The Barnstormers Theatre presents "The Weir," a collection of interconnected ghost stories by Conor McPherson, from July 28 to August 1 in Tamworth, NH.

On a dark and stormy night, three men in a rural Irish pub vie for the attention of a pretty newcomer by telling ghost stories, and are moved and surprised when she tells them a story of her own.

"This is a great mid-summer night ghost story," says Bob Shea, artistic director of The Barnstormers.  "It's beautifully written and provides virtuoso opportunities for actors." It's also a feather in an actor's cap to be cast in "The Weir," according to Shea. "It means the director has confidence that you're able to carry it off."

The Barnstormers production of "The Weir" features an all-star cast: newcomer Valerie is played by Dee Nelson, who has appeared in film ("State and Main," "Moonlight Mile"), television ("The Sopranos," "Grey's Anatomy," "Judging Amy"), and numerous regional productions including The Barnstormers recent production of "Private Lives." Scott Severance, a veteran with more than 300 credits as actor or director, returns to The Barnstormers (where he played Mr. Toad in last year's performance of "Toad of Toad Hall") in the role of car mechanic Jack Mullen. Film and stage actor Bill Mootos plays real estate agent Finbar Mack, having appeared in several Barnstormers productions including "Dinner with Friends," "Driving Miss Daisy" and others. Derry Woodhouse, a native of Limerick, Ireland who has performed on both sides of the Atlantic, returns to The Barnstormers (where he appeared in the 2007 production of "Stones in His Pockets") as handyman Jim Curran. Brendan Powers, a newcomer to The Barnstormers stage, has appeared in "Art" opposite Alec Baldwin and plays proprietor Brendan Byrne.

The New York Times called "The Weir" a "fine, stirring and generous production." It received the Laurence Olivier BBC Award as the Play of the Year in 1999, and Conor McPherson was given the Critics' Circle Award as the most promising playwright in 1998 for the play.

Performances of "The Weir" are at 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, plus a matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Friday night is Family Night, family groups (containing at least one person age 18 or under) admitted for half price, available on the day of the show. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 603-323-8500 or visit the web site at http://www.barnstormerstheatre.org.