STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CHARLESTON 25305 ARCH A. MOORE, UR. GOvERNQAR GREETING FROM THE GOVERNOR It is with great pleasure that I welcome you and your family to West Virginia. We are glad you could come! Tonight you will relive with us one of the most color- ful periods of our great state's history. You will gain insight into the noble mountaineer spirit that has given us our individuality and our industriousness. "Hatfields & McCoys" typifies the rugged foundations established by our forefathers. On these strong founda- tions West Virginians have built a strong present and are building toward the future with a sure and steady hand. We are proud indeed of our past -- prouder still of the future we are now working on together. | If you are visiting West Virginia for the first time, we are here to make your stay a memorable experience. If you are a West Virginian returning home -- welcome back! We look forward to seeing you again soon. West Virginia is awaiting your pleasure. Thank you for coming. Sincerely, ARCH A. MOORE, JR. Governor The West Virginia Historical Drama Association Proudly Presents The Premiere Season of HATFIELDS & McCOYS Book and Lyrics by Billy Edd Wheeler Music by Ewel Cornett Directed by Ewel Cornett Musical Direction by Robert Elkins Choreography by Jerry Rose Set Design by Thomas P. Struthers Showing Nightly, Except Mondays June 20 through August 30 Grandview State Park P. O. Box 1205, Beckley, West Virginia Published by United Artists Music Company, Inc. 1970 High Coal is not on the present road maps of West Virginia. Yet, out of that little coal mining town came a big name—Billy Edd Wheeler. Billy Edd, the folk-singing, guitar-playing, hit-song-writing painter, poet, and sculptor, is the author of “Hatfields & McCoys”. Billy Edd received his bachelor’s degree from Berea College in Kentucky. He then went on to study drama at Yale. It was during that time that his first hit songs began to be heard. Not contented with his successes in the music world Billy Edd turned to the story of the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky. He had heard of the exploits of these feuding families all his life. He had also lived in the hills where it all happened. Countless interviews and conversations were held with both McCoys and Hatfields and others who actually participated in the family war—facts were sorted from fiction, and conflicting stories were compared. The story began to live—the dialogue began to flow—the result: West Virgihia’s outdoor musical drama— “Hatfields & McCoys”. Billy Edd has published a collection of his poetry entitled “Song of a Woods Colt”, distributed by Grosset and Dunlap. He, his wife Mary, and their daughter, Lucy, make their home outside Asheville, North Carolina at Swannanoa. Billy Edd is a RCA Victor recording artist, and is an exclusive writer and publishing consultant for United Artists Music Group—the firm which publishes this score of “Hatfields & McCoys”. From John Morgan, central character of the outdoor Civil War drama “Honey In The Rock”, to producer-director of that show and “‘Hatfields & McCoys” has taken Ewel Cornett through every facet of outdoor theatre. The 33-year-old Louisville, Kentucky native has had a long and varied experience in theatre. He conceived and built the Actors Theatre, the resident-professional company of Louisville, Kentucky. Ewel has had lead roles in a number of off-Broadway productions, appeared with the NBC-TV Opera Company and with Leonard Bernstein conducting the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Cornett, a graduate of the University of Ilinois School of Music, has composed the music for “Hatfields & McCoys”. His score has been orchestrated for the Wheeling (West Virginia) Symphony and will be performed for the first time this summer by that orchestra. In addition to his producing-directing endeavors, he organized the Institute of Performing Arts under the auspices of the West Virginia Historical Drama Association and, with his wife Linda, taught acting, theatre and voice classes to more than 75 students. Since moving to Beckley permanently in 1967 he has worked closely with the Beckley Community Concert Association. He is also a charter member and first vice-president of the Beckley Fine Arts Council and of the Raleigh County Historical Society. HATFIELDS . McCOYS The story of the Hatfields and McCoys is as much the story of pioneer mountaineers in gen- eral as it is of the two proud and industrious families specifically depicted in Billy Edd Wheel- er’s script. These families typified the rugged individual- ists — the men of courage and strong convictions who settled the mountains and tamed the harsh ruggedness of what is now southern West Vir- ginia and eastern Kentucky. When the first Hatfields and McCoys came from “old Virginia’ to the Appalachian territory in the 1820's they found a wild and wonderful land—a land of rugged beauty and dazzling magnificence—untamed and waiting as a chal- lenge to the sinewy and self-willed frontiersman. If a man were to survive here he had to be self-sufficient and able to cope with the hard- ships which were ever-present. Communication was nearly non-existant. There were no roads into the craggy wilderness. . .a man on horseback could take days, even weeks, to reach the next settlement. Yet, people came and stayed — and reared youngsters who were even better fit for moun- tain life. The Hatfields came. the McCoys came; and they molded their lives into these mountains and the mountains molded them. The Hatfields settled on the eastern side of the Tug River (division line between West Vir- ginia and Kentucky—later demarcation line) and the McCoys moved on into the wilds of eastern Kentucky “on yonder side”. Each pioneer family worked his land. . .cleared and built; and birthed their progeny. Then the Civil War! The McCoys, being Kentuckians (Ken- tucky remained a Union State) joined with the Federal government. The Hatfields aligned with the Confederate States. Both Rand’l McCoy and “Devil” Anse Hatfield exemplified themselves in military duty—“Devil” Anse rising to the rank of Captain in the C. S. A. Just a week after the Civil.War began, “Devil” Anse Hatfield married Levicy Chafin (also of pioneer stock). They had 13 children: Johnson (Johnse)—the eldest and the one who defied the hostility between his family and the McCoys by “romancin” Rand’‘l McCoy’s next youngest daughter, Rose Anne. Next in the Hatfield clan was William Anderson (“Cap”)—pugnacious and one of the most active in the family war. Then there were Robert E. Lee (“Bob”) and Elliot. Elias and Troy—both killed at Boomer, West Virginia. Willis, the only living child (1970). Joseph, Nancy, Mary, Elizabeth, Rosada and Tennis com- pleted the clan. Rand‘l and Sara McCoy were also the parents of 13 children: James (the eldest). Tolbert, Pha- mer, and Randolph, Jr.—murdered near Mate Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. Allifair— killed during the New Year's raid on the McCoy cabin in 1888. Rose Anne—who fell in love with Johnse Hatfield, much like Juliett, but unlike the Shakespearian character, lived to know the bift- terness of an ill-fated romance. The remaining McCoy children were Floyd, Sam, Calvin, Ade- laide, Twinville, Josephine, and Fanny. Time has clouded whether divergent political alliances stemming from the Civil War had any- thing to do with the fued—most historians think not, but, feelings were high and it didn’t take much to “rile a man” during the explosive recon- struction period. The actual beginnings of the feud were dis- puted at the time, even by the feud participants themselves. Some said the bloody family war was started because of a debt of less than a dollar owed by a McCoy to a Hatfield. Others said Floyd Hatfield was “claimin’ a hog what belonged to Rand’l McCoy”. Whatever the rea- sons—the mountain Montagues and Capulets were “hard at it by 1880”. Reports of the vendetta began to trickle out of the mountains. First the Kentucky and West Virginia newspapers got the story. . .then the world began to hear of the goings on as the trickle of news became a flood. Major papers throughout the country began to headline the sensational happenings between two families at actual war. The feud flared for nearly forty years. An actual reconciliation between “Devil” Anse Hat- field and Rand‘l McCoy never took place. Rand’l died in his 90th year, the result of an accidental burn. “Devil” Anse died of pneumonia in 1921— age, 86. Their descendants lived on along the Tug. The last vestiges of the violent vendetta died away. Sons and grandsons, daughters and grand- daughters would go on into medicine, law, edu- cation, government, farming. The feud was over. Peace. "Hatfield family gathering—logging camp—Logan County, West Virginia about “Devil” Anse Hatfield c. 1919 1896.” ; “Library of Congress Photo” “Devil” Anse and Levicy Chafin Hatfield—Christmas 1914. Rose Anne McCoy “Joe Creason, Louisville Courier-Journal” HISTORY OF THE WEST VIRGINIA HISTORICAL DRAMA ASSOCIATION By Okey L. Patteson, President Meetings, conferences, informal talks, and a great deal of “leg-work” by people and groups interested in the establishment of an outdoor theatre and dramatic presen- tation led to the chartering of the West Virginia Historical Drama Association, In- corporated, in 1955. The Certificate of Incorporation, granting the Charter was approved by the Secretary of State, D. Pitt O’Brien on October 4 of that year. The original incorporators were: Waldo S. Lafon, Elmer L. Davis, Charles Hodel, E. S. Pugh, James B. Kessinger, Garnette T. Reynolds, Eva M. Keyser, Kermit A. Locke, Sara Ballengee Otto and Phill A. McDaniel. Under the Charter and the law there are no stockholders in the corporation. It is a voluntary non-profit institution. By the same law, no officer, director or member of the Association can receive any direct return from any profit of the organization. Through the maze of difficulties beset- ting the infant producing company, the staging of Dr. Kermit Hunter's script of “Honey In The Rock’—written around and about the birth of West Virginia and the ensuing Civil War—became the prime ob- jective. Dr. Hunter’s skill and knowledge enabled the Association to go ahead with their plans to present professional theatre —at its very best—here in the mountains of southern West Virginia. At one time it was the optimistic think- ing of some that the Association could itself purchase a site and build an “open- air’ theatre. Practical considerations pre- vailed and the hard facts of cost became apparent. An appeal was made to the State of West Virginia for financial help. Realizing the need and the potential for more attrac- tions for tourists from out of state, West Virginia agreed to build an amphitheatre at Grandview State Park. The Amphitheatre was completed in time for “Honey In The Rock” rehearsals in May of 1961, with the premiere performed on Sunday, June 25, 1961. The Amphitheatre was built at a cost of $157,600. In addi- tion the state widened and improved the roads into Grandview State Park and built parking facilities at the theatre site. Con- tinual improvements have been made year- ly on the access roads and the Amphi- theatre itself. The theatre is leased to the West Virginia Historical Drama Association on a yearly basis. Cliffside Amphitheatre seats 1,375 per- sons—increased from the orginial 1,000 seating capacity and is acoustically near perfect. The community has continued its support of the drama by raising locally about $10,000 each season through contributions and memberships in the West Virginia Historical Drama Association. The benefits of “Honey In The Rock” to the area have been many—not the least of which is that in its success it offers proof of what a community with co-operative effort and far-sighted leadership can ac- complish. A number of years ago a change was considered by the Board of Directors. Added impetus was needed to attract even more visitors and tourists to the magnificent West Virginia mountains. After a great deal of deliberation the story of the famous family feud—“Hatfields & McCoys’’—was hit upon. Native West Virginian, Billy Edd Wheeler was engaged to write the book and lyrics; Ewel Cornett was commissioned to write the music. The result of this col- laboration is culminated this season with the premiere of “Hatfields & McCoys”. Next season, a unique adventure in out- door theatre will be available to visitors to our area—‘Honey In The Rock” will return in repertory with the feud drama. “Honey” will play one night—“Hatfields & McCoys” the next. This is an innovation in