TIMES OF TROUBLE
NEW! Program by Sandra Weber and David Hodges
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“Times of Trouble”
A dramatic performance of the life
of Mary Day Brown, wife of John Brown
Author Sandra Weber and musician David Hodges, in period costume,
weave narrative and song to present the life of Mary Brown.
The poignant piece shows the significant role this plain woman played as the wife
of radical abolitionist John Brown. It presents Mary's early life and marriage,
as well as the later tragedies of bankruptcy, accidents, and death.
The ending of the program focuses on the aftermath of the Harpers Ferry raid
when Mary faced her hardest times of trouble.
Weber brings to the program ten years of research on Mary Brown.
The 45-minute program can be followed by a general discussion.
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Audio Clips:
Nobody Knows the Trouble
Mary Meets John
Mary is Interviewed
John Browns Body
Biographical Information:
Sandra Weber is an author, storyteller, and independent scholar with interests in the Adirondack region,
Mary and John Brown, and women’s history. Her publishing credits include eight books and numerous articles in magazines
such as Civil War Times, Adirondack Life, Pennsylvania Magazine, and Highlights for Children. Sandra has given lectures
and dramatic portrayals throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In 2004 and 2005, she toured with folksinger
Peggy Lynn performing stories from their book, Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks.
David Hodges has been playing guitar and bass for more than twenty years. He has performed with several bands throughout
New York, Texas and Pennsylvania and recorded CDs with Mad Factory and Evil Twin. David currently plays with Mr. Freeze,
a blues-rock band, and accompanies Sandra Weber in folk music performances.
Contact Information:
Last Updated 05/03/09
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