BOTH EYES OPEN; THE ANNIE OAKLEY STORY at Lost Nation Theater

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 international 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 more than once, 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.Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are a Must and adherence to other covid-safety protocols are required for all in person seating (regardless of age). Seating may be slightly reduced to allow for more patron spacing. LNTs State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification Synexis System is also in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible. (Audience/Staff mask, but performers do not.)The shows will also be live-streamed for anyone not yet comfortable gathering indoors. However, the On Demand option will not be available. WHEN: Wednesday- Sunday, September 818thTIME: 7:30pm WednesdaySaturdays; 2pm SundaysWHERE: Lost Nation Theater and OnlineCOST: $1030 in person (depending on day/ticket type / $15 Livestream (in person patrons can secure guaranteed center section seating for an additional fee.)INFO: www.lostnationtheater.org LNT SPONSORS: Capitol Copy, The City of Montpelier, National Life Group, Vermont Mutual Insurance, Eternity, The World, Vermont Arts Council/NEA, Montpelier Community Fund, The Estate of Ted RichardsABOUT LNT: Lost Nation Theater, named One of the Best Regional Theaters in America by the New York Drama League, and Best in Vermont VT Magazine, won Broadway Worlds 2020 Theater of the Decade Award, and the 2019s Regional Theatre of the Year Award, Yankee Magazines Best of New England Award, & NETCs Outstanding Theater Award.