| Larry Gleason creates the role of 'Monty' in A MOON TO DANCE BY New Harmony Theatre, IN |
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| Larry Gleason creates the role of 'Michael (Astrov) Astor' in VANYA / VERMONT Vermont Stage Company photo: Burlington Free Press |
| As 'Dylan' in A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES Vermont Stage Company photo:Burlington Free Press |
| As 'Charlie Baker' with Alex Bond in THE FOREIGNER New Harmony Theatre, IN |
| As 'Tom' with Anne Pitoniak in THE GOLDEN AGE New Harmony Theatre, IN |
| As 'Biff' with Steven Fales, Jacqueline Brookes and Gil Rogers in DEATH OF A SALESMAN New Harmony Theatre, IN |
| As 'Mike' with Kirsti Carnahan in THE PHILADELPHIA STORY New Harmony Theatre, IN |
| Larry Gleason Reviews and Quotes I |
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| I HAVE BEFORE ME A REMARKABLE DOCUMENT GIVEN TO ME BY A YOUNG LADY FROM RWANDA by Sonja Linden "The play with a long-winded title -- I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me by a Young Lady From Rwanda -- took off Wednesday on the strength of a taut script by Sonja Linden and two terrific performances. Larry Gleason as Simon and especially Afton C. Williamson as the young lady from Rwanda made opening night of the Vermont Stage production at FlynnSpace a night to remember...one of the best Vermont Stage productions in years. Gleason clearly knows what Simon's about. He gives the frustrated writer a friendly exterior and a quietly crumbling interior, tapping into the insecurities that, much like Juliette and her horrific memories of the genocide, Simon has been unwilling to confront. Amazing performances." Burlington Free Press "Larry Gleason, as Simon, crafts an authentic performance on an emotional level; he captures the feel of a fortysomething man in a funk who finds himself electrified by a new relationship. Gleason feeds off Williamson’s vibrancy, and together they establish the complex, moving connection between Simon and Juliette." Seven Days A MOON TO DANCE BY by Thom Thomas (world premiere/original cast) "Larry Gleason's portrayal of 'Monty' was one long, unravelling revelation. The longer he spent with his mother and Angelo, however, the more undone he and his wardrobe became, with startling effect in the show's climax." Evansville Courier VANYA / VERMONT written by Kathryn Blume conceived by Jason Jacobs (world premiere/original cast) “Larry Gleason as Michael Astor (Astrov) is the catalyst for the discussion in saving the land and, directly and indirectly, saving himself and those living on the land by helping them recognize what they want in life. It’s a big role that calls for a big persona, and Gleason fills it with booming presence, especially during the late-night drinking scene that shows both the glorious joy and crushing sadness the characters can feel.” Burlington Free Press “It would have been difficult to imagine Vermont Stage’s production being better cast. The doctor, Michael, and Ellen, seem more broadly drawn than in the Chekhov, and Larry Gleason and Kate Hampton deliver these characters with real dimension.” Rutland Herald and Montpelier Times Argus “Larry Gleason makes a good Astor, the doctor who is preoccupied with both his pocket flask and preserving the land.” North Country Public Radio-NPR “Gleason’s Michael achieves a lovable charm, especially in his late-night drunken singing. We come to understand why he is the object of two women’s affections.” Seven Days (Burlington) A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES by Dylan Thomas adapted to the stage by Burgess Clark (adaptation premiere/original cast) “In short, it is glorious-- a 90 minute journey through nostalgia that weaves through the spectrum of emotions. In ‘Wales,’ as the middle aged poet, Larry Gleason reminisces about days gone by with a warm, rolling Welsh brogue…the result is a series of heart- tugging scenes that alternately evoke laughter and bittersweet tears. Director Peter Flynn gives Gleason the opportunity to demonstrate the poet’s desperate attempts to relive two of the best days of his life—and the realization that he can only half succeed at such a task. The knowledge of events gives Gleason’s ‘Dylan’ a world-weary sadness that contrasts with Corey Bowen’s (Dylan’s younger self) plucky charm. In one of the most emotionally wrenching moments, both Dylans present a special Christmas gift to their father (Mark Nash). The tear-speckled expressions shared among Bowen, Gleason and Nash brings tears to the audience as well.” Burlington Free Press “The casting of the core family proved particularly effective, as was Larry Gleason as the