The Man of Mode
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Canterbury High School's Dramatic Arts Program graduating class will be performing The Man of Mode written by George Etherege. The show will run from May 30th to June 2nd and is a classic comedy of manners, involving scandal, intrigue and a timeless comedy on social fois-pas. The Man of Mode places its rich and wonderful characters against a backdrop of upper-class English society to create a sheer masterpiece of classic comedy.
The Canterbury High School grad shows are yearly events put on by two graduating drama classes, and are thoroughly enjoyed and acclaimed by audiences The show will take place in the school’s Barrie Alexander Auditorium and will begin at 7:00pm, tickets are $10 for students/seniors and $15 for adults. Tickets will available at the school or upon request through phone.
About the Show
Gossip, scandal and hilarity are just some of the ingredients that make up George Etherege's classic comedy of manners. The Man of Mode intertwines many subplots that make up the ingenious story line. There is Dorimant the Georgian playboy who is intent on exchanging his current mistress Ms. Loveit for the more attractive Bellinda. There is Young Bellair, hopelessly in love with Emilia, the girl who is father is, unsuccesfully trying to woe. And then there is the eccentric Sir Fopling Flutter, newly returned and "piping hot" from France who is a constant source of amusement for everyone who is around. A classic restoration comedy that is at once funny and startlingly accurate about society The Man of Mode places its rich and wonderful characters against a backdrop of upperclass English society to create a sheer masterpiece of classic comedy.
For more information, please contact:
Sheila Knight (Director/Supervisor) 613-862-6628 or shelia.knight@ocdsb.ca
Angie Morena (Assistant Director/Publicity) 613-218-4290 or arrmorena@hotmail.com
Morgan Stedman (Producer/Publicity) 613-791-1994 or stedman_94@hotmail.com
