Lost Nation Theater presents the world premiere of BOTH EYES OPEN: THE ANNIE OAKLEY STORY, an entertaining solo going beyond the legend, by Jeanne Beckwith, September 8–18

You know that Ginger Rogers quote about doing everything Fred Astaire did, but in heels & backwards?
It reminds me of Annie Oakley – except she did everything side-saddle, wearing a corset, and trying to counter all the rumors spread about her! Lost Nation Theater is giving the sharp-shooting legend her say when it presents Both Eyes Open: The Annie Oakley Story, September 8–18th at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center!

Maura O’Brien (Always, Patsy Cline, Becoming Dr Ruth) stars as the one and only Annie Oakley (preeminent horsewoman and sharp-shooter) in the world premiere of this new play by award-winning Vermont playwright, Jeanne Beckwith.

Beckwith cracks open the legend to reveal the real lady and her fascinating life. Full of humor, heart-break, sharp wits, and white-knuckled determination, Oakley sets the record straight. Defying death at least three times, this Little Sure Shot’s determination saw her from the poor farm to dining with Queens and Kings, blazing her own path all the while. And she always shot with both eyes open.

Lost Nation Theater: 2020 “Theater of the Decade” – Broadway World, “Best in New England”- Yankee Magazine, and named One of the Best Regional Theaters in America by NYC Drama League is Sponsored by Capitol Copy, City of Montpelier, Vermont Mutual Insurance, Eternity, National Life Group, Vermont Arts Council and The World.

Come Be With Us! Just two weeks! September 8–18. 7:30pm Wed–Sat’s; 2:00pm Sundays.

To keep everyone safe, proper mask-wearing, and adherence to other Covid-safety protocols are required for in-person seating. The Performance will also be live-streamed for anyone not yet comfortable gathering indoors (or who is unable to meet LNT’s covid-safety protocols).

Tickets are $10 – $30 (depending on day/ticket-type. Guaranteed reserved seating available for additional fee.)
Available On-Line; by Phone (Tu-Fri, 11am-3pm) or In Person at Montpelier City Clerks Office (M-F, 8:30am-4pm).
By purchasing tickets you agree to adhere to all of LNT’s safety protocols, which can be found on our website.
www.lostnationtheater.org phone: 802-229-0492. email: info@lostnationtheater.org