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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Interview with Joanna Murdock from "Dark of the Moon"


   The play Dark of the Moon will be presented at the Barboursville Park Amphitheatre beginning this Friday and Saturday. It’s based on Appalachian folk tales and tells the story of a beautiful woman and the Witch Boy who falls in love with her.

   We have several interviews with the cast to share, and up next is Joanna Berner Murdock, who plays the part of the woman any the heart of the story - the beautiful Barbara Allen:

Q: Tell us about "Dark of the Moon." 

Joanna: Dark of the Moon is a play with music. It’s a tale with some fairy tale-like twists and turns. The play will be performed outside in a perfect early autumn setting!

Q: Why did you want to be part of this show?

Joanna: I wanted the chance to work with Robert Hutchens as a director! I’ve shared the stage with him many times as a fellow cast member. 

Q: Tell us about the character you play. 

Joanna: I play Barbara Allen. A mountain girl who falls in love with a mysterious stranger. 

Q: What's your background in theatre? 

Joanna: I started doing theatre around age 13 and have been doing it ever since. I have a degree in theatre/acting.

Q: What's the most challenging this about the show? 

Joanna: Barbara goes on a bit of an emotional journey throughout the play.

Q: Why would you recommend this show to our readers? 

Joanna: It’s different than anything you’ve seen before! 

   Thanks, Joanna!


Dark of the Moon will be presented by the Alchemy Theatre Troupe on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28 and Oct. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barboursville Park Amphitheater.

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