Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: FRIDAY, January 27, 1995 TAG: 9501310018
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 1 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: PAUL DELLINGER STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: ABINGDON LENGTH: Medium
This time, it will be on the main Barter Theatre stage instead of the PlayHouse across the street.
The play, featuring songs made popular by the Everly Brothers, will be performed Feb. 9 through March 12 on Thursdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Fridays at 8:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
A special Valentine's Day performance will be presented at 8 p.m. Feb. 14.
The script, by K.C. Wilson and Jim Baker, features Baker as the lone member of the Everly Brothers Fan Club in a Tennessee diner and John Fairlie as the mysterious jukebox repairman who takes Baker on an adventure to save the diner from the wrecking ball.
``We decided to bring `Dream, Dream, Dream' to the theater this winter for several reasons - to put the musical in a space that will accommodate larger audience numbers, to expand it visually on a bigger stage, and to see what happens when we produce a play at a time of year that Barter is usually dark,'' said Richard Rose, Barter's artistic director.
```Dream, Dream, Dream' took off like wildfire when we produced it last November and December,'' Rose said. ``We predicted a hit, but we were still overwhelmed by the public response.''
The play had been a late addition to the 1994 Barter schedule, and ended up with an extended run.
``It was selling out within a week of its opening and drew more people to Barter PlayHouse than any other show in the history of that performance space. We're optimistic about its return,'' Rose said.
Rose is the play's director. Musical direction is by Winston Clark, costumes and choreography by Amanda Aldridge, scenic design by Daniel Ettinger, lighting by david Friedl and sound by Scott Koenig. The cast is backed by a three-piece band.
Admission discounts are available for groups of 20 or more, students and theatergoers who dress in 1950s-style clothing such as letter sweaters, poodle skirts and penny loafers. Reservations can be made by calling 628-3991 or toll-free 1-800-368-3240.
by CNB