Exclusive Interview: Marley Boone and Brandon Ruiter of Meadow Brook Theatre's 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance'

In the Wild West, legends aren't always born from the truth, and sometimes the most powerful weapon isn't a six-shooter, but the story people choose to believe. Meadow Brook Theatre invites audiences into a world of gunslingers, grit, and moral dilemmas with its production of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, a gripping Western drama that shows the frontier is more than dusty streets and quick draws. Based on Dorothy M. Johnson's short story and adapted for the stage by Jethro Compton, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance explores the complicated relationship between justice, violence, courage, and the legends that shape American history. At its heart is a story about the clash between civilization and lawlessness, where doing what's right isn't always as straightforward as it seems. Marley Boone and Brandon Ruiter bring this fascinating world to life, adding emotional weight and dramatic intensity, and we had the pleasure of chatting with them about what audiences can expect from this production!

In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Marley Boone and Brandon Ruiter discuss what it's like to bring a story to the stage that features larger-than-life personalities, conflicting ideals, and plenty of tension. Does The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance explore the humanity beneath the familiar Western archetypes, or does it embrace them wholeheartedly? From the characters' complicated motivations to the timeless questions at the story's center, our conversation explores why this Western still packs a powerful punch.

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