Diana Wortham Theatre

Community Choreography Project presents Hand Me Down, Bestowing Our True Inheritance Through Life, Lessons and Legacy

7:30 pm

An exceptional evening of colorful dance, uplifting music, engaging story- telling and comedic skits in the community performance of Hand Me Down, Bestowing Our True Inheritance Through Life, Lessons and Legacy directed by Barrie Barton.
 
The performance features two works by choreographer Barrie Barton. Ms. Barton’s work, evoked through the spirit of collaboration, invites you to genuinely delve into the compelling complexities and joyous reminiscences of our Home and the Legacy we receive from those before us and to those who follow. Based on the lives of 38 community members, choreographer Barrie Barton distills the collection of stories and movements into a passionate and poignant interpretation that conveys a universal message.
 
With a bold and dynamic delivery, actor Frank Marshall performs “City Limits,” a captivating story by Colson Whitehead. The story illuminates how the legacy of our hometown bears witness to our lives Adding to the ambiance of the evening are local singer songwriter Daniel Barber and comedic actors Amy LaDeroute and Tebbe Davis, playing an endearing elderly couple recapturing the nostalgic memories of their long lived life.
 
The cast and crew invite you to experience a spicy, eclectic blend of real-life stories that are both humorous and deeply engaging.  Come join with us as we unfold our lives and experiences in ways that are certain to be provocative, entertaining and promise to make real the humanity we all share: truly community at its finest.
 
 A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Bereavement Center at CarePartners Hospice.

This project is supported by the N.C. Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources with additional funding from local arts councils in Avery, Buncombe, Madison, Mitchell and Yancey counties.

Tickets are available at The Enchanted Forrest and Malaprop’s Bookstore.

For more information visit communitychoreography.com, or call (828)658-1217.

Tickets: $15

Tickets on sale March 15th