The Pendleton County Committee for the Arts is an organization of dedicated volunteers who work together to provide opportunities for county residents to experience a wide variety of artistic, theatrical, musical and cultural events and activities. The Smith Creek Playhouse is the principal venue for their theatrical productions. Belying its old country church exterior, the theater inside is a comfortable, well-appointed, air-conditioned space seating 100 patrons. Reservations are a must!

The Pendleton County Committee for the Arts also sponsors workshops in crafts and fine arts, presents musical performances, and works with the county's schools to enhance and enrich the curriculum. Anyone interested in participating in the activities of the PCCA or in financially supporting its programs can get more information by calling (304) 358-2521.

	"Popper"
	First row left to right: Terri Thompson, Charlotte Hoover and Traci Mallow. Back row left to right: Jason Smith, Dwayne Propst and Mike Mallow.
	Carrying on the tradition of hilarious comedies, the Smith Creek Playhouse presents its latest production, Popper. Having recently passed on, Popper leaves his three lovely but unworldly daughters, Elma (Teri Thompson), Phoebe (Charlotte Hoover) and Nadine (Traci Mallow) to fend for themselves. What's worse, Popper had always wanted a son to carry on the family name . . . and planned for it in a somewhat diabolical way. In his will he stipulated that, "In the event none of my daughters bears a child within one year from the date of my death, my entire estate will go to the Boston Committee for Planned Parenthood." Making no mention of marriage, he further stipulated "that said child will bear its mother's maiden name." Considering that Popper's estate amounts to a million dollars, the three daughters agree that something has to be done. But having had no experience with men, they have no idea where to start. Enter Stury Delve (Jason Smith), a high school coach and part-time ice man. Being a young man of some expertise in such matters (but not wanting to become personally involved in such an unlikely situation), Stury agrees to help them out "in an advisory capacity." Their plans to find a young man to father a child in accordance with Popper's will turn out to be as hilarious and surprising as the final resolution to the problem. The play is directed by Chris Roberson. Contains some mature dialogue that may offend some audiences.