In Some Dark Valley at White Bear Theatre

An acclaimed performance from America makes its international debut at the White Bear Theatre.

“IN SOME DARK VALLEY: The Testimony of Reverend Brand,” has been called “memorable theatre… certainly of our time, and every other time as well” (Deborah Klugman, StageRaw Los Angeles) and “delightfully dark… a powerful and highly entertaining show” (Dan Ruth, LA Hidden Gems).

One moonlit night, Reverend Brand, a fiery post Civil War circuit preacher, emerges from the shadowy mountains of Appalachia to weave a tale of religious fervor set against a landscape scarred by war, poverty, and disease – a story born from a collective history that shines a light on rare moments of tender and resilient redemption.

Robert Bailey’s solo performance grapples with the inevitable clash between an unyielding vision of moral rectitude and the tragic personal destruction it leaves in its wake. Bailey embodies multiple characters and sings captivating traditional songs handed down through generations of Southerners.

The 65-minute solo show, written and performed by Robert Bailey and directed by Billy Siegenfeld, pulls the audience into an experience that is both haunting and illuminating in its relevance to today