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Riders of the Flood
We are happy to annouce that our original production
"Riders of the Flood" will return to the Island Park Amphitheater in September 10-12 and 17-19, 2009!
Open Auditions will be held Saturday June 20th. We will be at the shelter just below the amphitheater starting at 2:00. We will need many new actors this year so come join us. "A star is born"
Christian Giggenbach named Director!
We are pleased to announce that Christian Giggenbach has been named director of the 2009 production of "Riders of the Flood". Christian, who has played the role of Tad Stevens since the play opened has also co-directed before. He has been a featured actor in many productions at Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Christian has always been a popular actor and is an enthusiastic supporter of the outdoor drama, he will bring much needed energy and high artistic standards to this year's production. Welcome!
Marcia Wilson has been hired as our new manager/coordinator. We are excited and glad to have her on board. Look for many new activities and promotions to come. Welcome aboard Marcia!
"Riders of the Flood". Likeable characters and great stories, based on history, presented in a pleasant family appropriate style, while you relax on the banks of the beautiful Greenbrier River. You won't want to miss it. Enjoy the many improvements to the amphitheater which have been funded by the profits of this very successful production.
Please return to this site often for more information!
Tickets will be available in July 2009 at
First National Bank 304-647-4500 or
The Tuckwiller Gallery 304-645-2070
(sorry we cannot accept credit cards at this time)
Riders of the Flood, the outdoor drama, was written by Greenbrier County native and acclaimed artist, Robert Tuckwiller. It is based on the book of the same title by the late Warren Blackhurst, of Cass, West Virginia. Set during the bygone era when logging camps were plentiful, and loggers risked their lives to drive logs down the Greenbrier River, Riders of the Flood tells the tale of one young man who down on his luck, is forced to leave the big city and start a new life. He sets off to join a logging camp, not only to find work, but more importantly to find himself. His journey winds its way through the Greenbrier Valley, over Droop Mountain, in to Pocahontas County, and on to the high mountain country beyond. Along the way he finds adventure, romance, and success.
Big Dreams...Restless Spirit the newest production, written by Robert Tuckwiller, is a continuation of our story. Many changes came to the town of Ronceverte in the early 1900's. The expanded rail lines meant an end to the log drives on the Greenbrier River and new industry and technology brought about new opportunities. Our characters who have achieved success and prosperity at a fairly early age are uncertain about their futures. They seek the advice of their old friend Bill Brake who encourages them to use their "restless spirit" to pursue their "big dreams!"
For tickets or information please call the Tuckwiller Gallery at 304-645-2070 or the First National Bank at 304-647-4500.
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