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WHO’S WHOTRACY CHURCHILL:10 The GrapevineJune 27 - July 11, 2013One evening, I met a wonderful lady. Shewas rehearsing for the play Steel Magnolias,and I had been called in to help prompt thecast. She walked into the rehearsal roomand was bubbling over with happiness abouta pair of shoes she’d found to wear in theplay. I’ve never seen someone that excitedabout shoes, and it was infectious. Everyonein the room started laughing and hugging,our eyes were dancing and our hands wereshaking, and this wonderful woman was toblame. And dear me, I’ve lost count of howmany times she’s done this and I’ve beenthere to witness it.Her name is Tracy Churchill. That’s hermarried name; her legal name is way toolong to print. She is from the Apple Capitaltown of Berwick (pronounced Ber’k). She currently lives in Kentville with her super-awesomeand handsome husband and adorable daughters. Tracy graduated from the University ofAlberta with a BA in English Literature, and will someday return to get her BEd. But fornow, Tracy works part time for Purolator Delivery Service. She started with them because itoffered her enough work and enough time with her family. She loves serving her customersbut most of all she loves being involved with Purolator’s Tackle Hunger Program, aimed atstocking the shelves of local food banks. You can drop off donations to the depot in Kentville,if you’re interested…it’ll take just five minutes of your time.Tracy is very active in community theatre. She is a theatre junkie and loves every minute ofputting a show together. Tracy has worked with Quick as a Wink Theatre, Valley Ghost Walksand Stage Prophets, but she primarily does shows with CentreStage, in Kentville. After rolesin Marion Bridge, Chapter Two, Pride and Prejudice, Steel Magnolias, and Little Women, Tracydecided to step into a different role, that of director for the Stewart Lemoine mystery EvelynStrange.After I had done many comedic roles, Tracy approached me about taking on my firstdramatic role in Evelyn Strange. I was petrified. There was never a moment when she didn’tbelieve I could do it, and her enthusiasm for the production was unbelievable. Evelyn was adream come true for Tracy; watching the show come together from script to stage with herincredible cast and crew and her know-how as a theatre-lover really helped. I will never forgether reaction the first time I stepped out onto the very dark stage, in character, with the fewstrategically placed red accent pieces she had created as the motif: her squeal of delight couldbe heard for miles.Tracy is back in the director’s chair for the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers, now playing atCentreStage. Don’t miss this roll-in-the-aisle laughfest of naughty pleasure! Check out thewww.centrestage.com website for show times and prices.Tracy says of living in the valley, “In the past year I have seen Peter Pan fly and a blind womanoutsmart a group of thugs. I have been transported to New York City and England. I have hadthe privilege of directing my dream play, working with Mike Butler, and being transformedinto the ghost of Gladys Porter, the first female mayor in the Maritimes. I have done allof this without ever leaving our wonderful Valley. Who wouldn't love it here?” Up next forTracy is more family time, more theatre and more of enjoying what life has to offer. I’mhoping another show together is on the horizon—more laughter,those bouncy hugs, those drives home with the over-the-top LorrieMorgan karaoke…. Call me!!!~Mike ButlerWho's Who-Brought to you byT.A.N. COFFEEwww.tancoffee.ca
Word on the STREETcompiled by Emily Leeson11 The GrapevineJune 27 - July 11, 2013"What’s the best part of summer in the Annapolis Valley?"“Checking out all of the differentvineyards. We’ve been to Luckett’stwice and love it, absolutely loveit, can’t wait to visit more.” DarrylPike and Shawna MacKinnon“I like going swimming at the beach.” Ella Wollsh“This is my first real summer herein the Annapolis Valley [...] I wouldsay that going to the local vineyardsis my favourite part, but this summerI’m pregnant. My husband and Ilove taking our dog out for walks onthe dykes.” Alice Morse“Tubing!” Sarah Mosher, Brendan Ward,Krista Parker and Aimee CormierDanny Lunn, Folk Artist1249 Transmitter Road, GreenwoodEmily took this. It’s from an artist’s garage shop in Greenwood. I just thought it was awesome.Danny is super sweet. I keep obsessively buying his painted rocks. I’m a big fan, I’ve even had thisguy paint custom rocks for me. Yes, custom rocks.TRIPALADY presentsA MIDSUMMER'S DANCEOn the night of Saturday, June 29, acres of symbolic rug will be cut at the Old OrchardInn Barn with TripALady, Wolfville's own and only pop-rock-trad ’80s Irish fiddlefusion-fireddance combo. Cavort merrily as they take strange but infectious liberties withthe iconic songs you first listened to on your two-and-a-half pound Sony Walkman. If it'sgood enough for Titania, it's even better for you, you crazy mortal dancing fool, you.This is a post–summer solstice frolic, and rumour has it that some revellers are planning toshow off their fairy wings and other Shakespearean finery. So if you like to dress weird or putflowers in your hair, this is your chance! Normal attire is, of course, equally welcome. Bring aloved one or a bunch of 'em. This is our first attempt at a summer dance, so help us make it arepeat event!The doors open at 8:30pm, and music kicks off at 9pm. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 inadvance. You'll find them at Box of Delights bookstore and at the Wolfville Farmers' MarketSaturday morning at the Aspinall Pottery booth.For more information, call us at (902) 697-2271, or email bishopmountain@eastlink.ca.Directions to the barn and a peek at the dance poster can be found at valleyevents.ca.Hope to see you there!
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