Will Rogers Now! is a journey into the roots of the American experience. This highly entertaining portrait of a gentle American hero honors Will Rogers in words, theater and song. After years of study, Lance Brown has at his command a fascinating collection of Will Rogers' newspaper articles, radio monologues and off-the-cuff comments that still ring true today. After years of performing as Rogers, Brown wears the role like a second skin. This performance brings you history, heroes and hilarity, a few rope tricks and a few tears, but mostly the irrepressible spirit of Will Rogers and hope for our troubled times.

Over 30 years as professional touring musician, performing folk, jazz and original music and three different one-man shows in clubs, theatres, and festivals across the United States.

Lance Brown's Tribute to Will Rogers, an original one-man theatre show featuring the writing, vaudeville performances and rope-spinning of Will Rogers, has delighted audiences since 1986.

Lance has worked on over 1500 performances for theaters, businesses, associations, resorts, libraries, theatres, cultural centers, and other community gatherings in 49 states. He has created workshops on Developing Musical Theatre Scripts and The Life & Times of Will Rogers for college students throughout the nation.

In 1997, authored On the Road With Will Rogers (Biddle Publishing) chronicling how Will Rogers' wit and wisdom still connects with us today. Foreword written by Will Rogers' son, Jim, who said, "as an actor, humorist, singer, writer and humanitarian himself, Lance has a unique connection to, and understanding of Will Rogers...reading Lance Brown is as great as seeing and hearing him."

Will Rogers Now will be presented by Centerstage at the Knutzen Familoy Theatre in Federal Way for two performances only: Saturday February 7 at 8 p.m. and Sunday February 8 at 2 p.m.

For tickets, call (253) 661-1444.