“Property Rites” and Ceilidh Sat., Aug. 2

August 2, 2014 7:00 am - August 2, 2014 9:00 am

Most people pay a fortune to see a performance during the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, but on Saturday August 2 at 7 pm local audiences can see a Fringe play for a small donation. The Long Trail School Actors Anonymous troupe will perform Property Rites by Alan Haehnel under the direction of drama director Tracey Wesley, who describes the play as “A powerful piece! Original and thought-provoking.” The play will be showcased at the Fringe from August 15 – 18. The play tells the story of six human-figure sculptures that are programmed to perform thousands of movements, monologues, dialogues, and more. Kyle Macmanus has invested millions in the sculpture, but just when he is about to sell, it malfunctions; the figures are alive. As each one struggles to achieve autonomy, they begin a fatal race against their owner’s destructive plan.
Actors Anonymous has been invited to perform at the Fringe as part of the American High School Theatre Festival. Long Trail will send 12 students to Edinburgh and London this August for two weeks of performances, workshops, and theatre-going. This is the third time LTS students will attend the festival, having participated previously in 2005 and 2008. As one of only 40 schools nationwide that earned an invitation, LTS was chosen based on the schools’ drama program, educational philosophy, performances, and awards.
LTS Actors Anonymous represented Vermont in April at the New England Drama Festival – the first time in the school’s history – and now the smaller group of twelve will represent the USA in Edinburgh at the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival, which features 2,000 performances of music, theatre, dance and comedy.
The performance of Property Rites will be followed by a bon voyage Ceilidh at 8 pm featuring Scottish dancing and music, plus food and beverages (Scottish and otherwise). So, fish out the kilt from your closet and come join us for a wee celebration to send the students on their way across the pond! Donations toward the trip are gladly accepted. For further information, phone LTS at 867-5717 or contact Anne D’Olivo at dolivo@comcast.net

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