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H'IOYOILYN JONES awardâ€"winning Kerry Harman will play the title role in the play Shirley Valentine. BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolan@yrmg.com It may be called Markham little Theatre andproductionsarestagedsouthofNineâ€" teemh Avenue, but there is a lot ofWhitchurch- Stouffville in the theatre company. So it should come as no surprise that Markham Little Theatre will be reviving its award-winning production Shirley Valentine at the lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertain- ment - Nineteen on the Park later this month. “We’re hoping this is going to be something matrecursasaregularming."saidproducer and Stoufiville resident Kate O'Hearn. Other Stoufiville residents involved in the production include Ron and Margaret Browns- berger, Terry and Michele Brown, Peggy Wyatt and Priscilla Marr. “We’d really love to have a foothold in Stouffville,” Ms O'Heam said. For Markham Uttle Theatre, staging a pro- duction in Stouffville is not only about widen- ing its audience, but also saving money. So it should Markham Little “Smaller shows with a smaller intimate area was to our advantage.” Ms O’Heam said. “The cost for us to be in Stouflville is signifi- cantly lower than in Markham theatre." Markham Little Theatre's Stouflville stint will last seven shows. The group typically only does four performances. “For us} it's a lot of work and we only have four days and a lot of actors are turned OR by that," Ms O'Heam said '“While Nineteen on the Park is in Stouffville. I think it serves York Region," said Steven Fosâ€" ter, cultural facility and programming co-ordi- The theatre company embarked on bring- ing a production to Stoufl'ville early last COMING UP: Stoutfville residents part of theatre company Shirley Valentine making a visit Joe Perri Parts Service Manager ? 753:6- I S U MM E R I MAINTENANCE . PACKAGE 0 Change Engine Oil and Filter, Reset oil life system 4 0 Engine Coolant level check 0 Windshield Washer Fluid check 0 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Replace if necessary (parts extra) 0 Rotate Tires ‘ 0 Tire wear, inflation and pressure check 0 Brake System inspection A Although the Markham group’s foray into Stoufivillemaybeseenasmvitingtheoompe- tition to dinner, Mr. Foster thinks otherwise. nator for the Town ofWhitchurch-Stoufl'ville. “I'm always keemy aware of local groups and I neverwanttobringinanyflfingthatwill compete with them," he said. compete with them,” he said. Shirley Valentine is a one-woman play by Willy Russell Wondering how her life became so boring. Shirley Valentine, a middle-aged Liverpool housewife, finds herself talking to the wall while preparing her husband's chips and eggs. When her best friend wins a trip for two to Greece, she packs up her bags and goes on a two-week vacation, where she begins to see the world and herself in a different light. Kerry Harman originated the role of Shirley Valentine for Markham Little Theatre in 2000 and won a best actress award from ACT-00. The play also won best production. “She’s just fantastic in it," Ms O'Heam said. “(Ms Harman) said this, lady has become a part of her life. “She lept at the opportunity to do it again.” WhileMsHannanwillbeportrayinga character she is familiar with, Ms O'Heam's role as producer is brand new to her. ShideyWnemnsfiomMay27toZQand/une2 to sameLebovicCentreforAnsaMEntertainmnt-Nineteen on meParkSImtime isBp.m. Tickets are $20andamilable atmeNineteenonmerrkbmamcemycaflingQOSW 2322 or ping to vaofwscom/Nineteenasp “I wanted to get into the world of produc- ing, so why not?" she said. “It was just another challenge and you don't get many chances like this."