Barter Theatre October 11, 2018

The Bridges of Madison County is more than a love...

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1. Wooden Snowflakes (Dec 14) 16 days. Nov-20th to Dec-14th

    

    Fri, Dec 14th - Barter Theatre  Arts & Culture 0

   By Catherine Bush ~~ Trapped on Christmas Eve because her car slid off the icy Kentucky road, Eve Lawson, a cynic who refuses to believe in Santa Claus, finds herself in the home of Simon Peter Whitaker, a woodcarver and expert on Christmas, who is dressed as Santa. Believer and unbeliever find themselves clashing time and time again as old wounds struggle to be healed by the Love that is Christmas. Join us for an evening of humor, surprises and joy as written by one of Barter’s favorite authors.~~ In Repertory with The Santaland Diaries~~ Director's Notes CHRISTMAS MAGIC~~ This is the time of year when we look for flying reindeer, when we hook up twinkly lights against the darkening nights, when we focus our hearts towards the magical and the miraculous. But what do we mean when we talk about Christmas magic?~~ I was recently watching an interview with Derek DelGaudio, renowned magician, and, in it, he talks about what magic actually is to him. He shows a simple trick in which he puts a ball in his hand, closes it, lets you tap his hand, and then shows you that the ball has disappeared by opening his hand again. The way he sees it, the moment of magic is not the reveal of his empty hand, but rather, the moment just before he’s re-opened his hand—the moment you believe the ball has vanished.~~ I know what he means. I think we can all recognize that lift of our hearts when our belief has flapped its wings. “A thrill of hope” as the Christmas song says. It’s not just that something mysterious has happened outside of us; something has shifted inside us as well. We are a part of the mystery.~~ If magic- and indeed miracle, magic’s deep and truthful cousin- is so rooted in belief, what are we to do in a world as cynical as ours? What is it to believe in the face of real pain, real disappointment, real loss- in the face of day-in-and-day-out real life that feels so undecidedly un-magic?~~ That’s what Simon and Eve have to try to discover in this play. It’s what we all have to find out. We have to figure out how to open ourselves in the real world, in the painful, in the annoying, in the times we wish we could back away from other people who believe differently than we do, in the times when we think all is lost — in that millisecond before the magician’s hand opens, we have to seek to believe in each other and in things bigger than we are. Christmas comes to us at the very darkest moment of the year and whispers to us that something could be worth believing in, and against all our real world training and street smarts, we’ve got to lean into that. We’ve got to.~~ Katy Brown — Director, Wooden Snowflakes ~~ Cast & Credits CAST: Simon Whitaker: Andrew Hampton Livingston ~~ Eve Lawson: Kim Morgan Dean ~~ Voice–overs: Radio DJ and Jake: Rick McVey ~~ Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager: Victoria L. Sutton ~~ COLLABORATORS: Director: Katy Brown ~~ Set Designer: Derek Smith ~~ Costume Designer: Amanda Aldridge ~~ Lighting Designer: Camille Davis ~~ Props Master: Helen Stratakes ~~ Sound Designer: Tony Angelini ~~ Stage Manager: Cindi Raebel ~~ Photos

2. Final weekend for "Peoples Choice" voting for the Annual Members....

    

    Fri, Dec 14th - Arts Depot  Arts & Culture 0

   Final weekend for "Peoples Choice" voting for the Annual Members Show. Come on in, vote, visit with the Resident Artists. Winner will be announced next week!

3. Shopkeeper Sandi Puckett may have something elf-ish in mind .

    

    Fri, Dec 14th - Holston Mountain Artisans  Arts & Culture 0

   Shopkeeper Sandi Puckett may have something elf-ish in mind . . .

4. Arts Depot shared a photo.

    

    Fri, Dec 14th - Arts Depot  Arts & Culture 0

5. New Movies starting today: Friday Dec 14: THE MULE (R )...

    

    Fri, Dec 14th - Abingdon Cinemall   0

   New Movies starting today: Friday Dec 14:~~THE MULE (R ) stars Clint Eastwood~~MORTAL ENGINES (PG13)~~SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG)~~Saturdays free childrens film at 11am: ELF~~Santa Claus will be here Saturday 12 to 5, stop by and say HI!~~For a complete listing of shows and showtimes please visit:~~www.cinemall.com

6. Anna Burrill's Santa is well-wrapped-up against the cold in his.....

    

    Fri, Dec 14th - Holston Mountain Artisans  Arts & Culture 0

   Anna Burrill's Santa is well-wrapped-up against the cold in his bright red knitted coat. Bet that beard keeps his face warm, too! Come meet Anna tomorrow when she will be our Saturday Spotlight from 11-3:00.

