“In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand” – 65 minutes Sat, Sept 12 at 8pm; Sun, Sept 13 at 4pm Written & performed by Robert Bailey **Award-Winning Solo Performance** returns to LA from 2026 shows in London, NYC, Santa Cruz, and the Appalachian town of Floyd, VA

A fiery post-Civil War circuit preacher emerges from the Appalachian mountains to deliver a powerful testimony shaped by war, poverty, disease, and moral fervor. Captivating characters and enchanting traditional songs amplify a story that is both haunting and illuminating in its relevance to today. Robert Bailey’s Reverend Brand pulls audiences into a riveting experience illuminated by moments of humor and resilient redemption. IN SOME DARK VALLEY is as timely as it is timeless.

**Best Solo Performance** – 2025 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle **Best Solo Performance & Sound Design** – 2025 Stage Raw Awards **Best of Hollywood Fringe** – 2024 TVO Awards **Outstanding Dramatic Performance (Male)** – 2024 LA Hidden Gems “Memorable Theatre" — Deborah Klugman, Stage Raw “Outstanding Storytelling... Powerful And Highly Entertaining” — LA Hidden Gems “Absolutely Brilliant” — Row H, London "Exceptional and Exquisite" — The TVolution "Surprises in its Tenderness, Humor, and Characterizations” — Luis Alfaro, award-winning playwright "Transformative...Theatre at its Finest" — Tony Abatemarco, Thresholds of Invention “A Masterful Performance” — Rev. Greg Batson, First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica