[NEohioPAL]Remembering Tony Walsh

[Zev Valancy]

Dear Friends,

I was shocked yesterday to hear of Tony's death. I didn't know him for 
as long as many did, but my memories of him are still fond. He and Mary 
always seemed like an integral part of Dobama--imagining it without 
them is almost impossible. Tony's love of theatre and of everyone at 
Dobama was palpable, and he was always pleased to see me, and asked 
after me whenever he saw my family.

I did have the privilege of doing one play with him: at the Kid's 
Playwriting Festival we appeared together as rebellious reindeer in 
"Reindeer Games." It was a large cast, full of both Cleveland theatre 
stalwarts and younger members of the community, and it was so much fun 
working and learning with all of them.

Tony was a major part of Cleveland theatre, and he still is--I know 
that we'll continue to feel his spirit, helping us toward excellence 
and joy in theatre.

My heart goes out to Mary and the rest of the family.

Zev Valancy