During the closing season of Marin Shakes at the Marin Art and Garden Center, I played Portia in a production of “Merchant of Venice” with Dick Matthews, now the rich and famous Dakin Matthews of TV fame (at least I … Continue reading →

I remember attending a performance of “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” at Dominican when Marin Shakespeare first performed it there, maybe 20 years ago?! My, how time flies when you’re having fun in Marin!For me the most wondrous moment was during … Continue reading →

Having performed at Forest Meadows for only a single season, I have fewer memories to choose among than do the actors (hello, George and Cat!) who have already shared their remembrances below.  But I nonetheless have plenty.  Particularly prominent are my memories of doing … Continue reading →

Last summer I was sitting under the trees looking forward to sharing my chocolate mousse with not only my stomach, but  Bob Currier as well. I always bring one for Bob to enjoy and this time was no exception. My … Continue reading →

I began attending Marin Shakespeare productions at Dominican College’s Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in the summer of 1972 shortly after I moved to southern Marin from San Francisco.  During the subsequent 37 years I have attended many memorable productions, first at … Continue reading →

In the summer of 1992, I was offered one of the first AEA contracts to play both of the Dromios in Bob’s production of “Comedy of Errors.”  It was one of the most chock-filled summers of fun — I ran … Continue reading →

After 19 years on the Marin Shakespeare Company board of directors I have many memories, but none stands out like my first meeting with Robert and Lesley Currier. It was in the Fall of 1989 at the home of John … Continue reading →

I remember during “Cyrano” when there was a fire raging in the hills of San Rafael and there was a strong smell of smoke in the air. I came out onstage as Roxanne to play a romantic scene with Christian … Continue reading →

Jack Powell with bunny ears being quite, quite serious. Grant Goodman as Hal looking at me as Doll in Henry IV 2, (lipstick all over, ripped fishnets, pink corset) saying “you’re a good girl, aren’t you?” Dancing a tango with … Continue reading →

This happened about a dozen years ago.  I had never been around actors very much, and as a social scientist, I was fascinated by the close-up view I got as a member of the Board.  There’s a whole set of … Continue reading →