PICKENS — Hundreds were in attendance as history was made over the weekend with three nights of live outdoor theatre in downtown Pickens.

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Actors perform in a production of “Our Town” over the weekend at Enrapt, a new artistic concept at the Bradley-Boggs House in downtown Pickens.

Breann Griffin-Nicholson directed the production of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” at Enrapt, a new concept calling the historic Bradley-Boggs House home.

“Our Town,” a three-act play by Wilder, could not have been a more perfect selection to open the arts concept of Enrapt, officials said. The familiar story of the small town of Grover’s Corners captured the audience and brought to life the aspects of daily life, love and marriage, and death.

“The simplicity and the message of the show helped the audience realize how beautiful life is and that we, often, do not appreciate it,” Griffin-Nicholson said.

Drawing crowds of more than 200 each night to the Main Street location with the rich history of the Bradley-Boggs House in the backdrop, Enrapt has begun a transformation to bring live arts and a theater to downtown Pickens.

Griffin Nicholson announced at the completion of the shows the next future production of “The Crucible,” a 1953 play by American playwright Arthur Miller. “The Crucible” is a dramatized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the province of Massachusetts Bay during 1692-93.

“We hope to see many people in the community audition and experience the beauty of theater,” Griffin-Nicholson said. “Auditions and show dates will be announced soon as we approach spring of 2016. Stay engaged through Enrapt’s website, enrapt.org, for information on auditions, show dates and future events.” 

Ending each play, the audience participated in question-and-answer sessions with the director and cast, many of whom were acting in their first role.

“The enthusiasm from the cast and the audience was exhilarating as we celebrated an outstanding beginning as Pickens is opened to a future of outstanding shows from Enrapt,” Griffin-Nicholson said.

A theater production company is currently being formed. For more information, visit enrapt.org or call (864) 419-0046.