Special Performance of Spoon River Anthology

On March 26 & 27, Iowa Theatre Artist's Company (ITAC) will present a special fundraising performance of Spoon River Anthology. The ticket price includes a wine-tasting hosted by Collectively Iowa, and all proceeds go towards funding ITAC's next season as well as their college internship program.

ITAC, which is moving into its third season, is a new theatre company founded by theatre veterans Meg Merckens and Tom Johnson. The non-profit focuses on finding a home for new artists as well as working professionals. The old Barn Restaurant in Amana, which has been transformed into the Performing Arts Center, serves at this home.

Spoon River Anthology is based on a collection of poems written by Edgar Lee Masters and originally published in 1915. The poems concern the fictional town of Spoon River and is based on Masters' experiences growing up in western Illinois. The citizens, all passed away now, reflect on their lives from beyond the grave. The show also contains music, presented here by The Great Bluegrass Herons.

Spoon River Anthology will be presented on March 26th at 7:30PM (with a wine tasting starting at 6) and March 27th at 1:30PM (with a wine-tasting after the show at 3). Tickets are $25 each and help fund ITAC's educational program. The Performing Arts Center in Amana is located at 4709 200th Trail, Amana, Iowa, 52203. Tickets can be purchased at 319.622.3222 or by e-mailing the box office at itac@southslope.net