Dark of the Moon at Devils Backbone Brewing Company
A witch-boy from the mountain came,
A-pinin’ to be human,
Fer he had seen the fairest gal…
A gal named Barbara Allen.
O Conjur Man, O Conjur Man,
Please do this thing I’m wantin’
Please change me to a human man,
Fer Barbara I’d be courtin’.”
- from The Ballad of Barbara Allen
Once upon a time, there was a strange boy named John who made his home in the Appalachian Mountains. John. He was a mysterious “witch boy” given the form of a human in order to court a beautiful young woman named Barbara Allen. Their love story, a tale of adventure, superstition, and betrayal, is told in a dramatic play called “Dark of the Moon” by Howard Richardson.
Sound interesting? You have the opportunity to see this play for yourself August 29-August 31, 2013. Even better, it’s an outdoor drama. And even better, the production takes place at Devils Backbone Brewing Company: “This live theatre nestled in the woods across from Basecamp features a live bluegrass band during the performance. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a Devils Backbone beer while enjoying the show. Beer will be offered in plastic cups” (DBB Brewing Company).
Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. If you’re interested in purchasing tickets, click here. If you’re interested in learning more about the theatre group, Wolfsbane Productions, click here. (And don’t forget to book your Afton Mountain room to return to after your theatrical enjoyment!)
