Spring at Barnstormers Theatre brings with it The Fox. The play is written by Allan Miller and is an adaptation of a novella by D. H. Lawrence. Rose Wingenbach directs this production, bringing with her over 30 years of acting experience and a BS degree in Theater Arts.

Rich in symbolism and heavy with emotion, The Fox brings to life the tale of two women trying to survive on their own in the harsh reality of farm life and during a time when most thought a man was as essential to survival as a decent shotgun. Rénon Tanner-Eye slips into the role of Nellie March with an almost uncanny ease, presenting an intense look into the character of a woman who isn’t afraid to work like a man, but dreams of having the time to pursue her passion for painting. Jill Banford, played by Amy Fox, fusses about the house with the more delicate chores, regularly expressing concern for Nellie and needing reassurance that they will remain together. When a young man named Henry (played by Brad Hosley) unexpectedly shows up at the door, Jill’s worries grow when she manages to convince herself that Henry may be after more than just a place to stay while on leave from the war. The rest of the story unfolds on March 21st for the those who wish to know the ending as soon as possible. The procrastinators have until April 5th.

The intensity of The Fox will be tamed by the antics of the crew of Fred Carmichael’s Done to Death. The director/ringleader of this play is Keith Fuller, has worked for over 20 years as a musician, but over the last five years some eagle-eyed theater regulars have spotted him in such plays as To Kill a Mockingbird, Little Shop of Horrors, and Fiddler on the Roof. Done to Death is a combination of mystery and comedy. It is the story of five famous mystery writers who are asked to write for a television series, and they do it with a level of enthusiasm that ranges from mild to falling-out-of-your-chair hilarious. With these characters you get a touch of everything. There is sophistication. There is class. There is youth, vibrancy, and old age, but more importantly, there is murder. And not just your every day murder, these cleverly played out scenes will… well, be spoiled if you knew the rest, so pay a visit to Barnstormers on May 2nd and see what the spoof is all about. Repeat performances will be given through May 18th.

For those that like to plan ahead, All in the Timing by David Ives, Directed by Susan Russell, begins June 13. Barnstormers gives us a glimpse into this play with their following quote: “With wit, charm, and adroit word play, this potpourri of vignettes ponders some nagging metaphysical questions: Is there a perfect line for sparking a romance? Can three randomly typing chimps create Hamlet? How would Trotsky cope with the pickaxe he’s discovered in his head? David Ives’ answers are part Plato, part Monty Python, with a splash of Marx Brothers!”

For ticket information, visit http://barnstormersgp.org/tickets.htm. Tickets are not available online. Barnstormer’s Theater Inc. is wheelchair accessible. There are a limited number of headsets available for the hearing impaired, so reservations for these should be made one week before the date of the performance you wish to see. Season tickets are available, as are season memberships. Theater buy-outs are allowed on all non public performance dates and are great for fund raising events, as tickets may then be sold for an amount over cost, allowing your organization to keep the “change”.

For the artistically inclined, Barnstormers is currently looking for someone to design a logo or banner. A pair of season tickets will be rewarded to the person whose design is chosen. For more contest information, please visit this page: http://barnstormersgp.org/auditions.htm -Gina Locke