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The two-act play, written by Synthia L. Hardy and directed by Bryan Rasmussen combines storytelling and song to capture the essence of Billie Holiday’s music and life. In the first act, Holiday prepares for her show while answering the questions of two unseen reporters. Hardy as Holiday entwines her biography and explanations of the inspiration for and history of her music with performances of her popular numbers. Musician Woody Woods joins Hardy on stage as Holiday’s pianist accompanying her through hits including the haunting “Strange Fruit,” as well as “God Bless the Child,” “...

Merrily We Roll Along is currently running at the Whitefire Theatre through April 30, 2023. I got the chance to pepper Conchita Belisle Newman, the creative force behind The Fable Company, with some queries on her company and Merrily.

Actor-singer-playwright Synthia L. Hardy brings the story of Billie Holiday to vibrant life. In "Billie! Backstage with Lady Day," Billie is being interviewed by unseen reporters as she unfolds the story of her turbulent life. Billie, accompanied by a pianst, sings her greatest hits, including "God Bless the Child", "Strange Fruit", "Good Morning Heartache", "Lover Man", many more.Directed by Bryan Rasmussen for Oceanside Theatre Company.

Written and performed by Synthia L. Hardy and a jazz quartet, the show is part documentary, part concert

Brian Fernandez, son of departing Yuma lawmaker Charlene Fernandez, was appointed to serve out the remainder of his mother's term.