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Starring Tom Byrn
Directed by Gayle Stahlhuth
Conceived and First Produced by George Spota
As a young man, Will Rogers worked on ranches. Being a master of the lariat led to his performing in Vaudeville. By 1917 he was a headliner for the Ziegfeld Follies, blending his unique style of poking gentle fun at current events with his rope tricks. In 1922, he started a syndicated column that was read in 2,800 daily papers. His wit, wisdom and understanding of the human condition is often compared to that of Mark Twain, and much of what he said and wrote is still relevant today. Also a film star, Rogers played the lead in the 1931 film version of Twain’s 1889 time-travel novel, A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT. In 1933, Rogers played the role of Nat Miller in the road company of Eugene O'Neill's AH, WILDERNESS!
Taking on the role of Will Rogers is Tom Byrn who recently received rave reviews for his performance in ELTC’s MR. LINCOLN. Conceived and produced by George Spota in 1970, James Whitmore originally played the role.
