37 ~ Sunday, December 7, 1986 - North Shore News SHEPHERDS IN the North Vancouver-based Vancouver Waldorf School's Christmas play enjoy 4 meal as Mary, Joseph and the anget look on. One of a trilogy of centuries-old plays, the Shepherds’ Nativ- ity Play will be performed at a free public show set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at 2725 St. Christophers Road. § Shake it up! The look B is layered, the mood Bis fun. And the colors are ligni-hearted. B Unisex fashions from ; Esprit NEWS photo submitted Non-Fiction a a Moraiti School produces Nativity play |} ==: THE TRADITIONAL centuries- will be accepting donations. make-up and so on,’’ Eterman old play The Shepiierds’ Nativity “This is to cover the minimal said. The rest will go into the bur- Play will be shown on Dec. 18 by costs associated with the play — sary fund for needy children. teachers from the North Van- couver-based Vancouver Waldorf School. Schoo! administrator Marijn Eterman explained that the play, one of a three-pfay trilogy, origi- nated in Austria's Obe:ufer region, where it has been put on for cen- turies with members of various | families assuming the same roles 929-1144 he. e aoe m ” South Park Royal 994 PARK ROYAL SOUTH, 926-2036 Upstairs Gallery BEAUTIFUL PORCELAIN BCUD'OUA CLOCK WITH FLORAL DECORATION sate ©4985 each year. “The same family would carry year after year the role of Mary for instance,’’ he said. ‘‘They would provide a Mary; another family would provide a Joseph.” Originally the three-play trilogy AND THE FOREVER POPULAR CAR- was never written down, instead wher CLOCK, MADE " GERMANY being passed on from generation to : at a Great Gilt Idea: generation by word of mouth. t ATTRACTIVELY PRICED S299 “Many of the traditions of the ¥ When the plays were finally put to paper early in this century, much of the tradition was lost. CHECK OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS Hours as of Dec. 1st: 9:30-9:00 MON.-FRI. 9:30-5:30 SAT. 2:00-5:00 SUN. Christian world vanished when written,’’ said Eterman. ‘They either hardened and became less attractive or they died out.” But the tradition of these plays is carried on by Waidorf schools all over the world, where at least one of the plays is performed an- SEER IERIE VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED ae | ‘A ‘A A A fase nually by the teachers. “It’s a gift to the students,”’ ex- plained Eterman. On the North Shore since 1971, the Waldorf School has been per- forming the play since it opened. But a limited staff restricts the show to one of the three plays. The others have been performed by various members of the communi- ty. Unlike the tradition, however, the same Waldorf School teacher does not have the same role each year. “In some schools that are more established you will find people who have played the same part for a number of years.”’ Of the three plays — The Para- dise Play, The Shepherds’ Nativity Play and The Three Kings’ Play — the second play is the one the younger children like best. “We decided to choose the one that is suitable for all children,’ he said. “The children love to watch The Shepherds’ Play’ because it has humor in it and a lot of reverence. lt's a really well-balanced play — adults love it too.” Although the play will be per- formed for the children during school time, there will be a public performance at 7:30 p.m., also Dec. 18, at 2725 St. Christophers Road. Admission is free but the school New Year's Eve Party Dinner & Dance RESERVE NOW! FOR A GALA NEW YEAR'S EVE * 2 Ballrooms * 2 Orchestras * Deluxe Smorgasbord of the Year * Hats, Noisemakers x Streamers * Door Prizes ONLY S Ad 00 PER PERSON MAKE UP YOUR PARTY NOW! Reservations for Christmas and New Year's Day accepted now Many Christmas Specials at Savings up to 50% DO AI Brass Beds... 0... cece eee eee SAVE 20% OG 18” Fireplace Lighters 2.0.20. Rey. 16.95... 12.95 O Set 3 Candlesticks . vais Reg. 29.00... 16.95 QO Set Mice ........ ae D5. O Apple Bell oo... eee eee Reg. O Pear Rell oc. cee ee ween eee Reg. D Service Plates oo... cea Rey. 2 O Birdson Branch ....-.....0.06 Reg. . D 4” Candlesticks, pair . Reg. Bund... 9.95 O Wine Rack ..........6. a OBO, 88.00 G Zebra... eee my . 24.50 O Planting Set......0 200. : : wee 14.95 O Coat Tree oo... . me BM, ‘00, A 29.00 O Pocket Change Dis! ve Ke we ALO... | 7.95 O Sparrow ......-... 66. wee Rog. 695 O Jewel Box... ce eee eee Rey. 1805... 9.95 cb eeeeeeeeeee AND MANY MORE............ NEW ADULT STOCKING STUPPER SECTION OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK THURS, - FRI.TO 9:00 DEC, 15-23 OPEN TILL 9:00 MON. - FRL 8569 GRANVILLE . 1222 MARINE DR. at 70th . at Pemberton, North Vancouver 261-3012 986-5566 acacennme om see era, sets | ieMordies i;