On behalf of the Tara Team / Tara Players over the past several months Brendan Carruthers has been in contact with Irish playwright John MacKenna arranging Performance Rights for the Production of his play FAINT VOICES ((February 23, 24 & 25).

Directed by Tara Players veteran Linda Kalturnyk, this One Act play tells of a love story involving poet Francis Ledwidge. Not to be missed.

What is especially unusual in this instance is the events of the past week. As is the normal practise once Performance Rights are approved, the playwright or agent issues an invoice expecting prompt payment. Much to the surprise of Brendan Carruthers, the Tara Team and Brian Keely IAM Treasurer, the playwright refused to accept payment. Instead John MacKenna requested that his full fee be paid to help a local Winnipeg charity assisting people experiencing homelessness.

On behalf of the playwright, Brian has directly paid Siloam Mission to assist in the continuing provision of beds and meals for 150 needy people during the recent -30c cold snap. This is a truly unrivalled generous gift, never encountered previously in the long history of the Tara Players / Irish Association.

Many thanks to John MacKenna for his kindness. It's hoped that members and friends will make a special effort to attend what promises to be a memorable theatre evening at the Irish Club.