Page 6 WHAT'S ON OCTOBER 1989 Theatre cont'd from page 1 A Dramatic Tour Nelson The group usually selects well- known plays for production. This year, Capitol Theatre NLT plans to present Murder is An- 421 Victoria,Nelson nounced in November, Tize Importa11ce INFO: 352-6363 of Being Eamest in March 1990, and Tite by Nonna Kilpatrick Doughboy, an original play by Neal Mc- Since the Capitol Theatre reopened Kenna in May 1990. in April of 1988, it has served the com- An issue has emerged around the munity as a dignified venue for both group's name. Neal described the word local groups and visiting artists. "little" as implying amateurism; also, Throughout the year, Capitol also "'Nelson" makes the group seem too creates its own productions including a local. "There is an attitude out there that Christmas pantomime in the English anything local isn't as good as something tradition, international evenings, and brought in, even though every perform- summer student productions. ing group is local somewhere." As a Manager Margaret Stacey describes result, the group has decided to refer to the philosophy of the Capitol Theatre itself as NLT in all advertising and Society: "We want to reflect the promotion. community's needs, to be a leader in cul- tural offerings to the community, to co- The Light and Power Theatre Company ordinate groups who may not otherwise INFO: Norma Kilpatrick at 352-1696 work together and to give people op- an The Light and Power Theatre Com- portunity to participate in theatre." pany, which has community groups in The fall schedule offers many op- Nelson, Castlegar and Trail, began in portunities for people to get involved. January 1987 as a project called Theatre The United Way Benefit on October 27 with the Disabled. Open to people of all will feature local performers in an eve- ages and abilities, this company ning of nostalgic World War II music presented its original productions TI1e and stories. Voices of Dawn in June 1988 and The On November 2S, the Capitol will G.Q. Factor in April 1989 at the Capitol present another international evening of Theatre. music and singing, this time with a According to Dee Aberdeen, who Christmas theme. The last international envisioned and founded the group, ''We evening, Sing Your Neighbour's S011g, was view theatre as a language of unity, "one of the warmest, most truly fun even- where differences are shared, explored ings we've had here," enthused Marg. If to Marg, is like a variety show threaded tribute contact Marg Stacey or Jackie and honoured." Through sound, move- you are interested in participating, together by a fairy tale. It is a colourful King at 352-6363. ment, characterization and improvisa- phone Helga Haertel at 354-4383. production with lots of costumes, music, There is also a newly-formed sup- tion, the Light and Power Company The Capitol's biggest fall production dance and comedy. Last year the cast port group called Friends of Theatre provides opportunities for people to ex- is the Christmas Pantomime scheduled and crew numbered 60 and help will also which welcomes people interested in press themselves, build confidence and for December 6-9. This show, according be needed this year. If you can con- helping to organize benefits and other trust, develop interpersonal and com- fundraising activities for the Capitol. munication skills, make friends and have fun. introducing Nelson Little Theatre INFO: Neal McKenna at 352-6732 The company offers eight weeks of classes in the fall and spring where the participants explore and create material. or Jim Gautier at 352-9241 ~FISHER In April, the groups get together to Nelson Little Theatre was estab- rehearse and perform the year's original lished in 1926 and was active until the production. Nelson classes are demise of the Old Capitol in the early scheduled on Tuesday nights, 7-9 pm., 1960's. The group re-formed in 1981 and October 3 through November 28. In audio visual products has done between 2 and 4 productions a year since 1982, winning the Kootenay January a group will travel to Vancouver's VIEW Festival to present Zone Drama Festival with Canadia11 TI1e G.Q. Factor. During spring break Gothic in 1983, Educati11g Rita in 1986, and alternate weekends in April and VCR'S CTV'S and The Majestic Kid in 1987. May, the group will tour the Kootenays. Spokesperson Neal McKenna ex- "The importance of our work is in plained that the goal of the group is to the process - the sharing and growth of have fun and ''stay out of the red ink." self, the interactions and bonding with NLT is community theatre and open to others. We welcome new members in all all who care to join. "We do it because our classes, even those who may choose we like theatre, all aspects from techni- not to participate in the performance cal to acting. All time and effort at the aspects. We, of course, need volunteers theatre is donated." They are eager for to help with technical, administrative, new members and encourage people in- promotional and fundraising task!>," ex- terested in learning any aspect of theatre plained director Norma Kilpatrick. 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