outdoor musical theatre. . .an innovation that is being closely watched by other producing companies throughout the country. This year, a highly successful capital funds drive was spear-headed by Mrs. George W. Hodel, a member of the West Virginia Historical Drama Association Board of Directors and Mr. Paul R. Hutchinson, Jr. (also a Board member). A total in excess of $92,000 was raised to help produce “Hat- fields & McCoys”. The West Virginia Historical Drama As- sociation is supported by grants from the National Endowment on the Arts, Wash- ington, D. C., the West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council, Charleston, West Vir- ginia and many organizations and individ- vals throughout the state. The greatest supporters of the West Vir- ginia Historical Drama Association are the citizens of West Virginia and the hundreds of thousands of visitors to our amphitheatre —to you all we extend our appreciation— without you we could not have attained the degree of success we now enjoy. “Honey in the Rock”—Dr. Kermit Hunter's powerful story of the birth of West Virginia out of the strife of the Civil War, returns in repertory with “Hatfields & McCoys” beginning the 1971 season. A unique experience in ”. . . total theatre”. COLLABORATING WITH HISTORY People ask me “How long did it take you to write this drama?” | could say, two weeks on the first act, a week and a half on the second. Which is what it took. But | could say it took a lifetime. That would be correct, too. For there is no way to research a play like HATFIELDS & McCOYS except by living with mountain people, listening to their speech and watching them in action. | have done this all my life. |! love and admire mountain people, which should be obvious when you see this play, but | also respect them. | have no intention of blowing up the moun- tain man or of trying to add to the romantic myth. At the same time | refuse to accept the cliche’ of barefooted hillbillys spittin’ tobacco juice. | just want to show them as | know them to be: PEOPLE. In writing the book for this play my collabora- tor was history. | have tried to stick as close to it as possible. But certain liberties were taken in the interest of dramatic unity. For instance, when “Devil” Anse Hatfield was baptized we know that it was done by the Reverend Dyke Garrett. In the play, though, we let Preacher Anse Hatfield do it, for he is the preacher who has been seen all along. To introduce another character late in the play would serve history but weaken the script. Let me express thanks to living Hatfields and McCoys for giving us interviews and hospitality. And thanks to Virgil Carrington Jones for writing such a fine book, The Hatfields and the McCoys, which was an important source of facts for us. And thanks to the late Reverend Henry Clay Parsons of Betsy Layne, Kentucky who gave us valuable insights into the feud. | hope that these people and the State of West Virginia, plus the townspeople of Beckley who gave contributions of time, talent and money, will be proud of our offering. We think it has guts, and drama, and that it enter- tains. But we were aiming for art. If we achieve it, it will be with our deepest thanks to you. jth Elk bMpeobr— AUTHOR AND DIRECTOR A few thousand words, one hundred actors, dancers, singers, crewmen, production artists, and nearly 100 years of moving parts make up the musical drama you will see tonight. The placement of these elements into an order that retells this great legend has been a fulfilling experience for everyone involved in this produc- tion. Along side the excitement and challenge was a lesson. . .a profound insight into the remarkable mountain men and women that bred the people that became the Hatfields and the McCoys. We sincerely hope that the understanding that we have discovered and respect that we feel for these fighting families is transmitted to you to- night during the two hours that we take to tell you the story. History has supplied us with the most dramatic possibilities anyone could work with, while Billy Edd Wheeler has given us a play that spins a tale of mountain tragedy. Billy Edd has shown us the most beautiful qualities of these mountain people, their dignity and their implacable pride, and it was these very qualities that lead to years of unhappiness. The true tragedy flaw. . .the human error is probably the most profound statement that we can bring to you in this theatrical work. The Hatfields and McCoys made decisions during the family war that brought about pain and sorrow and then were human enough to realize their error. It is with this note we end our play. The feud guns are stacked. We have “Peace at Last.” eS TS ETO EELS —— a e ba : ae # a | & a é 4 % Left to right: Seated—Mrs. Kathleen Bair, Office Manager, Ewel Cornett, Producer-Director, and Larry Augustine, Assistant Manager. “Hatfields & McCoys” will play for a ten-week season this summer. A great deal of the success of the production demands twelve months of constant and dedicated activity in the drama’s main office at 341 Prince Street, Beckley. Ewel Cornett not only directs the produc- tion, but has written the music and serves as General Manager of the West Virginia Historical Drama Association. Ewel guides the Association’s business and artistic en- deavors. Larry D. Augustine also handles more than just one position. He is Assistant Manager—in charge of the box office, con- cessions, gift shop, house staff, and tourist relations. Larry is Chairman of the Depart- ment of Communication and Theatre at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Penn- sylvania during the academic year. Mrs. Kathleen Bair, Office Manager, has been with the West Virginia Historical Drama Association for ten seasons. To describe her varied activities and duties in detail would be impossible. For a num- ber of years Kathleen manned the business offices by herself during the winter months. She has given her untiring efforts to the Association, acting as head of secretarial services and business matters. Her two sons (Steve and Bill) have also been as- sociated with our productions—Bill is Master Electrician for “Hatfields & McCoys” this year. Carolyn Shumate, a native of Beckley, is completing her second season with the drama office. Carolyn is a graduate of Standing—Charles A. Goddard, Promotion Director, Carolyn Shu- mate, Secretary and Gay Kincaid, Office Clerk. Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Beckley College’s Secretarial Studies Pro- gram. During “off-season” she and Kath- leen handle all secretarial and stenographic services for “Hatfields & McCoys” and “Honey In The Rock”. New to the office this year is Gay Kincaid from Mount Hope. “Skip” is the summer “voice” of “Hatfields & McCoys” as she operates the PBX sysiem between the downtown offices and the Amphitheatre. Charles A. Goddard is also new to the West Virginia Historial Drama Association. Chuck, a native of Fayetteville, attended college in San German, Puerto Rico and Montgomery, West Virginia. He coordinates news releases and public relations for the Association. THOMAS P. STRUTHERS Entirely new sets were created for the premiere season of “Hat- fields & McCoys” by Charleston, West Virginia native, Thomas P. Struthers. Tom, his wife Laura, and their two sons now reside in Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania where he is Technical Director and Designer for the Vanguard Theatre Project. Cur- rent duties also call Tom to Roches- ter, New York where he is Designer for Opera productions for the East- man School of Music. He has de- signed for the American Wind Symphony and the American Con- servatory Theatre in Pittsburgh and has had commissions from the New Orleans (Louisiana) Repertory Thea- tre and Opera Under the Stars in Rochester, New York. Tom received his early education in Charleston, West Virginia schools where he worked with the Kanawha Players and South Hill Summer Players and other amateur productions. From 1958 to 1966 Tom was Set De- signer, Technical Director and Pro- duction Manager of the Pittsburgh Playhouse. He studied Theatre De- sign at Carnegie Institute of Tech- nology (Carnegie-Mellon Univer- sity). MILES SMITH Stage Manager and Technical Director Miles Smith is from Louisville, Kentucky and has worked in the theatre all his life. He started as a child actor and later entered the technical end of the profession. He designed the 1965 “Stephen Foster Story”, outdoor play in Bardstown, Kentucky, and has worked for the Actor’s Theatre in Louisville, and the Triangle Repertory Theatre in North Carolina. In New York, Miles worked with the Studio Arena Theatre and Green Mansions Thea- tre, the Jan Hus Theatre and Dance Studio Workshop. Two years ago he worked for the Broadway pro- duction of “Celebration” at the Am- bassador Theatre and the off-Broad- way show, “Futz”’. This year Miles has traveled to Canada to the Toronto Workshop Productions de- signing sets and lighting and to Detroit to the Institute of Art. Miles, his wife Judith, and their two chil- dren moved to Beckley two years ago. Both Miles and his wife are ac- complished potters—making pottery ware utilizing unique construction and glazes. This is Miles’ second season with the West Virginia His- torical Drama Association. LARRY D. AUGUSTINE Assistant Manager and Lighting Designer Larry Augustine joined the West Virginia Historical Drama Associa- tion ten years ago as a member of the technical crew for “Honey In The Rock” and now serves as the Assistant Manager and Lighting De- signer with duties second only to that of the Producer-Director. He not only maintains his duties as Assistant Manager and Lighting De- signer, but supervises the box of- fice, concession stands, gift shop, house staff and tourist relations. Larry holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in speech from West Virginia Uni- versity and is now Chairman of the Department of Communication and Theatre at Susquehanna Uni- versity in Selinsgrove Pennsylvania. Mr. Augustine is a National Council Member of the American Forensic Associatian, President of the Eas- tern Forensic Association, and Presi- dent of the Debating Association of Pennsylvania Colleges. He has been selected to appear in the 1971 edition of “Dictionary of Interna- tional Biography” and the current edition of “Outstanding Community Leaders In America”. During the 1969-70 academic year Larry pro- duced “No Exit”, “Barefoot In The Park”, and “The Cherry Orchard”. He produced and directed “The Music Man” for Susquehanna Uni- versity. i CYNTHIA T. = KRICH Costume Designer Ay Cynthia T. Krich designed the lovely costumes for the premiere of “Hatfields & McCoys”. Cynthia is an instructor of costume design at the University of Pittsburgh, where she has recently created out- standing costumes for “We Bombed In| New Haven”, “Marat Sade”, “Caucasion Chalk Circle’ and “Ros- enkrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”. She has designed over 60 productions for the Pittsburgh Play- house. Mrs. Krich a tiny 5 foot blonde, recently designed a TV special for the “Misterodgers Show” (National Educational Tele- vision award-winning — children’s program) and has just finished de- signing “Swan Lake” for the Pitts- burgh Ballet Theatre. Cynthia is a graduate of John B. Stetson Uni- versity in Florida and received her Masters of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama. She is a member of Delta Delta Delta and the Pitts- burgh Society of Artists. She has worked with the world-famous Asolo Theatre (established through the John Ringling North family) in Sarasota, Florida. Cynthia is not the only talent in her family—her ten-year old daughter, Gretchen, has appeared as one of the Morgan children in “Honey In The Rock” and with the Asolo Theatre in var- ious children’s roles. ROBERT ELKINS Music Director Bob Elkins is a Kentucky native spending his second year with the West Virginia Historical Drama As- sociation. Bob spent nine summers with Kentucky’s “Wilderness Road” and “The Stephen Foster Story” and was in the original cast of both. He received his B.S. ‘degree in music from Berea (Kentucky) Col- lege — his master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University. Bob has been president of the Tug Valley Community Players in Wil- liamson, West Virginia and served as church and community choir di- rector there and in Bardstown, Ken- tucky. Bob is presently an Instructor of Music at Berea College during the academic year. He has taught in public schools in Mingo County, West Virginia and in Nelson Coun- ty, Kentucky. While in Bardstown he sang the lead roles in “Briga- doon” and “Kiss Me, Kate” at Nazareth College. Bob and his wife, Shirley, are the parents of one daughter, Kimberly. Last season, Bob worked as Music Director for “Honey In The Rock’—which will return in 1971 in repertory with “Hatfields & McCoys”. JERRY ROSE Choreographer Jerry Rose, a native of Beckley, has been with the West Virginia Historical Drama Association since its inception in 1961. During the first year of production at Cliffside Amphitheatre Jerry danced in the corps de ballet, the three following years he served as dance captain rising to the post of Choreographer the following year (1965) and has held that position with the Associa- tion ever since. Jerry studied with the American Academy of Ballet, June Taylor School, Benedict Dance Theatre and the Harkness Annex. He is a graduate of Morris Harvey College. He and his wife, Sherry (a “Honey” graduate, too) direct the Beckley Dance Theatre School. Jerry originated the West Virginia Ballet Festival now in its third year and is Chairman of the Dance De- partment of the West Virginia Fed- eration of Music Clubs. His choreo- graphy has been published in the “Extension Course” (a magazine for dance teachers published in Los Angeles). He created two original ballets which were performed dur- ing the 1969 season—“Miss Emily” and “Black Sabbath’—and was a guest teacher at the Dancers Studio in Washington, D.C. last summer. Jerry and Sherry Rose live in Beck- ley and are the parents of a six year old daughter, Heather. JAMES KNORR Assistant Music Director Jim Knorr, a supervisor in the Upshur County (West Virginia) school system, returns to the West Virginia Historical Drama Associa- tion for his sixth season. Jim at- tended West Virginia Wesleyan College and received his B.A. De- gree in Music from West Virginia University. He is a native of Mass- achusetts where he won the WBZ- TV (Boston) Talent Award several years ago. Jim is a member of Alpha Sigma Phi, Kiwanis Club, West Virginia Music Educator’s As- sociation and the American Choral Director’s Association. A baritone, Jim has performed in a number of outstanding productions here in West Virginia—among them, “Fan- tasticks”, “Carousel” and “Briga- doon”. He and his wife, Judith, live in Buckhannon during the school year. They have one son, Christopher James. Not only has Jim performed here, but at the Arundel Opera Theatre in Kenne- bunkport, Maine and for special musicals presented at Cliffside Amphitheatre. Last season Jim played the role of Reverend Gor- don Batelle in “Honey In The Rock” (the story of the birth of West Vir- ginia out of the strife of the Civil War). BILL BAIR Master Electrician Bill Bair, Master Electrician for “Hatfields & McCoys”, has just com- pleted his sophomore year at West Virginia University, majoring in Drama. Bill is co-founder and pres- ent director of the Beckley young- people’s Way Off-Broadway Reper- tory Theatre Group. He studied with Ewel and Linda Cornett at the Institute of the Performing Arts in 1967 and 1968. Bill has been an usher, head usher, electrician and sound controller at Cliffside Amphi- theatre prior to becoming Master Electrician last year. A number of outstanding local and _ state-wide credits have accured to Bill—among them, “Royal Hunt Of The Sun”, “The Miracle Worker”, “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof”, and “My Fair Lady”. A 1968 graduate of Woodrow Wil- son High School, Bill won_ first place in stage design at the State Drama Festival in Morgantown. His mother, Mrs. Kathleen Bair, is office manager of the West Virginia His- torical Drama Association. BOB BARNETT Master of Properties A new-comer to Cliffside this year is Bob Barnett, a native of Greenville, South Carolina. Bob graduated from Berea College with a major in English and a minor in Drama last year. He is presently teaching in the Celina, Ohio school system. Bob will spend his first year as Properties Master for “Hat- fields & McCoys”, while his wife, Linda, sings in the feud drama chorus. At Berea Bob played in “The Crucible”, “Dark of the Moon”, “Summer and Smoke” and “Arms and the Man”. He directed and designed plays such as “Pyg- malion”, “Barefoot In The Park’, and “The Crucible”. As prop mas- ter at Cliffside, Bob is responsible for all properties (guns, furniture, et cetera) and was responsible for obtaining the pig used in the first act. . .but that’s another ‘story entirely. At the end of this season Bob and Linda will return to their teaching positions at Celina, Ohio. VALERIE OSOSKY Costumer Valerie Jean Ososky from Spring- dale, Pennsylvania is one of our costumers this year. Valerie is a senior at the University of Pitts- burgh, where she is majoring in Theatre Arts with an emphasis on Costume Design. Valerie and Linda Loxterman are in charge of making and maintaining all the lovely cos- tumes seen on stage at Cliffside Amphitheatre. Valerie is not only an expert costumer, but actress and dancer, too. She began her career in high school and has continued to work with the theatre since. Most recently she had the role of an insane patient in “Marat-Sade” and Beatrice in “Sirens of Titan”. She has done costume work with “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead”, “False Alarm’, and “Sirens of Titan”. Last year Valerie danced for Orchesis (Pittsburgh’s modern dance group) doing reconstructed 17th Century dances. Valerie and Miss Loxterman have assisted Mrs. Cynthia Taylor Krich for the past two years—their most recent col- laboration was “Swan Lake” for the Pittsburgh Ballet. LINDA LOXTERMAN Costumer Another talented Pittsburgher working with the production this year is Linda M. Loxterman. Linda and Valerie Ososky are costumers for “Hatfields & McCoys” working closely with. Cynthia Taylor Krich (the Costume Designer, also of Pittsburgh). Linda is majoring in Theatre Arts, Acting, and Costume Design at the University of Pitts- burgh this year where she is on the dean’s list. Linda is an excellent artist and actress. She has played Gloriana in “The Mouse That Roared” and Elizabeth in “Efiza- beth, The Queen” among other im- portant roles. She has danced with the Penn Hills High Variety Club and designed scenery for the Vari- ety Club in Pittsburgh. At the Uni- versity of Pittsburgh she has played Aniko in “Caucasian Chalk Circle”, Miss Furnival in “Black Comedy” and Lilli Marleen in “Names”. Most recently she collaborated with Miss Ososky and Mrs. Krich in design- ing the costumes for “Swan Lake” with the Pittsburgh Ballet, and the University of Pittsburgh production of “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead”. THE ACTORS JAMES MADDUX The role of “Devil” Anse Hatfield is being originated by Jim Maddux of Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Jim has had extensive experience in out- door theatres — having performed major roles in Paul Green’s “The Common Glory” and “The Found- ers’; and in Dr. Kermit’ Hunter’s “The Liberty Tree” and “Stars In My Crown”. In 1954 Jim appeared in the Walt Disney Production of “Davy Crockett’—the film which started the entire Davy Crockett syndrome. He has played with the Nashville, Tennessee Community Playhouse in “The Tempest”, ““Ham- let’, “Macbeth”, “Taming of the Shrew”, and “Time of Your Life”. Jim is a graduate of George Pea- body College with a major in social studies. He now teaches school in Mt. Clemens, where he makes his winter home. He and his wife, Roxane, are the parents of four children—Leslie, 13; David, 11; Kurt, 9; and Bronwyn, 7. The 6 foot 2 actor began his theatre ca- reer in backyard magic shows at an early age. He is a member of the Michigan Educational Associa- tion and the National Educational Association. KATHY ZELLER Rose Anne McCoy, the firey and beautiful Kentucky girl, is played by native Floridian — Kathy Zeller. Kathy is a 1969 graduate of Florida State University at Tallahassee earn- ing her degree in art. She has ap- peared in “Big Sur”, the premiere of Frank Gagliano’s TV play for stage as the old Woman with the Studio Theatre at Florida State University and played the miller’s daughter and the princess in the Creative Children’s Group production of “Rumplestiltskin”. Other roles for five-foot-three Miss Zeller include Lolita in “The Hostage”, Honey in “Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf” and Ellen in “Luv”. Her rich and vibrant voice was featured in “Ah- mal and the Night Visitors” — Gian Carlo Menotti’s Christmas opera; “Lysistrata” which was performed in Sicily during the winter of 1969. ALLAN ROSS Allan Sutphin Ross, a Beckley native, now a resident of San An- tonio, Texas, originates the role of Rand‘! McCoy—the firey leader of the McCoy Clan of Kentucky. Allan graduated from Marshall University in 1964 and received his Master’s Degree from Louisiana State Uni- versity in 1965. He is presently on the faculty of San Antonio College as Assistant Professor of Drama. He played the lead in “Honey in the Rock” last season plus the de- manding roles of Governor Pier- pont and Senator Johnson in addi- tion to several other speaking parts. Allan has worked with the National Television Network with their “Pro- ject History”, and most recently ap- peared with Peter Ustinov and Jonathan Winters in “Viva Max” which was filmed in Rome. He played the role of the guardsman named Ketchum in the Jerry Paris production. He has also played Starbuck in “110 In The Shade”, Tony in “West Side Story”, Polonius in “King Lear’, and the title role in “The Masterbuilder”. DAVID BRAY Tolbert McCoy and “Cap” Hat- field are played in the premiere season of “Hatfields & McCoys” by a 33-year-old Pittsburgh man — David Bray. David has appeared with “Honey in the Rock” for a number of seasons. Before joining the “Honey” cast in 1965, David did summer stock with the Penn Playhouse, appeared in Call Board Theatre in Los Angeles, and was on the acting staff of the famous Pitts- burgh Playhouse. During the winter of 1965-66 he played in the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Alta., Canada, where he met his wife, Bonnie. Mrs. Bray plays the role of Levicy Hatfield this season. The six-foot- one actor has worked with the Vanguard Theatre in Pittsburgh and has played important parts with that theatre and the Pittsburgh Playhouse. David’s most recent roles include Petrucio in “The Tam- ing of the Shrew”, Chris Keller in “All My Sons”, Marc Antony in “Julius Ceasar and Gentleman Caller in “The Glass Menagerie”. BONNIE BRAY Canadian-born Bonita Bray plays the demanding role of Levicy (Chafin) Hatfield, wife of the pa- triarch of the Hatfield clan—“Devil” Anse. In seasons past, Bonita played the roles of Delia, Margeu- rite, and Diana Talbot in “Honey in the Rock” at Cliffside Amphitheatre. She and her husband, David (Tol- bert and “Cap” in this season‘s production) have worked together with the Vanguard Theatre in Pitts- burgh and “Honey”. Recent roles which Bonita has played include Laura in “The Glass Menagerie”, Cleopatra in “Caesar and Cleo- patra”, Kate in “The Taming of the Shrew”, Lucky in “Waiting for God- ot”, and the lead role in “Anti- gone”. The first episode of the Canadian Broadcasting Company's production of “Convoy” featured Bonita in a major part. She has also worked with C.B.C. originating studios in Montreal. The Brays are very fond of animals and always travel with a full compliment of puppies—this year their menagerie numbers five. TOM MUSTARD Tom Mustard hails from Taze- well, Virginia and makes his first appearance on the Cliffside Amphi- theatre stage playing the romantic lead role of Johnse Hatfield. Tom attended the University of Wiscon- sin and Emory and Henry College. He has played major roles with the Berea (Ky.) Community Players such as Vinnie in “The Odd Couple”, El Callo in “The Fantastics”. He also played in “Our Town” and “The Foursome”. Tom and his wife, Shirley, live in Berea, Kentucky where she teaches school during the winter months. They are the parents of one child—five year old Michele. The six-foot-two actor is an active sportsman and enjoys hiking and cave exploring. Tom’s beautiful baritone voice is used to great advantage in this year’s pro- duction as he sings the hauntingly lovely “Rose Anne” and_ other songs in “Hatfields & McCoys”. TOM DENNIS From the Vanguard Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tom Den- nis comes to Cliffside Amphitheatre to play the roles of Jim Vance and Senator Floyd. His amazing talent and unique ability in switching characters has brought Tom to the West Virginia Historical Drama As- sociation for his seventh season. He is well remembered here for his villainous portrayal of Harmon Cantrell and the comical Colonel Jones in “Honey”. A _ native of Butler, Pennsylvania, he holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama from Carnegie-Mellon Uni- versity. This year at the Vanguard Theatre Tom played Gogo in “Wait- ing for Godot’, Nicola in “The Burnt Flower Bed”, and Behrenger in “The Killer”. He has played numerous Shakespearian roles at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and the William Penn Theatre. Tom has also appeared in theatres in Atlanta, Georgia and Tucson, Arizona. The Dennises are the parents of two children — William and Lisa. They make their winter home in Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania. The West Virginia ‘Historical Drama Association Presents Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene Scene ACT | 13: 14: Devil’s Backbone, Logan Co., West Virginia—1862. West Virginia & Kentucky McCoy Cabin—1865. Hatfield Cabin—that evening. Near Stringtown, Kentucky—1873. Hatfield Cabin—1877. McCoy Cabin—the same evening. Blackberry Creek, Kentucky, Spring—1880. Hatfield Cabin—that evening. McCoy Cabin—the same night. Near Stringtown, Kentucky— November, 1881. Blackberry Creek, Kentucky— August 7, 1882. The same—later that night. Mate Creek, West Virginia—that night. ACT Il 1: 9: 10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 15: West Virginia & Kentucky— August 10, 1882. Hatfield Cabin—years later. McCoy Cabin. The forks of the creek—Autumn, 1887. Hatfield & McCoy Cabins—Winter, 1887. McCoy Cabin—Christmas—1887. Hatfield & McCoy Cabins— January 1, 1888. Hatfield Cabin, early morning— January 2, 1888. West Virginia & Kentucky—1888. Hatfield Cabin—Summer, 1888. The same. Charleston, West Virginia, Court House —November 20, 1889. Boomer, West Virginia. Main Island Creek, West Virginia. West Virginia & Kentucky. BILLY EDD WHEELER EWEL CORNETT EWEL CORNETT book and lyrics by music by directed by ROBERT ELKINS JERRY ROSE THOMAS P. STRUTHERS musical direction choreography set design IF IT RAINS Completion of the First Act is Considered a Full Performance, However— If it should rain before the first act is completed, and it is neces- sary to “call” the show, you will be notified over the public address system. You may Exchange the “‘rain check’’ on your ticket stub for a ticket for any future performance by calling the Box Office (253-8313) on the following day. If you prefer a cash refund, mail your ticket stub to: “Hatfields & McCoys” Box 1205 Beckley, West Virginia 25801 no later than two weeks after the date of the performance for which the tickets were issued. Thank you. The West Virginia Historical Drama Association, producing company of “Hatfields & McCoys”, ac- knowledges with deep gratitude the assistance of the National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, D. C. and the West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council, Charleston, West Virginia. Characters and events of this play are drawn from actual historical records. In the interest of dramatic unity modifications have been made in this historical material. Published by United Artists Music Co., Inc. CHARACTERS In the order of their appearance Union Soldier Comrade Devil Anse Hatfield Spirit Hatfield Phamer McCoy Spirit McCoy Rand’l McCoy Twinville McCoy Sarah McCoy Tolbert McCoy Jim McCoy Jim Vance Levicy Hatfield Floyd Hatfield “Preacher” Anse Hatfield Bill Statton Selkirk McCoy Johnse Hatfield Rose Anne McCoy Alifare McCoy Betty McCoy Ellison Hatfield Joseph Hatfield Constable Mathew Hatfield Floyd McCoy Mary Butcher Nancy McCoy Rand‘l McCoy, Jr. Little Troy Hatfield Little Elias Hatfield “Cap” Hatfield Perry Cline Tom Wallace Calvin McCoy Frank Phillips Elias Troy Hatfield Willis Hatfield Senator Floyd Marshal White T. C. Crawford Chiquapin Brown Reporters Judge Jackson Douglas Woodruff Bruce Henderson James Maddux Bob Keiper ~ David Schramm Rhys Watson Allan Ross Douglas Woodruff Roberta Davis David Bray “Chip” Brenner Tom Dennis Bonnie Bray Jim Knoer Bill McDowell Bruce Henderson David King Tom Mustard Kathy Zeller Louise Speck Victoria Hodel John Knoer Phillip Grabowsky Bruce Henderson Dan Bright Jeanette Smith Denise Lewis Bill Rainey Douglas Callaway Billy Abels David Bray David Schramm Phillip Grabowsky Bill Rainey Terry Bell David Schramm Douglas Woodruff Danny McReynolds Tom Dennis Dan Bright Jim Knorr Ron Fowler Bruce Henderson David King David Schramm INSTRUMENTALISTS David Bias Dan Bright Linda Dawson Boyd Jarrell Steve Pitotti Paul Robinson Roger Williams Marcia Winner SINGERS Linda Barnett Don Bradford Eunice Fleming Betty Gettemy Phillip Grabowsky Victoria Hodel Bruce Henderson John Knoer Jim Knorr David King Denise Lewis PRODUCTION STAFF Stage Manager Costumers Lighting Designer Master of Properties Technical Director Master Electrician Sound Engineer Sound Control Costume Assistants Production Assistants Hair Stylist Miles Smith Valerie Ososky Linda Loxterman Larry Augustine Bob Barnett Miles Smith Bill Bair David Lightcap Bill Ferrell Ruth Gunnoe Mary Rahall Eileen Rahall Vicky Davis Sandi Parker Ginger Blymyer Producer Assistant Manager Office Manager Promotion Promotion Consultant Office Staff Accountant Bill Mearns Diane Michael James Pannell Jim Pugh Bill Rainey Paul Robinson Sharon Schuster Jeannette Smith Herb Smith Louise Speck Kay Walker David White Doug Woodruff ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Ewel Cornett Larry Augustine Kathleen Bair C. A. Goddard Zane Knauss Carolyn Shumate Gay Kincaid Fred W. Roschi DANCERS Terry Bell Gene Bellomy Terry Byars Ron Fowler John Moore Fred Walton Joan Bias Lillie Prebul Marry Marcuzzi Barbara McKay Jane Swiger BOX OFFICE Manager Clerks Jerry Jerow Doris Mitchell Don Anderson HOUSE STAFF Manager Ushers Program Sales Gift Shop Larry Augustine Steve Carper Charles Carver Howard Dillard Douglas Harvey Eddie Lester Richard Perkins Steve Ritter Kathy Smith Shirley Mustard oe antl E ae —* se ae DAVID SCHRAMM The roles of Phamer, Elias, Perry Cline, and Judge Jackson are all being played by the very versatilé David Schramm of Louisville, Ken- tucky. David is presently attending the Juilliard School of Drama in New York City after completing his degree at Western Kentucky Uni- versity. He most recently played Oedipus in Sophocles’ masterpiece on the mythological Greek king and Trigoier in Chekov’s “The Sea Gull”. Schramm portrayed one of the most colorful characters in “Honey” last year — Whitey Haw- kins — the bumbling comic relief in Cliffside’s Civil War drama. He also played Dudley Morton in “The Stephen Foster Story” at Bardstown, Kentucky. Other recent roles for Schramm include Bottom in “Mid Summer Night's Dream”, Nick in “Time of Your Life” and M. Cott in “Hotel Paridisio”. He has appeared in productions by the Theatre Guild of Louisville, Kentucky and the Shaker Festival in Auburn, Ky. ROBERTA DAVIS This is Roberta Davis’ second role as the mother of a mountaineer family at Cliffside Amphitheatre. Last season Roberta played Delia Morgan in “Honey in the Rock” — this year she will originate the role of Sarah McCoy, wife of Rand’l and mother of his 13 children. A graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College with a degree in psychol- ogy, Roberta has been working in Boston, Mass. — where she is doing work on a master’s degree at Harvard. While attending Wood- row Wilson High School here in Beckley she achieved state-wide recognition for her role in “The Dear Departed”. College drama credits include the lead in “The Inspector General”, Mommy in “The Sandbox”, and leads in “The Lady of Larkspur Lotion” and “Dylan”. Miss Davis is also a member of the singing ensemble in “Hatfields & McCoys” as well as carrying the role of Sarah. “CHIP” BRENNER A tall and lanky Texan takes the part of Jim McCoy this year. Chip Brenner, a native of Dallas returns to Cliffside Amphitheatre for his second season. A_ graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Chip played Stonewall Jack- son and Lije in “Honey” last season. With the Warehouse Theatre in Oklahoma City he played Mick in “The Caretaker” and Gregory in “Keep Tightly Closed in a Cool Dry Place’. With the Scott Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas he has appeared in “Richard III” as Buckingham, “Thieves’ Carnival’ as duPont-du- Fort, Sr., and the Police Doctor in “The Physicists”. He has directed “Line” and “Sleep Prisoners” for the University Theatre at Southern Methodist University. Chip now lives in New York City where he is currently an editorial assistant and critic for the theatre trade news- paper — “Show Business”. BOB KEIPER “ The personification of the “spirit — the psychology — of the Hatfield family is played by a native Ohio- ian who came to Cliffside via New York City. Bob Keiper, a profes- sional actor with a varied and lengthy list of theatre credits, plays “Spirit” Hatfield in our premiere season. Starting at a very young age with the Columbus Boychoir and working on with the Cleve- land Playhouse, Chatauqua Play- house, Kraft TV Playhouse took Bob to several off-Broadway suc- cesses such as “Revue” at the Village Gate and “Around the World” with the Park Avenue Play- ers. Most recently he has worked with the Dinner Theatre for H & H Productions, played the role of Al- fred in “My Three Angels” and F. Sherman in “Owl and Pussycat”. Bob has written and played in sev- eral one-man productions in the music and educational fields — working with the Bureau of Concert Artists in Lawrence, Kansas. BILL McDOWELL The role of “Preacher” Anse, the benign old mountain-style minister, is being originated by a Charleston, West Virginia man, Bill McDowell. Bill is an old hand in the theatre business. He can currently be seen as Bill Basset in the American-Inter- national film—“The Road Hustlers”, and has worked with several theatre groups in the Charleston area. Most recently he appeared as Ben Hubbard in “The Little Foxes” and Big Daddy in “Cat On a Hot Tin Roof’. Bill has also played in “A Streetcar Named De- sire’ as Mitch and in Billy Edd Wheeler's play of the West Virginia coal mines — “Slatefall’’.. With the St. Albans Little Theatre, Bill played the role of Joe Keller in “All My Sons”: During West Virginia’s cen- tennial year (1963) Bill portrayed President Theodore Roosevelt in “The 35th Star’. McDowell and his new bride, Mary, make their home in Charleston where Bill is working on the first issue of a film buff magazine — “Cinema Trails”. RHYS WATSON “Spirit” McCoy — the personifica- tion of the McCoy family of Ken- tucky — is being played by a Clarksburg, West Virginia man in our premiere season. Rhys Watson is a professional actor and a regis- tered pharmacist. He began acting at the age of 15 when he replaced his brother in “Death Takes a Holi- day”. Going on to West Virginia University, Rhys studied drama and technical theatre in addition to his pharmacy studies. He has recently appeared as Henry Higgins in “My Fair Lady”, Felix Unger in “The Odd Couple” and El Gallo in “The Fan- tasticks!”. Rhys organized the Bridgeport (West Virginia) Stage- crafters Theatre and has acted or directed in all of their major pro- ductions. He appears regularly as a monologist — performing the poetry of Benet, Browning, Riley, Shakespeare and Poe. Rhys has two children — James Edwin, 15; and Kathleen, 14. DOUG WOODRUFF Six-foot-three Doug Woodruff of Pensacola, Florida plays multiple roles during his first season at Cliffside Amphitheatre. The Uni- versity of West Florida theatre grad- uate plays the Union soldier who discovers “Devil” Anse perched high on a mountain at the opening of the play. He also plays Twinville McCoy and Troy Hatfield. Doug has recently played leading parts in a number of well-known produc- tions — including the young man in “Summertree”; Dirk Winston in “Mary, Mary”; Dr. John Buchannon, Jr. in “Summer and Smoke” and the Witch Boy in “Dark of the Moon”. Last year he directed five major productions for the Univer- sity of West Florida. He worked in almost every technical position with the University Players — from crew member to production manager — while he persued a Bachelor's de- gree in Theatre Arts. Doug enjoys water skiing and sailing small craft when he is not working in the theatre. LINDA BARNETT Linda is a music teacher in the primary grades of the Celina, Ohio school system and is a graduate of Berea College in Kentucky where she majored in sociology. Last sea- son Linda sang with the “Honey in the Rock” chorus. