Wednesday, June 08, 2005
A Patriotic Summer at Lincoln Amphitheatre in 2005
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The Lincoln Amphitheatre 2005 summer season's annual production of the musical Young Abe Lincoln is now on stage. This may be the last summer to see the historical drama. Due to state budget cuts, the University of Southern Indiana announced last month that it can no longer continue to serve as the play’s producer. According to Elliot Wasserman, artistic director of Lincoln Amphitheatre, Young Abe Lincoln combines country and folk music and Broadway-caliber dancing with stirring patriotism. It celebrates the 16th president’s boyhood years in southern Indiana. “It’s an important story to tell because Lincoln is one of our country’s most important presidents, and his formative years in southern Indiana had an enormous impact on the man he became,” Wasserman said. Amy Estes, marketing coordinator for Lincoln Amphitheatre, noted that advance sales for the drama are stronger than in past seasons. “We’d really like to go out on a high note,” she said. “I have heard many people say they’ve always meant to go see Young Abe. I hope they’ll make sure to take advantage of this last summer,” she said. Special Performances According to Estes, Lincoln Amphitheatre will offer several special performances this summer. Sign language interpretation will be provided at the Saturday, June 25 performance of Young Abe Lincoln. Kids Day on Wednesday, July 27 features educational activities, lunch, and an abbreviated performance of Young Abe Lincoln. Several discount nights are planned for special groups. These discount nights include: • Teachers Night on Saturday, June 18, when K – 12 teachers are eligible for $5 off the regular adult price • Local Heroes Night on Wednesday, June 22, when police officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical personnel are eligible for $5 off the regular adult price • 4-H Night on Thursday, June 23, when 4-H Club members will be recognized. Club members get in for $8; Club leaders for $12. • Scouts Night on Friday, June 24, when Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be recognized. Scouts get in for $8; Scout leaders for $12. Young Abe Lincoln will run in repertory with South Pacific, which opens July 1. On many Friday nights throughout the season, Lincoln Amphitheatre features popular music concerts that the gamut from classical to country and from western swing to big band. A complete season schedule is available online at http://www.usi.edu/lincoln/. More About Lincoln Amphitheatre Sometimes called “America’s Most Beautiful Outdoor Stage,” the 1,500-seat Lincoln Amphitheatre sits on the land where Lincoln’s family homesteaded. Though the sides and back of the auditorium open onto beautiful woods of Lincoln State Park, the audience and the stage are fully covered from the elements by a permanent roof – so there is never a rainout. Lincoln Amphitheatre offers many amenities, including free parking, shuttle service, and pre-show entertainment, accessible restrooms, a “cry room” for families needing a little privacy, food and beverages at the full-service concessions stand, and a gift shop. The facility is wheelchair accessible and offers assisted listening devices and large print programs at no charge. Lincoln Amphitheatre welcomes motor homes and tour buses. It offers discounted group rates and can provide meal service and help developing itineraries for groups. Ticket Sales Lincoln Amphitheatre tickets are on sale now for all 2005 performances. Single tickets for Young Abe Lincoln and South Pacific are $17 for adults, $15 for college students with a valid ID and for seniors 60 or older, and $8 for children under 18. Sunday nights are Family Nights, when all tickets are $8. Tickets for Kids Day are $12. For the discounted price of $25, patrons can see both Young Abe Lincoln and South Pacific. Season passes offer unlimited admission to both shows on any date throughout the season, and are available for $40 per person. To order tickets or for more information call 1-800/264-4ABE or visit http://www.usi.edu/lincoln/. |
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