Joshua Bastian helped stage "Dark of the Moon" at Baldwin Wallace University

2015 Jun 15

Joshua Bastian of Medina was part of a talented cast and crew from Baldwin Wallace University that staged "Dark of the Moon" during the spring 2015 semester. The play, written by Howard Richardson and William Berney, is a chilling Smoky Mountain romance based on the haunting folk ballad, "Barbara Allen." Bastian, a graduate of Cloverleaf Senior High School majoring in psychology and Spanish, played the part of Burt Dinwitty and was the understudy for the role of Floyd Allen in the production.

Directed by Scott Plate, "Dark of the Moon" recounts the story of John, a strange "witch boy," who falls in love with the beautiful Barbara Allen. He is given human form to woo and marry her on the condition that she remains faithful to him for one year, but trouble ensues. Barbara is led to betray John, breaking their spell of love, and he must return forever to the world of the mountain witches. The bewitched love story also integrates folk songs and hymns sung in classic "Shape-note" choral style.

The BW Department of Theatre and Dance 2015-2016 production season begins in September. Tickets will be available in July at www.bw.edu/tickets.