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As of June, 2007, we added a whole section on the history behind the play. We researched and documented the early history of this region, and especially of Western Clark County, Ohio. We also documented our families' experiences that are reflected in the play. In other words, as hard as it may be to believe, everything in the play happened near the National road or to someone in our family, and most events fit into both categories. We hope that folks interested in regional history, as well as members of our own family, find these records useful in the future.The very newest addition is the Synopsis.
We also have a complete set of song arrangements and reading scripts, although we still expect some fine-tuning as early readings and the first staging occur. Midi file "demos" of the tunes are available, as are the scores of each song. Please contact us if you are considering a reading or staging of this play and would like to review the additional resources.
An information "kit" is being prepared, which will present most of the contents of this web site in a "hard copy" for presentation to decision-makers.
Sadly, there hasn't yet been a staging of the play, although many of the songs have been formed around the area.
If you are a musical theatre professional who would be interested in staging a production, or know of someone who might be, please contact Paul early,
so we can coordinate our efforts to everyone's benefit. Also, if you're a singer who is interested in performing or recording any of the materials on this site, please let us have your full contact information, and we'll be glad to work with you.
In addition, if you would like to schedule a staging of If the Creek Don't Rise in coordination with regional festivities, summer arts festivals, etc., please let us know as soon as possible.
All material, illustrations, and content of this web site is copyrighted © 2001 by Paul D. Race. All rights reserved.
For questions, comments, suggestions, trouble reports, etc. about this play or about this web page, please contact us.
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