I was taken with the beautiful music and plot. Everything blended well, and the production was a good representation
of a country minister's life. In my earlier days, I had been a modern circuit rider's wife and saw many, many parallels
and recognized many parishioners.
Maurine Nichols, Actress, Director, Ocoee Players, TN
CHARACTERS
4 Women; 4 Men.
Additional casts may be added for community extras in four scenes: Experience Meeting, FaSoLa Singing School,
Come Home to the Mountains and the Finale.
Mary Eden Thompson
Bright, fun-loving, garrulous city girl accustomed to a sheltered, refined life; full of high dreams for her future only to discover she is not prepared for the life-decision she made. William Asbury Thompson A country preacher who is aggressive in his religion, but not in personal matters. Always searching for greater spiritual depth; constantly struggling with his inner-spiritual-man.while remaining clueless about how to build a deeper relationship with the woman he loves. Sis, Meadows Middle age, gruff, highly judgmental, contrary spirit; suspicious of others. Every preacher's nightmare. The community watchdog who harbors bitter secrets. Jimmy Meadows Uncomplicated, easy going, sweet, non-judgmental … caught in a struggle to balance the demands of his Mother and his love for Paisley, a community outcast. Paisley Conner Quiet, unassuming, with an open heart even though she is shunned by some because of a past mistake. Glory White Cheerful, outgoing, tolerant; sees the best in people. In her own words, she is "a fine normal Christian, what ever that is.". Sam White Conscientious trustee of the church; overly sensitive about right and wrong; always afraid he may say the wrong thing. Learns he has more talents than being a farmer, when he discovers FaSoLa Singing.. Davy Dyer Community blacksmith; a middle age, aloof, angry, seemingly insensitive alcoholic. Also a community outcast, but goes to church because he loves music and badgering the church folk. |  Gertie Meadows
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