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, she has appeared in the Berea College pro- ductions of “Carousel” ‘and “Look Homeward Angel”. Mrs. Barnett is a member of Alpha Psi Omega, National Dramatic Honorary. Her husband, Bob, is master of proper- ties for our production. BETTY GETTEMY Mezzo-soprano, Betty Gettemy, appears for her first season with the West Virginia Historical Drama Association’s production of “Hat- fields & McCoys”. Betty is attending Marshall University in Huntington where she is majoring in music education. Betty, a native of Cedar Grove, West Virginia has appeared with the Charleston Symphony Or- chestra’s presentation of Verdi's “Requiem” and with the Marshall University Symphonic Choir and Choral Union. She has also served as soloist with the Alderson-Broad- dus College Touring Choir for two years. DON BRADFORD Don Bradford, from Winchester Ohio, attends the University of Cin- cinnati College Conservatory of Music majoring in voice. This is Don’s first season at Cliffside Amphitheatre. He toured Europe with the All-Ohio Youth Choir in 1965 and sang with the “Stephen Foster Story’ in Bardstown, Ken- tucky last season. Most recently he has appeared in “West Side Story”, “Sweet Charity” and “Prince Igor”. Don has had featured sing- ing roles with the Cincinnati Sym- phony Orchestra under the direc- tion of Max Rudohlf and Robert Shaw. EUNICE FLEMING Eunice Fleming’s beautiful so- prano voice has been heard for a number of seasons with Cliffside’s other production — “Honey in the Rock”. A native of near-by Mount Hope, Eunice holds a_ bachelor’s degree from Bluefield State College and a master’s from Marshall Uni- versity. She has attended special summer music sessions at the Uni- versity of Michigan and West Vir- ginia University, and is a member of the West Virginia Music Teach- er’s Association. Eunice teaches music in the Mount Hope schools. She is the mother of two children — Kenneth and Sharron. PHILLIP | GRABOWSKI A student at West Virginia In- stitute of Technology in Montgom- ery, Phillip (‘Butch’) Grabowski returns for his second season at Cliffside. Butch sang with the AIl- County chorus for four years and the All-State Chorus. The Mount Hope native began his singing ca- reer ten years ago with a quartet and in his church choir. He recently appeared in West Virginia Tech’s production of “Oklahoma!”. Butch is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon National Fraternity and is an avid fisherman and hunter. VICTORIA HODEL Twenty year old Victoria Hodel not only sings with the chorus this season but plays the role of Betty McCoy — friend of Rose Anne and Johnse. Victoria is studying drama at West Virginia University where she just recently completed the lead role in a major motion picture, soon to be released, entitled “Prelude in Black and White”. She danced for two season’s performances in “Honey” and appears regularly in coffee houses as a singer. The versatile Miss Hodel is a Beckley native — a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Victoria began her theatre career at age four. BRUCE HENDERSON Five roles and a member of the chorus make Bruce Henderson one of our busiest cast members this summer. Bruce, a native of Wil- mington, Delaware plays a Union soldier, Reporter, Bill Statton, Con- stable, and Mathew Hatfield. A Susquehanna University (Selins- grove, Pennsylvania) junior history major keeps Bruce busy during the winter months too. He has played in “The Music Man” and “The Fan- tasticks” most recently at his col- lege. DAVID KING David King sang with the “Honey” chorus in 1963 and played Reverend Battell in the 1969 sea- son. A Marshall University junior majoring in radio and television, David has sung with that univer- sity’s Choral Union and with the American Light Opera Company in Washington, D. C. He appeared as a guest soloist with the Wash- ington Civic Symphony and played acting parts in the Washington Actor’s Company. For two years David was narrator for the U.S. Army Field Band. He plays Selkirk McCoy and a reporter this season. From Louisville, Kentucky comes John Knoer—a University of Louis- ville junior music major. John plays the lovable Ellison Hatfield as well as adding his baritone voice to the chorus. He was a featured soloist in the University of Louisville Chorus’s Bach “Cantata” and “Mag- nificat’”. Included in his repertory as a soloist are songs by Handel, Bach, Brahms, and Mozart. John started singing at age six in his church choir and appeared in the Louisville Theatre children’s pro- duction of “Reckon With the River”. DIANE MICHAEL This is Diane Michael’s fourth season at Cliffside Amphitheatre. Diane, a 1969 graduate of Wood- row Wilson High School studied voice at West Virginia University last year. She has studied dance with Jerry Rose at the Beckley Dance Theatre and drama _ with Ewel and Linda Cornett at the In- stitute of the Performing Arts. She has appeared in “Little Mary Sun- shine” and “Orpheus in the Under- world”. Diane attended West Vir- ginia University under a Board of Governor’s Music Scholarship. BILL ’ ry e MEARNS Bill Mearns hails from Maysville, Kentucky. He will be a senior this fall at Morehead State University studying music education. Bill has worked with the Maysville Players in their production of “The Music Man” and played Jamie Boone in Kentucky’s “Legend of Daniel Boone” at Fort Harrod. He played Josh Pollock in “The Stephen Foster Story” last season. His most recent appearance was the role of Billy Bigelow in “Carousel” at Morehead University. JAMES PANNELL James Pannell returns for year number two with the West Virginia Historical Drama Association. Last year Jim made his debut with the “Honey in the Rock” chorus. He studied two years with Ewel Cor- nett at the Institute for the Perform- ing Arts concentrating on voice. Jim just graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School here in Beckley and has been accepted in the school of music at West Virginia Univer- sity. A Beckley native, Jim began singing by performing with his church Christmas program. DENISE LEWIS Denise Hollandsworth Lewis, a Beckley girl, played the lovely Mar- guerite last season in “Honey in the Rock”. The petite Mrs. Lewis plays the part of Nancy McCoy this sea- son and sings with the chorus. Denise has studied drama at West Virginia University where she ap- peared as Anita in “West Side Story” and Adilade in “Guys and Dolls’. She began her theatre ca- reer studying with Jerry Rose at the Beckley Dance Theatre. Denise is married and the mother of a three-month old daughter. JIM PUGH ak” Re A sophomore at Marshall Univer- sity in Huntington, Jim Pugh begins his third season at Cliffside Amphi- theatre. Jim graduated from near- by Trap Hill High School. This year he was guest soloist for the Mar- shall University Choral Union’s per- formance of the “Messiah”. Jim has appeared as lead tenor in the opera “Don Pasquale” in Huntington and has been featured in faculty recitals at Marshall. Jim also studied voice at the Beckley Institute of the Per- forming Arts. BILL RAINEY Bill Rainey, a voice major at West Virginia Institute of Tech- nology plays the part of Calvin McCoy as well as singing in the tenor section of the “Hatfields & McCoys” chorus. A native of Min- den, in Fayette County, Bill gradu- ated from Collins High School in 1969. He has appeared in “Im- promptu”, “Our Town”, and “Okla- homa!” — all productions at West Virginia Tech. He also sings with the Concert Choir at Tech and with the student singers. HERB SMITH Herb Smith is a Charleston, West Virginia singer spending his fourth season as a chorus member for the West Virginia Historical Drama As- sociation. Herb is a 1964 graduate of West Virginia State College. Re- cently he sang with the Charleston Light Opera Guild’s presentation of “Most Happy Fella’. He has also sung with the Charleston Opera Association. Herb’s acting roles in- clude “One Touch of Venus” and “Othello” with the Charleston Ballet under the direction of Andre Van Damne. PAUL ROBINSON A musician (oboe) and a singer (tenor) are the jobs cut out for Charleston native, Paul Robinson. Paul appeared with the “Honey” chorus last season. He _ recently graduated from West Virginia Uni- versity’s Creative Arts Center ma- joring in music education. A. grad- uate of Charleston High School, Paul has studied with Dr. Scott Stringham and Charles Krusents- jurna at West Virginia University. Robinson is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi — national music hon- orary. LOUISE SPECK Allifare McCoy is the role origin- ated by Louise Speck in “Hatfields & McCoys”. Louise, .from Dalton, Ohio, also adds her soprano voice to the chorus. Miss Speck just recently received her Master’s of Music Degree at Ohio State Univer- sity. Last season, Louise who was a 1968 winner in the “Miss Ken- tucky” Beauty Pageant, performed in Benjamin Britten’s opera “The Turn of The Screw” and Menotti’s “The Telephone”. Louise is an amateur spelunker and_ enjoys horseback riding in her spare time. SHARON SCHUSTER Sharon Schuster is a University of Louisville School of Music third year student. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and studied voice and music at Ursuline College for Women for one year. Sharon has appeared in “Camelot” and had an acting part in “Much Ado About Nothing”. Last year she ap- peared as a show member and M.C. for the Louisville U.S.O. pro- ductions. She works regularly in private clubs and coffee houses singing folk and contemporary music. DAVID WHITE Beckley’s young peoples’ theatre organization — the Way Off-Broad- way Repertory Theatre Group — has produced some outstanding tal- ent. David White, who sings bari- tone in our chorus was one of W.O.B.R.T.G.’s original members. Presently attending West Virginia University, David has sung in the “Messiah” and Beethoven’s Ninth (“Choral”) Symphony. He has ap- peared in the musicals “Luv”, “Fan- tasticks” and “My Fair Lady”. David was a member of the Woodrow Wilson High School Chorus for three years and sang in all-county choir for two years. JEANNETTE SMITH Jeannette Smith’s soprano voice and her acting abilities are both utilized this season as she sings with the chorus and plays the part of Mary Butcher, wife of Phamer McCoy. Jeannette is a voice major at the University of Louisville (Ky.) and will graduate next year. The 18 year old Indiana native began singing in high school and later attended the Stephen Foster Music Camp where she sang lead roles in their productions. Last season Jean-- nette performed with the Louisville Bach Society. KAY WALKER Kay Walker began her singing at Red Bird (Kentucky) High School. She went on to receive her Bache- lor of Art’s Degree in English at Berea College. Her ability as a singer won many parts in both high school and college productions. Re- cently Kay played the lead role in “Antigone” at Berea. She _ has studied music with Bob Elkins who is music director for this season’s production at Cliffside Amphi- theatre. Kay is also an accomplished musician as a pianist and auto- harpist. Her favorite hobby is sew- ing. DAVID BIAS worked The Bias closely with the West Virginia His- torical Drama Association for sev- family has eral years. David has been a guitarist for “Honey” for two sea- sons. His wife Joan, a_ school teacher, dances with corps de ballet this year. David is studying soci- ology and anthropology at Marshall University in his home town of Huntington. Bias has appeared on television and has produced con- certs for radio. Last year he did studio recording sessions and taught guitar and other stringed instruments. The Biases have an 18-month old daughter — Susan Caroline. DAN BRIGHT Dan is guitarist and banjo player for his third season at Cliffside. A Belle, West Virginia native, Dan received his Bachelor of Arts de- gree in psychology at Concord Col- lege recently. With the Concord College Players he has done the roles of Philly Cullen in “Playboy of the Western World”, Candy in “Of Mice and Men” and acted as stage manager for “You Can’t Take it With You”. Dan is a.member of Alpha Psi Omega—drama honorary. STEVE PITOTTI Steve Pitotti, from Beckley, ap- pears for the first time at Cliffside Amphitheatre. Steve just graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School where he played in “Waiting for Godot” and “Gypsy Troubador’. With the Curtain Callers Steve has played in “Summertree”, “Wait Un- til Dark”, and the “Drunkard”. With the Way Off-Broadway Repertory Theatre Group he played in “Cat on A Hot Tin Roof”. Most recently he sang in the chorus of “Damn Yankees”. LINDA DAWSON Marshall University junior, Linda Dawson is the tympanist in the “Hatfields & McCoys” orchestra. Linda is studying music at Marshall where she will graduate in 1972. She is percussionist with the Char- leston Symphony Orchestra and the Community Symphony in