2011 Performing Arts

Performances

The Comedy Ventriloquism
of Lynn Trefzger
with Barbara Bailey Hutchinson
Sunday, July 24, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Barter Theatre
Admission $12

Lynn Trefzger is a ventriloquist/comedienne with a trunk full of zany characters that have accompanied her to stages throughout the country. Audiences are treated to Lynn's vocal illusion talents, when they may meet a drunken and lovable camel, a grumpy old man, a feisty little girl, and may even see some other audience members who are brought up for the action! Named the 2006 Funniest Female Performer of the Year, by Campus Activities Magazine and nominated 2007 Funniest Female by American Entertainment Magazine. Her off-the-wall audience interplay is riotously funny, and her performances are tailored for both family and adult audiences. Lynn (and her many voices) has appeared on ABC, TNN, A&E and Lifetime television. www.lynntrefzger.com

Opening for Lynn Trefzger and back by popular request, Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Barbara Bailey Hutchinson, has a voice that is familiar to millions of television and radio listeners. She has appeared at the White House three times, performed in nearly all 50 states, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand. In 1996 she was awarded the music industry's highest recognition, a Grammy Award. This came to her through a new avenue, when she agreed to sing an album of original lullabies for friend and producer, J. Aaron Brown. After she received the Grammy for "Best Musical Recording for Children," the calls started coming in for children and family concerts. It's an easy transition for her to make, from adult to youth concerts and back again. Her show is always fresh and powerful, offering finely crafted songs with a clever wit. Visit www.bbhsings.com for more information.

For more information on this event contact I.B. Dent at 276-619-5002.

"Unconquerable Heart" A Life of Jefferson Davis
Tuesday, August 2, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Barter Theatre
Dorin Seymour as Jefferson Davis, directed by Stephen Jobes
Admission $12 Adults, $10 Senior Citizens, $8 Youth

On May 10th 1865 at the end of the Civil War, Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy, was captured and imprisoned for two years at Fort Monroe, Virginia while awaiting trial. After his release from prison in 1867 he traveled considerably. Some years later he moved to the home of his benefactress, Sarah E. Dorsey, at Beauvoir, near Biloxi, Mississippi. While The Unconquerable Heart has tried to stay true to the spirit of Jefferson Davis and his cause, the play takes some artistic liberties in presenting to you that large spirit.

For more information contact I.B. Dent at 276-619-5002.

Performing Arts Concert

Billy Dean
Monday, August 1, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Barter Theatre
Admission $28 and $20

Billy Dean, whose insightful songwriting, clear and distinctive voice, and masterful instrumental gifts have earned him accolades from many awards academies and countless devoted fans. A native of Quincy, Florida, Billy was raised appreciating the value of music and has a diverse array of musical influences. Billy moved to Nashville in 1983 and by 1990 had recorded his first Top 5 Hit "Only Here For A Little While". Since then, Billy has transcended genres with his unique repertoire earning numerous awards, including: The Academy of Country Music's Song of the Year "Somewhere In My Broken Heart" and ACM New Male Vocalist of The Year and a Grammy for a Country Tribute "Amazing Grace". billydean.com

Storytelling

Roger Petersen
Tuesday, July 26 and Wednesday, July 27
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Farmers Market Pavilion
Admission $8.00, payable at the door.

Roger Petersen is Professor of Speech and Story Performance at Philadelphia Biblical University where he has taught since 1982. He is an honors graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and East Tennessee State University where he received a master’s degree in storytelling. Roger earned a doctorate in narrative studies from Drew University. His dissertation focused on the adaptation of the life and works of Hans Christian Andersen for solo performance. Roger has made three trips to China presenting storytelling concerts. He has twice been a featured storyteller at the International Storytelling Institutes at East Tennessee State University. In June, 2000, he performed at the International Hans Christian Andersen Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Roger has written numerous articles for Storytelling World and was a contributing author to Treasures from Europe: Stories and Classroom Activities published by Libraries Unlimited. His recent album, The Pen and the Inkwell and Other Sacred Stories by Hans Christian Andersen, was a winner of a 2011 Storytelling World Award. Roger resides in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, with several rose bushes and Japanese maples.


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