32 — Friday, April 24, 1998 — North Shore News High Flyers remembered Author Chris Weicht discusses aviator history in talk on April 28 AVIATION history buffs take ncte: North Vancouver Museum and Archives will host an evening with book author and retired Canadian Air Force . captain Chris Weicht April 28. * Weicht will bring ro lite the stories of the pilots and their planes thar have served along this coast during peace and war. Weicht is the author of Jericho Beach and the Westcoast Firing Bont Stations . His book was produced with the full support of the Air Command’s Office of Air Force Heritage and History. During the evening, Weicht willius¢’a selection of - old photographs to highlight the, conuributions made by the pioncer. flyers of the Canadian Air Force. While ~ providing peacctime support for fishery and forestry patrols, those early aviators _—z, in outdared and under-. powered planes — paved the . way for the Royal Canadian ‘hit, Forcenien ‘who protected our coast during World War If.. This story of the west ~-coast flying boat stations and, in particular, the one at ~ Jericho Beach will be - explored. In addition to the presen- “tation, the muscum’s exhibit, High. Flyers; on loan from the scum of National Aviation Museum photo THE Fiying Seven, Canada’s first all-female flying club, are portrayed in the North Van Museum exhibit High Flyers. North Vancouver. The leé- ture is at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28. Admission is free. To reserve a seat, call 987-5618. Aviation, will be ope for viewing. 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Fearing witch" craft and enchantment, the travellers make plans to escape, while their behaviour is taken for _ madness,all the while making life perilous for Antipholus and Dromio * of Ephesus, the twins who have settled happily in the town. TUESDAY, MAY 5 © Stage Door Program, North Vancouver. “The S.S. Squeamish” by Barbara Whiting ve Breaking once again {rom theie improvisational theatre stronghold, Stage Door’s talented troupe a actors with mental challenges are bringing their own off- beat comedy to the North Shore. This. .:- ‘ production is their journey into the r ise pasts of the 1940's radio days of shady detectives, sultry ladiés, and a killer behind every half empn. ae of tea, cordially served up with colourful sight gags and some. rather dubious sources of temptation. Followed by: Improvations and comedy sketches coordinated by’ Tim Cadeny (non-compititive entry froit SKETCH, a North Shore-based greup) ‘ WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 * Deep Cove Theatre Society “t Hate Hamlet” by Paul Rudnick —_ Andrew Rally seems to have it all - celebrty and acclaim for his starring role in a hit television series; a rich, beautiful girlfriend; a glamorous. devoted agent; the perfect New Yo ‘ork apartment anda. |. chance to play Hamlet in Central Park. There are, however, a couple of glitches in paradise : ~ when Andrew's series is cancelled, his girlfriend clings tenaciously to her virginity and he has no .. -: desire to play Hamel. When the ghost of John Barrymore is surtunoned dressed in high Shakespearean garb, the action starts to become fast, furious and hilarious. THURSDAY, MAY 8 « Between Shifts Theatre Society, Squamish: “Homeward Bound” fy Eliot Hayes Bonnie and Gleti have invited their nvo children and respective partners over for dinner so tha afierward Glen can make the announcement of his life. Before he can do so, howwer, the tribukuions of the others «ke prominence. The ensuing action comedically weaves a tapestry of modem-d:t morality wad proves a new adage - be it ever so dysfunctional, there's no place like home. . FRIDAY, MAY 9 North Vancouver Community Players “Someone Who'll Watch, Over Me” by Frank McGuinness -- This is the story of an Englishman, an Irishman and an American chained in a celi in Le anon... Random captives of unseen terrorists, the three men must learn to overcome their prejudices, . fears and boredom. Through humour, songs and stories, they learn to interact and comfort each other as they face past demons and present crises. WARVING: Coarse language and adult subject material.’ SATURDAY, MAY 10 (Al groups) An cxening of signettes from the five preceding plays (each 10-15 minutes in length). Mier an intermission, Adjudicator Robert Metcalfe will announce his choice of awards in various categori as well as play(s) chosen to go forward to the orovincial MAINSTAGE festival in Abbotsford during the week of July'4-11. At the after-party in the Anne Macdonald Studio there will be the presentation of th People’s Cheice Awards for Ouistanding Production, Outstanding Performance and Oustanding Design Element. Nightly Tickets ..........sccccsssssssscsssersses Theatre BC members/seniors/students ...........$12- Early Bird Tickets (before May 1) ....... Theatre BC members/seniors/students Weekly passes (before May 1)... (after May 1)......ccsesssssesseee "$72 Theatre BC members/seniors/students ...........$60. 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