THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX Returning to Barter Theatre, 5/5-15

"The Road To Appomattox" will return to Barter Stage II this May for five performances to satisfy public demand for the show.

In a surprise decision, Richard Rose, Barter Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, announced "The Road to Appomattox" would be returning for a brief, five show run May 5-15.

Because of inclement weather in February, Barter Theatre was forced to cancel several performances of, "The Road to Appomattox" and with this season being Barter's biggest season ever, it seemed impossible to reschedule the lost performances, which were almost entirely sold-out.

"We have been overwhelmed with requests from patrons to schedule more performances," said Amber Bird, Director of Sales and Services, "After many patron requests, Barter was able to find a way to work five more performances into the, already packed, schedule for this spring."

"The Road to Appomattox," penned by Barter Theatre's Playwright-in-Residence Catherine Bush, captures a couple's road trip as they retrace the route of General Robert E. Lee's final retreat. The Civil War scenes are historically accurate, but the focus is less on the battles, and more about the decisions and feelings of the "Man Inside the Marble," as Lee is often described. The couple follows Lee's footsteps as he retreats to Amelia Courthouse and then Appomattox, Va., where he surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. The couple must also decide what it means for them to surrender.

"We are excited to have the opportunity to bring the show back for five performances," said Rose, "We hope everyone will take advantage of seeing this incredible show as the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War."

Barter Resident Actor Rick McVey reprises his role as General Robert E. Lee, admittedly one of his favorite roles at Barter. "Playwright Catherine Bush helps us see that in the moment of what some might consider to be his greatest failure, Robert E. Lee succeeds in showing us who he really was and reveals a greatness that continues to echo throughout time," said Rick McVey.

Hannah Ingram, Nicholas Piper, Justin Tyler Lewis and Sam McCalla round out the five-person cast.

The five new performance dates are: May 5 at 2:00 p.m., May 10 at 7:00 p.m., May 12 at 2:00 p.m., May 14 at 7:30 p.m. and May 15 at 8:00 p.m.

For tickets and more information, call 276.628.3991 or visit bartertheatre.com.