Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, July 4, 1993 TAG: 9307070032
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 4 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Southwest Bureau
DATELINE: ABINGDON LENGTH: Medium
It involves the reactions of a family to a play that one of its members has written about the private lives of its members.
James Pritchett, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of Dr. Matt Powers on the NBC daytime TV series "The Doctors," also acted on Broadway in such plays as "Two for the Seesaw" and "Sail Away" and the TV films "The Bridge of Adam Rush" and "Puddin' Head Wilson."
Victoria Boothby, who plays Pritchett's wife in the Barter comedy, has a recurring role as the Mother Superior on the another NBC daytime series, "Another World." She appeared on Broadway in "Stepping Out" and "Beethoven's Tenth," and the films "Green Card," "Goodbye Girl" and "Committed."
Diane Warren, who has appeared in several Barter productions, has some TV soap opera credits as well including the role of Mary on "Guiding Light" and Olive on "All My Children." She plays the couple's daughter.
The playwright son is played by Barter newcomer Derek Meader, who has appeared on Broadway in "Barnum" and "The Suicide."
" `The Cocktail Hour' doesn't get any better than this cast will make it," said Richard Rose, Barter's producing artistic director. "We're proud to present it."
Ken Costigan will be the director. with costumes by Amanda Aldridge and sound by Don Tindall. Hazel Youngs is production stage manager.
Scenic design for the set depicting the home of wealthy New England aristocrats is by Dale Jordan, who also handles the lighting.
The play will continue through July 10. Reservations and performance information are available by calling 1-800-368-3240.
Attendance at Barter Theatre and the Barter Playhouse has increased this year, to twice the number for the first two months of the 1992 season.
by CNB