THEATER OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH presents PORTRAIT OF PATSY CLINE A Musical Portrait of Patsy Cline is a concert featuring the music of the late great Country Music Hall of Famer as interpreted by North Carolina jazz vocalist Laura Martier. Laura and her band, <strong>The</strong> Tumbling Humble Weeds, will sweep you back in time to the heady, often rough and tumble, honky-tonk days of the early 1960s. Written and originally directed by Ted Swindley and produced with permission of Ted Swindley Productions, Inc. and APC, Inc. the production of “PORTRAIT OF PATSY CLINE” is produced by Elizabeth R and Company and directed by lebame houston. CAST Patsy CLINE Louise Seger Laura Martier, Vocal Stylist Barbara Hird Laura Martier developed her craft in Los Angeles, working as a freelance vocalist in recording studios, on various projects, commercials, and film soundtracks for Orion Pictures. Following her move to coastal North Carolina, Martier began exploring the great American song book singing jazz standards and developing her own interpretations. She achieved recognition as a versatile and talented vocalist and recording artist who travels locally, regionally, and internationally performing with some of the finest jazz musicians. Martier has released four well-received recordings, a self-titled debut with guitarist Woody Beckner, “Jazz for Hope,” a live benefit concert for Hope House Foundation, a cameo performance on the Fort Monroe Continental Army Band CD, and “Intersection,” recorded for the VSOJAZ Record label. Growing up in a musical household in rural Wisconsin, Martier draws from a rich tapestry of musical influences. Always seeking to add new experiences and material to her repertoire, she effortlessly blends these influences into every performance. Martier continues to expand her horizons—from musical ambassador for the state of Wisconsin in the touring company, “Kids from Wisconsin”; to professor of jazz voice at the College of William and Mary; to leads in regional productions of Oklahoma, <strong>The</strong> Miracle Worker, Godspell, Oliver, <strong>The</strong> Music Man and Always…Patsy Cline; to national and international concert performances—DC’s Blues Alley, Norfolk’s Wells <strong>The</strong>atre & Chrysler Hall, NYC’s St. Marks Café and Nosara, Costa Rica to name a few. Sweet Dreams of You... Tripp Vaughan Graduate Gemologist, GIA Tripp@VaughansJewelers.com Shoppes at Brentwood 243-5707 • VaughansJewelers.com www.theateroftheamericansouth.org or (252) 291-4329 x10
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