Overview
RING OF FIRE has had a remarkable journey from Broadway to theaters across the world. The School Edition was conceived at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tennessee, under the direction of Donnie Bryan, featuring a cast of 28 actors and an on-stage band of 8 musicians. From the opening chords of vintage Country to Rockabilly, Rock n’ Roll, searing ballads and gentle songs of love and deep faith, RING OF FIRE packs a score that provides a rich fabric in which to lay down the story of Johnny Cash. The great bio-pic Walk the Line told the story of the events of Cash’s life and the incredible struggles and triumphs of his life. RING OF FIRE gives the music the spotlight, as a core group of talented actor/musicians celebrate the songs that are such a part of our collective experience.
Casting & Production
Casting
5 female and 6 male featured roles
Expandable ensemble with featured solos and lines
MAN 1
MAN 2
WOMAN 1
MAN 3
WOMAN 2
MAN 4
WOMAN 3
MAN 5
WOMAN 4
WOMAN 5
MAN 6
Orchestral Information
8 Musicians
Piano/Conductor (Keyboard 1)
Keyboard 2 (Keyboard 2/Rhythm Guitar)
Fiddle (Fiddle/Mandolin)
Guitar 1 (Electric and Acoustic)
Guitar 2 (Electric and Acoustic)
Guitar 3 (Acoustic/Dobro/Harmonica/Trumpet)
Bass (Bass/Guitar)
Drums
Credits
RING OF FIRE SCHOOL EDITION
The Music of Johnny Cash
Created by RICHARD MALTBY, JR. Conceived by WILLIAM MEADE
Orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby Ring of Fire was originally produced on Broadway by William Meade, CTM Productions, Bob Cuillo, GFour Productions, and James B. Freydberg
The School Edition was adapted by DONNIE BRYAN at Ensworth High School, Nashville, TN
Media
- Opening
- Country Boy
- While I've Got It On My Mind
- Five Feet High and Rising
- Big River
- Waiting on the Far Side Banks of Jordan
- Daddy Sang Bass
- I Still Miss Someone
- Angel Band
- If I Were a Carpenter
- Ring of Fire
- Jackson
- Hey Porter
- Sunday Morning Coming Down
- Going To Memphis
- Delia's Gone
- Folsom Prison Blues
- Man In Black
- Why Me, Lord?
- A Boy Named Sue
- All Over Again
- I Walk The Line
- I've Been Everywhere
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