Dancing at Lughnasa

BarnArts June Outdoor Production

Dancing at Lughnasa

by Brian Friel

directed by Dory Psomas

Fridays & Saturdays: June 19-20 & 26-27–6:30pm
Sundays: June 21 & 28–4pm
Thursday: June 25–6:30pm
Rain dates: Monday, June 22 & Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30, Saturday, June 27 at 2pm

Outdoors at King Farm
128 King Farm Road
Woodstock, Vermont

Tickets:
Adults - $20
Student/Discount - $15

Dancing at Lughnasa is a memory play set in rural Ireland told through the perspective of Michael, recalling the summer of 1936 when he was seven and being raised by his unwed mother (Chris) and four aunts (Kate, Maggie, Agnes, Rose).

It was a summer of change, as Michael’s father, Gerry, visits for the first time Michael can remember. Uncle Jack, a missionary who worked for 25 years in Uganda, also unexpectedly returns home. The upcoming pagan festival of Lughnasa and a new-fangled radio that inspires spontaneous dancing among his aunts and mother, foretell more change creeping into this rural life with deep Catholic roots.

A few Special Notes for this Outdoor production:

WEATHER

Shows are performed outdoors and will be canceled for rain. Tickets to a canceled show will be good at any other show, including rain-dates, should they be activated. Show cancellations will be announced at least two hours before show time.

Rain dates: Monday, June 22 at 6:30pm, Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30pm & Saturday, June 27 at 2pm.

ARRIVAL

Seating is on a mowed field lawn and guests can be dropped off close to the seating area. Parking is off Rose Hill Rd and requires a 10 minute walk. Doors will be open 45 minutes before showtime. Please arrive early.

ADA

Guests requiring accommodations can be dropped off adjacent to the seating area and ADA parking is nearby. Please note that while two porta potties will be available for all shows, an ADA porta potty will only be available for the performances 6/25-28 (not the first three performances!)

WHAT TO BRING

We have some chairs, but encourage bringing chairs or blankets if it is easy for you. Picnicking is welcome. We recommend bringing layers, hats, sunscreen & bug spray.

SEATING

Seating is in a small mowed field area adjacent to 19th century farm buildings. The sun will be lowering and setting behind the audience, so not in anyone’s eyes. Most seating is not shaded.

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