i for participation house weekender october 4 1986 p13 hes ready to raise the roof by steve houston staff reporter after almost seven months of leg work theatre 48 prodifctions john kozak is about ready to raise the roof at the markham theatre the notion to arrange the be nefit show to raise money for roof repairs at markhams participa tion house came to mr kozak in march he welcomed the opportunity to arrange the fundraiser and together with show sponsor the economist and sun is confident an impressive night of entertain ment has been organized weve always felt that theatre 48 should get involved with community service events said mr kozak this variety show will be an opportune way of raising a great deal of money for participation house participation house is a local residence for victims of cerebral palsy an affliction that affects victims motor functions mr kozak who is currently appearing in playwright neil simons brighton beach memoirs in toronto took advantage of show business friendships and will present such stars as actress dinah christie and actor tom kneebone other guests performing in the twohour variety show include rita tushingham known for her work in the films a taste of honey and dr zhivago zany comedy troupe beyond the fringe jazz from the norm amadio quintet dance from scott smith and les ley valentine and barbershop singing from the markham men of harmony mike darow host of popular prime time television game show jackpot is master of ceremonies for the event mr kozak said he may convince mr darow to sing a song or two i think weve got a very good twohour show he said theres a little something for ev erybody musical director rudy toth a veteran of the wayne and shuster comedy specials will take the reins for this event as well with mr toths arrangements mr kozak said the comedy sketches and dance and vocal numbers will be polished and first class but he emphasized the charity aspect of the raise the roof variety show and said that con sidering the calibre of entertain ment being offered it should be a sellout his goal in presenting the show is to raise a minimum 20000 for participation house mr kozak added that if extra funds are collected officials there can use the remainder to upgrade existing equipment and materials at the facility all in all what were giving theatregoers is a twohour en tertainment package a lot of variety for a very worthwhile cause he noted raise the roof takes place sunday nov 9 at the markham theatre at 830 pm a wine and cheese reception will follow where guests can mingle with the shows performers for ticket information contact th markham theatre at 4790201 classifieds 2942200 6402100 classifieds really move it the original beta video store just released pa ftg jjattf t 1 steven spielberg presents sherkck iiolmes m on videocassette vhs beta at xjn vhs wffl beta mm srerco amblin on videocassette mm1iiun1 img nt c32i vhs beta on videocassette m all the latest releases available in multiple copies at all locations movie rental rates as low as s per day no membership fee ever machine rentals rates as low as s per day authorized sony franchise dealer in unionville stouffville unionville super beta on the corner of hwy 7 and kennedy rd 4794767 im g i hf 7 4 as- a grand opening oct 15th stouffville 3133 main st markham super beta in the heritage plaza hwy 7 and wootten way 2949853 1 hyj r i 4 s i