After reading a few years ago "The Shepherd of the Hills", Harold Bell Wright's classic about early 20th century life in the Ozarks, we finally went to the drama where it all took place. Dee and I had front row seats in the outdoor amphitheater for this very enjoyable live play. We picked a wonderful evening with a full harvest moon rising over the Ozark mountains as the play progressed.
The drama is based on the book and follows its main story line with a few exceptions which were necessary due to time and staging constraints. As with all dramatic presentations based on a book the book was more able to develop the characters as well as their thoughts. Be that as it may, whether you've read the original work or not, I'd sure recommend putting this drama on your agenda when visiting the Branson area. It's a wonderful drama with many life lessons, action, realistic fights, and a real cabin burning. Overall it gives an idea of Ozark life over one hundred years ago.
Here's a link to the Shepherd of the Hill's homepage.
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