Jack Foltyn's "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" -- Voted 2007 Best Original .

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DALLAS, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 09/24/08 -- Jack Foltyn, aDallas-based actor, writer, dancer, singer and choreographer, isback at the Eisemann Center for eight performances of theaward-winning musical "Walk a Mile in My Shoes," opening October10th. This original musical is an exciting blend of rock 'n' rollmusic, comedy and drama. It was conceptualized, written, andproduced by Foltyn and his company, FTA Productions, as a storythat parallels the experiences of an actor, like Foltyn himself,through a narrative about Elvis, his life and his overall desire tobe a complete artist in all aspects of his career. Foltyn's uniquespin allows audiences to see Elvis' past and "what could have been"future as an analogy of what many of today's actors experience,creating a production that symbolizes not the life of a legend, butthe life of a performer.
"Walk a Mile in My Shoes" brings to stage, not the story of Elvis,but the peaks and valleys of his life as told by his fans andhimself, giving the audience a voyeuristic view into the soul of aperformer. Foltyn stars in the production as the lead character.Having been a fan of the "King" since childhood, Foltyn found thelife of Elvis to be his muse. Through the process of writing thismusical Foltyn discovered many parallels between what he hasexperienced in the business and what he imagines Elvis experienced."Walk a Mile in My Shoes" is a blending of the Elvis we know withthe Elvis Foltyn imagines as told by Foltyn's own personalexperiences.
"This is my imagination at work, and as I wrote it, I realized manyof my own personal travels were flowing onto the pages and thatcomparisons could be seen between my experiences and what Iimagined Elvis also experienced," said Foltyn. "This discoverymelded into the final production that is more of a representationof my life showcased through my knowledge of Elvis. It is meant toentertain, so there are unique and artistic licenses taken."
Foltyn's creation provides a fictional story immersed within anelectrifying show for all ages. It brings to life the era in whichElvis existed, and through his music, and other music as well,defines the time and moods of those eras. From Elvis sightings, toVegas, to Priscilla, to the Colonel and a mixture of other colorfulcharacters, this production is a high-energy, heart-stoppingmusical that transcends the boundaries, giving the audience achance to walk in the shoes of an actor and experience his world --relationships, thoughts, dreams, disappointments and successes.
The performance will be in the Countrywide Theatre. Tickets are onsale and can be purchased through the Eisemann Center's box office,972-744-4650, or online at www.eisemanncenter.com . The Eisemann Center is located at 2351 Performance Dr.,Richardson, Texas.
From the East Coast to the West Coast, Jack Foltyn has played the"King" in a variety of settings, produced and starred in his ownone-man show, "The American Dream," and spent nearly a year touringthe country in one of the earliest productions of "Idols of theKing" after he earned official approval from Elvis PresleyEnterprises.
Foltyn's performances are not limited to music by Elvis, butinclude blues, rock 'n roll, country, gospel, doo-wop and otherstandards. He and his band have recorded numerous CDs including"Changes" for which Foltyn won best soundtrack for "Bicycle Bobby"last year. He was also named "Entertainer of the Year" for 2007.For more information concerning Jack Foltyn -- www.ftaproductions.com .