BArT Theatre Presents 'The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy'

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ADAMS, Mass. — BArT Theatre announced its spring musical production of "The Addams Family" at BArT Charter Public School.

The show will run on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 at 7:00 pm, with a matinee performance on Saturday, May 18 at 4:00 pm.

The school will present this show at the Adams Theater, located at 27 Park Street in Adams.
 
According to a press release: 
 
"The Addams Family" is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family–a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before–keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s "normal" boyfriend and his parents.
 
"The Addams Family" was written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lipp. Alexia Trainor directs this production with musical direction by James Bergin and choreography by Malia'Kekia Nicolini. This production was made possible with the support of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and STARS grants.
 
Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. They can be bought in advance at show4tix.com (https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/84126). Tickets will be available at the door; door sales are cash only.
 
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Wheelchair Ramp Installed for Adams Veteran Through Donor and Grant Support

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ADAMS, Mass. — North County organizations came together recently to install a much-needed wheelchair ramp for Adams veteran Arthur Weeden.
 
"This project is a great example of what can happen when people come together to support a veteran in need," said Kurtis Durocher, District Director of Northern Berkshire Veteran Services, during a visit to Weeden's house on May 7. "Arthur and his wife were facing a very unsafe situation, and thanks to the generosity of multiple donors and grant support, we were able to provide a safe and lasting solution."
 
Weeden uses a wheelchair, and prior to the ramp installation, his wife had to unsafely maneuver him down three outside stairs whenever he needed to leave the house. Because of this difficult and hazardous situation, Weeden rarely had the opportunity to get outside, which also impacted his ability to attend medical appointments.
 
The total cost for the ramp and installation was approximately $6,200, all of which was funded through a collaborative effort of donations and grants.
 
Contributing donors included North Adams Elks 487, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 152, American Legion Post 160, American Legion Post 125, and the Dion Banks Foundation.
 
Durocher specifically thanked contractor Dan Smith, who bid the project well below the standard market rate.
 
"I am very grateful to Dan Smith, a good friend and an amazing contractor, for stepping up and helping make this happen," Durocher said. "Dan's willingness to bid this job well below market cost made a real difference."
 
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