Comments on: In Memory of John MacDonald http://dctheatrescene.com/2008/07/15/in-memory-of-john-macdonald/ DC's Liveliest Theatre Website Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:54:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Compose Yourself http://dctheatrescene.com/2008/07/15/in-memory-of-john-macdonald/#comment-3971 Compose Yourself Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:33:34 +0000 http://dctheatrescene.com/?p=1662#comment-3971 This news saddens me deeply. Though I did not know John too well, I did have the honor of recently working with the Stage Guild, and having very pleasant interactions with Ann. My heart goes out to her, and to all the family at the Stage Guild. This news saddens me deeply. Though I did not know John too well, I did have the honor of recently working with the Stage Guild, and having very pleasant interactions with Ann. My heart goes out to her, and to all the family at the Stage Guild.

]]> By: Leo Irrera http://dctheatrescene.com/2008/07/15/in-memory-of-john-macdonald/#comment-3964 Leo Irrera Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:14:36 +0000 http://dctheatrescene.com/?p=1662#comment-3964 To the Washington Stage Guild members and especially Ann: There is no way to express my grief for John's passing, so I'll share a memory. The beginnings of the stage guild and my career as a sculptor coincided at Paul the 6th institute. The excitement of observing your rehearsals. watching you all frantically rushing to and from your basement dressing room and finally seeing your performance in the old Kate Smith theater will always stay with me. Then there was the day when the large cross I was working on lost its support and fell. I caught it, could barely hold it and couldn't get it back up. I screamed for help - John and some cast members rushed down and we righted it. When I sliced my finger with a chisel again it was the stage guild that came to assist. You all have my gratitude for this and for all the wonderful theater experiences you provided. - And Bill Good luck to you in your new responsibility I know you'll be terrific. Leo To the Washington Stage Guild members and especially Ann:

There is no way to express my grief for John’s passing, so I’ll share a memory. The beginnings of the stage guild and my career as a sculptor coincided at Paul the 6th institute. The excitement of observing your rehearsals. watching you all frantically rushing to and from your basement dressing room and finally seeing your performance in the old Kate Smith theater will always stay with me. Then there was the day when the large cross I was working on lost its support and fell. I caught it, could barely hold it and couldn’t get it back up. I screamed for help - John and some cast members rushed down and we righted it. When I sliced my finger with a chisel again it was the stage guild that came to assist. You all have my gratitude for this and for all the wonderful theater experiences you provided. - And Bill Good luck to you in your new responsibility I know you’ll be terrific.

Leo

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