LCT Presents THE SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY

The Leesburg Theatre Company invites you on a journey beyond life in this distinctive staging of Edgar Lee Masters', "Spoon River Anthology". The show, which opens Saturday, January 23rd and runs through January 30th, is the first musical produced by the Leesburg Theatre Company. The show is a vibrant blend of American folk music and Edgar Lee Master's unique free verse poetry.

The show, which is comprised completely of community volunteers, includes live music performances by The Folk Club of Reston/Herndon. "Having grown up with the sounds of folk music, I know and understand that these songs hold a place in people's hearts and minds" said Director, Laura Schier. "Some of the songs you may even recognize. In directing this show I've used my personal experience, the experiences of my actors, and the original stories of the few historical figures seen throughout the show."

When: Saturday, January 23rd, 8:00 pm; Sunday, January 24th, 3:00 pm; Friday, January 29th, 8:00 pm; and Saturday, January 30th at 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm.

Price: $10 for General Admission, $8 for Students, Seniors, or with Military ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.leesburgtheatre.com

Performance Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun 20460 Gleedsville Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175-8861. Directions.

About the Spoon River Anthology: Edgar Lee Masters wrote Spoon River Anthology in 1915 as a collection of short free-verse poems that collectively describe the lives of the citizens from a fictional town named after the river that flowed near his home. The original work included over two hundred separate characters, all providing accounts of their lives, of the good and the bad, of things they spoke of in life, and of things they may have kept silent until the grave. In 1963, Charles Aidman adapted this collection for the stage and it was met with resounding success. The life and times of the people of Spoon River reflected that of real life, and those watching became particularly aware that this was not just a portrayal of a small town America, but a glimpse into their everyday lives.

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