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THE HAPPY MEMORIES CLUB
Based on a short story from
"Mrs. Darcy and the Blue-Eyed Stranger" by Lee Smith
Barbara Bates Smith, known to local audiences from IVY ROWE, returns to GVT for a production linked to her memory writing workshop. Based on a Lee Smith story, Alice, a retired English teacher, joins a writing group and is encouraged to share her work, as long as the subject matter is pleasant and meaningful. When the proper southern ladies in the group decide her memories aren’t “happy” enough for the club, Alice refuses to give in, and in doing so, finds a freedom she has not experienced in years.
Performance Dates: April 19, 20, & 21
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CABARET
Based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb
American writer Cliff Bradshaw travels to pre-World War II Berlin in search of inspiration. He finds that and more in Sally Bowles, an entertainer at a cabaret called the Kit Kat Klub. Bradshaw and Bowles fall in love but their lives are thrown into disarray with the increasing strength of Hitler’s Nazi Party. Based on the play I AM A CAMERA by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, CABARET, which The Los Angeles Times refers to as an “eternally captivating musical,” has received 15 Tony Awards and eight Academy Awards.
Performance Dates: May 18 - June 2
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FLOYD COLLINS
Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel; Book and Additional Lyrics by Tina Landau
In 1925, while chasing a dream of fame and fortune, Kentucky farmer and caver Floyd Collins became the subject of an intense media circus after becoming trapped 200 feet underground. Collins, who dreamed of turning the very cave he was trapped in into a tourist attraction, fought for his sanity and ultimately his life as an enormous rescue effort was mounted above. Far more than spelunking gone awry, this production is a haunting musical filled with Americana tunes, smart lyrics and true depth. “A rich and intriguing mix of ballad, bluegrass and folk.” – Berkshire Review
Performance Dates: June 14 - 30
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DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL
By Mitch Albom
Enjoy author and playwright Mitch Albom’s tale of two bumbling Alabama brothers who attempt to shoot a duck but instead believe they have shot an angel. While the brothers contemplate this unfortunate turn of events, they are chased by a cynical tabloid journalist who has no faith in the story until stumbling across feathers, wings and a tiara. The hysterical tale of redemption interweaves a love story, sibling rivalry, tawdry media, race relations and cultural stereotypes. “DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL will make you laugh out loud, consider deep and philosophical questions and, perhaps, even shed a few tears.” – BroadwayWorld.com
Performance Dates: July 12 - August 4
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THE FRUGAL REPAST
By Ron Hirsen
Circus entertainers and stolen art provoke laughter and thought in this production set in 1913 Paris. Renowned art dealer Ambroise Vollard has just published “The Frugal Repast”, an etching by Pablo Picasso. When the two impoverished circus performers depicted in “The Frugal Repast” see the etching on display in the window of Vollard’s gallery, they decide to steal it for ransom. See what happens when the ransom note, duplicate prints, a mysterious invitation and a delicious chicken curry come together. The New York Times calls the play a “Lovely, compact tale that is thoughtful without being show-offy, stimulating without being heavy-handed.”
Performance Dates: July 19 - August 3
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Smucker's PB & J Café
Smucker's PB&J Café is a very special dinner theatre for children which has become an event both children and parents look forward to each summer. The children are seated at small tables and treated to a dinner before enjoying a charming and entertaining production. This year, our Smucker's PB&J Café will present the beloved children's classic WINNIE-THE-POOH.
Performance Dates: July 23 - August 7
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WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE?
By Roger Bean
Another fun show by the author of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: Drinks flow and secrets spill as four girlfriends gather for a bachelorette party in 1962. Featuring classic songs including “My Boy Lollipop,” “I Will Follow Him,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” and, of course, “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” this musical romp proves that true friendships are only strengthened during life’s most difficult times. “WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE? is nostalgic, funny, enchanting and delightful. Don’t miss it.” – Ravalli Republic, MT
Performance Dates: August 18 - September 1
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THE CRUCIBLE
By Arthur Miller
This Arthur Miller classic takes place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 and recounts the horrific events surrounding the infamous Salem Witch Trials. The trials marked a time in history during which paranoia, hysteria and deceit gripped the Puritan towns of New England, leaving a legacy which will never be forgotten. Written in the early 1950s, at the height of McCarthyism, THE CRUCIBLE won the Tony Award for Best Play. “THE CRUCIBLE is no mere historical document, but pulse-quickening, ever-trenchant drama.” – The Los Angeles Times
Performance Dates: September 28 - October 20
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Book and Lyrics by Cathey Sawyer; Music by Joe Buttram; Arranged by Jeremy Fenn-Smith
This highly popular Christmas event is a retelling of the classic Charles Dickens’ story and combines children from GVT’s After-School Program as well as talented community actors in delightful songs and lively dances. The true spirit and sentiment of Christmas are revealed in this joyous holiday production, which has become a traditional highlight of the Christmas Season in Lewisburg.
Performance Dates: December 6 - 22
113 East Washington Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901 - 304.645.3838 - 866.888.1411 toll free - 304.645.3818 fax