Appalachian Young People’s Theatre Presents The Lake at the End of the World April 17 to 19

Story by Kris and Kelly Golden

Appalachian Young People’s Theatre is presenting its spring production, The Lake at the End of the World, an ancient Inca folk tale adapted by David Eliet with music by Nancy Rosenberg, on Friday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, at 2:00 p.m. at ASU’s I.G. Greer Studio Theatre.

The Lake at the End of the World illustrates how a child, filled with truth and courage, can bring healing and hope to the world as she reaches beyond what is expected of her and saves her family and her people. The play is derived from an ancient Inca folk tale of honor and sacrifice. The cost of the play is $5 and tickets are available at the Valborg Theater box office, in person or by calling 828-262-3063.

Founded in 1972, Appalachian Young People’s Theatre (AYPT) works with public schools and surrounding communities in Northwestern North Carolina to bring affordable live theatre to the lives of young people, while providing experience in and understanding of theater production and performance to ASU students.

AYPT chooses productions for children in kindergarten through 8th grade that have an educational component, which often results in adaptations of classical stories such as fairy tales and folk tales for contemporary audiences. To support the foundation of education, AYPT offers Teacher Performance Guides at all of its public school performances, which provide background information about the plays as well as related activities that can be integrated into the classroom curriculum.

AYPT is a touring company comprised of undergraduate students from the ASU Department of Theatre and Dance and is directed by associate professor Teresa Lee. For seven weeks every spring, the troupe tours schools, libraries and museums across Northwestern North Carolina sharing their productions with simple sets, props, costumes and music. Up to 7,500 children witness AYPT productions each spring in an effort to introduce both teachers and students to the many ways that drama can be incorporated into the classroom. The performances also provide cultural enrichment for the children.

Ninety-eight percent of the set for this year’s production is constructed from recycled or sustainable materials, including the costumes and puppets used in the play.

For more information or to buy tickets in advance, contact 828-262-3063.

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