Rick Herrick, Kate Hancock, and Ben Willmott present Lighthouse Point Play with MV Museum

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is excited to welcome Rick Herrick, Kate Hancock, and Ben Willmott to the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center to present their collaborative play Lighthouse Point to the public for the first time.

Lighthouse Point is a musical play set in East Chop created by Rick Herrick (playwright), Kate Hancock, (song lyrics), and Ben Willmott (music). The play deals with a problem encountered by many people especially on the Vineyard: passing a family home onto the next generation. Lighthouse Point depicts four generations of one family. The juggling of interests that unfolds makes the entire situation very complex. Herrick, Hancock, and Willmott will lead a discussion following the play reading.

Dr. Rick Herrick is a former professor and magazine editor. He received his PhD from Tulane University, and is the author of The Case Against Evangelical Christianity. In addition, he has two published novels, Uncommon Woman and A Week in October, and is working on his third, Bridging the Divide. He splits his time between Colorado and Oak Bluffs.

Kate Hancock is the Properties and Costume Shop Manager as well as the Co-Director of Education for the Vineyard Playhouse. Kate joined the Playhouse in 2005 to work on the Fourth Grade Theater Project. She has been involved with numerous off-Broadway regional and opera productions and has written books and lyrics for more than a dozen children’s musicals. Kate has a Masters in Education and Theater History and Criticism.

Pop-rock pianist, singer, songwriter, Ben Willmott was born in Sherborn, MA and has a bachelor’s degree in music and business from Ithaca College. Ben’s goal with his music is to create upbeat songs with a positive message that will give his listeners a reason to look forward to the future. He recently released his latest album Rich With Love and performs all over New England and New York including many places on the Island.

Lighthouse Point will be presented at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, 79 Beach Road Vineyard Haven, on Thursday, May 16^th beginning at 4:00pm. Admission is free, however donations are appreciated.

Visit www.mvmuseum.org for more information about upcoming programming and exhibits. The Martha's Vineyard Museum preserves and interprets collections that engage and connect the public to the Island's history, art and culture. The Museum is open year round, 10am to 4pm Monday through Saturday.  Admission is free to Members; admission for non-Members is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children 6 to 15 and free for children under the age of 6.