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Tanya Barfield’s “Bright Half Life” opens at Williamston April

Show Announcement March 26, 2024

Bright Half Life shares the four-and-a-half-decade story of Vicky and Erica, who meet, fall in love, and go through all the trials and tribulations of marriage and building a family. It’s a conventional love story told in an unconventional way – it unfolds through yesterday, today, and tomorrow… just not in that order. Pulitzer Prize finalist Tanya Barfield has created a theatrical, time-bending play about love, heartbreak, and the infinite moments that make a relationship.

Contains mature content and language.

Performances for Bright Half Life run from April 11 through May 19 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00PM and Sundays at 2:00PM. Starting April 20, 2:00PM performances will be added to the run’s remaining Saturdays. There will also be 2:00PM performances on the final two Wednesdays of the run, May 8, and May 15. The first four performances of Bright Half Life, April 11-14, are Preview performances where audience members will have the opportunity to take part in the process of creating a show by participating in a talkback session with the director following each performance. The Official Opening Night is Friday, April 19 at 8:00PM. The Conversation Sunday for Bright Half Life is Sunday, May 12 immediately following the 2:00PM performance.

Tickets can be purchased Tuesday – Friday from 12-6pm by calling (517) 655-SHOW (7469) or ordered on-line up until 1 hour prior to the performance by visiting www.williamstontheatre.org. There is a $1 per ticket processing fee on all tickets.  Payment is required at the time the reservation is made. Patrons are responsible for knowing and understanding all ticket policies which are available on our website (www.williamstontheatre.org/general-ticket-information).