealing with issues that, ironi- cally, are even more important today." A Streetcar Named Desire features a fine blend of new and veteran actors including, Greg Banting as Mitch, Charlotte Hale as Blanche's sister Stella, Bruce Williamson as Steve, 6th annual Fiddle Contest another tremendous success From Page 14 including Maryland, New Jer- sey, Sudbury, Ottawa, Water: loo, Kingston and many other points in Ontario. Former Mas- ter John Londerville and Secre- tary Mrs. McQuinney were both in attendance. A very enjoyable evening. 4-H Reports By Amanda Bradburn On Oct. 6 the members of Home for the Holidays met at the Rec Centre for our second meeting. When we arnved we headed over to Mastersons house to do our folk art. The first thing we did was painted the wood. Some people painted birds and others hearts. After we were done we traded. After we were done that we glued the birds on the hearts and then added holly for decoration. At 9 p.m. our parents picked us up. On Oct. 13 at7 p.m. we met at the Blackstock United Church for our third meeting We began our meeting by saying the 4-H pledge After roll call we watched a 20 minute movie on Christmas in different coun- tries. When the movie was over we spht up into httle groups and went into the kitchen to make shortbread cookies, spicy cookies. punch and almond bark. After awhile we went to the table and tried all the food It was delicious. We all went home at 9 p.m yoo oe * *.. LER Rind ex «ot Borelians present "A Streetcar Named Desire" «vw . The Borelians are presenting Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire at the Town Hall 1873. Show dates are Oct. 29, 30, Nov. 1, 5, 6, and 7. Curtain time 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Irwin Smith Music Ltd. or at the door. Pictured above, Blanche DeBois, por- trayed by Norma Van Camp, charms her love interest Mitch, portrayed by Greg Banting. Lynne Atkinson as the volatile Eunice, Michael LeBlanc as Pa- blo, Brad Goreski as a young newspaper collector, Scott Men- zies as the doctor, Robin Doan as the Mexican woman, Janet Vickers as Eunice's friend, and Lisa Bucholz as the nurse. While the action of the play focuses around Blanche, Stella, Stan, and Mitch, John Foote is quick to point out that Street- car is an ensemble effort. A Streetcar Named Desire opens at the Port Perry Town Hall 1873 theatre Thursday, Oct. 29, running Oct. 30, Sun- day, Nov. 1 and the following weekend, Nov. 5-6-7. Note: There is no performance on Sat- urday, Oct. 31, however there will be an evening performance Sunday, Nov. 1. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. The Borelians have advance seating this year, and tickets are available at Irwin Smith Music, or call to reserve at 985- 2635. Try to catch this Streetcar, it's a chance to see one of the theatre's truly great works per- formed by an award-winning company. Scugog Island news From Page 30 study agriculture and Canadi- an industries. The roll call will PET OF THE WEEK This week s Pet of the Week 1s a female black and tan German Shepherd/Hound cross. She is approximately 10-months-old. Ifyou are interested in adopt- ing this pet or any other, please contact the Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Centre at 985-9547. Oi i a a a] request members to name their favorite craft. The motto is crafty hints. The program will centre around a demonstration. This all seems to be getting people interested and prepared for seasonal craft shows and demonstrations at the public and high schools and later at the nursing home. So don't for- get the "Head" U.C.W. and their knitted goods at the high 8 school, Saturday, Oct. 24. On Monday, Oct. 26 there is a hot luncheon at 1 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall followed by bridge and euchre. Lunch is $5 and cards $2. This 1s spon- sored by the Hospital Auxil- ary. Bill Reader spent the last of his annual vacation in a visit to Switzerland and Italy and flew over the north pole on the way home. He felt if you didn't speak the usual languages you didn't learn much about what was happening in the rest of the world, so you enjoyed what was around you. As we read lately about the horses' fate that was saved from the wishes of dead owner we think of the following story: A man hand a farm horse pointed out to him with "That's Tom, he was with the troops in the trenches during the First World War." Any loud bang used to terrify him. No doubt it reminded him of the blasts and explosions of the battlefield. It was good to know that he would end his days grazing in peaceful fields. After the Anglo-Boer War a memorial to the horses was erected in Port Elizabeth. It is believed to be the only memori- al ever put up to horses killed in war. 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