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theatre Cinderella to Park her Carriage on the North Shore by Maggie Mason Ttiis Christmas you and your children can expect a treat when Thcatricks brings Cinderella to Presentation House. Cinderella will be presented in the old English style of pantomime, a traditional form of theatre usually performed aj Christmastime which, I must point out. has nothing to do with mime! Panto is a funfilled family show that combines the magic of the fairy tale with wit, comedy and taught it..he has never been as captivated by any activity as he has with Dramaworks. "Through the varied course of acting, theatresports, performance and painting that you offer. Dramaworks has taught our son so many of the life skills important for the adult world he is about to enter--selfexpression, trust, resourcefulness, creativity, self-confidence, sensitivity and self-worth. It is only through the arts that a society learns to define itself, to see its character and way of lifereflectedback on a higher plane. Without drama, painting, writing and music to give our culture higher meaning, greater depth, we are merely intelligent animals engaged in simple survival. It is so important today, with our children's future clouded by problems of extreme magnitude, that young people, and most especially boys whose aggressions can be destructive, grasp the higher purpose of humanity. This can only be done through the arts and through programs like Dramaworks." --Margaret Pappas "...[B]ecoming a productive member of society must also mean competing successfully in an ever-smaller world--die global economy. To do sorequiresnot only academic skills acquired in school subjects, and participation skills acquired in sports, but also, and just as importantly, the ability to look afresh at both old and new problems confronting us. In short, the next generation must be more creative than their parents. The left-brain rationality of school subjects and the controlled energy of sports must be balanced with freedom of expression, the ability to think intuitively, that is. creatively. We can think of no better arena in which to develop these right-brain activities in our young people than in drama classes and theatre. Our own son's self-expression, ease with groups, selfconfidence and quick-wittedness have improved manyfold in his one year with Jennifer..."--Joan Ace Parents interested in the special kind of education Dramaworks has to offer are invited to call Jennifer Riach at 922-8963 or 987-6469. Winter term starts the week of January 10, 1994. Deep Cove Stage has traditionally encouraged local residents to get involved and gel on stage and this year we have some old favountes and some new adventurers onstage. Unlike conventional theatre-goers, panto audiences are encouraged and invited torespondto the players during the performance. This proves an ideal format for young kids, who are engaged and entertained at the same time. What's more, the kids in the audience are about the same age as the performers on stage, so they can identify that much more. Thcatricks is a children's and youth theatre company that has been established on the North Shore for seven years. Our productions at Presentation House have included Grease the Musical, Aladdin and ihe Princess, and The Mouse Trap. The young actors that form the company are from all over the North Shore, from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay. Thcatricks' philosophy is to build theatrical skills while at the same time building confidence. The students sign contracts with their parents and with each other and therefore form a dedicated and committed group. The young partici pants are experienced in their craft and promise to delight young and old alike. So don't forget to see if "the slipper fits you." Performances take place on Saturdays and Sundays. December 3-20, at 2 pm & 6 pm. For tickets and information, call Theatricks at 986-3318. Maggie Mason taught at Arts Umbrella for a number of years before launching her own youth theatre program on the North Shore. She has recently been active in lobbying for more community theatre representation at Presentation House Theatre. Mike Inwood, who was (he slave in the Ring of Aladdin two years ago, is hack. His acting abilities have come along nicely and he is nowreadyfor a strongerrole.We have encouraged British-bom ham-at-hean Damian Inwood (Mike's father! to tread the boards too and we hope to get a song or two from him as well. Cord Mclnnis, current President of Deep Cove Stage, who in previous pantos has played everything from the villain to Dame and stage manager, this year auditioned lor ihe Cat. Dame, or Port--at press time he will be one of them bui I don't know which' Some of the young maidens of the Cove aged 13-14 arc eager to lake a major rule too. but hopefully they will persevere another couple of years--"then they'll be ready," says director Ann Booth. Booth has watched these young people mature over the years and hopes they don't get discouraged if once again ihey didn't get the princessrole."It wilt happen one day.'" she promises. Ann Booth is President of the Deep CowCultural Society, and a longtime member of Deep Cove Stage. Drama works Receives Parental Praise While it has only been in existence since 1990. Dramaworks now has a loyal following of students and parents who see it as an important and necessary extension of school life. Dramaworks director Jennifer Riachregularlyreceivespositive feedback, and someumes letters of support, from enthusiastic parents. Two letters received this past summer were particularly eloquent and expressive in their praise: "My son enrolled in your summer course for teens last year and has never looked back. For the first time in his 15 years he has been enthralled by drama as you have Dick Whittington Subject of Deep Cove Panto by Ann Booth It's panto lime again, and this December Deep Cove Stage will be presenting its I3ih annual panto. It's a real tradition to go to the panto in the Cove at Christmas--ask any of ihe hundreds of annual panto-goers. This year it's lo be Dick Whittington by Norman Robbins--the story of Dick and his cat Tommy, who nd Sultana Bun's kingdom ofratsin true heroic fashion. Veteran panto enthusiast Ann Booth, who has been involved with Deep Cove Stage in some capacity or other over the last 13 years. direcLs this romp through the 14th century.