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“A powerful production that makes you catch your breath.”
The Bay St. Louis Little Theatre presents its second show of the season “Road to Mecca” by Athol Fugard on November 15th. It is based on the life of Helen Martins, the artist whose home was established as one of the highest attended museums in her country. The play was adapted to a movie starring Kathy Bates and the author himself. The play won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Foreign Play.
“Glows with a rare luminosity and intensity. Athol Fugard’s latest play…is also his most eloquent and transforming.”
“One of Fugard’s simplest, most beautiful plays.”
This is an unusual drama about Miss Helen, an old Boer woman who lives alone in the South African boondocks. Helen found a new world for herself when most people are slowing down their life. She started creating sculptures which she calls her Mecca. A young woman who was once helped by Miss Helen has traveled hundreds of miles to help her in a time of crisis Miss Helen is in danger of being sent to an old folks’ home by a narrow minded minister who considers her sculptures a public nuisance. A penetrating study of the role of the artist in any society, this important play was produced in London and New York to great critical acclaim.
The show is directed and produced by Cheryl Grace. Jen Coulter is assistant director. The cast includes Cheryl Grace, Jen Coulter, and Paul Bernard. Jen Coulter did set design and construction. Volunteer coordinator is Rachel Anderson. Sound effects and promotion are done by Clayton Pennylegion.
Show dates and times are November 15, 16, 23 at 8pm; and November 17, 23 and 24 at 2pm. Doors open one hour before the show and seating starts 30 minutes before each show.
Tickets for the show can be purchased below or at Lulu’s at 126 Main Street or Bijoubel at 136 Main Street. Ticket fees are $20 adults, $14 Seniors 65+, veterans, military, and students with ID, and $8 for children 12 and under. Seat reservations can be made by calling 228-467-9024 or email the Little Theatre. Reservations for seats are recommended for all ticket holders including season ticket holders to be able to accommodate the show’s audiences. The Little Theatre accepts check or cash when paying for tickets at the door.
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Show Dates: November 15, 16, 17, 23 (2x), 24 -- 2019
Show Times: all nights at 8pm & matinees at 2pm