Dr. Generosity's National Pike Tent & Medicine Show — Sept.-Oct. 2009

Wagons Ho!  The year is 1919, the setting is Cumberland, Maryland, and Dr. Generosity is bringing his show to towns along the old National Pike, the first federally funded road, which began right in the heart of what is now downtown in the Queen City.  From September 25-October 4, the New Embassy presents the original production "Dr. Generosity's National Pike Tent & Medicine Show," written by the Embassy's own Jerard Puckett and Mark Baker.  In this stage show with musical accompaniment, the characters of nearly a century ago give praise to the Conestoga wagon that helped blaze the trails westward on the road that went through western Maryland, cementing the region's place in history.  Vaudevillians, a Native American "princess," and two wise-cracking teamsters regale you with tales of the National Pike's past, not just as a history lesson, but first and foremost as entertainment.  The New Embassy is once again proud to present a program that celebrates the culture of our area while making you laugh out loud, tap your toes, and sing along.

Ticket prices for this two-weekend event are discounted to $12, but if you can remember "The Phrase That Pays" somewhere in the podcast, your price will be only $10.  Friday and Saturday showings are at 7:30 pm, Sunday showings at 2:30 pm.  Click the POD link above and wait a few minutes for the podcast to download.  Enjoy!

Running time: about 17 minutes.

Pictured at right are, standing: Susan Zoller, Virginia England, Adam Pomeroy, Stephanie Gainer, Dan Cope, Richard Wydro, and Rebecca Zoller. Kneeling: Joe Pendorf, Brent Sterling.