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The Eagle Newspaper
August 16, 2007
A Dramatic Reporter
By Lawrence
Hillis
SALEM – Benita Zahn, renowned
health reporter, made an appearance at the Fort
Salem Cabaret this past week. Opened by
the talented Johnny Hancock, the evening was
an event of epic proportions.
To begin the show
Johnny made his talents known (following Jay
Kerr’s witticisms
about fire exits) as he drew out stirring riffs
and tender melodies from the piano, all accompanied
by his contemporary/new age voice, strong lyrics
and his uncanny ability to play the harmonica
at the same time! Of course, I am unable
to classify his music in any way, it was just
too broad, too well-structured; incorporating
the effects, ways, and means of a dozen styles
of music…then again, I can label his
music “amazing.”
Following Johnny,
Ms. Benita Zahn arrived from the back wearing
a beautiful lacey black dress ($30 at Marshalls
she proudly explains) and a stunning smile. Her
ease with the crowd and her aura of confidence
laid claim to the hearts of the audience. Her
voice was strong and melodious, and her versatility,
stunning. For a newscaster dabbling in
theater it would seem she got her life roles
reversed somehow, and should have been an actor
dabbling in reporting. With her conviction,
social comfort, and ability to crack rib-busting
jokes in the face of danger, it is easy to
see why she has made such a strong career for
herself. At the same time managing to
be a strong influence in civic life, and supporting
her flourishing theater sideline. Her
act was simply amazing, and I am disappointed
that the majority of the world missed it.
To redeem
themselves though, theatergoers who have not
yet experienced Fort Salem, a few tickets are
left for this weekends’ show,
Tap into Your Heart! The show will feature
a foot tapping/hat tricking extraordinaire
and is sure to amaze! |
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