Chase Padgett delivers a virtuosic performance as he becomes 6 different guitar players each with their own distinct voice, views, and musical style (Blues, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Folk, and Country). Written by Chase Padgett and Jay Hopkins, 6 Guitars is a pitch perfect blend of music, comedy, and characters.
=0D=0A=During this 85 minute show, each of the characters ranging from a 19 year old rock prodigy to an 87 year old blues man share their journey with music from discovery to mastery through songs and stories that leaves every audience laughing, crying, and falling in love with music all over again.
=0D=0A=6 Guitars premiered in the 2010 Orlando International Fringe Festival where it was greeted with sold out houses and standing ovations. Since then is has traveled internationally becoming one of the most successful shows from the Canadian Fringe Festival Circuit by breaking attendance records and receiving high praise from critics. In 2013 it became one of the top 5 highest grossing shows in the history of the Winnipeg Fringe Festival by selling nearly 3000 tickets in 12 days.
=0D=0A=“Best Solo Show, Best Musician, Best Performer” 2010 Orlando Fringe
=0D=0A=“It’s just one guy – and one guitar – but it’s amazing.” Orlando Sentinel
=0D=0A=“Earns applause no matter your musical taste.”Winnipeg Free Press
=0D=0A=“««««« Six Guitars is nothing short of a storytelling masterpiece. The play will leave you doing two things: laughing until you cry, and lifting your jaw to its proper position.” Edmonton Sun
=0D=0A=“«««« I’m a crusty old theatre critic but Chase Padgett’s accomplishment in 6 Guitars is so virtuosic it had me on my feet.” Georgia Straight
=0D=0A=http://www.cowichanpac.ca/event/6-guitars
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