Hunting- ton. Linda, a native of Charleston graduated from Charleston High School in 1968, she is a member of the national women’s honorary music sorority — Delta Omicron. ROGER WILLIAMS Roger Williams of Buckhannon is a new-comer to Cliffside Amphi- theatre. He just graduated from Buckhannon - Upshur High School where he played in the school band. Roger plays guitar for the “Hatfields & McCoys” orchesta and also plays the piano, tuba and cor- net for his own entertainment. He has played in “Oklahoma”, “Lil’ Abner”, and “The Sound of Music”. Roger works with a rock group in Buckhannon during the winter months. BOYD JARRELL Guitarist Boyd Jarrell is from Huntington and is a junior at Mar- shall University in that. city. He graduated from Huntington High School in 1967 where he was active in both band and chorus. Boyd began singing and playing the guitar at an early age and has ap- peared in the operas “Rigeletto” and “Don Pasquale”. He was guest soloist for the Huntington produc- tion of Lysistrata. Boyd also plays folk guitar as well as classical. MARCIA WINNER Another Repertory Theatre Group member is Marcia Winner from Beckley. Marcia plays the flute in the “H & Way Off - Broadway Mc” orchestra. Marcia attended the Institute of athe Performing Arts acting classes in 1968 and has ap- peared in local productions of “The Drunkard”, “Cat On A_ Hot Tin Roof” and “Fantasticks”. She re- cently appeared as both an actress and a musician in the Beckley Cur- tain Callers production of “Damn Yankees”. TERRY BELL Terry Bell originates the dance role of Frank Phillips in this year’s production. A six-year student at the Constance Harding School of Ballet, Terry has performed in “Swan Lake” with the Theatre Un- der the Stars in Atlanta Georgia. He has performed with the Bristol (Tenn.) Ballet Company in “Nut- cracker Suite” and in Regional Bal- let Festivals with that company. Terry is 21 years old — a native of Bristol, Tennessee. TERRY BYARS Terry Byars from Baton Rouge, La., appears for the first time at Cliffside with the corps de ballet. He has studied music at the Uni- versity of Southern Mississippi and English at Louisiana State Univer- sity. He has studied dance with Mrs. Peter Paul Fuchs in Baton Rouge and has appeared with the Baton Rouge Little Theatre and Louisiana State University. Terry has also taken nine years of piano instruction. GENE BELLOMY For five years Gene Bellomy has performed at Cliffside | Amphi- theatre. He has studied dance at the Ford School, Flippin’s School, and the Beckley Dance Theatre. He has appeared in “Carousel”, “Oklahoma!” “Ring ‘Round the Moon” and “Amhal and the Night Visitors’ Last season Gene per- formed at Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity in Pittsburgh, and did choreography for “Hansel and Gretel” and “Peter Pan”. RON FOWLER Ron Fowler returns to Cliffside Amphitheatre as a member of the corps de ballet this year. He has recently studied dance at the Washington School of Ballet and is attending Marshall University in Huntington. Ron, a native of Ash- land, Kentucky is also a free-lance artist and instructs dance in the Huntington-Ashland area. He be- gan his career by dancing in col- lege musical productions and by acting with various groups in Huntington. JOAN BIAS This is Beckley native Joan Wood- dell Bias’s fourth season as a mem- ber of the’ corps de ballet for the West Virginia Historical Drama As- sociation. Joan danced for three seasons in the “Honey” chorus. Mrs. Bias is a 1970 graduate of Marshall University with a major in French. Joan studied dance with Jerry Rose at the Beckley Dance Theatre for a number of years. Her husband, David, is a musician in the “H&Mc” orchestra. LILLIE PREBUL Lillie Prebul, from Chattanooga, Tennessee is a dance major at Jor- don College of Music at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana — this is her first season as a mem- ber of the “Hatfields & McCoys” corps de ballet. Lillie has appeared in “West Side Story”, “The Impos- sible Years” and “Little Mary Sun- shine”. She has danced with the Chattanooga Symphony and_ var- ious t.v. shows. Lillie has danced at the Atlanta School of Ballet and was a finalist in the “Miss American Teenager Pageant” last year. MARY MARCUZZI Mary Lynn Marcuzzi from Mab- scott, West Virginia was a member of the “Honey in the Rock” corps de ballet last season. Currently, Mary is studying at the American Academy of Ballet in Charleston and is an associate teacher at the Beckley Dance Theatre. Mary has performed in the Jerry Rose chore- ographed productions of “Resur- rection on 34th Street” and “Opus Classique” and has participated in all three West Virginia Annual Bal- let Festivals. JOHN MOORE From Cincinnati comes John Falls Moore, Jr. to dance with the “Hat- fields & McCoys” corps de ballet this season. John graduated from St. Joseph Preparatory school and received his B.F.A. in Dance from Ohio State University this summer. He has appeared with “Our Com- mon Glory” — outdoor drama at Williamsburg, Virginia. John has danced at the summer School of Dance at the University of Con- necticut and with Larry Burger at the Cleveland Institute of Music. BARBARA McKAY A new-comer to Beckley, Barbara McKay from Indianapolis, is danc- ing with the corps de ballet this year. Barbara has studied for the past five years at the Jordan Col- lege of Music at Butler University. She has appeared in “Prince Igor’, “Le Pappillon”, “Flower Drum Song” and “Bye Bye Birdie’. She has also danced in “Oliver!’, “West Side Story”, and “Taras Bulba”, and appears regularly on Indianapolis television programs. JANE SWIGER A student at the Beckley Dance Theatre and the American Ballet Academy, Jane Swiger from Beck- ley danced with the “Honey in the Rock” troupe last season. She re- cently appeared in the Beckley Cur- tain Caller’s production of “Damn Yankees” and has participated in all three annual West Virginia Bal- let Festivals. Jane has performed as guest artist with the Charleston Ballet Company in “The Dying Swan” and other productions. THE CHILDREN (Alphabetically) BILLY ABELS Billy Abels recently graduated from the sixth grade at Lincoln Grade School here in Beckley. He plays the role of Little Elias in our premiere season. Billy is interested in coin collecting and baseball card trading. Young Mr. Abels lives at 200 East “’C’” Street, Beckley. FRED WALTON Twenty-two year old Fred Wal- ton of Indianapolis, Indiana per- forms for the first time in West Virginia with the corps de ballet of “Hatfields & McCoys”. Fred is be- ginning his second year at the John Herron Art Institute. He has ap- peared in “Brigadoon”, “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever”, “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying”, and the “Witch Boy Bal- let’. He recently appeared in “Van- ity Fair’ at Butler University. DOUG yr fi CALLAWAY UN Eleven year old Talmadge Doug- las Callaway originates the role of Little Troy in Billy Edd Wheeler's feud drama. Douglas began danc- ing in 1968 and won third runner up in the State Ballet Festival in Charleston this year. Douglas lives at Eccles, near Beckley. DANNY McREYNOLDS An old “trouper’” — Daniel Mc- Reynolds of Crab Orchard plays the part of Willis Hatfield this season. Danny played one of the Morgan children last season at Cliffside. He is a sixth grader at Crab Orchard Grade School. New Pipestem Lodge Within the boundaries of West Virginia is located some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the east. The state’s more than 20 parks and forests encompass vast panoramas, rugged terrain, wildlife—much of this outstanding scenery. Grandview State Park is a perfect ex- ample of the mountain beauty “captured” within West Virginia’s parks. Indians lived and hunted here centuries ago and may have taken asthetic pleasure in the awe- some views. Their pottery has been found in caves, and plowed fields nearby con- stantly turn up arrowheads and other frag- ments of their civilization. This park, 878 acres of rugged wood- land, offers several remarkable views of New River Gorge and attracts more than 200,000 visitors annually—many of them will stay to enjoy the colorful story of early West Virginia history, HATFIELDS & McCOYS. State parks vary from major complexes such as Blackwater Falls and Cacapon, with lodges, restaurants, cabins, and camping accommodations to small areas of scenic or historic interest. Many offer swimming, boating, fishing or other water sports, play- grounds, game courts, horseback riding and hiking trails. Bluestone Park in Summers County with its beautiful lake and surrounding 20,000 acre public hunting area, and the nearby new Pipestem State Park now under con- struction with its golf course already open for play, are two of the southernmost parks. About 30 miles south of Beckley, just off Route 60, is Camp Creek State Forest with picnicking, camping area and the best stocked trout stream in the vicinity. Hunting is encouraged in season and native wild turkeys are plentiful. Southwestern West Virginia has the new Twin Falls State Park under construction with its golf links opened recently. Almost directly north of Grandview are Babcock and Hawks Nest State Parks, both also on the rugged New River Canyon. Babcock has cabins and a campground with almost new recreational facilities including fishing in a new 19-acre Babcock Lake and Manns Creek—noted for its trout. Hawks Nest has an ultramodern lodge and restaurant perched on the brink of the cavern and Lovers Leap. Views of the chasm can be had from the lodge rooms. A museum offering much historic information of the region is located here. In the northern part of the state other new lodges have recently opened in North Bend and Tygart Lake Parks. Tygart is noted for boating and other water sports, has a boat launching ramp and marina, cabins and a campground. North Bend has a swimming pool, game courts, and many hiking trails. Lakeside Mont Chateau Lodge and restaurant in Monongalia County have been popular for many years. Coopers Rock State Forest is nearby. The state’s mountainous, scenic eastern highlands have Watoga, Holly River and Lost River State Parks plus Greenbrier, Seneca and Kumbrabow State Forests—all with vacation cabins. Each has a camp- ground except Lost River and all have many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Pipestem Resort, West Virginia’s newest luxury park, is located on West Virginia route 20 midway between Hinton and Princeton. The resort offers total recrea- tional facilities including a championship and par-3 golf course, olympic outdoor pool, archery range, horseback riding, ten- nis and other game courts. The main lodge has 113-rooms, two dining rooms, coffee shop, snack bar, heated indoor pool, sauna, and five boutiques. For those desiring more privacy there are completely furnished va- cation cabins as well as 50 camp and trailer sites. For additional park information, includ- ing rates or cabin reservations, contact Parks and Recreation Division, Department of Nat- ural Resources, State Capitol, Charleston, W. Va. 25305. CONTRIBUTORS | West Virginia Historical Drama Association FOUNDER Bank of Raleigh Beckley Beckley Newspapers Corporation Beckley West Virginia Arts & Humanities Council Charleston PATRON Beckley National Bank Beckley Raleigh County Bank Beckley Sears, Roebuck & Company Beckley Slab Fork Coal Company Slab Fork The Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of West Virginia Beckley Vecellio & Grogan, Inc. Beckley Billy Edd Wheeler Nashville, Tennessee SPONSOR Beaver Coal Company, Limited Beckley Beckley Water Company Beckley Dr. and Mrs. C. Richard Daniel Beckley Jr. Dept., Woman‘’s Club of Beckley Beckley Raleigh Coca-Cola Bottling Works Beckley SUSTAINING American Accessories, Inc. Beckley Ballengee Furniture Company Beckley Beckley Coin Club Beckley Beckley College Beckley Beckley Insurance Agency Beckley Beckley Jaycees Beckley Beckley Tire & Rubber Company Beckley Blackburn-Patteson Realty Company Bradley Mr. and Mrs. James P. Bland Beckley Colony Drug, Inc. Beckley Forest L. Cornwell, M.D. