All Entries in the "x-in memoriam" Category
The Life and Death of Bryan Burgess – by Ben Hill, Hollywood Fringe Festival Director
I met Bryan Burgess once – at the Fringe Festival – and it was probably the most exhausting thirty minutes of my life. In a very very good way. The man was a human whirlwind, ever-smiling, ever-laughing, just endlessly fired up and ready to go for just about anything. He passed away just a few [...]
Harvey Pekar – RIP
I can’t say that I knew him that well, but I do remember these visits on Late Night with Letterman. Classics. A true curmudgeon. And one of the most brilliantly socially awkward personalities ever. Rest in Peace, Harvey.
Dennis Hopper: RIP (May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010)
Nuff said. Seriously. Thought I’d have more to say. Really. All right. Blue Velvet and Hoosiers in the same year. There. Nuff said.
Playwright, Actor, Critic, Harvey Perr: RIP – UPDATE: Uh, Not.
Crazy. I was just about to write what I thought was going to be a funny piece about Harvey Perr, how I stumbled upon his writings purely by accident, he writes some of the best reviews of the past year – in my opinion – and then he goes AWOL for the last couple months. [...]
Ben Bradley: RIP – UPDATED
Popular Los Angeles Development/Director/Producer, Ben Bradley, most notably associated with the Fountain Theatre was found dead on Saturday in his apartment. Authorities have deemed it a homicide. I did not know Ben personally but knew of his reputation. And as vividly displayed by the outpouring of emotion going around the internet, he will be sorely [...]
The Freak is Dead
Long live the Freak. Let’s try to remember him at his best. Enjoy. Rest in peace, Michael.
Dave Depino
Just a short post to let everyone know that the memorial for our friend and LA Theatre advocate and respected critic will be happening Tuesday, August 12th, 7pm at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble. Critic and friend, Madeline Shaner wrote a lovely tribute here along with a republished letter from 2000 about the late Dave Depino “The [...]