By Tommy Newman and Mark Allen
In 1964, David and his father, Russell Kingsley, run the local blacksmith shop as a historic “pioneer” attraction just off of a rural highway. David Kingsley tries to help his father breathe new life to the old business. Meanwhile, their fiery-tempered, pie-baking neighbor, May Whitehead, is hosting her affianced niece from New York City. Much to May’s concern, Aileen finds David dangerously intriguing. As a summer romance blossoms, the Vietnam Conflict heightens, and a desperate conspiracy is formed. Tinyard Hill emerges amidst a world that has grown too large to ignore, in this touching story about big love and small-town dreams.
Previously workshopped and produced at Goodspeed Musicals, The Human Race Theatre, Theatreworks Silicon Valley, Red Mountain Theatre, Cumberland County Playhouse
Produced by Troy University Theatre and Dance in collaboration with
Olaf Lieb and 3 Frogz Studio, featuring:
Tyler McClellan as David Kingsley
Tad Wilson as Russell Kingsley
Tori Lee Averett as May Bell Whitehead
Micayla Johnston as Aileen Garrett
Pictured:
Theatreworks, Palo Alto 2009
directed by Robert Kelly
Chris Critelli, James Moye,
Allison Briner, and Melissa Wolfklain