A very Happy Birthday to the legendary critic. Here I recall an encounter with him where he was just as theatrical as the great actors he’s written about.
Author: Darryl Reilly
Entertaining Mr. Sloane
In this exquisite revival of Joe Orton’s 1964 subversive black comedy, a sexy young man infiltrates the lives of his landlady, her father and her brother.
Brief Encounter
While waiting on line to get into the memorial tribute for Tony Randall, in 2004, I had one of those only in New York encounters with a 80ish woman.
Nacogdoches
From the thousands that I’ve taken to the Statue of Liberty as a tour guide, two were among the most memorable. They were like Horton Foote characters.
Miriam Colón 1936-2017
Here is a personal remembrance of the distinguished actress, perhaps best known for her role in the 1983 film “Scarface,” who died recently.
Anna Deavere Smith: My teacher in the 1980’s
Now acclaimed for her award-winning documentary theatre solo shows, back then she was a struggling actress and a charismatic and inspiring teacher.
Aaron Frankel: A great acting teacher
Now retired at the age of 95, this distinguished man of the theater has been a stage manager for The Lunts, a director, an acting teacher and an author.
Not Glad We Had This Time Together
Carol Burnett performed her one-woman show in White Plains, in 2015. She’s undeniably wonderful, but the event was a disappointing series of misadventures.
Woman in the Auditorium
How a 72 year-old, retired schoolteacher made her Broadway debut with Paul Newman in the 2002, revival of “Our Town,” where he played The Stage Manager.
Anne Jackson: A Personal Remembrance
These are some fond recollections of my time studying acting at HB Studio in the 1990’s with the venerable and delightful actress who died last year.