Virginia's oldest stage theatre, the Bareter Theatre, which is located some 10 miles away from the Tennessee border in Abingdon, Va., has announced its fall play lineup.
The signature play that will be debut on Oct. 5 is Alfred Uhry's "Driving Miss Daisy," which was made into an Academy Award-winning film with the late Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman in 1989.
According to the Barter Theatre, the play is a sweet southern comedy set in Atlanta from 1948-1973. Miss Daisy's son hires an African-American chauffeur against her wishes to help her move about town. The play is touted as a work which examines cultue clashes and political issues, such as civil rights, with warmth and humor.
The Barter Theatre's season actually debuts on Sept. 21 with a stage rendition of "Dracula!," as adapted by Richard Rose. This production will be unique because in Rose's version of the Romanian vampire tale, the story is set in the South!
Other plays at the Barter this fall include "Doubting Thomas" by John Green about a born-again Christian who seeks answers to his personal conflict between organized religion and his sense of spirituality. The play debuts on the Barter's second stage on Sept. 28.
And, there will be will be a main stage production of "America's Blue Yodeler: Jimmie Rodgers." Douglas Pote's play focuses on the legendary bluegrass singer who influenced the likes of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan.
For more info on the Barter Theatre's season, call 276-698-3991.
http://www.bartertheatre.com
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