Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Glories and So Forth
The above title- GLORIES AND SO FORTH - is meant to somehow encapsulate the past few days of travel, discovery, experience and life....it has been a full several days.
First of all, let me say this: The Barter Theatre, in Abingdon,Virginia, remains one of the truly terrific theaters in this country. No question about it, the level of production, acting, direction and play development is a treasure in the crown of the Southern United States, but more to the point, it is unique and powerful in the arts scene of this entire nation. There is a commitment and a quiet, hard-working passion underneath the skin of that particular community that makes walking inside the theaters' doors an actual part of that larger whole: Abingdon. It has been that way for almost 75 years now, and when that particular anniversary comes around next year, the town will have something wonderful to celebrate. Peter and i were so glad to be there for the few days we could manage to spend.....much to tell about that trip.
I had to mention the Barter first because, after all, that is our primary and loving connection that ties us to the place itself. But running close are our friendships there. We were invited by the inestimable Ann and Chris Johnson, owners of a luxe B and B called The Copper Lantern: stay there if you can! But more to the point , they have become valued and dear friends ever since we met them during our time in Abingdon. We even experienced Scotland in the dead of an icy January together! And played cards for intoxicated hours on a British Rails club car....we are friends fast and true...and of course our dearest: Rick and Amanda Rose....so many adventures shared...Disney World included....many shows together, opportunities for growth shared...collaborations...true collaborations. And we were practically glued to their hospitable sides over the last few days....our friends are very loving..And we love them in return. When you are part of the Barter community, the work demands are so intense, unremitting commitment to producing good theater demands such - that you forget you are building valuable relationships along with it. So, this past weekend was all about that part of it.
more on this and other things soon.....so much to tell you all....xx
First of all, let me say this: The Barter Theatre, in Abingdon,Virginia, remains one of the truly terrific theaters in this country. No question about it, the level of production, acting, direction and play development is a treasure in the crown of the Southern United States, but more to the point, it is unique and powerful in the arts scene of this entire nation. There is a commitment and a quiet, hard-working passion underneath the skin of that particular community that makes walking inside the theaters' doors an actual part of that larger whole: Abingdon. It has been that way for almost 75 years now, and when that particular anniversary comes around next year, the town will have something wonderful to celebrate. Peter and i were so glad to be there for the few days we could manage to spend.....much to tell about that trip.
I had to mention the Barter first because, after all, that is our primary and loving connection that ties us to the place itself. But running close are our friendships there. We were invited by the inestimable Ann and Chris Johnson, owners of a luxe B and B called The Copper Lantern: stay there if you can! But more to the point , they have become valued and dear friends ever since we met them during our time in Abingdon. We even experienced Scotland in the dead of an icy January together! And played cards for intoxicated hours on a British Rails club car....we are friends fast and true...and of course our dearest: Rick and Amanda Rose....so many adventures shared...Disney World included....many shows together, opportunities for growth shared...collaborations...true collaborations. And we were practically glued to their hospitable sides over the last few days....our friends are very loving..And we love them in return. When you are part of the Barter community, the work demands are so intense, unremitting commitment to producing good theater demands such - that you forget you are building valuable relationships along with it. So, this past weekend was all about that part of it.
more on this and other things soon.....so much to tell you all....xx
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