Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:07 pm

Due to overwhelming demand for tickets, an additional performance date of Saturday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. has been added to the run of Man of Constant Sorrow.

This show delves into the backstage and personal life of two brothers, Ralph and Carter Stanley who loved to play the old-time Appalachian music they grew up listening to.

From their humble beginnings on a church pew, the brothers were determined to remain true to their musical roots even while they struggled to bring old-time music to a rock and roll world.

Directed by Scarlett Turney, this production features Luke Munday of the band “Green on the Vyne” as Ralph Stanley and old-time musician extraordinaire Mike Armistead as Carter Stanley.

Mike honed his musical skills with the likes of Bashful Brother Oswald of the Smoky Mountain Boys and the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band.

This funny and touching story contains some of the great original, classic, and traditional songs made famous by The Stanley Brothers.

It is a celebration of their enduring music. Some of the songs featured in this production are “Man of Constant Sorrow,”, “O Death,” “Rank Stranger,” “Amazing Grace,” “ How Mountain Girls Can Love,” “ White Dove,” “Angel Band,” and a host of other Stanley Brothers’ songs that will have you singing’ along and flat-footing in the aisles.

The cast includes John Tomlin and George Harper as the Clinch Mountain Boys and we welcome back to the Arts Center stage, Connie Bryant in the role of Lucy and Maggie Richardson as Jimmi.

Man of Constant Sorrow is sponsored by Franklin’s Printworks and is part of the 2009 Playhouse Season sponsored by The Old Feed Store Antique Mall and Cannon Inn of Woodbury.

Shows will be presented Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from now through Aug. 29. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with 2:00 p.m. matinees on Sunday Aug. 23 and Saturday Aug. 29.

Ticket prices are $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors, students or groups and may be purchased by calling the Arts Center box office at 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073.

Tickets may also be purchased online at www.artscenterofcc.com.

The Arts Center Cafe is now open before all performances, so be sure and call in advance for our discounted dinner/show packages. The Arts Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, just west of the town of Woodbury, approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro, Manchester, and McMinnville and one hour southeast of Nashville.

Box office hours are 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., Monday through Saturday.

If You Go:

What: Man of Constant Sorrow

When: Aug. 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 23 & 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Where: The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway, and Woodbury, TN

Admission: $12 Adults, $10 Students & Seniors

Phone: (615) 563-2787 or 1-800-235-9073

Website: www.artscenterofcc.com

Cast Members Luke Munday – Ralph Stanley Mike Armistead – Carter Stanley John Tomlin & George Harper – Clinch Mountain Boys Connie Bryant - Lucy Maggie Richardson - Jimmi