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Ghost Brothers of Darkland County

Full-Length Musical, Drama  /  2w, 6m

Book by Stephen King
Music and Lyrics by John Mellencamp
Arrangements and Orchestrations by David Abbinanti

A bluesy, country score by legend John Mellencamp and a claustrophobic, refractured parable from the master of thriller Stephen King combine to create the spooky, cautionary tale of a musical. Brotherly conflicts and haunted memories abound when characters are forced to confront the sins of the past.

Ghost Brothers of Darkland County

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 6m
  • Duration
    Duration
    105 Minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Ghost Brothers of Darkland County

Details

Summary

A bluesy, country score by legend John Mellencamp and a claustrophobic, refractured parable from the master of thriller Stephen King combine to create the spooky, cautionary tale of Ghost Brothers of Darkland County. In an eerie cabin in the woods, a young couple come across its caretaker, the Troubadour, who reveals to them an almost Biblically violent story that took place in that very house about a set of brothers who are in love with the same woman and the ensuing rivalry that sparks between them. The young couple hearing this tale realize that this cabin’s past is certainly like their present. When the young man’s brother shows up to stake a claim for the woman he loves, will they repeat the sins of the past – especially if it means staying alive?

History

Ghost Brothers of Darkland County premiered in Atlanta, Georgia at the Alliance Theatre on 11 April 2012. Directed by Susan V. Booth, the production starred Shuler Hensley and Emily Skinner. 

THE TROUBADOUR – Male, any age
CARETAKER – Male, 20s-60s
JENNA – Female, 20s
FRANK – Male, 20s
ANNA – Female, 20s
JACK – Male, 20s
ANDY – Male, 20s
DRAKE –  Male, 20s

  • Time Period Present Day, 1960s
  • Setting

    A lonely, desolate cabin in Darkland County. Various times in the past and present.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 105 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Gun Shots
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes
    • Violence

Media

“A modern masterpiece.” – BroadwayWorld Tampa

“What happens when one of the greatest storytelling musicians of modern times, and the master of horror/suspense and the downright weird, decide to form a partnership... the inception of a modern masterpiece.” – BroadwayWorld Tampa

“A score worthy of a Tony Award.” – Maryland Theatre Guide

Videos

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Music

Music Samples

1. “Tear This Cabin Down” – Troubadour, All
2. “That’s Me” – Troubadour
3. “That’s Who I Am” – Anna
4. “So Goddamn Smart” – Jack, Andy, Jenna
5. “Jukin’” – Jenna, All
6. “Home Again” – Jenna
7. “Brotherly Love” – Frank, Drake, Andy, Jack
8. “So Goddamn Good” – Andy, Jack, Jenna
9. “You Are Blind” – Drake
9A. “A Rose for Anna” – Anna
10. “How Many Days” – Frank, Drake, Anna, Jack, Jenna
11. “Tear This Cabin Down (Finale)” – Caretaker, Anna, Andy, Jack, Troubadour, All

  • Musical Style Country/Western, Folk
  • Dance Requirements Easy
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Medium

Licensing & Materials

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Authors

Stephen King

New York Times bestselling author and legendary storyteller Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine in 1947, the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to Startling Mystery Stories. In the fall of 1973, he ...

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