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    Folsom Prison Experience

    A "Full Contact Immersive Tribute Drama"

    Right from the start when "doors open" you will know you are not in "Kansas" any longer.  The sights.  The sounds.  The feel will be like you are at Folsom Prison on January 13th 1968.  Don't mess with the guards or the warden.   They have a job to do!   Even the ever serious DJ/emcee Hugh Cherry has a job to do and won't let you forget it.  Oh, and don't be late for "Roll Call" or you could end up in the hole! 

    This fun semi-immersive drama delivers a high intensity recreation of one of Johnny Cash's most important days in his musical career.  Now in hind sight, it's amazing how well everything turned out as Johnny was in a pretty bad funk at the time.  Johnny's first marriage was ended that exact day and this effected him deeply.  The band had a hard time getting Johnny interested in recording in the studio so they decided to record LIVE in a prison.  What could go wrong?  Well come and find out just how drama filled this day was.  The now seemingly simple act of recording a show for a record in front of a captive audience in a prison was anything but simple.  The Folsom Prison Experience is directed by Stephanie Long and takes you back to this special day and gives you the drama of the day.  Oh and prison inmate attire encouraged as your part is to be THE PRISONERS of Folsom Prison!   FPE Shirts available here!

    Join FPE Starring Jay Ernest from the Church of Cash.  This large cast can include but not limited to or guaranteeing the following as some members may be locked up elsewhere on any given night!   Look for Kat Perkins, Ryan Maddux, Dan Hopman, Ryan Nelson, our Tennessee 3 Jonathon TeBeest, Tony Wirth, Jack Mansk, the boys from Hitchville, Gracie Anderson and more!

    Fargo Theater May 2022

    Zeb Wolfe, Production Manager at Jade Presents.

     "This immersive experience doesn't really have a comparison, it must be felt.  Jay and his team produce and execute an amazing show."

     

    Show DATES
    Johnny sees the light

    Johnny sees the light

    Hugh thinks he is in charge.

    Hugh thinks he is in charge.

    In the end, it's the music.

    In the end, it's the music.

    These guards mean business.

    These guards mean business.

    Come to the light Johnny!

    Come to the light Johnny!

    ALL STAR CAST AND CREW!

    ALL STAR CAST AND CREW!

    A time for work and a time for play!

    A time for work and a time for play!

    Don't cross Mr. Right and Tight!

    Don't cross Mr. Right and Tight!

    FPE loves the groups coming out!

    FPE loves the groups coming out!

    FPE Making a big set work on the small stage!

    FPE Making a big set work on the small stage!

    To serve and protect!   Even inmates.

    To serve and protect! Even inmates.

    The Laundry.

    The Laundry.

    Nicer than Folsom in 1968!

    Nicer than Folsom in 1968!

    You don't want to see these on a Saturday night!

    You don't want to see these on a Saturday night!

    This merch is not for sale!

    This merch is not for sale!

    Fantastic artwork done my former inmates.

    Fantastic artwork done my former inmates.

    Don't hurt yourself Jay!

    Don't hurt yourself Jay!

    Jay and Tom check out the cells

    Jay and Tom check out the cells

    Reality hits hard in a tiny cell

    Reality hits hard in a tiny cell

    Carful of this guard,... It's the Hawk!

    Carful of this guard,... It's the Hawk!

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