If there's a place where history breathes, lights flicker, and a single woman's voice can conjure the weight of a divided nation, it's The Academy Theatre this November. Barton Field, the newly reimagined one-woman play by John Ammerman, turns the life and legacy of Clara Barton-the indomitable "Angel of the Battlefield"-into a living testament to courage and compassion, as only theater can.

Atlanta audiences are in for an unforgettable experience as veteran actress Kathleen McManus steps into Clara Barton's boots. McManus doesn't just recite the sweeping facts of Barton's achievements; she inhabits Barton's nights of doubt, her hard-won triumphs, and her resilience in the mud of Andersonville's soil. On a Georgia summer night in 1865, Barton is found digging the ground for a new, sacred purpose: a national cemetery for the unknown dead of the Civil War. It's a moment that demands not just brute strength, but a defiant vision-a woman refusing to flinch in a world built to undermine her every effort.

Director Elisa Carlson's creative team has built an immersive world that fuses historical reality with theatrical magic. What emerges is not a distant lesson, but an emotional experience-one that speaks directly to the nurses, history lovers, and dreamers in the audience.

Barton Field runs November 14-23 at The Academy Theatre in Hapeville, GA. Whether you're drawn by history, the drama of a dazzling solo performance, or the enduring inspiration of Clara Barton's legacy, Barton Field promises an evening you won't soon forget.

For tickets, visit academytheatre.org/event/barton-field or call (404) 474-8332. Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Date and Time: On Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:00 - Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:30

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Theatre

Prices:

General Admission: USD 32.00,

Student and Senior: USD 25.00,

VIP: USD 75.00

Artists: Kathleen McManus, John Ammerman, Elisa Carlson, Amy Wachte, Clark Taylor, Larry Robertson