“The Flat Iron Lot” presented by Pontine Theatre

Don’t miss this special spring event! We are pleased to welcome back Portsmouth’s Pontine Theatre to Tamworth, with a timely story about a fictional New Hampshire town as it celebrates its 250th birthday. The Flat Iron Lot Experience an original stage adaptation of Alice Brown’s short story “The Flat Iron Lot,” published in 1899. (The elder Dr. Remick was age 33 when this story was published, in his 5th year of practicing medicine.) Set in the fictional town of Tiverton — based on Brown’s hometown of Hampton Falls, NH — the story chronicles a rural New England community’s celebration of its 250th birthday. With fits and starts, contention and compromise, the residents organize historical reenactments, a grand parade, and speeches from civic leaders and the town’s beloved, unofficial historian. In the end, the townspeople enjoy a reinvigorated sense of civic pride and appreciation for the shared heritage that binds them as a community. The story is an apt microcosm of the ambitions, struggles and ideals of our upcoming national observance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. + Alice Brown (December 5, 1857 – June 21, 1948) was an American novelist, poet and playwright, best known as a writer of local-color stories. Born in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, Ms. Brown graduated from Robinson Female Seminary in Exeter in 1876. She later worked as a teacher for five years, but moved to Boston to write full-time in 1884. — Bio and photo source: Wikipedia. Pontine’s Co-Artistic Directors and performers, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers, have developed a special fondness for searching out rich, historical literary gems and bringing them to life for audiences throughout the region. Pontine’s shows often feature antique stage techniques, including rolling panoramas, puppetry, and toy theatre figures to bring stories alive onstage. Mr. Gathers creates all the props and sets used in the theatre’s productions. $10 | $5 for members* Ages 14 and above; interested and patient attendees under age 14 are welcome. Space is limited; preregister early to ensure your spot. The program is approximately 60 minutes long. Following the performance, view the theatre staging and props, and interact with the artists. PURCHASE TICKETS MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT (Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels): All ticketing is charged at the $10 ticket price; Remick membership discount will be refunded for both online and in-person sales once membership status is confirmed. Not sure if your membership is current? Give us a call at (603) 323-7591. Additional ways to purchase tickets: Call (603) 323-7591 | Email | On-site, while tickets remain *Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels only. Not sure if your membership is current? Give us a call at (603) 323-7591. Registration & Cancellation Policies   This event is part of our Spring at the Farmstead schedule.   ABOUT PONTINE THEATRE                   “Pontine Theatre is a s...