Woody Guthrie's American Song

"This Land is Your Land" ~ Woody Guthrie. Wow! If you didn't already know it, live theatre is alive and well in Tuolumne County! The play "Woody Guthrie's American Song" premiered last week at Sonora's Stage 3 Theatre, and this is one you don't want to miss! This is truly an American celebration of America as seen through the eyes of its great folksinger. The play takes us through Woody's life during the Great Depression and his travels from the south to the west and to the east. His writings and songs paint quite a picture of the times and struggles of his time, but still have many meanings for today. Songs and writings by Woody Guthrie, conceived and adapted by Peter Glazer. Woody is portrayed by Jeff Cooper (The Searcher), Hoyt Cory (The Folksinger) and Richard Scholer (The Writer). All three performances are strong and inspiring, and the other members of the cast, Lillian McLeod (Woman), and Christy Nava (Young Woman) add even more depth to an already talented group. Backup instruments are provided by Rick Barlow and Ron Cotnam. You won't want to miss this one, and you'll surely remember many of the songs, such as "Hard Travelin'", "Bound for Glory", "The Reuben James", "Nine Hundred Miles", and of course "This Land is Your Land". The play runs through March 23, and you can call the box office at 209.536.1778 for your tickets.