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John McCutcheon - Joe Hill's Last Will
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"Joe Hill's Last Will A Must-See! The words and music of iconic labor activist/songwriter Joe Hill come to life in a new production of Hill's final day in prison, before his untimely execution by Utah authorities at the turn of the last century. John McCutcheon's performance as Hill is absolutely riveting and playwright Si Kahn has done a masterful job weaving the words of Hill with his songs. Joe Hill is now a mostly forgotten figure today, but his activist spirit lives on and his songs served to inspire generations that followed. Joe Hill's Last Will succeeds in keeping his memory alive for future generations to come highly recommended!" JoAnn Mar, Radio producer/journalist, KALW
The scene is a cell in the Utah State Prison, November 19, 1915, 4:00 a.m. Joe Hill, American Labor's most iconic songwriter is awaiting execution at dawn and he's got a story to tell. It's the story of his life. But it's also the story of the growth of the Labor Movement in early 20th century America. It's a story of humor and love and injustice and courage. It's the story of America.
Joe Hill was a Swedish immigrant to the United States who, like so many others, worked at a variety of trades, trying to make his way in his new country. But like no other, he was a musician, a writer, a man of wit and insight, who knew how to craft songs that informed, inspired, and inflamed. He created a template for songwriting that was used by Woody Guthrie and by the Civil Rights Movement: taking well-known melodies and crafting new words that made the songs leap to life in a new and changing world.
joe-hill-quoteSongwriter and labor historian, Si Kahn, created the play based largely on Hill's own words and using all of Hill's music. Never before has Joe Hill's entire catalog been presented at once. And in the hands of multi-Grammy nominee and folk music legend, John McCutcheon, rarely have they had such expert treatment. McCutcheon's tour-de-force acting, his rich voice, and stellar instrumental skills present Joe Hill and his music as never before. The story takes the issues of labor, immigration, workers' rights, the death penalty, and war from the annals of 1915 to the headlines of 2014. It's a story that America has been wrestling with for 100 years now.
The production is spare and flexible. The scene is a simple jail cell, with a bed, a chair, and a window. From there, with a compelling script, a handful of great songs, and a guitar, Joe Hill's Last Will takes the audience on a wild, inspiring ride through a world of change.
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LocationThe Center for the Arts (View)
314 W. Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
United States
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| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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