[NEohioPAL]Remembering Arthur Miller

[Laura Butler]

In the summer of 2001, I studied abroad in London, and I saw Arthur Miller's 
"All my Sons" for the first time (Laurie Metcalfe played the Mother).  It 
was the first time for me where the first act in a play felt like 5 minutes. 
My eyes were glued to the life that evolved onstage.  I was so impressed 
with that theatrical experience that I went to see it again a few days 
later, and it was still amazing.  It remains to this day as the best 
theatrical production I have ever had.  And Mr. Miller remains one of my 
favorite playwrights.

Laura Butler

>From: Fabio Polanco <fpolanco2 at yahoo.com>
>To: terry sandler 
><terrysandler at hotmail.com>,neohiopal at lists.fredsternfeld.com
>Subject: Re: [NEohioPAL]Remembering Arthur Miller
>Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 06:38:34 -0800 (PST)
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>In November of 2001, I had the pleasure and honor of working with Mr. 
>Miller for two days on a staged reading of his last play "Resurrection 
>Blues".  It was a complete thrill.  The most impressive thing about Mr. 
>Miller (among many impressive things, like his superior brain) was that 
>here was this icon of world theatre and yet he made me (I had one line 
>total in the entire show.  I think it was "no".) feel as important to him 
>as the movie stars who were playing the leads.  Among the many thrills of 
>those 48 hours were when Mr. Miller shared his thoughts on the events of 
>September 11.  As one might have suspected, he had the insight of a man who 
>has seen, created and participated in history as it has evolved.
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>He was one of the create human beings of the 20th century.  No doubt.
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>Fabio Polanco
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>terry sandler <terrysandler at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>Dear Artists of NE Ohio,
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>It is a sad day for fine and performing artists all around the world, as we 
>mourn the loss of our all-American playwright Mr. Arthur Miller (Death of A 
>Salesman, All My Sons, The Crucible). He was 89 years of age.
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>Arthur Miller's words have indeed touched, inspired, and entertained us, 
>while empowering the human spirit, as well.  If you have a moment, let's 
>take the time to thank Mr. Miller for the beautiful body of work that will 
>continue to speak proudly for generations to come.
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>Recall a moment in your life when Arthur Miller's work inspired you.  For 
>me, it was when I first read "Death of A Salesman" freshman year of 
>college. I remember tears streaming down my face the whole night. Since 
>then, I have always been inspired to play the role of Happy or Bernard in a 
>production someday, somewhere, anytime.
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>Thank you, artists. Looking forward to hearing your Arthur Miller story.
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>Terry M. Sandler
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