BRATTLEBORO — The Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center is preparing for its annual autumn theatrical performance, The Forest of Mystery.
Each year, as the seasons begin to change and the temperature cools, the forests of Bonnyvale take on a special feel where mystery and drama lurk behind every tree.
Bonnyvale invites all to walk Bonnyvale's forest trails by lamplight as the performance unfolds.
This year's performance, “Into the Otherworld,” draws from Welsh mythology, Halloween imagery, and the theme of the noble quest. The performance features a cast of 30 actors and musicians.
This year's “Forest of Mystery” will be held Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27, with a rain date of Oct 28. The hour-long journey begins every 15 minutes between 6:15 and 8:30 p.m.
In addition to his playwriting, Michael Nethercott's writings have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. He is a past winner of the Black Orchid Novella Award, the Nor'easter Play Writing Contest, and the Vermont Playwrights Award. His traditional mystery novel, Summoning the Dead, will be published next spring by St. Martin's Press.
Groups move through the forest every 15 minutes starting at 6:30 on Friday, and 6:15 on Saturday night. Performances are not recommended for children younger than 6 years. Reservations are essential to reserve your tickets for particular a time. Tickets are $10 adults/$6 children for members and $12 adults /8 children for non-members. Call 802-257-5785 to reserve a spot, or visit www.beec.org for more information.