246 The Main Theatre in Brookneal presents "EVERGREEN" live on stage on Sept. 4-6 and 11-12. EVERGREEN, a comedy/drama about Alzheimer's, a story of a mother's love for her son and family rivalry reminds us what's really important in life. The play was written by theater owner, Donnalynn Davis, who was caretaker for her mother-in-law, Rachel P. Davis, who suffered from and succumbed to Alzheimer's disease.
"The script is fictional and very funny," says Davis, "The subject matter is a tough one, but I worked in geriatrics for thirteen years, I know the disease well, and it is handled very respectfully. My husband Carl has a saying about this play: 'If it doesn't make you laugh, you don't have a sense of humor, and if it doesn't bring a tear, you don't have a heart.' I think that about says it." The Davis' vow to donate $1,000 to the Alzheimer's Association to help find a cure.
Performances are Sept. 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets for EVERGREEN ($10 for adults, students/seniors $8) can be purchased at the 246 Box Office which is open weekdays, 10:am-4:pm (closing Weds. at 2:), Saturday 10:am-6:pm and Sunday 1:-2:pm, or call for reservations at 434-376-2461. A callback confirmation by phone will secure by Visa or Mastercard. And patrons can always go online to purchase tickets at Lynchburgtickets.com.
246 The Main Cultural Arts Theatre celebrated its one year anniversary on August 1, 2015. The Main strives to not only entertain, but touch those in the community. The Main is a family-friendly theater promising never to promote anything that is crude, rude or distasteful. So bring the kids, bring Grandma, bring a date or a friend! The Main wants to be Light to the community; to entertain--yes--but to touch their audience or support a cause is their purpose.
