Ten-Tucky Festival Opens August 17th

The Bards Town's Ten-Tucky Festival of Ten-Minute plays is a showcase and celebration of Kentucky artistry. The festival features eight (8) plays by eight (8) Kentucky playwrights. The plays feature Kentucky directors and actors...all in the only Kentucky theatre dedicated to the production of new work.

Festival show dates are August 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26 and 27; all shows begin at 7:30 PM.

The Bards Town is loctated at 1801 Bardstown Road in the heart of Louisville, KY's Highlands neighborhood.

In Brian Walker's Neighborly Do's and Don'ts, a woman is more than a little upset about the constant disappearance of her Girl Scout Cookies.

In Nancy Gall-Clayton's Encounter at the Ink Spot, a guy walks into a bar. He's a writer. She's a bartender. Let the pursuit begin.

Over, by Alex Lee Morse, brings together two childhood friends who have completely lost touch.

Disappearances, or The Groom's Shoes, by Nadeem Zaman, finds a wedding party with no groom. Only his shoes remain. Is this cold feet, or something more?

In Patrick Wensink's The Internet President, two bitter rivals debate as they strive to be elected president of the Internet. The fate of the Internet hangs in the balance.

Tom Kerrigan's The Intruder sees a young husband out looking for a lost pet, his wife making it painfully clear that he will not return until the pet is found. This young husband, though, finds a way to remain comfortable in this search.

In Andrew Epstein's Wedding for Godot, Didi and Gogo have found themselves as invited guests to Godot's wedding...if he ever shows up.

And rounding out the festival is Doug Schutte's Love Religiously, where Adam and Eve seek marriage counseling, much to Adam's dismay.

Bards Town's Theatre to Open May 11, 2011

Final preparations are underway, and the The Bard's Town new theatre will open on May 11, 2011, with it's inaugural show: Doug Schutte's new comedy CHASING OPHELIA, directed by Scot Atkinson. The Bards Town is located at 1801 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205...on the corner of Bardstown Rd. and Speed Ave. in the Louisville Highlands.

CHASING OPHELIA charts the course of a ne-formed character named Ned, who finds love, loses love, and chases after love--wreaking havoc as he does.

The show features Ryan Watson, Beth Tantanella, Nadeem Ziman, Jason Cooper, ...Tad Timberlake, and Doug Schutte

Advance ticket sales will be available on our website (thebardstown.com) in mid-April. Tickets are $12-14 in advance, and $13-15 day of show. Seating for the show will be limited, so purchase early for your desired date.

Tickets can also be reserved by calling 749-5275.

ADDED BONUS: Each ticket purchased for the show will include a 10% off coupon to dine at The Bard's Town either before or after the show. A wonderful selection of "beverages" will be available DURING the performance.

SHOW DATES

Wed, May 11. 7:30 PM
Fri, May 13. 7:30 PM
Sat, May 14. 7:30 PM
Sun, May 15. 7:30 PM
Wed, May 18. 7:30 PM
Thu, May 19. 7:30 PM
Fri, May 20. 7:30 PM
Sat, May 21. 7:30 PM

Questions? Email Doug Schutte at doug@thebardstown.com