Tuesday, June 16, 2009
American Mirrors festival at Actors Summit
Posted by Frank Lewis on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Actors’ Summit launches a new project tonight: the American Mirrors summer repertory festival, which brings four small shows — three of them one-man portraits of American cultural icons — to two Hudson locations. The series opens with Unforgettable, artistic director Neal Thackaberry’s portrait of Nat “King” Cole. Reggie Scott (pictured) stars as the music legend, singing, playing piano and telling Cole’s life story. Also opening tonight is Mark Twain: Semi-Literate Lecturer, Liar and Loafer by Ashland theater professor Ric Goodwin, who has been telling Twain’s stories for 25 years, grabbing quotes from the author’s works. Unforgettable opens at 8 tonight at Actors’ Summit (86 Owen Brown St., Hudson), with performances continuing through July 26. Mark Twain: Semi-Literate Lecturer, Liar and Loafer opens at 7:30 tomorrow at the Hudson Library (96 Library St., Hudson) with performances through July 26. Call 330.342.0800 or go to actorssummit.org for more info. Tickets: $7-$28. — Michael Gill
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We'll be at the openings! However, Unforgettable opens this Friday 6/19 @ 8pm at Actors' Summit Theater and Mark Twain opens this Saturday 6/20 @ 7:30 pm and it performs at the Hudson Library's Flood Room.
Saw Mark Twain on Saturday night for the opening. Rick Goodwin channels Mark Twain. It is a very enjoyable evening -- essential for any lover of Twain's works!
We took the entire family to see Unforgettable at last Sunday's matinee. My parents loved remembering the music of their generation, the kids enjoyed the story of Cole's life being at the theater, and my husband and I loved getting out and hearing those romantic songs. A fascinating look at the man behind the music and great FAMILY entertainment!
I saw Mark Twain. Goodwin really does a thorough job with the funny stories, but he also includes how Twain viewed lynching and slavery. Great job!
We were at the opening of Don't Hug Me at Actors' Summit last Friday night. I haven't laughed so hard in years! The cast is talented and the funny, silly story is just what we wanted to hear. Perfect summer entertainment!
Saw Neil Thackaberry's brilliant performance as Clarence Darrow at Actors' Summit. Not only did he hit a vast range of emotions, but Mr. Thackaberry was also able to educate us minute by minute on the fascinating and extensive life of a very important man in American history. Leaving the theatre, I was overwhelmed with how diminished our country would be without the bravery of Clarence Darrow. Bravo Neil and Actors' Summit.
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