8y Deana Lancasier Contributing Writer IT was supposed to be a long-overdue intro- duction to her Playhouse audience. Instead, it’s a farewell. Lions "Bay resident Susan Cox opens the Vancouver Swan song to include role Playhouse season tomorrow night playing Mrs. Alving in Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts. When she first decided to rake on the role after an eight-year absence from per- forming, it was because she felt it was high time to let the audience meet her acting side. They had known her enty as artistic director for three years. But it likely will be the only performance she gives to ‘the Playhouse audience since she is fgaving at the end Photo submitted SUSAN Cox opens her final season at the Vancouver Playhouse tomorrow night starring as Mrs. Alving in Ibsen's Ghosts. we doing? When we fall short of your expectation, please tell us. When a newspaper story does not seem to reftect fairly what was said, let our * editors know. When we are unable _to solve your complaint, we encourage you to submit it to the: B.C. Press Council - Box 5414 Victoria, B.C. V8R 654 Tel: (604) 595-2571 Fax: (604) 595-2573 The B.C. Press Councit was created ie 1983 as an independent review board to prarect the public from press inaccuracy OF untarness and ih) promore quality journalism. Entire Stock Sale Oct. 10- 20th of the season. And so she will give them her best. “You do gire a perfor: mance,” said Coy on. the phone from Edmenton, where the play opened as a joint production at the Ciradel. “You do nor show it. Iisa gitt.” The play was a hit in Edmonton sa Cox said: the cast and crew are excited to bring it here because they know it’s a great show. “But now it’s like we're bringing it home,” Cos said. “Irs like with your parents. you want them te approve. ! want it to touch people.” The Playhouse produc- tion of Ghosts has been revised to reflect a more inodern setting than the original, which was viewed as obscene when if was written, resulting in Ibsen being cast out from Norway. In’s the story of a us woman's desperate attempt to protect her son from, his father’s trve character and a damning family legacy. It’s about what she gave up for duty and obedience. “Ir's a tragedy,” Cox said. “It's incredible to think i was written 100 years ago, “I's demanding because it takes every inch of me. There can’t be a moment of artifice.” The play runs to Nov. 9. What’s Happening in Our District Roadwork on Welch Street istrict crews will be conducting roadwork on Welch Street, from Pemberton Avenue to the west District Boundary. This involves trimming tree limbs and shrubbery as well as grading the north boulevard. This work is being done in preparation for resurfacing the road, and installing a 1.5 metre-wide paved bicycle” lane on the north side of the road. The asphalt and bicycle lane work will take place on Saturday October 21 and Sunday October 22. There will be detours involving eastbound traffic. This project is highly susceptible to weather and may be delayed and rescheduled if weather conditions require. Your co-operation is appreciated as we continue to improve the existing road system. For further information on this project please call 990-2450. BE WORRY-FREE! ATTENDING ONE OF OUR FREE SEMINARS WILL HELP TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE... « Investment Strategies in alow interest rite economy *Yax minimalization Are you doing all you can? * The new Seniors Benefit How are you affected? * RRSP Conversion Strategies How, why and when to convert NORTH VANCCUVER Delbrook Community Centre Oak Room, 600 West Queens October 29 October 29 1:30 - 3:30 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm WEST VANCOUVER Park Royal Hotel River Room, 540 Clyde Ave. There is no charge for the seminar, but as seating is limited, please call to reseive your space at the location of your choice. TELEPHONE 688-9577 GUARD #1205-675 West Hastings #401-Capilano 100 L a) ae Vancouver, B.C. Park Royai South V6B 1N2 West Vancpuver, B.C.. SOLGUARD FINANCIAL LTD. Consultants & Brokers Since 1974 October 24 1:30 - 3:30 9m 88-9577 V7T 1A2 Refreshments will be served 925-3104 hitp://www.nsnews.com ex E-mail: trenshaw @ direct.ca