San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre is thrilled to kick off the second half of its 2019- 2020 Season with Always…Patsy Cline. Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley, Always…Patsy Cline is a true story about Cline’s friendship with Louise Seger, a fan from Houston who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her tragic death in 1963. Featuring a live band on the intimate SLO REP stage, funny and often poignant tales of Patsy’s life on the road are told with down-home country humor and brought to life through music and even some audience participation.
The show includes more than two dozen of Patsy Cline’s biggest hits, including “Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and “Sweet Dreams”. Much more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically in a plane crash in 1963, Always…Patsy Cline keeps this longtime friendship center-stage and takes audiences through the ups and downs of Patsy’s career, from her breakthrough on live radio, to her rise to fame at the Grand Ole Opry. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.”
The show runs February 7 – March 8 with performances Wednesdays through Sundays at 7 pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. SLO REP is located at 888 Morro Street, right next to City Hall, in downtown San Luis Obispo. Ticket prices range from $40-$55 and are available at www.slorep.org or by calling (805) 786-2440.
ABOUT THE CAST AND CREW
Always…Patsy Cline is directed by Kevin Harris with musical direction by Wendy Feaver and choreography by Andrew Silvaggio. Greta Kleckner* will take on the role of Patsy Cline and Louise Seger will be played by Suzy Newman. Our Sweet Dreams Band, aka the Bodacious Bobcats, features Band leader and music director Wendy Feaver on keys, John Clarke on steel guitar, James Gallardo on bass, Gary Wooten on lead guitar, Paul Lee on fiddle, and Evan Goldhahn on drums. Scenic design by David Linfield, costume design by Randon Pool, sound and lighting design by Kevin Harris. Our stage manager is Amanda Johnson. Thanks to our Show Sponsors Carol Kiessig and Phyllis Momtazee-Snelling, in memory of Bill Snelling.
For more information about the show or SLO REP, please contact Patty Thayer at (805) 786-2440 or patty@slorep.org.