Tell It Slant: Leaning Toward the Light in a Dark Time

Portsmouth New Hampshire’s Pontine Theatre kicks off its 49th Season with performances of "Tell It Slant: Leaning Toward The Light in a Dark Time" by guest artist, John Perrault. John brings his guitar to Pontine’s stage to sing poems and songs for difficult times. A few old-time ballads. A few that are new: “A Fair Maid A Walking” for the sake of the heart. “Beyond the River” for the sake of the earth. And lyrics—hopeful lyrics. Emily Dickinson, Whitman, Wright. Some Millay, a little Oliver. A couple of funny stories—good for a laugh. Plus a tune or two of his own making—and best leave it at that.
John Perrault is author of Jefferson’s Dream (Hobblebush Books), Here comes the Old Man Now (Oyster River Press), Ballad of Louis Wagner (Peter Randall Publisher), and most recently a chapbook, Season of Shagginess (Finishing Line Press). A Pushcart Nominee, John has published in Blue Unicorn, Christian Science Monitor, Commonweal, Comstock Review, Constellations, Pet Lore and elsewhere. He has recorded nine albums of original songs and ballads. John was Portsmouth Poet Laureate 2003-2005. Performances are on Friday, Saturday & Sunday @2pm. Purchase tickets at Pontine’s website: www.pontine.org