7. The Santaland Diaries (Dec 15) 11 days. Nov-28th to Dec-15th

    

    Sat, Dec 15th - Barter Theatre  Arts & Culture 0

   By David Sedaris ~~ Recommended for mature audience due to language and subject matter ~~ This outrageous holiday comedy stars Crumpet, a rebel without a Claus, who recounts his true-life tale of being an out-of-work writer doing a stint as a Macy’s department store elf. His encounters, as an Elf during the season of forced joy, have become a delightful cult classic for those in need of a holly-jolly antidote! A delightfully absurd look at the commercial Christmas season, Sedaris’ sharp and hilarious observations have rapidly become one of the nation’s most popular holiday shows. Barter’s production will feature one of Barter’s favorite actors, Nick Piper, as Crumpet. In Repertory with Wooden Snowflakes~~ Director's Notes The Santaland Diaries , Directors note ~~ Like most actors, I have had my share of survival jobs. Those jobs you do to pay the rent while you’re auditioning to get your “real” job in the theatre. Waitress, word processing, landscaper, sales person, hostess, factory worker, Elf. Yes, I was an Elf in Santaland at Macy’s in New York City.~~ The first time I read David Sedaris’s The Santaland Diaries , I was amazed at how incredibly accurate it was painting the picture of life in Santaland. Of course, his version was far more cynical than my own recollections and memories. I enjoyed being an Elf. After all, it was the holidays and it was sort of like acting. Well, not really, but I could tell myself that to stay sane. I remember the magic window, the huge tree, the snowy maze, being a pointer elf, a photo elf, a cashier elf, all of it. And like David Sedaris, by the time Christmas finally got here I was done with Christmas. Aren't we all?~~ It's easy to do, what with the crowds and the tempers and stress and lack of money and time. With all the commercialization of Christmas and Santa, we tend to forget what it's all really supposed to be about. Which is.... hmmm.... wait, I'll think of it. Well, anyway, I must have enjoyed my experience in Santaland because I came back another year and dressed up as a Christmas tree with two other trees and sang Christmas carols around the store. We were called the Christmas Tree-O, get it? And I was a Flower in the Flower Petal Trio at Easter for the Flower Show. Gee, I probably have just as many stories as David.~~ Thank you for taking time out of your busy holiday schedule to join us and share some Christmas cheer. I hope you enjoy your time in Santaland with Nick (not to be confused with St. Nick) and Crumpet. May it give you a good laugh and stir up some wonderful memories of your own crazy holiday seasons. Happy holidays, and the very best to you and yours in the coming New Year!~~ Cheers,~~ Tricia Matthews – Director, The Santaland Diaries ~~ Cast & Credits CAST: Crumpet: Nicholas Piper ~~ Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager: Victoria L. Sutton ~~ COLLABORATORS: Director : Tricia Matthews ~~ Costume Designer: Alice Sullivan ~~ Lighting Designer: Camille Davis ~~ Sound Designer: Tony Angelini ~~ Scenic Designer Helen Stratakes ~~ Wig and Makeup Designer: Whitney Kaibel ~~ Stage Manager: Karen Rowe ~~ Photos

8. Check out our book sections in 2 of the 4...

    

    Fri, Dec 14th - Heartwood: Local Craft, Music, and Food in Southwest Virginia   0

   Check out our book sections in 2 of the 4 retail galleries! All books are written by local writers in SWVA! We have a nice variety of genres including children’s books, informational books, and even horror stories! Purchase yours today and support your local writers! 📚~~#SWVA #LoveVA #SupportLocal #ShopLocal #Heartwood

9. Don't be afraid, we highly encourage any and all Christmas

    

    Fri, Dec 14th - The Barter Players  Arts & Culture 0

   Don't be afraid, we highly encourage any and all Christmas sweaters in the theater!

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4 Comments on "The Bridges of Madison County is more than a love...":

Thursday, October 11th, 2018 Beautiful story with impeccable acting!

Thursday, October 11th, 2018 This is a very good performance by all the actors, but I was especially impressed by Sean Campos in this play. The emotions he displayed really impressed me.

Thursday, October 11th, 2018 Best play I have ever seen!

Friday, October 12th, 2018 Saw this play today! Excellent 👀