Roadside's 2005-2006 Touring Productions

Betsy: Roadside’s newest musical tells the compelling story of a woman forced by poverty and trickery to migrate to American from Ireland, and the fate of her descendants. The play’s music explores the intersection of jazz and bluegrass and how the two musical traditions communicate and continue to shape an American cultural identity. A collaboration with Steinway Artist Beegie Adair.

Music from Home: 21 original songs, ranging in style from Appalachian gospel to southern soul, accompanied by a plainspoken narrative about life, love, and home.

Mountain Tales and Music: an energetic performance of traditional tales and songs of the Appalachian Mountains; fun for all ages.

Corn Mountain/Pine Mountain: Following the Seasons, a collaboration with traditional Native American artists of Pueblo Zuni, New Mexico. [More info on Corn Mountain/Pine Mountain]

Promise of a Love Song: a Junebug Productions-Teatro Pregones-Roadside Theater musical. New Orleans, the South Bronx, and the Cumberland Plateau meet on the subject of love. [More info on Promise of a Love Song]

Voices from the Battlefront: a performance/workshop with music that explores the personal stories of victims and survivors of domestic violence. [More info on Voices from the Battlefront]

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