A reclusive poet. An editor. And a bear… Westport Community Theatre presents an evening of theatre, directed by Ruth Anne Baumgartner that you'll long remember after the closing act – beautifully written, wonderfully performed, Ice Glen is extraordinarily funny, warm, witty, moving and thought-provoking. The imaginative staging envelops a lovely play with a cast of rich characters that leave you with a lot to think about.

Set in the autumn of 1919 in the Berkshires, close to the Ice Glen, a Berkshire "cottage" estate is home to an eclectic household – Sarah, an earthy, fiery woman who is a gardener and poet living on a Berkshire "cottage" estate, the widowed lady of the house, an Irish cook, a chauffeur/butler/handyman, and a childlike young man. Into their circle comes the editor of Atlantic Magazine, who wants to publish Sarah's poems. The nature of beauty, the purpose of art, the privacy of personal expression, the artist's responsibility to the world, and other mysteries of the human heart unfold in a story that is suspenseful, funny, poignant, and highly satisfying.

The play runs Fridays and Saturdays February 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8:00 PM; Sundays February 7, 14, and 21 at 8:00 PM; and Thursday, February 11 at 8:00 PM. Tickets range from $14 to $18. Groups of 10 or more enjoy a $2 per ticket discount, and there is a special "Student Rush" discount 15 minutes prior to performances for students of all ages with a valid student identification card.