This is the third year I've been invited to perform at Pipestem Resort and State Park for the Summer Performers in the Parks series. The performances are sponsored by the WV Division of Natural Resources and bring a wide variety of performers to the parks for free events for park visitors.
Fred Powers, a storyteller in southern West Virginia, came by to listen. Fred is working on a program of coal mining stories. He performs in the clothing of a miner, complete with the coal-dust face and clothes. He tells stories from the perspective of one who has been a miner himself, and knows the dangers and rewards of a miner's life. I expect that his program will have strong demand for its timeliness and interest in the topic. His stories need to be told.
As usual, I stayed for almost an hour after the program was over, talking to attendees who had questions or stories to share. It was a beautiful evening, with deer grazing behind the amphitheatre as the sun went down. A fitting setting for stories that are as much a part of West Virginia as our mountains.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Comments are moderated so may not appear immediately, but be assured that I read and enjoy each and every word you write, and will post them as quickly as possible.