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My gift to the cast and crew
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This, presented in a frame, was my gift to most all the lovely people who I had the
privilege to return to acting in the company of. For those whom the text here
is a bit hard to read, the first two printed pieces of news are below. As
well, the third piece of news was something personalized to each cast and crew
member. I had first thought about not putting the third here, but, decided I
wanted to further share my gratitude for this wonderful group of people. So, for
those who care, all the personalized notes, which were, of course, handwritten on
each plaque, are also included.
By-the-way: the idea of the three pieces of news comes from Johnny Pateen's
favorite method of "news divulgin'."
I'm also quite sure there were people very integral to the production, but somewhat
removed, as well as others involved, whom I have overlooked recognizing -- and for
that, I am sorry. If one of you happens to read this:
THANK YOU, TOO!
The plaque text:
K.L. does have three pieces of news to be tellin' ya this day.
I'll save the best piece of news for last, so's'you will be waitin' for
it.
Me first piece of news:
What a privelege and fortune did I have to return to acting in the
company of such a lovely and talented group of people!
Me second piece of news:
How grateful am I for the kindness, support and patience shown to me!
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The personalized, "Third pieces of news,"
on each Cripple of Inishmaan gift plaque:
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photo © Natasha Randall
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Greg Smith
(Director)
Greg – Thanks for all your great help getting me back to an actor; your
direction was nothing less than superb!!
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photo © Terry Ronald
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Barb Coriell
(Kate Osbourne)
Barb: Watching you and Dodie was an object lesson in a professional attitude
toward the stage. I think you set more tone than just that for the audience.
It was nice to have your calm.
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photo © Terry Ronald
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Dodie Lockwood
(Eileen Osbourne)
Dodie: Watching you and Barb as the aunts was a delight. You work off each
other so well! And your professionalism set a good tone! I'm glad to
have had you in my first cast.
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photo © Terry Ronald
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Matthew W. Smith
(Cripple Billy Claven)
Matt: Kudos for a Great performance that centered the show and was easy to
work off of. I hope we are cast together in the future!
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photo © Terry Ronald
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Craig Roberts
(Bartley McCormick)
Craig: Let's hope you weren't type cast, because Bartley was so wonderfully
simple headed! You brought off some very funny moments. Hope we work together
again.
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photo © Terry Ronald
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Natasha Randall
(Helen McCormick)
Tosha: Helen was deliciously mean. And her transformation at the end of Act II
was wonderful! It may have been Greg's idea, but you pulled it off. Hope
to work with you again.
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photo © Terry Ronald
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John Spitler
(Babby Bobby Benton)
John: It was fun gettin' beat by you -- despite the "needle incident";
Loved your Babby Bobby and hope we work together again.
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photo © Terry Ronald
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James Lockwood
(Dr. Mcsharry)
Jim: It was fun sparring with you on stage. Thanks for the example of a pro,
which you provided so well.
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photo © Terry Ronald
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Barb Jorgensen
(Mammy O'Dougal)
Barb: I want to especially thank you for all the support, advice and kindness
you've shown. Everyone was so good at welcoming me -- but you were more so and
I am grateful.
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Jocelyn Kandl
(Assistant Director)
Jocelyn: To an A.D. EXTRAORDINARY. Great notes; valiant attempt to keep us in
the greenroom; absolutely wonderful disposition! Hope to work with, or at least
see, you on stage.
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Bob Mills
(Producer & Sound Engineer -- and more)
Bob: thanks for ALL the stuff you did!
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Terry Ronald
(Lighting Designer & official Photographer)
Terry – Thanks for shedding light on Inishmaan and for the great pictures.
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Gina Yarber
(Lighting technician)
Gina: Thanks for lighting Inishmaan!
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Carol Finley
(a Jane of many trades)
Carol: Thanks for all the work to make the play happen!
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and last, but, absolutely not least:
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Kimberly
(a younger Jane of much assistance)
Kimberly: Thanks for hangin' out and helpin' out!
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