Barter theatre presents
of mice and men

Thursday, November 12, 2009
7:30 pm

Follow George and Lennie on their quest for the American dream in Barter Theatre's production of John Steinbeck's classic novella, Of Mice and Men.

This captivating tale chronicles the powerful friendship of two migrant workers during the Great Depression as they toil to make their dreams a reality. But as all too often happens, "the best laid schemes o' mice and men" go awry in this timeless American masterpiece.

Katy Brown, associate artistic director of Barter Theatre, commented on why this story is still relevant. "There is no greater need for the American Dream, whatever our definition of that may be, than when the world around us seems out of our control," Brown said. "There is something powerful in the reaching, no matter if we attain the dream or not."

You won’t want to miss this classic American story performed by a classic American theatre. During the Great Depression, Barter Theatre opened its doors proclaiming, “with vegetables you cannot sell, you can buy a good laugh” beginning a grand experiment that has not only survived, but thrived. In 1946, the theatre was designated the State Theatre of Virginia. Two years later, Barter’s founder Robert Porterfield received a Tony Award for his contribution to the development of America’s regional theatre movement. Currently celebrating its 76th anniversary, Barter is one of our country’s last year-round professional resident repertory companies with an annual attendance of up to 160,000 theatergoers- an astounding figure considering the theatre’s rural Appalachian location. Famous Barter alumni include Academy Award winners Ned Beatty (Network), Ernest Borgnine (Marty), Patricia Neal (Hud), Gregory Peck (To Kill a Mockingbird) and Tony Award winner Hume Cronyn (Hamlet).

Of Mice and Men features some of Barter's most experienced resident actors. The central roles of George and Lennie feature John Hardy (a 19-year association with Barter Theatre) and Mike Ostroski (an 11-year association and the most roles performed by an actor on Barter’s stages). Both have performed lead roles in plays and musicals ranging from Shakespeare to developmental new works.

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$24.50  -  $29.50  -  $34.50 - Students: $10.50

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