Woody Sez to See TheaterWork's Latest Show
Woody Sez to See TheaterWork's Latest Show By David Pulvermacher TheaterWorks brings a slice of Americana to Hartford with Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie . Directed by Nick Corley, Woody Sez shines a light on the Greatest Generation through the eyes of the controversial folk singer Woody Guthrie. Guthrie’s musical motivation stemmed from his communal experiences through several of America’s significant events, such as the Great Depression, World War II, and the Red Scare. Through these historic events, Corley and cast connect the troubles of the past to familiar issues of today in a rustic and educational way. Born in 1912 in Oklahoma, Woody Guthrie wanted to express his passion for people in his music. However, he faced much pushback from the music industry. While the music corporations wanted to keep people calm and at ease with lackadaisical tunes, Guthrie wanted to sing about the struggles of the everyday person. Guthrie wanted people to know that he heard