David Wood

Returning stars include David Henderson as Brer Rabbit, Mike Raab as Brer Turtle, J.K. Ferrell as Brer Bear, and David Wood as Brer Fox.
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My second grade teacher, Miss Mary Sherrod, read to our class every day after lunch, recalls David Wood.
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David Wood says, Briarpatch was written in the 1970s, after A Christmas Carol opened, recalls David Wood.Over the years since then, its been produced at Theatre in the Park and at [Raleigh] Memorial Auditorium.
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During the time I wrote this musical, Wood says, a lot of people were telling me I should go to New York or Hollywood in order to pursue a career.
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Ive never believed that ... not for a second, says Wood.

He adds, Brer Rabbit, as everyone knows, is the smartest critter in the forest.It seems however, that hes starting to get a little big for his breeches.
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Brer Rabbit manages to escape only by begging the two villains NOT to throw him into the briarpatch, Wood explains.They do, of courseand he escapes ... but is now crestfallen.He decides to leave the briarpatch and go to the big city, where he believes hell be more appreciated.Brer Fox and Brer Bear follow, hoping to finally catch him in one of them Big City nightspots ... lots of low lights and loud music.

Then, Wood says, Brer Rabbit meets the mysterious city woman, Oonie Maroo [Rita Coby].
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In addition to director David Wood, the shows creative team includes choreographer Matthew Jason-Willis, musical director Diane Petteway, technical director and lighting designer Steve Larson, costume designer Shawn Stewart-Larson, and stage manager Christine Rapp.
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David Wood claims, Briarpatch is a living cartoon.
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Wood says the Briarpatch set is a Disney-like representation of the country and th big city; the lighting employs deep rich colors and lots of gobo effectsagain to create a cartoon-like atmosphere; and the costumes are very colorful and fanciful.Wood says, Country critters and city critters are two different species entirely.There is a special look for each act in the show.

He adds, Briarpatch is a feel good show.Itlike A Christmas Carolwas created for adults as well as for children.Entire families can come and be entertained together.I believe the music is very catchy and will get more than a few toes tappin.

I believe our audiences are ready to have a good time in the theater again, says Wood.Weve gotten such heavy doses of drama in real life lately that audiences want to be able to get away from the heaviness of the real world for an hour or two when they invest their time and energy in going to see live plays.Briarpatch offers a great opportunity to do just that.

Wood says, The same holds true for the performers.

Dallas Fire-Rescue Department Captain, John Ostroski, the department's hazardous materials coordinator, presented the equipment to David Wood, Children's emergency management officer.
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"Due to the high cost of purchasing the personal protective equipment, we are very grateful to the Dallas Fire Department for their donations," Wood said.

Dallas Fire-Rescue Department Captain, John Ostroski, the department's hazardous materials coordinator, presented the equipment to David Wood, Children's emergency management officer.
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"Due to the high cost of purchasing the personal protective equipment, we are very grateful to the Dallas Fire Department for their donations," Wood said.

David WoodChildren's Theatre Producer

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The building that now houses Theatre In The Park was built by the WPA in 1936 and housed the National Guard until 1962.Raleigh Parks and Recreation then assumed control of the building and used it to host summer camps, dog obedience lessons, square dance classes, etc.The building became home to Theatre In The Park in 1972.

The Founder and Executive Director of Raleigh's prestigious Theatre In The Park, David is a native North Carolinian.
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Upon graduation, David served as North Carolina's first Theatre Arts Consultant for the Department of Public Instruction.

A year later, he became Executive Director of The Children's Theatre of Raleigh.Changing the organization's name to Theatre In The Park in order to reflect a broader vision, he began the process of transforming the Theatre into North Carolina's largest community theatre, garnering international acclaim and respect for outstanding artistic achievement.Over the years, his theatre work has taken him to such places as China, Afghanistan, Germany, Italy, France and England.

David is the only two-time recipient of the Medal of Arts award, presented by the Raleigh Arts Commission for extraordinary achievement.National Business Yearly has named him one of the fifty most influential people in the Triangle.He wrote and directed the Opening Ceremonies for the US Olympic Festival in 1987 ...the largest single event in the history of North Carolina.He has made numerous appearances with The North Carolina Symphony as a guest artist - and has also appeared at The Kennedy Center with Andre Watts and The National Symphony.Governor James B. Hunt has presented David The Order Of The Long Leaf Pine, ...the highest honor this state can afford one of its citizens..
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.An actor of remarkable range and ability, David has given theatregoers critically acclaimed performances in such roles as Hamlet, Richard III, Cyrano de Bergerac, Romeo and King Lear.
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David is the proud father of three - Dana, Ira David IV and Evan Rachel.
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Click here for a look at just some of the plays that David has authored

David Wood
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David Wood[ David Wood ]

The building that now houses Theatre In The Park was built by the WPA in 1936 and housed the National Guard until 1962.Raleigh Parks and Recreation then assumed control of the building and used it to host summer camps , dog obedience lessons , square dance classes , etc..The building became home to Theatre In The Park in 1972.

The Founder and Executive Director of Raleigh's prestigious Theatre In The Park , David is a native North Carolinian.
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Upon graduation , David served as North Carolina's first Theatre Arts Consultant for the Department of Public Instruction.

A year later , he became Executive Director of The Children's Theatre of Raleigh.Changing the organization's name to Theatre In The Park in order to reflect a broader vision , he began the process of transforming the Theatre into North Carolina's largest community theatre , garnering international acclaim and respect for outstanding artistic achievement.Over the years , his theatre work has taken him to such places as China , Afghanistan , Germany , Italy , France and England.

David is the only two-time recipient of the Medal of Arts award , presented by the Raleigh Arts Commission for extraordinary achievement.National Business Yearly has named him one of the fifty most influential people in the Triangle.He wrote and directed the Opening Ceremonies for the US Olympic Festival in 1987 ...the largest single event in the history of North Carolina.He has made numerous appearances with The North Carolina Symphony as a guest artist - and has also appeared at The Kennedy Center with Andre Watts and The National Symphony.Governor James B. Hunt has presented David The Order Of The Long Leaf Pine , ...the highest honor this state can afford one of its citizens..
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.An actor of remarkable range and ability , David has given theatregoers critically acclaimed performances in such roles as Hamlet , Richard III , Cyrano de Bergerac , Romeo and King Lear.Locally , he is best known and loved for his annual production of A Christmas Carol - in which for twenty-four consecutive years , he has performed the role of Scrooge.He directs this mammoth production - for which he also adapted the script and composed the original music.This year marked the twenty-sixth anniversary of this wonderful production.

David is the proud father of three - Dana , Ira David IV and Evan Rachel.
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Click here for a look at just some of the plays that David has authored.

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