Blackberry Daze

Friday May 4th, 2018 → Sunday May 27th, 2018
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Time Fri & Sat: 8:00pm l Sun: 4:00pm
Cost $30 general l $25 senior l $22 student

It is the end of “The Great War”, and a small Virginia town is rocked by secrets and seduction as Herman Camm, a provocative gambler, weaves his magic on the lives of three unsuspecting women, Mae Lou and her daughter Carrie, and Pearl, a blues singer at the local juke joint. This musical adaptation of Ruth P. Watson’s romantic mystery thriller (Blackberry Days of Summer) world premiered at with Thomas W. Jones II (Three Sistahs, Bessie’s Blues) direction and William Knowles’ dazzling period score, making this an exciting new work on the American Theatre landscape.

Written By Ruth P. Watson & Thomas W. Jones II

Original Music by William Knowles

Directed by Thomas W. Jones II

Music Direction by William Knowles