The play Dark of the Moon will be presented at the Barboursville Park Amphitheatre in a week-and-a-half. It’s based on Appalachian folk tales, stories and songs, 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 coming up, and first up is Christine Anderson, who plays the part of the wicked Conjur Woman and local resident Mrs. Bergen.
Q: Tell us about Dark of the Moon.
Christine: Dark of the Moon is loosely based on the ballad, “Barbara Allen.” In the play, Witch Boy John falls in love with Barbara and asks Conjure Man to make him human. The bewitching play is filled with Appalachian foot tapping music, love and heartache.
Q: What's your background in theatre?
Christine: I was heavily involved in college theatre and community theatre 25 years ago. Now that I have more free time I’m able to get involved in it again. I’m especially grateful to be playing Conjur Woman because her character is like none I have ever played. She is diabolical, conniving and manipulative. Because I also play Mrs. Bergen, a woman who believes deeply in God and witches, switching between the two is quite the challenge and fun.
Q: Why would you recommend this show to our readers?
Christine: This show will have your emotions in knots. You’ll laugh, tap your feet to Appalachian music and you’ll be surprised at the lengths people will go to do what they believe is right.
Thanks, Christine!
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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