Back Alley Productions invites the public to their premiere show at the renovated Mars Theater: Death of a Salesman. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays, May 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees on May 15 and 22 at 2:30 p.m.
Visit www.backalleyproductions.org to purchase tickets. General admission is $15 per person, $12 for seniors age 55 and up and $10 for students with a valid school ID. The Mars Theater is located at 117 N. Chattanooga St.
in LaFayette, GA.
“We are delighted to open our doors for the first time since renovating the historic Mars Theater,” Executive Director Kaylee Smith said of Back Alley moving into the venue. “We’ve converted the entire space into a black box setting ideal for Death of a Salesman. Finding a permanent theater home for Back Alley is exhilarating and we can’t wait to show it off to the community.”
Arthur Miller’s American classic Death of a Salesman tells the poignant story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman trying to secure the elusive American Dream. But as Willy grows older and times get tougher, he is forced to face the reality that he may have lost himself while seeking prosperity for his family. Deemed one of the greatest plays of the 20th Century, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman explores American concepts of competition, failure and the struggle between career and family that resonates more today than ever before.
“Now more than ever we are told our self-worth is based in the success of our careers,” Ms. Smith added. “This story explores the consequences of putting our whole identities into our profession, as well as the sacrifices, both moral and spiritual, we must make to meet society’s definition of success. Though set in the 1940s, Death of a Salesman cautions the modern man, and woman, about the dangers of losing yourself to the wrong dreams.”
The show runs approximately 2 hours, with a 15 minute intermission. The diverse cast comes from Lafayette, Chattanooga, Hixson, Ringgold, Dalton and Calhoun. It stars Zack Jordan, Madison Smith, Michael Lynn, Christopher Smith, Michael Tate, Keegan Westra, Trey Henderson, Kelsea Rambin, Rachel Templeton and Alyssa Whitesell. The production is directed by Ms. Smith and Kelsea Rambin.
Parking will be free, and is offered in either parking area to the left or right of the Mars District theatre strip, as well as parking in the fenced lot directly behind the theatre (please enter through Henderson St). Tickets can be purchased online at
www.backalleyproductions.org or at the theater beginning May 10.
For more information, call 706-621-2870 or 706-996-8350.