A new theatrical company is launching this weekend with the dual purpose of presenting quality entertainment to the public while raising funds for area nonprofits.
Actors for a Cause is the project of Bailey Hufstetler, a rising sophomore at Bryan College in Dayton, Tenn. Hufstetler is directing “Fools,” the debut production of Actors for a Cause in three performances Friday-Sunday, Aug. 4-6, at Tennessee Valley Theatre in Spring City, Tenn.
His goal is that the troupe travel Southeast Tennessee presenting shows, with a portion of proceeds from each production donated to a local nonprofit. For example, funds raised this weekend will be donated to Tennessee Valley Theatre, the Rhea County community theater that is currently raising money for needed maintenance repairs.
Hufstetler said he chose “Fools” for Actors’ inaugural production because he was just in a production of that Neil Simon comedy in January at Bryan.
If you go
› What: “Fools”› Where: Tennessee Valley Theatre, 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn› When: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 4-5; 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6› Admission: $10› For more information: 423-365-7529