Wortham Presents
“Ivy Rowe” from the Lee Smith novel Fair and Tender Ladies
Adapted and performed by Barbara Bates Smith
Jeff Sebens, musician
Thursday & Friday, April 11 & 12, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Tina McGuire Theatre
Pure theatrical exhilaration awaits in this off-Broadway, Edinburgh Fringe-approved hit, which follows a spunky mountain woman on a journey through life “livin’ on love.” Painting a vivid picture of 20th century revivals, mine disasters, rural electrification, the Depression and three wars, The New York Times dubbed this stirring stage adaptation “a rare and heartfelt performance that pays tribute to the women of Appalachia, and to the heroism of strugglers everywhere.”
Actor and creator Barbara Bates Smith is joined on stage by musical accompanist Jeff Sebens.
New: Performance added on Thursday, April 11, 2024!
Individual Sponsors
Diana Bilbrey • John & Marsha Ellis • Richard & Francee Healy • James King & Jayne Cleveland • Henry LaBrun • Stephen & Barbara Lehrer • Tina McGuire • Ronna & Rob Resnick • The Stewart/Meredith Trust • Dianne & David Worley