Writer debuts first solo work at the Blackhorse
Thursday January 17 2008
Blackhorse Village Players will debut a new comedy 'The Trouble with Richard' by L.E. Hines this month.
Hines was born in born in Southampton, Ontario, grew up in Chesley, and went to high school in Walkerton. As a kid, he made up stories to amuse his younger brother.
"I've always had an active imagination, and have a multitude of stories in the works at any given time." said Hines. "I write things that I find interesting. I think it's the only way to come up with good stories. One of my biggest thrills is laughter from an appreciative audience."
Hines interest in theatre began in high school where he and a friend wrote a three-act comedy, 'The Private Eye', which was well received.
He auditioned for and was accepted at Ryerson School of Theatre but lacking finances he never went. Instead he went to work, and continued to write stories.
His introduction to community theatre ultimately brought him to Blackhorse where he has appeared in a number of productions.
"I found a kinship I never realized I was missing, and a community I wanted to be a part of," the writer said. "I began to imagine a few stories that I thought would make good plays.
'The Trouble with Richard' was the one I selected as my first to complete, since I thought it would translate to the BVP stage. Blackhorse is where I wanted to debut my first solo work."
Hines' career currently has him living and working quite a distance away but his growing artistic reputation and many friends in the community of the Blackhorse keep him traveling to BVP, an involvement that brings a tremendous sense of satisfaction.