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Craddock Beckley William Maxwell Davis Charleston Membership—1970 Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, Inc. Beckley Commissioner & Mrs. Lysander L. Dudley, Sr. Charleston Fairchild Equipment & Supply Company Beckley Gates Engineering Company Beckley G. C. Murphy Co. Beckley Henry’s Drive-In Restaurant Beckley Mr. & Mrs. George Warren Hodel Beckley Home Insurance Agency Beckley Homeseekers Land & Building Company Beckley Honey In The Rock Motel, Inc. Beckley H. Wayne Mason & Company Beckley J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Beckley Kiwanis Club of Beckley Beckley Dr. Kwan H. Lee Beckley Marty’s, Inc. Beckley Moon Glo Motel Beaver Governor & Mrs. Arch A. Moore, Jr. Charleston Pagoda Motel, Inc. Beckley Peerless Packing Company, Inc. Daniels Beckley Plaza Merchants’ Association Beckley Shopping Plaza Mr. & Mrs. M, T. Rimmer Beckley Honorable & Mrs. John D. Rockefeller IV Charleston W. P. Tams, Jr. Tams The Charles House Motor Hotel Beckley The Hub & Vogue Beckley The Seven-Up Bottling Company Beckley The Way Off Broadway Repertory Theatre Group Beckley Mr. & Mrs. George C. Thomas Beckley Town & Country Distributors, Inc. Beckley Shopping Plaza Webbs Florist & Greenhouses Crab Orchard West Virginia Belt Sales & Repairs, Inc. Mount Hope White Ridge Coal Company Beckley Miss Nancy Wickham Beckley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Winner Beckley WWNR-Radio Beckley Dr. & Mrs. R. James Yates Beckley Snow Thornton Florists Beckley MEMBERS Acme Plaza Beckley Shopping Plaza M. Jamil Ahmed, M. D. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Judson Alford, II Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Amick Beckley Mr. & Mrs. C. T. Kessinger Huntersville, W. Va. Lacy R. Anderson Prince Mr. & Mrs. Mason Anderson Beaver Appalachian Regional Hospitals, Inc. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. David D. Ashworth Beckley Larry Augustine Selingsgrove, Pa. Mrs. Natalie M. Austin Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Ayers, Jr. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow Bales Beckley Bank of Mount Hope Mount Hope, W. Va. Mrs. Caroline C. Banks Beckley James A. Baritell Beckley Mr. & Mrs. M,. F. Barksdale Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Barley Bradley Dr. & Mrs. James Barnes Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Golden S. Beane Naoma, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Beard Beckley Beckley Civitan Club Beckley Beckley Dance Theatre Beckley Beckley Delivery Service Beckley Beckley Esso Service Center Beckley Beckley Feed & Hardware Company Beckley Beckley Jaycee-Ettes Beckley Beckley Loan Company Beckley Robert L. Bell Charlton Heights, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. William Binderman Beckley Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Blackburn Bradley, W. Va. Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Inc. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Blymyer Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Asa W. Bolen Coal City, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Carlyle Bolen, Sr. Beckley Dorothy Jean Boley Hinton, W. Va. Bernard L. Bostick Beckley Mr. & Mrs. William L. Bower Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Bowers Beckley Richard T. Brady Shady Spring, W. Va. Mrs. A. R. Braun Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Graham K. Breck Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Jeff C. Britton Beckley Dr. & Mrs. R. G. Broaddus Beckley Douglas T. Bryant Beckley Nora Bryant Clear Creek, W. Va. Bsharah’s Beckley Bays Buick, Inc. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Buckley Beckley Mrs. R. R. Bunton Beckley W. L. Burruss, Jr. Mount Hope, W. Va. Dr. & Mrs. Ivan H. Bush, Jr. Oak Hill, W. Va. Mrs. Ney Caldwell Beckley Lionel L. Calfee Beckley Bethel Campbell Beckley Mr. & Mrs. J. O. Carden Hinton, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Justin R. Carr Beckley Orville T. Carr, Jr. Beckley Carter Brothers Beckley Mamie O. Casey Beckley Mr. & Mrs. A. B. Cavendish Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Cavendish Beckley George B. Chambers Beckley T. W. Chiles Mount Hope, W. Va. City Finance Company of Sprague Sprague, W. Va. Dr. & Mrs. William W. Clarke Beckley Dr. & Mrs. W. M. Clopton Beckley George T. Coker, Jr. Beckley George A. Coleman Mount Hope, W. Va. Colony Esso Servicenter Beckley Dr. & Mrs. John S. Cook, Jr. Welch, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Cecil D. Cooke Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Harry F. Cooper Beckley Mrs. John Q. Cooper Coal City, W. Va. Mrs. Gwendolyn Coram Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Edward Corey Beckley Corley Distributing Company, Inc. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Ewel Cornett Beckley Forest L. Cornwell, M. D. Beckley Miss Ramona Cottle Glen White, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Courtney Beckley Mrs. Douglas Coutlee Beckley Crab Orchard Drive In Theatre Crab Orchard, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. D. E. Creager Beckley Mrs. DeMerse Daniel Beckley Dr. & Mrs. John M. Daniel Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Elmer L. Davis Beckley Ernest Darnall Mount Hope, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Davis Beckley Edith W. Dillon Fayetteville, W. Va. Dr. & Mrs. Alex Doran Beckley West Virginia Historical Drama Association Membership—1970 Mrs. C. M. Doss Beckley Miss Clifton Dotson Beckley James: N. Dotson Beckley Mrs. L. T. Durrance Beckley Earehart Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Earehart Beckley Rev. & Mrs. Charles R. Echols Beckley Mrs. J. K. Edmundson Beckley Mary Lois Edmundson Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Hugh S. Edwards Beckley Elco Realty Company Beckley Delmas Elkins Beckley Ella’s Beauty Salon Mullens, W. Va. Dr. & Mrs. Warren D. Elliott Beckley Mr. & Mrs. J. Paul England Pineville, W. Va. Eric’s Jewelry Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Evans Beckley Mr. & Mrs. John W. Evans, Jr. Beckley David E. Falknor, D. O. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Farmer Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Frederick P. Farris Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Joseph X. Fazio Beckley Mr. & Mrs. W. H, File, Jr. Beckley Fisher’s Flowers & Greenhouses Beckley Mr. & Mrs. John L. Fisher Beckley Mrs. J. G. Foster Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Lewis N. Fox Beckley Nancy & Lynn Fox Beckley Freddy’s Fine Food Beckley Mr. & Mrs, Zina French Daniels, W. Va. Mrs. W. R. Fugitt Beckley Mrs. Perry Futterman Beckley Dr. & Mrs. W. J. Gaal Hinton, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Dan Gadd Beckley Mr. & Mrs. George G. Gannon Oak Hill, W. Va. Dr. & Mrs. Frank R. Garrett Mount Hope, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Leslie C. Gates Beckley Georges Fashions Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Raymond H. Gibson Beckley Glen White Garden Club Glen White, W. Va. Charles A. Goddard, IV Beckley Mr. & Mrs. John H. Gorman Beckley Mr. & Mrs. John J. Gorsica, Jr. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. C. H. Graham Beckley Mrs. Thelma Graney Mount Hope, W. Va. G. G. Greene Beckley Green Bank Motel Beckley Grose’s Pike Motel Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Norman Gunderson Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Gunter Beckley Mayor & Mrs. Paul Gunter Mabscott, W. Va. Dorothy S. Guy Beckley Bemis C. Hall, M. D. Charleston, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Howard E. Hall Beckley Mrs. Lucile Halloran Beckley Eva L. Teter Hammer, D. O. Beaver, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Hancock Beckley Nancy Hannabass Oak Hill, W. Va. Paul M. Harless Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Roy Lee Harmon Beckley Mr. & Mrs. R. H. Harrison Beckley Harry’s Men’s Shop Beckley Mrs. George E. Harvey, Jr. Beckley Harold E. Harvey, M. D. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Tom J. Hayes Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Fred Hays Beckley H. C. Lewis Oil Company Welch, W. Va. Dr. & Mrs. Grover C. Hedrick, Jr. Beckley Dr. & Mrs. John A. Hedrick Beckley Mr. & Mrs. James M. Henderson Beckley Highland Garden Club Beckley Roy Hilbert Lanark, W. Va. Hinton Jaycees Hinton, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Emile J. Hodel Beckley Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hodel Beckley Houchins Manufacturing Company Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Emmett Hudson Beckley Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Huffman Beckley Mr. & Mrs. E. D. Humphrey Mullens, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. William H. Hunton Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Fred Hurt Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Carroll Hutchison Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Hutchinson, Jr. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Ross Irle Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Ira E. Isom Beckley James D. Lilly & Son Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Walter James Prosperity, W. Va. William A. James, III Beckley Janulalo Construction Company, Inc. Fayetteville, W. Va. Mrs. Gladys E. Jarrell Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Warren Jarrell Arnett, W. Va. Jay Roles’ Floral Beckley Kate H. Johnson Beckley Patty & Jane Johnston Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Harold Johnston Beckley Joe A. Jones Beckley Wilda Sarver Joseph, M. D. Wheeling, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Kaman Mullens, W. Va. West Virginia Historical Drama Association Membership—1970 Mrs. E. G. Kent Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Julian Kent Beckley John W. Kern Beckley Kathryn R. Kerrigan Beckley Mr. & Mrs. James B. Kessinger Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ketchka Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Keyser Beckley George W. King Charleston, W. Va. King Photo Supply Company, Inc. Beckley King Tut Drive-In Beckley Dr. Henrietta C. Kinzer Beckley Mr. & Mrs. O. B. Kirby Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Lewis H. Kittle, III Daniels Dr. & Mrs. Walter E. Klingensmith Beckley Mrs. A. Robert Koch Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Werner A. Laqueur Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Ersil Laverty Saxon, W. Va. Dr. & Mrs. B. M. Lewis Beckley Mr. & Mrs. C. Cameron Lewis Beckley Mr. & Mrs. C. S. Lewis, Jr. Beckley Mrs. Lois C. Lewis Beckley Mr. & Mrs. David A. Lickliter Beckley Mr. & Mrs. C. Berkley Lilly Beckley Lilly’s Drug Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Otis Lilly Bolt, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Link Beckley Lively Manufacturing & Equipment Company Glen White, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Kermit A. Locke Beckley Rosser Long Fayetteville, W. Va. Rev. & Mrs. Donald A. Lowe Beckley Dr. & Mrs. H. B. Luscombe Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Lynch Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Luchini Beckley Dr. A. R. Lutz Parkersburg, W. Va. J. F. Lyttle Mullens, W. Va. Dr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Maiolo Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Noel Mankin Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Fletcher Mann Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Jack A. Mann Beckley Embee’s Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Margolis Charleston, W. Va. Marsh Fork District Woman’‘s Club Rock Creek, W. Va. Marsh Fork High School Montcoal, W. Va. Kenna E. Martin Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Martin Beckley Mason County Bank New Haven, W. Va. M. C. Massinople Beckley Matt Crook, Jr. Beckley May Office Service Beckley D. O. Means Beckley Means Lumber Company Beckley Dr. & Mrs. David C. Meek Beckley Melton Mortuary, Inc. Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Charles W. Merritt Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Miller MacArthur, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Cecil L. Miller Beckley Emory L. Miller Beckley Dr. & Mrs. George A. Miller Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Virgil W. Miller Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Okey A. Mills Crab Orchard, W. Va. Mrs. A. K. Minter, Sr. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Colie H. Minter Beckley W. E. Mitchell Beckley Modern Furniture Company Beckley Mr. & Mrs. D. Grove Moler Mullnes, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. L. C. Mollohan Beckley Montgomery Ward & Company Beckley J. Robert Moore Beckley Mr. & Mrs. C. D. Munson Beckley Mr. & Mrs. J. William McClintic, Jr. