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18 • Milwaukee County Post • October 5, 2018 ENTERTAINMENT Books Novel Ideas Book Club: "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Milwaukee Public Library — Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee. Discovery Lunch: How to Write a Nonfiction Book, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. A light lunch is provided. Topics will include choos- ing a book subject, understanding your market and creating an out- line that works. Presented by Rochelle Melander, author, speak- er and certified professional coach. Dance International Dance Milwaukee, warm-up dances at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16, lessons at 7 p.m., and open dancing and some instruction to music of the world at 8 p.m., Hart Park Community Center, Muellner Building, 7300 W. Chestnut, Wauwatosa. $5. 262-662-2293. Film PBS POV Film Series: "Al Otro Lado," 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Milwaukee Public Library — East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee. The film follows Magdiel, an aspiring corrido com- poser from the drug capital of Mexico, as he faces two difficult choices to better his life: to traffic drugs or to cross the border illegal- ly into the United States. An official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival. 200th anniversary Celebration of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Milwaukee Public Library — Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Screening of the Universal Horror classic film "Frankenstein." Semi-annual Movie Collectible Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14, Burnham Bowl Hall, 6016 W. Burnham St., Milwaukee. More than 20 dealers, DVD collections, movie books, movie posters, sou- venir books, 8-by-10 photos and more. $3 admission, free for chil- dren 12 and younger accompanied by an adult. 414-466-1877. Health 38th annual Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Grafton High School, 1950 Washington St., Grafton, and ending at Veterans Park on Milwaukee's lakefront. Live music at various points along the course of the qualifier for the Boston Marathon. $95 to members of the Badgerland Striders and $110 to nonmembers. $25 for 5K race that ends at same site as marathon. w w w . m i l w a u k e e l a k e f r o n t - m a r a t h o n . o r g / p r e - r a c e / registration/. Music, food and bev- erages after the race. For more information: www.milwaukeelake- frontmarathon.org, 414-418-8395 or milwaukeelakefront- marathon@gmail.com. BloodCenter of Wisconsin blood drive, 6:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 15, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, 2901 Kinnickinnic River Parkway, Milwaukee. Each week in October, all attempting blood donors will be automatically entered to win the Green and Gold Sweepstakes, which includes a tailgate party and two tickets to the Dec. 2 football game at Lambeau Field. Donors can schedule an appointment by calling 1-877-BE-A-HERO (1-877- 232-4376) or visiting versiti.org. Kids Saturdays at Central: First Stage Workshop featuring "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Explore the caterpillar's journey to a butterfly through interaction and discussion. Paws and Read, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Milwaukee Public Library — Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Read out loud to a cuddly canine. For begin- ning, struggling or reluctant read- ers. THE LIST THE LIST By JULIE MCHALE Post Theater Critic MILWAUKEE — There is some danger in stereotyping, but there is also some truth in these generalizations usu- ally based on ethnicity, reli- gion, economic status or career. Having seen two Irish plays in one week — both wonder- ful — I noticed there are cer- tain elements often present in Irish literature — senti- ment, melancholy, humor, simplicity, poignancy and a firm connection to tradition and the land. "Outside Mulligar" is a touching story that takes place over a span of six years. The set that was so fittingly created by Rick Rasmussen reflects a father-son family who are just making ends meet, with the unappreciated son, Anthony, doing most of the demanding farm work and the father, Tony, doing most of the complaining. The home is simple and messy and devoid of any artistic touches, almost primitive- looking. The atmosphere is tense and contentious. Enter a chatty neighbor, Aoife, who struggles to get around but is friendly and a sort of respite for Tony who has too little to fill his days but to bring up old grudges about the late husband of Aoife and about the Kelly clan, his deceased wife's side of the family, whom his son Anthony unfortunately physically favors, a fact that Tony unfairly resents. Aiofe's feisty daughter Rosemary is the fourth mem- ber of the ensemble. When we first meet her, she imme- diately gives off a vibe of "don't mess with me." Anthony, who is shy and soft- spoken, is somewhat intimat- ed by her confidence and bold manner. They have known each since childhood, but apparently never made a good connection. As both Aiofe and Tony dis- cuss their limited time left on this earth, Aiofe mentions that she is leaving her farm to her daughter Rosemary, and Tony surprisingly reveals that he is thinking of willing his to a nephew who lives in America, rather than to his own son. Upon hearing this disturb- ing news from her mother, Rosemary confronts Tony about this outrage. He is somewhat intimidated by her, and even though he does- n't concede to her, it does get him thinking. The four actors creating these very interesting char- acters are some of the best in the rich pool of performers in our local scene. James Pickering (Tony), David Cecsarini (Anthony), Carrie Hitchcock (Aoife), and Deborah Staples (Rosemary) all fully embrace their roles and help us understand and empathize with the personal- ities and individual dilem- mas of each character. Some of the best scenes in the story are the last interac- tion between Tony and his son and the final scene in the play when Rosemary con- fronts Anthony as he wan- ders about his land with some sort of metal detector looking for some lost treas- ure. In a wonderful bit of irony, we discover eventually what he was really looking for. Her power and his resist- ance play well against each other in this final confronta- tion. Who will win out? The poetic script by John Patrick Shanley provides a great vehicle for the story- telling ability of these four actors. Thank God he forsook his usual emphasis on the Italians he grew up with in the Bronx (which inspired his screenplay for the award- winning "Moonstruck") and focused on his own Irish her- itage. He certainly has a gift for it, and director Edward Morgan captured the poignant beauty of his work. "Outside Mullingar" The drama runs through Oct. 21 at the Next Act Theatre at 255 S. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-078-0765 or visit nex- tact.org. At a glance Ross Zentner Deborah Staples as Rosemary talks with Carrie Hitchcock as Aoife while James Pickering as Tony looks on in "Outside Mullingar." Very Irish 'Mullingar' delivers touching story