New Art Theater takes Opera House Stage on Tuesday

This November will be known as "expand your horizons" month at the Franklin Opera House. The venue's mission statement has always been to challenge its patrons with a variety of entertainment forms, and this month is a wonderful example. On Tuesday, November 13, New Art Theatre will present "Antigone", a 20th century adaptation of the classic tragedy by Sophocles, for two performances, at 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. The early curtain times are designed to attract high school students, but all who wish to experience classical drama are warmly encouraged to attend, learn, and appreciate.

The New Art Theatre company is best known for staging classical plays produced with modern sensitivity and believability, while preserving the original author's intellectual integrity and purpose. This professional acting troupe, whose ranks are drawn from local and national auditions, approaches the dramatic material with great passion and energy, engaging the audience with timeless stories that connect us all.

Tickets are only $8.

On Friday, November 16, at 1 and 7 p.m., the Opera House will be a place of celebration, when Lucie Therrien, nationally acclaimed singer, composer, teacher, and historian will bring the spirit of Quebec's 400th birthday to Franklin. Her program will offer original and traditional folk music from France, Canada, Acadia and New England, punctuated with historical and cultural anecdotes.

Therrien accompanies her songs with an array of instruments, including guitar, piano, drums and even spoons. Come to the Opera House and learn of the French Canadian influence in early New Hampshire, that still has a strong presence today. The matinee performance will be geared to younger children (and the child in every adult), with a different program offered for the evening encore, so come see both.

Tickets $6 for children, seniors and students $12, and adults $14.

You may purchase advance seating for all shows by calling 934-1901, or by visiting our website at www.franklinoperahouse.org. Tickets can also be purchased at the Franklin Antique Market at Central and Franklin streets in Downtown and Radio Shack on Central and Dearborn.

The Franklin Opera House is located at 316 Central Street, inside the City Hall.