Sorry to be so tardy since our last posts. Things have been unruly and busy for us lately and time got away from the computer and edge-of-your-seat updates as to our goings-on. So here's the latest:Sunday night June 29 saw the House of Gordon cash in a night of our season passes for Triad Stage and their world premier production of Bloody Blackbeard. We arrived with subtle trepidation. Laurelyn Dossett, a local musician and member of the bluegrass band Polecat Creek wrote the score for the play. Bluegrass + Gordons do not mix.
Luckily, the music wasn't all that "twangy" and we actually enjoyed it. Some musical selections:
Can't Love a Bad Man Good
Poor Margaret's Incantation
Remember My Name
It was basically a synopsis of the life, mythical or otherwise, of North Carolina's adopted son Edward Teach, i.e. Blackbeard. It was long. Quite long. It did not hold Kimberly's attention for the entirety of the evening, for her right temple was buried in Chris's left shoulder for a good portion of the performance.
The official tidbit:
From England to the Caribbean to the Carolina Coast, Edward Teach forged a blazing career as the most dreaded pirate of all time. North Carolina's infamous adopted son was a daring blend of terror and gallantry. To his victims, he presented an image of the devil incarnate; but he was putty in the hands of a beautiful woman. His high seas adventures, port city romances and deep buried treasure are the stuff of legend. The creators of Brother Wolf and Beautiful Star turn their attention eastward, weaving tunes and tales together and uncovering the mostly true and totally thrilling history of the pirate called Blackbeard.
Chris found it entertaining, yet long. Kimberly enjoyed what music she was awake for, but found it much too long and drawn out for her liking.
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