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The Legend of John Henry

Family Weekend Performance Dates: February 11-12, 2023

Adapted by Larry and Vivian Snipes

Description:

I’ll die with this hammer in my hand, Lord, Lord—
I’ll die with this hammer in my hand.

It was the age of steel drivers and riverboat captains, of telegraphs and travel on horseback, of explosive dynamite and great coal steamers chugging along the rails. The tracks of The Transcontinental Railroad were being laid down faster than you could shake a stick at them – and John Henry knew he had to follow those tracks to his destiny. But when a new invention threatens to take his livelihood and those of all his steel-driving companions, he decides it’s time to take a stand. The race is on between man and machine, and John Henry is committed to the very end – even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.

Best enjoyed by ages 8 and up

Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage

Length of Show: Approximately 1 hour

Family Weekend Performance Info

Saturday, February 11– 2:00pm & 7:00pm*

Sunday, February 12 – 2:00pm

*Pay What You Will

Tickets: $20/adult, $15/child

6th Annual Chili Wars! $25 gets you unlimited tasting, sides, and yummy desserts, and the warm feeling of helping out God's Pantry Food Bank.

The Legend of John Henry

Family Weekend Performance Dates: February 11-12, 2023

Adapted by Larry and Vivian Snipes

Description:

I’ll die with this hammer in my hand, Lord, Lord—
I’ll die with this hammer in my hand.

It was the age of steel drivers and riverboat captains, of telegraphs and travel on horseback, of explosive dynamite and great coal steamers chugging along the rails. The tracks of The Transcontinental Railroad were being laid down faster than you could shake a stick at them – and John Henry knew he had to follow those tracks to his destiny. But when a new invention threatens to take his livelihood and those of all his steel-driving companions, he decides it’s time to take a stand. The race is on between man and machine, and John Henry is committed to the very end – even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.

Best enjoyed by ages 8 and up

Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage

Length of Show: Approximately 1 hour

Family Weekend Performance Info

Saturday, February 11– 2:00pm & 7:00pm*

Sunday, February 12 – 2:00pm

*Pay What You Will

Tickets: $20/adult, $15/child

The two-man play starts as a comedy about two people who don't want to be in the same room with each other and becomes a gripping, moving drama as they find healing by opening old wounds they've been hiding and nursing for years. Directed by Glen Teager and Drew Henderson, the play features J. D. Reeder as Mr. Green and Dusty Salyer as Ross Gardiner. You won't want to miss this beautiful play.

Performances February 24, 25, 26 & March 3, 4, 5 in the Rowan County Arts Center Auditorium

Our new phone number for ticket reservations:
252-774-0351

The two-man play starts as a comedy about two people who don't want to be in the same room with each other and becomes a gripping, moving drama as they find healing by opening old wounds they've been hiding and nursing for years. Directed by Glen Teager and Drew Henderson, the play features J. D. Reeder as Mr. Green and Dusty Salyer as Ross Gardiner. You won't want to miss this beautiful play.

Performances February 24, 25, 26 & March 3, 4, 5 in the Rowan County Arts Center Auditorium

Our new phone number for ticket reservations:
252-774-0351

The two-man play starts as a comedy about two people who don't want to be in the same room with each other and becomes a gripping, moving drama as they find healing by opening old wounds they've been hiding and nursing for years. Directed by Glen Teager and Drew Henderson, the play features J. D. Reeder as Mr. Green and Dusty Salyer as Ross Gardiner. You won't want to miss this beautiful play.

Performances February 24, 25, 26 & March 3, 4, 5 in the Rowan County Arts Center Auditorium

Our new phone number for ticket reservations:
252-774-0351

The two-man play starts as a comedy about two people who don't want to be in the same room with each other and becomes a gripping, moving drama as they find healing by opening old wounds they've been hiding and nursing for years. Directed by Glen Teager and Drew Henderson, the play features J. D. Reeder as Mr. Green and Dusty Salyer as Ross Gardiner. You won't want to miss this beautiful play.

Performances February 24, 25, 26 & March 3, 4, 5 in the Rowan County Arts Center Auditorium

Our new phone number for ticket reservations:
252-774-0351

The two-man play starts as a comedy about two people who don't want to be in the same room with each other and becomes a gripping, moving drama as they find healing by opening old wounds they've been hiding and nursing for years. Directed by Glen Teager and Drew Henderson, the play features J. D. Reeder as Mr. Green and Dusty Salyer as Ross Gardiner. You won't want to miss this beautiful play.

Performances February 24, 25, 26 & March 3, 4, 5 in the Rowan County Arts Center Auditorium

Our new phone number for ticket reservations:
252-774-0351

The two-man play starts as a comedy about two people who don't want to be in the same room with each other and becomes a gripping, moving drama as they find healing by opening old wounds they've been hiding and nursing for years. Directed by Glen Teager and Drew Henderson, the play features J. D. Reeder as Mr. Green and Dusty Salyer as Ross Gardiner. You won't want to miss this beautiful play.

Performances February 24, 25, 26 & March 3, 4, 5 in the Rowan County Arts Center Auditorium

Our new phone number for ticket reservations:
252-774-0351

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Family Weekend Performance Dates: March 18-26, 2023

Based on the book by Roald Dahl

Dramatized by Richard R. George

Description:

Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Golden Ticket, from Mr. Willy Wonka! As you may have heard, my marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory is re-opening after many years... and you are one of the wondrously lucky few who will get to see inside its glorious walls! I am preparing fantastic surprises for you that will entrance, delight, intrigue, astonish, and perplex you beyond measure. Don’t be late! Please bring your Golden Ticket, at least one family member to look after you, and a heaping spoonful of Creativity and Imagination. Incredible things are in store for you here at the Wonka Chocolate Factory!

Best enjoyed by ages 6 and up

Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage

Length of Show: Approximately 1 hour long

Sponsored by: Morgan Stanley

Family Weekend Performance Info

Saturday, March 18 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm*

Sunday, March 19 – 2:00pm

Saturday, March 25 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm

Sunday, March 26 – 2:00pm & 4:30pm (TENTATIVE, only if needed sales-wise)

*Pay What You Will

Tickets: $20/adult, $15/child