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Director's Blog
03/11/2010 - Posted by Freddie Ashley
Tonight I watched a rehearsal for 100 Saints You Should Know, which is being beautifully brought to life by director Susan Reid and the unbelievable cast. When I first decided to produce this play, I knew it would be something very special. But I had no idea just what I would encounter when I walked into the rehearsal hall tonight. I'm telling you, I witnessed some of the most honest, beautiful, moving acting I've seen in a long time. Carolyn Cook does work in this show that you really have to see to believe. Doyle Reynolds is heartbreaking. And the rest of the cast (Sheila Allen, Rachel DeJulio and Barrett Doyle) may be new to AE audiences, but they'll be remembered for a long time. It's rare to have such an immediate emotional reaction just watching a rehearsal, but I was in tears tonight. It's going to take a little while to shake what I just saw, in fact. That's one of the reasons I ran upstairs and started blogging - I had to get it out!
I am so honored to be able to present this exquisite play to our audience. Can't wait for performances to start next week. Bring your hankies.
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I'm talking with Pax Christi(a very, very Progressive Peace & Social Justice group) members about attending as a group.
The redemptive power of faith is often quoted, but rarely presented. Good on you, Mr. Ashley!
Can't wait to see the show! :)
03/26/2010 - Posted by Lisa Nanette Allender
Hi, Freddie, I'm Linda Aronoff...we met when I did the internship in dramaturgy thru KSU. I really am interested in seeing 100 Saints now that I've read your blog. I'm so glad to see you are really kickin' ass in theater...good for you! I've directed a lot of stuff, up until recent budget cuts. Now, I will just enjoy being an audience member! Love to you, hope to run into you soon. Linda
03/13/2010 - Posted by Linda (Aronoff) Baker
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