She hails from small town Saskatchewan - Saltcoats to be exact and when she returns it will be for more than old times sake and visits. Performing in the very first Yorkton Stars for Saskatchewan show of the year, Devra Straker will become the legendary Patsy Cline, taking the audience on a memorable journey back in time.
Straker, who now resides in Edmonton with her husband and two-year-old daughter says she is thrilled and honoured to be playing Patsy for the sixth time in her career.
Following successful runs in 2011 and 2012, Globe Theatre is touring "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline" across Saskatchewan and Yorkton is on the list of stops.
The show kicks off with a two-week run at Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon and will then hit a variety of additional venues including Yorkton on September 7.
The show follows the legendary country and western music sensation as she climbs to stardom from small town Virginia to Carnegie Hall in this musical featuring her greatest hits such as "Walkin' After Midnight," "Crazy" and "I Fall To Pieces"!
In a review of the 2012 show for the Regina Leader-Post, Jeff Dedekker complimented lead actor Devra Straker on her portrayal of Patsy Cline: "Straker proved she was up to the task of portraying the country music superstar. The role is difficult - it's not just enough for the actor to be able to carry a tune with a pleasant voice. To bring credibility to the role, the voice has to be similar to Patsy's - it has to be husky, robust and powerful - and Straker's voice filled the bill quite admirably."
Straker will perform in Yorkton at the Anne Portnuff Theatre September 7 starting at 7:30 p.m. For tickets or further details call the Yorkton Arts Council at 306 783-8722, go online at www.ticketpro.ca or at purchase at the door.
