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Aesop's Fables
Adapted by Catherine Bush
Aesop is in trouble, and his only hope lies in his ability to weave fantastic stories with timeless lessons of truth. So it is that fables such as Androcles and the Lion, The Oak and the Reed, The Fox Without a Tail, The Beast in Love, The Hare and the Tortoise and The Boy Who Cried Wolf are brought to life in this exciting, new musical adventure.
Aesop, a Greek slave, has escaped from his cruel master Xanthus. In the forest he discovers a wounded Lion with a thorn his paw. When Aesop removes the thorn, the Lion pledges his gratitude but is unable to prevent Aesop’s capture and subsequent return to the house of his master. Xanthus, heartbroken and bitter over the recent death of his wife Calliope, is determined to put Aesop to death for escaping. Aesop’s only hope for salvation is to regale Xanthus with stories whose lessons not only help Xanthus cope with his suffering but help him remember happier times with Calliope as well. So it is that we hear various fables including The Oak and the Reed (it is better to bend than to break),
The Fox Without a Tail (misery loves company), The Beast in Love (love tames the wild beast), The Hare and the Tortoise (slow and steady wins the race) and The Boy Who Cried Wolf (no one believes a liar). But even these stories aren’t enough to persuade Xanthus to change his mind and he orders Aesop to be thrown to the lions. But the Lion charging Aesop is the same one Aesop met in the forest and instead of devouring Aesop, he licks his hand in gratitude. Xanthus is dumbfounded; Aesop explains how he helped the Lion and Xanthus finally recognizes that Aesop has been trying to help him as well. In gratitude he frees Aesop, who stays on to become storyteller to Xanthus, guaranteeing that the memory of Calliope will live on.
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Give By Phone: 276-619-3315
or Check: Payable to Barter Theatre - Mailing address: PO Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24212

- All previous tiers plus
- Usher concierge service at performances
- Invitations to company parties
- Additional customized benefits available upon request

- All previous tiers plus
- Access to a VIP hotline for reservations
- VIP Will-Call for tickets & intermission concessions
- follow the creation of a production from start to finish

- All previous tiers plus
- VIP parking
- invitation to a dress rehearsal

- All previous tiers plus
- invitations for two complimentary seats at each opening performance at Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre and Stage II, including galas

- All previous tiers plus
- invitation to watch the set being changed between performances
- a production mini-poster signed by the cast

- All previous tiers plus
- unlimited use of 15% discount for Barter’s Gift Shop & concessions (non-alcohol)

- All previous tiers plus
- invitation to Theatre Thursdays, a luncheon & discussion series giving you an insider’s view of Barter Theatre
- invitation to the 2020 season preview event

- All previous tiers plus
- Behind the scenes tour

- listing in the souvenir program
- biannual donor e-newsletter
- window decal