Published: July 07, 2009 09:14 am      

Three local stage plays this weekend

Three local theater groups are staging plays this weekend.

In addition, an Eastern Kentucky University professor is directing a show at the Pioneer Playhouse in Danville and another is the producer. (See related story.)

While all the theatrical activity may not turn Madison County into Broadway south, the public will have ample opportunities to get a theater fix.

The Rose Barn Theater will be performing Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on its outdoor stage in Battlefield Park at 1546 Battlefield Parkway (US 421) south of Richmond.

The first performance starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, with the gates opening at 7 p.m.

Additional performances, all at 8 p.m., are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Patrons are welcomed to bring blankets and picnic baskets, as well as their own lawn chairs. The theater also provides chairs.

Visit the Web site, rosebarntheater.org, for more details.

The Arena Theater, 1835 Big Hill Road (KY 21), east of Berea, will be performing “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick this weekend and next.

Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. The same schedule will be followed July 16-19.

Tickets are $8.

For additional details, visit the Web site, bereaarenatheater.com.

The Spotlight Acting School, directed by Kathie Bettler, will be performing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Performances will take place at the Trinity Church PCA, off the Eastern Bypass behind Pizza Hut in Richmond.

For more details, visit the Web site, spotlightactingschool.com.