The Valley Where They Danced, a timeless love story set during the early 1920’s, weaves together the lives of local celebrities, tall tales, and Native American legend. Pictured from left to right: David White, Karen Loos, Joslyn Reed, Bradley Greene, Jessi Reed, Patrick Brennan, Taylor Shirley, Phyllis Ellis- (Photo Gabe Bennett)
(Sautee)- Emory Jones’ play “Valley Where They Danced” opens August first at Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center.
“The Valley Where They Danced” is based on Jones’ novel by the same name. It tells the timeless love story of Dr. Tom Garrison and Lenore Conley, two lovers that Heaven has marked for one another but man desires to put asunder.
The play is set in Northeast Georgia’s Sautee Valley during the early 1920’s and weaves together the lives of local celebrities, tall tales, and Native American legend.
“The Valley Where They Danced” debuted in 2017 at Piedmont College’s North Georgia Theater.
Playwright’s ties to Northeast Georgia
Jones is a local author and playwright. He was born in Banks County and grew up in Mossy Creek, just south of Cleveland. His mother, the late Wirtha Meaders Jones Morgan, was part of the extended Meaders clan, famous as folk potters in the area. Jones graduated from White County High School and attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
Jones’ novel, “The Valley Where They Danced”, will be available for purchase and signing at the performances.
Performance Dates:
August 1-3 at 7:30 p.m.
August 8-10 at 7:30 p.m.
August 4 & 11 at 4:00 p.m.
$18 Sautee Center Members, $21 Non-Members, $10 Children/Student
For tickets and information call 706-878-3300 or visit www.snca.org
The Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center is located at 283 Hwy 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee.
