A Storm Came Up
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It’s the summer of 1963 in a small rural Alabama town and three young boys find themselves caught up in a complex cross-fire between Governor George Wallace, the KKK, the desegregation of the local school system and memories of a murder they witnessed five years earlier. Narrated by the town’s gravedigger who knows all the skeletons in the closets of this small town, the play examines the relationships of the boys and their families during the volatile backdrop of the Jim Crowe south. Heartfelt, humorous and unflinching, this new work lays bare the natural compassion of the human spirit and how it conquers even the the most devilish deeds.
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A Storm Came Up here
Michael Howley’s review….
https://theatremontgomery.blogspot.com/2022/02/wetumpka-depot-storm-came-up.html
Rachel Feeny-Williams: 16 Jun. 2021
“With the current events happening a play like 'A Storm Came Up' is a very relevant piece of theatre, despite the year it is set. You know right from the word go what this piece means to show to you and it does not let you down. It holds your focus and leaves you wanting more. Although the central topic can be hard one it is thoroughly explored with characters that you can feel for and that makes it a very good piece of theatre. ”
Ross Tedford Kendall: 30 Nov. 2020
“Powerful, and while set in the 50s-60s, still seems relevant today. Playwright Meanor meticulously draws a world pulled from history, and makes it deeply inhabited with nuanced characters. There are no easy answers for them, especially the flawed Andy. A riveting play right up to the final curtain. ”
Jack Levine:23 Nov. 2020
"A Storm Came Up" is a superb play. The volatile times in the 1960's in the South are depicted in a way that will truly bring you into the story and is likely to give you a deep emotional reaction. The relationship of three boys and their families, white and black, are powerful and enlightening. From beginning to end, I was totally engrossed in the characters, words and actions, and the culture that existed in these troubled times. I highly recommend this play and look forward to seeing on stage. WELL DONE!!! ”
Production History and Awards
A Storm Came Up
Awards and Recognitions
2020 ScreenCraft Stage Play Contest Semifinalists
2021 American Association of Community Theare New Play Festival Finalist
2022 Wetumpka Depot Player’s entry to the state community festival Tuscaloosa, Al. - Best Direction, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design
2023 Wetumpka Depot Player’s entry to regional community festival Lexington, Ky- Achievement in Scenic Design
2023 Invited to present at American Association of Community Theatres National Festival in Lousiville, Ky
Production History
Workshopped production, Wetumpka Depot Players, 2022
Staged Reading for Open Book, Opelika, Al. June, 2023
