A LIFE IN SHOES
A LIFE IN SHOES
A ONE-WOMAN SHOW PRODUCED & PERFORMED BY
Sally Rae
Strap in for a one-hour romp through the closets of a lifetime! From go-go boots to orthopedic shoes, Sally Rae struts, teeters and strides her way through eight decades of style, sass and soul. Each pair tells a story - of love, loss, laughter and the sweet surprise of finding joy with every step. Funny, heartfelt and utterly relatable, Sugar, Sass & Sole celebrates a woman’s journey from six to 86…reminding us all to walk proudly, live sweetly and never underestimate the power of a good pair of shoes.
directed by
Amy Feinberg
“The last poignant question of this show will land in a way that stays with you. Sugar, Sass & Sole is brave, tender and beautifully honest.”
— Joanie A.“I’m so lucky I got to witness this outstanding performance. I walked away feeling so touched by the rawness, truth and beauty of Sally Rae's story, something we can all relate to and a great reminder of how important our favorite shoes are.”
— Debra M.“Hang onto your boots for a delightful romp through Sally Land! Enlivened with song and dance, Sally’s memoir is innocent, raunchy, vulnerable and sacred---all at the same time! Whether you're in sneakers or heels, you'll leave this show feeling like you're on Cloud 9!”
— Lisa V.“"In Sugar, Sass & Sole, Sally Rae artfully combines her acting and singing talents with storytelling in this moving one woman show. She is sweet, sexy and soulful as she takes us through her life story through shoes, the sole of this performance. Her vulnerability, brightness and connection with the audience had me vacillating between laughter and tears. As she progressed through her years, always portraying how shoes offered a perspective on her identity, it was not only relatable but had me reflecting on the role shoes played in my life transitions. Watching her dance in spike heels was a wonder. Sally is a consummate performer. So engrossed in her story I couldn't believe how quickly the time passed and found myself hungering for more at the end. This is truly a performance not to be missed.”
— Carle C.“"Sally is a unique and talented performer who brings such a beautifully intimate, personal story to life with humor and depth that brings the audience fully into her rich world as we experience a full range of emotions with her in this brilliantly crafted show. A rich, charming and poignant theatrical journey of a lifetime!"
— Rabbi Marc S.“Sugar, Sass & Sole is the most impressive one woman show I have ever witnessed. I was moved by Sally’s authenticity, depth of the script, the humor and musical talents of this remarkable woman.”
— Dr. Carey P."Sugar, Sass & Sole is a deeply personal and universally relatable romp of Sally's life in shoes. Each pair delights, prods and displays her remarkable resilience through humor and song!”
— Suzy N."Sally's one woman show, "Sugar, Sass & Sole," is a masterpiece. What strikes me the most is her exuberance and utter joy as she retells the story of her life with humor and incredible talent. When an actor loves being on stage, this love is contagious and we all feel it. Love is at the heart of this show. Her story is a love letter to us. She wants to tell her stories and we want to hear them. It's a YES, experience. Sally's talent is vast. Not only does she have a beautiful voice, but she is able to bring her characters to life with humor, tears, and precision. I could "see" her father smoking his cigarettes lamenting the death of his daughter, or her mother injecting insulin into her thigh daily, or the adorable college boyfriend with the horrible gym socks he wore all the way up to his knees. We are transfixed by the variety of voices, accents and postures Sally uses to bring her characters to life. At one point Sally sings Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love Of All" and we are all held captive with the beauty and pain of the moment. She takes us to laughter and tears and we are cheering her on as she shares so intimately about her loves and her losses. "Sugar, Sass & Sole" is a must see.”
— Wendy, Playright & Actor.“Sally’s show is a MUST SEE! You will travel a rich journey from the beginning of her life, to her old age. Ups & downs, joys & heartache, rejoicing and bouncing alongside this amazingly talent artist. She sings, she dances, and she is hilariously funny. You’ll leave feeling like you’ve been on a deep, spiritual and uplifting adventure!”
— Marcelle W.