FurtherMore: The Bridegroom of Blowing Rock

The Bridegroom of Blowing Rock tells the story of an Appalachian family struggling to move on from the horrors of the Civil War, but it is also a story about stories – stories of romance, of retribution and revenge. Rich with the language and traditions of another time, but rooted in a fierce emotional urgency, The Bridegroom of Blowing Rock is a story that you won’t soon forget. The pages below are an opportunity to deepen your experience of this World Premiere play, with information about its historical background and the creative process that has brought this story to life.

• From the Playwright
  -A note from Catherine Trieschmann
  
  
• Wielding Words
  - Dramaturg Jonathan Wemette explores the art of storytelling
  
  
• The Long Road to Blowing Rock
  -A conversation about the play’s development
  
  
• Rehearsal Photos
  -The cast of The Bridegroom of Blowing Rock
  
  
• Dressing the Bridegroom
  -Costume sketches by designer Mark Pirolo
  
  
• “How I Hate the Yankees”
  -Bitterness between the North and South after the Civil War
  
  
• Further Resources
  -Books and links for further exploration
  
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