The Jack Tale Players

Jack Tales, as dramatized by R. Rex Stephenson, are stories of the Blue Ridge Mountains that particularly appeal to fun-loving audiences of all ages because of their fast-paced action, energetic actors, innovative staging, and foot-stomping music.

Which of us doesn’t have an unkind brother, unreasonable boss, or fiendish neighbor who makes our lives difficult? Who isn’t curious about the outside world? What youth doesn’t want prosperity? Jack, the Appalachian folk hero, faces such problems and has these longings. R. Rex Stephenson has been dramatizing stories from this folk cycle since 1975 and combining the timeless Jack Tales with lively music to create performances for youth and adults.

The Jack Tales can play indoors or outside, in church fellowship halls, school auditoriums, or on stages. Stephenson can adapt a performance for festivals, church services, educational situations, as well as typical performance conditions.

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R. Rex Stephenson as Mark twain
Galileo: Man of Science

A dramatization of the life of one of the foremost scientists of his, or any, age. The show is suitable for 4th grade and above. The cast of 6 perform experiments, juggle, sing and create not only an educational experience for young people, but also a highly entertaining one!.

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The BRDT wishes to extend a special thank you to our production underwriters without the generous support from them and so many of our patrons, our work would not be possible.