Shows
Astronaut Week at Barter Theatre — June 15 - 19, 2010
Find out more about Astronaut and Senator Harrison "Jack" Schmitt
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Tuesday, June 15
11:45 a.m. — Lunch With an Astronaut at The Barter Café
Join Senator Harrison "Jack" Schmitt as he presents The Legacy of Apollo, a review of the political, cultural, scientific, economic and environmental legacy of the NASA Apollo Program of the 1960s and 1970s. A member of the Apollo 17 mission, Senator Schmitt was the twelfth and last astronaut to step foot on the moon. Please RSVP by Monday, June 7, 2010. The cost for this fundraising event to benefit Barter Theatre is $50.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. — FREE Rocket-Building Event on Barter Theatre's Porterfield Square
Children of all ages are invited to construct and decorate their very own model rockets. All supplies will be provided. Winners will be selected in age categories as judged by a panel of former NASA engineers and astronaut Harrison "Jack" Schmitt. All participants are invited to launch their rockets at the Rocket-Launching Event at Latture later that week. Call (276) 628-3991 or visit www.bartertheatre.com for more information. (See Free Rocket Launching Event on Saturday, June 19).
7:15 p.m. — 360° Panel and performance of The Blue-Sky Boys at Barter Theatre
Barter's 360° Panels are pre and post show discussions that will provide attendees unique access to the how and why behind Barter Theatre's production of The Blue-Sky Boys. Join Associate Artistic Director of Barter Nicholas Piper, playwright Deborah Brevoort and the cast of The Blue-Sky Boys as they discuss their experiences taking the play from its first reading at the 2009 Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights to a full-scale Barter production. Free with your ticket purchase. Call (276) 628-3991 for more information.
Wednesday, June 16
2 p.m. — The Blue-Sky Boys performance at Barter Theatre
Find out more about the show here.
7:30 p.m. — An Evening with an Astronaut: Harrison "Jack" Schmitt at Barter Theatre
Learn about the Apollo missions from Harrison "Jack" Schmitt, one of the few astronauts to step on the Moon. This fun evening is perfect for the whole family with tickets priced at $12 for adults and $10 for children.
Call (276) 628-3991 or click here for more information.
Thursday, June 17
9:30 a.m. — Golf and Lunch with Senator Harrison "Jack" Schmitt at The Virginian Golf Club
Play golf on one of the region's finest courses while enjoying the company of Senator Harrison "Jack" Schmitt, astronaut, scientist and author of Return to the Moon. The Senator will float among all teams. Space is limited. Sign up today by making a $250 donation to Barter Theatre. All participants will receive a special gift. Contact Barter Theatre's Development Office at (276) 619-3315 for more information.
Friday, June 18
7:45 p.m. — 360° Panel and performance of The Blue-Sky Boys at Barter Theatre
Barter's 360° Panels are pre and post show discussions that will provide attendees unique access to the how and why behind Barter Theatre's production of The Blue-Sky Boys. Join Associate Artistic Director of Barter Nicholas Piper, playwright Deborah Brevoort and the cast of The Blue-Sky Boys as they discuss their experiences taking the play from its first reading at the 2009 Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights to a full-scale Barter production. Free with your ticket purchase. Call (276) 628-3991 for more information.
Saturday, June 19
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — FREE Rocket-Launching Event at Latture Field
Bring your rocket from the Tuesday Rocket-Building Event to Latture Field to launch! Rocket should be able to be retrieved and taken home.
8:15 p.m. — The Blue-Sky Boys performance at Barter Theatre
Find out more about the show here.
Did You Know...
Did you know that any group of 15 or more qualifies as a group and can get special rates at the theatre? Contact our group sales department at 276-619-5406 for more information?
