SRT's 'Cash - Ring of Fire' is an intimate and moving view through the window of Johnny
Cash’s life; the events that changed him, the struggles that defined him, and
the love that sustained him.
‘Cash – ring of fire’ is an emotional and moving journey
through Cash’s life as written in the words of his songs. Lyrics pulled
from childhood memories of love and loss, and the love of family and God as the
strength that held it all together, create the basis of this performance. Johnny
left his story told in song and ‘Cash – ring of fire’ is that story finally
told in full.
As the story cleverly unfolded, the scenes and the music flowed seamlessly and time seemed
to pass too quickly.
Performed in the historic Fallon house in Columbia, the sound carried perfectly and the feeling of being in a place steeped in history gave the feeling of a more intimate setting. A perfect setting for just such a performance.
The audience sang along on more than one tune, whether
intentional (bursting out in song with Ring of Fire) or just reminiscing (singing
softly to Waiting on the Far Side Banks of Jordan) it was clear the audience
was moved by the experience.
Each actor played
their part with intensity and clearly with a love for Cash’s music and the
stories they told. The musical talent of the cast was far reaching including
instruments such as flute, harmonica, trumpet, fiddle, mandolin, guitar
(acoustic and electric), washboard, and more, each instrument seemingly interchangeable
with each actor.
Kacey Coppola, Jen Eden, David Elkins, Margaret-Ellen
Jeffreys, Sean Riley, and Mike Rosengarten are the amazingly talented and gifted
performers that comprise SRT’s ‘CASH – Ring of Fire.’
The following are a few comments from those in attendance at
the Friday April 27, 2012 performance:
“better than a Las Vegas show”
“everyone should see this”
“I didn’t expect something this good up here”
“brilliant”
This performance is one of those rare performances that can
be seen more than once and enjoyed just as much or more the second time around.
A definite ‘must see’ from the Copper Gazette.
by,
Charity Maness
For tickets, show times, or more information visit http://www.sierrarep.org/
