Tennessee Williams

is known for his character-driven plays.

The majority

of his plays are set in the South and focus on the situations between

family members and friends. The term "dysfunctional families"

was not tossed around as often back then as it is today, but Williams

relished the exploration of his character's dysfunctional families. Newnan

Community Theatre will present one of Williams' best known plays, "Cat

on a Hot Tin Roof," Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 15-March 2.

The story focuses

on Brick and Maggie Politt. Brick was a successful football player but

now is a drunk. His father, affectionately known as "Big Daddy,"

is dying of cancer. Brick is trying not to face his father's death. The

cast of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" has eight adults and four children.

The children represented the biggest challenge and surprise for director

Caroline Carr.

"In an

adult play such as this, it is very important for the children to be just

as believable as the adults," said Carr. "The children have

really responded to the challenge and have come together amazingly well."

Carr has directed

more than 10 shows for Newnan Community Theatre and the cast features

a number of people that have performed with the theater before.

"Cat on

a Hot Tin Roof" will be presented at 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays,

Feb. 15-March 2. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.

Phone 770-683-NCTC or visit newnantheatre.com .