‘Life, Death, and Two Strips of Bacon’ comes to Harps Crossing Community Theatre

November 6, 5:04 PMAtlanta Faith & Family ExaminerPatricia Walston

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Tragic event

Photo: Rene Bidez

This very talented group of dedicated thespians, writers, graphic artist, and photographers will come together next weekend with a most unforgettable play called “Life, Death, and Two Strips of Bacon.” It begins in 1981 when the town of Mapleton is getting ready for the big football game. They are going for the brass ring – the state championship. The town seems to center around the Red Rocket Diner which is a gathering place where the town folk discusses issues of the day; and a place for you to get glimpses into the personalities of the folks who live in Mapleton.

The production will use many mediums to tell the story of a town shattered by a tragic event that changed all of their lives forever. There will be sound effects, lighting, and music to convey the mood of the play as it moves along over 30 years from 1981 toward the year 2009 – when a similar tragic event happens once again in this same little town of Mapleton. In the travel time from 1981 to 2009, you will relive events like Reagan Assassination attempt, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, the Berlin Wall coming down, Video of 911 and the WTCs, and concluding with President Obama's inauguration in 2009 via a montage of video clips.

The playwright, Warren Sager, from Tennessee, will be in attendance for the Saturday evening performance. While it might be a little daunting to have the actual writer of the play in the audience, the local director, Dennis Loewer, is up to the challenge with this gifted cast, behind scenes crew and technicians.  Last year this same community theatre group performed another of his plays, “Johnny Unforgettable.” Mr. Sager first wrote the script for this play for Mottville Bible Church in White Pigeon, Michigan in 2007.

In this play, you will meet Ron the sheriff who is a man of strong faith; who holds the town together through these tragic events; and Babbs the waitress who “tells it like it is,” and doesn’t hold back; and then there is John, a line cook at the Red Rocket Diner, who is a bitter angry man who has lost all semblance of joy in his life.

The four performances will begin Friday night, November 13 and run through Sunday evening November 15th. Short on cash for family entertainment – not a problem – the admission to all of these presentations is absolutely free; and no offering of any kind taken. They even take care of the babysitter if you call the church beforehand to make reservations.

The schedule for the four performances are as follows:

Friday, November 13, 2009 - 7 PM
Saturday, November 14, 2009 – 2 PM & 7 PM
Sunday, November 15, 2009 – 7 PM

The Harps Community Theatre Group extends a special invitation to seniors for the Saturday,
2 PM performance. Following the production, there will be a “Meet & Greet” Tea and Cookie Social for all seniors. Senior Centers, Assisted Living, and other seniors are cordially invited to this special time for them. This performance is also open to everyone else at this time as well.

Child care will be provided for all children under 6 years of age for all performances except the matinee on Saturday. Please call the church office in advance if you need child care for any of these performances at 770-461-5318

The community has been well informed; and huge turnout is expected. There has been professional posters, door hangers, community mail outs, and yard signs, local coverage in the movie theatres and a notice in “The Southern Preview.” Come early find a parking space, snuggle into your seat, and be prepared for great family entertainment with an inspirational message of hope and redemption as the story unfolds.

You can go to Harps Crossing Baptist Church web site and see videos trailers – further enticing you to be there. You will receive at the door a very attractive Playbill with credits, a fun menu, list/biography of all the players and production staff. You can also get directions to the church at the site as well.

http://www.harpscrossing.com/  

You will be enthralled with the sound and lighting effects as well as the music which adds depth and emotion to each of the six scenes and prequel.

Prequel

Scene One: Welcome to the Red Rocket Diner

Scene Two: Taking care of business

(Intermission)

Scene Three: Death and the Diner

Scene Four: My place in This World

Scene Five: Discovery

Scene Six: Life Goes On

An invitation from the pastor at Harps Crossing Baptist Church, Pastor Dennis Watson.

“Last year I wrote about “Johnny Unforgettable,” the first installment of the Harp’s Crossing Community Theatre. That performance turned out to be a very enjoyable experience for myself and everyone who came to the performances. There is so much to say about the live performance of the play. It’s an experience for the cast, the crew and for all those who come to watch. I think that “watch “seems to be a word that is lacking in definition when it comes to “watching “a play. To “watch” the performance of a play is to become part of the production.

It is with great excitement that I welcome you once again to Harps Crossing Community Theatre for the 2009 production of “Life, Death, and Two Strips of Bacon.” It was my privilege to sit through the first reading of “Life, Death and Two Strips of Bacon” and I immediately became part of the production. Although my part is extremely passive, it is an experience that I feel certain you will enjoy. Sit back, join in and experience the riveting drama of “Life, Death, and Two Strips of Bacon.”

The photo credit goes Rene Bidez Photography of Fayetteville and the graphics were by Jennifer Breinig.

http://www.harpscrossing.com/