Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

Director Cindy Matteson has announced that casting is complete and rehearsals are underway for “Twelve Angry Men,” the second production of Bradford Little Theatre’s “Fun, Furious Fifteen” season. The Emmy Award-winning story by Reginald Rose, adapted for the stage by Sherman Sergel, takes the audience into the jury deliberations of what appears to be an open-and-shut case of murder. The play is a period piece from the 1950s; it lasts about 80 minutes and will have no intermission. The drama will be performed at the auditorium of the First Presbyterian Church, 54 E. Corydon St., Bradford, on Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4, at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. “Fourteen talented men from around the region will bring this drama – one of my personal favorites – to life,” said Matteson, a BLT board member and veteran director of both Otto-Eldred Junior-Senior High School and BLT productions. “Many of us held our breath this year awaiting the verdicts in ...

The Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Thursday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 54 East Corydon St., Bradford. This year’s theme is “This Place Called…Home,” and will feature speakers from area churches. Participating speakers will include Dr. Gautam Mukerjee, Dr. Javed Akhtar, Mr. Rick Weinberg, Rev. Stacey Fussell, Rev. Mary Houck, and Rev. Lee Beckes, all representing various faiths. Churches participating will be Emanuel Lutheran, Church of the Ascension, First Presbyterian Church, and Temple Beth El. This annual event has become an inspirational service during the approaching Thanksgiving time of year with significant messages being shared. A special choir presentation will be performed by members of area churches. Mac Sue, director of music and organist of the First Presbyterian Church, will be the organist. Child care will be available for small children. A reception will be held following the service with ethnic desserts being served. T...