Theatre Bristol with River’s Way present “Lessons from Shakespeare: How to Avoid a Personal Tragedy” March 15 at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and March 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the ARTspace, 506 State Street. Tickets are available online at TheatreBristol.org/tickets.
“Lessons from Shakespeare: How to Avoid a Personal Tragedy” is a production that features the highlights of the works of William Shakespeare as adapted by Dottie Havlik. It was created especially for the special needs teens and young adults with River’s Way and Theatre Bristol actors.
Directing this original piece is Theatre Bristol veteran Dottie Havlik, Theatre Bristol director of Junie B. in “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells,” “The Adventures of Madeline” and “Charlotte’s Web” at Theatre Bristol, and long-time actor in many shows including “Steel Magnolias” and “The Music Man.”
“These River’s Way young adults and youth are so creative, and they’re so excited to be returning to the ARTspace stage,” said Havlik. “They’re learning true theater lessons about taking directions, overcoming nervousness and concentrating on a task. They have shown what they can do, and they know how to entertain audiences.”
River’s Way, led by Executive Director Matt Kyle, is an organization dedicated to the positive and productive involvement of young people with disabilities in our community.
“We are very grateful to Theatre Bristol, and especially to Dottie Havlik, for providing us with an opportunity to participate in this community play,” said Kyle. “I cannot begin to describe the levels of excitement and anticipation that this play has generated for the students, graduates and staff of River’s Way. They are ready to go back on stage and earn some applause.”
Theatre Bristol and River’s Way thank the community for its support of this production, and people with differing abilities, and the arts. Working together to create live performance, they develop stories and memories that entertain and foster connections in the community among people of all abilities.
Tickets are $5 and will be available online and, pending available seating, at the door 30 minutes prior to showtime. Seating is general admission and for any special accommodations, call or email the theater. Show information is also available online at www.TheatreBristol.org or by calling the message line at 423-212-3625.
Theatre Bristol is pleased to present this River’s Way collaboration as part of its family-friendly 60th season of ARTspace, Cameo and Paramount shows, including “Land of Jesters,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “The Mockingbird Sings,” “The Odd Couple,” “White Christmas” and “Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus.”
Founded in 1965, Theatre Bristol is the oldest continually running children’s theater in Northeast Tennessee. Its Main Stage season consists of up to 10 productions. Theatre Bristol is volunteer run and invites the community to get involved. Theatre Bristol’s work is made possible by generous donors, including season sponsors The United Company Foundation and the Tennessee Arts Commission.
For more information, visit the Theatre Bristol’s website or Facebook page, contact Theatre Bristol at 423-212-3625, or email info@theatrebristol.org.