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Jack D. McClung Beckley Robert W. McClure Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. McDaniel Beckley Mrs. Katherine McDowell Beckley Charles S. McGraw Bolt, W. Va. William Mcintyre Beckley Dr. & Mrs. John E. McKenzie Beckley, W. Va. Worthy W. McKinney, M. D. Beckley Dr. & Mrs. William D. McLean Beckley Lewis N. McManus Beckley Mr. & Mrs. William D. Nace Beckley National Finance Company Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Neal Beckley Sara Neal Beckley Dr. & Mrs. D. E. Neil Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Charles W. Nelson Beckley Dr. & Mrs. R. E. Newman Beckley New River Supply Company, Inc. Oak Hill, W. Va. Dr. & Mrs. Paul Nitschke Beckley Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Nowlin Beckley Noyes Mens & Boys Store Oak Hill, W. Va. Mrs. Sara Otto Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Simon Ozarin Beckley O. M. Paisley Kenova, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Berkley Pannell Beckley Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Park Mount Hope, W. Va. Yong Nak Park, M. D. Beckley Patton’s Market Beckley Mr. & Mrs. E. M. Payne, III Beckley E. M. Payne Company, Inc. Beckley Virginia Adair Peck Beckley Mr. & Mrs. C. G. Peregoy Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Perry Mount Hope, W. Va. Pete & Bob’s Valley Drive Inn, Inc. Beckley Eladene Pickle Beckley Pinecrest Motel Beckley Mr. & Mrs. George Piper Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Dario Pitotti Beckley Ida Pitotti Beckley Rena Pitotti Beckley Mrs. George C. Porter Beckley Capt. & Mrs. Robert K. Price Beaver Mr. & Mrs. John E. Prince Shady Spring, W. Va. Dr. William Prudish Montcalm, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. E. S. Pugh Beckley Purple Haze Music Beckley Quality Pastry Shop, Inc. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Quesenberry, Jr. Beckley Rahall’s, Inc. Beckley Mrs. Mike Rahall Beckley Mr. & Mrs. N. Joe Rahall Beckley Raines & Raines, Inc. Beckley Raleigh Baking Company Beckley Raleigh Cleaners & Laundry Beckley Raleigh County Bar Association Beckley Raleigh Distributors, Inc. (Leeds) Beckley Dr. & Mrs. M. M. Ralsten Beckley Ramey Amoco Service Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rappold Beckley Dr. & Mrs. W. H. Rardin Beckley Regular Veterans Association Beckley Dr. & Mrs. W. Fred Richmond Beckley The Rev. & Mrs. Joseph A. Rickards, Jr. Beckley Rimmer Drug Beckley West Virginia Historical Drama Association Lyle T. Risinger Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Roach Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Darryl J. Roberts Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Hansel N,. Robertson Beaver, W. Va. V. J. Robinson Tams, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Rodriguez Beckley Nancy & Andrea Rodriguez Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Meredith Rohani Beckley Roles’ Greenhouse Beckley Roller Floral Company Princeton, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. F. W. Roschi Beckley Floyd Rothlisberger Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ryan Beckley Olga Sarandon Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Ray E. Sawyers Hinton, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Floyd M. Sayre Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sayre Beckley Pat Searle Beckley Earl Segle Shady Spring, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. John V. Schulte Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Hal M. Scott Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Minor Scott Beaver C. T. Shackelford Fayetteville, W. Va. Shady Springs District Woman’‘s Club Shady Spring, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. J. Everett Shrewsbury Beckley Mrs. L. E. Shrewsbury Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Murray Shuff Beckley Mr. & Mrs. John W. Shumate Beckley Sigmund-McLean, Inc. Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Ray B. Sigmund Beckley J. W. Silvers Bradley, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Billy B. Simmons Beckley Mr. & Mrs. R. Roy Simpson Beckley Helen M. Sloan Beckley Membership—1970 Dr. & Mrs. C. A. Smith Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm F. Smith Beckley Mrs. M. F. Smith Beckley H. E, Snuffer Beckley Samuel Solins Welch, W. Va. Sophia Electrical Supply Sophia, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Soto, Jr. Beckley South Branch Valley National Bank Moorefield, W. Va. Mrs. Callie Spicer Beckley Mr. & Mrs. W. F. Staats Mullens, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Fred T. Stacy Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Wilmer A. Stanley Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Donald Stark Mount Hope, W. Va. Starlite Motel, Inc. Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Richard G. Starr Beckley Hazel E. Steele Beckley Dr. & Mrs. C. A. Stevenson Beckley Mr. & Mrs. John W. Straton Beckley Mr. & Mrs. R. B. Swiger Beckley Mr. & Mrs. W. O. Snyder, Jr. Beckley The Best Furniture Company Beckley The Curtain Shop Beckley The House of Stones Whitesville, W. Va. The Melody Shop Beckley The Quality Shop Beckley The Universal Corporation Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Thompson Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thomson Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Ray Toler Mullens, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. C. French Toney Beckley Town & Country Restaurant Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Meredith O. Trent Beckley Truman Mine Supply Company, Inc. Crab Orchard, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ubeda Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Cecil H. Underwood Huntington, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. Everett E. Underwood Shady Spring, W. Va. United Fuel Gas Company Beckley T. L. Van Stavern Beckley Mr. & Mrs. James F. Vaughan, Jr. Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Paul E. Vaughan Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Viers Pineville, W. Va. William K. Ward Glen Morgan, W. Va. Dr. & Mrs. Edwin H. Warfield Fayetteville, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs. H. Warren Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Frank H. Warren Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Hobart Watson Beckley Mr. & Mrs. R. D. Watts Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Lyle O. Weagel Beckley West Virginia Glass Company Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Albert Wheby Beckley Dr. & Mrs. B. E. White Beckley Dr. & Mrs. John Paul White Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Earl Whitener, Jr. Beckley Basil K. Wilcox Beckley Mr. & Mrs. Llewellyn Wilkes Beckley Don E. Williams Beckley T. R. Wilson Beckley Frank R. Withrow Beckley Mrs. Leonard L. Withrow Beckley Woman’s Club of Beckley Beckley Mrs. Ernest W. Wood Glen White, W. Va. Wooddell’s Jewelry Store, Inc. Beckley Mrs. Jay Woods Beckley Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Word, Jr. Beckley L. E. Wright Crab Orchard, W. Va. O. J. Wright Beckley Mr. & Mrs. T. W. Wright Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Zambos Beckley Dr. & Mrs. Frank J. Zsoldos Beckley | Outdoor Entertainment Throughout The Country “Music Under The Stars”—Oglebay Park Amphitheatre, Wheeling, West Virginia. The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Kreis, will premiere “Hatfields & McCoys” Suite based on Ewel Cornett’s music for the feud drama. Other performances of the Wheeling Symphony will be held on June 25, July 23, July 9, and August 6. Write for reservations. “The Common Glory”, Pau! Green’s drama of this nation’s independence. 23rd season. Nightly, except Sundays, at 8:40 P.M. June 22 through August 29. Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre, Jamestown Road, Williams- burg, Virginia. “Trumpet in the Land”, Paul Green’s new- est outdoor drama. An 18th century strug- gle for peace. Nightly, except Mondays, 8:45 PM. New Philadelphia, Ohio. Write: Box 275, Dover, Ohio 44622. "Trail of Tears”’—powerful drama about Cherokee History in Indian territory, by Dr. Kermit Hunter. Performed nightly, ex- cept Mondays, June 26 through August 30, 1970, 8:30 PM (Central Time). Tsa-la-gi, Tahlequah, Oklahoma. "Trail of the Lonesome Pine”, by Earl H. Smith. Tuesday through Saturdays, 8:30 PM, June 25 through September 7. June Tolliver Playhouse, Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Telephone 523-1235. "The Stephen Foster Story” — By Paul Green. June 20-September 6, nightly, ex- cept Mondays, at 8:30 PM. Sunday matinee at 3 PM. J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre. Old Kentucky Home State Park, Bardstown, Ken- tucky. “The Lost Colony’—Paul Green’s original drama in its 30th production season. June 19-August 30, 1970. Monday through Sat- urday at 8:30 PM. Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh, Roanoke Island, North Carolina. Write: Box 68, Manteo, North Carolina 27954. “The Liberty Tree” and “Annie Get Your Gun”—featured on alternate weeks. Pro- duced by the University of South Carolina Theatre in cooperation with the Palmetto Outdoor Historical Drama Association. Per- formances July 2 to August 29 at 8:30 PM. Write for reservations: University of South Carolina Outdoor Theatre, The University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208. “Horn In the West’—Dr. Kermit Hunter's story of Daniel Boone and the westward movement of America. June 26-August 22 at 8:45 PM. Nightly, except Mondays, in the Daniel Boone Amphitheatre, Boone, North Carolina. “Texas”—Paul Green’s musical romance of panhandle history. June 26 through August 31. Nightly, except Sundays, 8:45 (Central Time) Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Box 268, Canyon, Texas 79015. Near Ama- rillo. “Unto These Hills’—America’s foremost Indian attraction. Nightly, except Mondays, June 23—Sept. 2, 8:45 PM. Mountainside Theatre, Cherokee, North Carolina 28719. “The Book of Job”—unique outdoor drama in brilliant mosaic makeup. Pine Mountain State Park Amphitheatre, Pineville, Ken- tucky 40977. July through August, nighily, except Sundays, 9:30 PM. “Walk Toward the Sunset’—Dr. Kermit Hunter’s account of the Melungeon people and their struggles. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights—July 2, August 29, 8:30 PM. Sunset Hills Amphitheatre, Sneedville, Tennessee 37869. to right are: M. F. Barksdale, James Bland, John Gates, Paul Hutchin- Members of the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Historical son, Kermit A. Locke, Lewis McManus, James Lilly Jr., Emile Hodel, Drama Association serve without pay and hold regular meetings to take care of all the business which goes with producing outdoor drama annually. From left to right seated, are: Mrs. Robert Thomson, Mrs. George W. Hodel, Miss Eva Keyser, E. E. Bibb, Sr., vice-president; Okey L. Patteson, president; Mrs. Kathleen W. Bair, acting secretary; Anthony Gonzalez and James Kessinger. Members not present for the picture are: Hulett C. Smith, J. R. Carr, Walter James, Phil Payne, Mrs. Thelma Fugitt, W. M. Shanklin, secretary-treasurer; Everett Shrewsbury, William G. Snyder and Paul R. Hutchinson, Jr. Mrs. Fred Hays, Mrs. L. L. Withrow and Mrs. Sara Otto. Standing left ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Southern Region State Restaurant Association Burroughs Corporation The Charleston Visitors & Convention Bureau City of Beckley United Methodist Temple Capt. Ivan Pizzino & Staff West Virginia Broadcasters Association Courier Journal, Louisville West Virginia Department of Agriculture Hunter Boggs, Superintendent, Grandview State West Virginia Department of Commerce Park West Virginia Legislature Junior Department of Woman’s Club of Beckley West Virginia Department of Natural Resources Library of Congress West Virginia Department of Parks & Recreation M. Marsh & Son Tobacco Company West Virginia Office of Public Information Raleigh County Board of Education West Virginia State Police—Beckley Detachment Park Junior High School West Virginia State Dpartment of Highways Beckley Junior High School West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council Radio Station WCIR Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Radio Station WJLS Woman’s Club of Beckley Radio Station WWNR The following is a partial list of the many or- Biggs-Johnston-Withrow ganizations which have made it possible for “Hatfields & McCoys” to embark upon its pre- miere season. A special acknowledgment must be made to all descendants of the McCoy and Hatfield families who have very generously supplied information and family memorabilia to the West Virginia Historical Drama Association—without their assent and their assistance this dramatic presentation of their families’ history would not have been possible. Governor Arch A. 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