adult Thomas narrating the story. Gleason felt like the real Thomas, casual yet involved, maintaining the momentum of this touching little story.” Montpelier Times Argus “The play is very well cast. The actors work together as a true ensemble, so I really shouldn't single anyone out. However I must mention Larry Gleason, who plays Dylan Thomas. Mr. Gleason has created a warm and complex character and handles the poetic language beauty. North Country Public Radio-NPR THE FOREIGNER by Larry Shue “And Larry Gleason, an Equity actor in his fifth show in New Harmony, is amazing from the minute his ‘Charlie Baker’ walks onstage until he takes his richly deserved final bows. You’ll want to keep your eyes on Gleason every minute he’s onstage - no matter who else is talking or what else is going on. The Foreigner is the story of - well, of a foreigner, an Englishman who pretends to be much more foreign than the average Englishman. Think a little Groucho, a little of Andy Kaufman’s Latka Gravas (from Taxi) but with a tad stiff-upper Englishness. “ “Everyone who walks onstage is Gleason’s foil.” “Gleason and Steve Small as ‘Froggy’ were wonderful together; the looks between Gleason and Small were worth the price of admission; their dialogue - especially late in the play - was impeccable.” Evansville Courier THE GOLDEN AGE by A. R. Gurney “Larry Gleason’s ‘Tom’ is a cad, but a cad we can’t help sympathizing with. Gleason has created a complicated human being obsessed by a quest that makes him by turns naïve, disingenuous, manipulative and ultimately at the mercy of both women.” “Larry Gleason came through with an engaging blend of awe and guile as ‘Tom,’ a 20’s –struck literature professor on a quest for what he believes to be a missing chapter from Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”...he seems willing to say or do anything to get.” Evansville Courier DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller “Larry Gleason was a storm force as ‘Biff,’ the fabled, favorite son whose return visit launches Willy’s journey and sets off waves of revelation for the entire Loman family. From the moment he sat up in bed, Gleason was a powerful, palpable presence, torn between keeping his father’s fantasies alive and letting them drown so that both men might see who they really are.” “Larry Gleason’s ‘Biff’---who has spent his life running away from home and the father he purports to hate but truly loves---builds to a second act confrontation scene that is almost physically painful to watch because we care so much about both men.” Evansville Courier THE PHILADELPHIA STORY by Philip Barry “Larry Gleason upstaged nearly everyone with his angry, edgy, impassioned portrayal of ‘Mike,’ an idealistic young writer torn between his poetry and his yellow journalism and between his disdain for the wealthy and his sudden infatuation with Tracy.” Evansville Courier |
| As 'Simon' with Afton C. Williamson in I HAVE BEFORE ME A REMARKABLE DOCUMENT GIVEN TO ME BY A YOUNG LADY FROM RWANDA with Afton C. Williamson Vermont Stage Company |
World Premiere of "A Moon To Dance By"
Larry Gleason, Premiere "A Moon To Dance By"
"A Moon To Dance By" premiered at the New Harmony Theater.
Thom Thomas
Thom Thomas' "A Moon To Dance By"
The role of 'Monty' in "A Moon To Dance By" created by Larry Gleason.
The role of 'Montague Weekley' in "A Moon To Dance By" created by Larry Gleason.
The role of 'Monty' in "A Moon To Dance By" originated by Larry Gleason.
The role of 'Montague Weekley' in "A Moon To Dance By" originated by Larry Gleason.
Private reading of 'A Moon To Dance By" with Larry Gleason, Salome Gens and Robert Cuccioli at Circle In The Square.
Set in July 1939, eight weeks before the start of World War II, "A Moon to Dance By" by Thom Thomas takes place during a four-day visit between a long-estranged mother
and son.
"A Moon To Dance By" 2009
"D.H. Lawrence met Frieda, the German-born wife of his English Literature professor. A short time later, Frieda ran off with Lawrence, leaving her husband, two young
daughters and her twelve year old son Monty behind in Nottingham, England. After Lawrence's death in 1930, Frieda went back to the Taos, New Mexico ranch where
'Lorenzo' (Frieda's affectionate name for Lawrence) and she had lived together in happier times. Angelo, her Italian lover fifteen years her junior, accompanied her."
"The wife of a British university professor runs off with one of his students and abandons her children. She then flaunts her affair, urging housewives to follow her
example. This was Frieda Weekley in 1912, and the student was soon-to-be-infamous author D.H. Lawrence. The play takes place on their ranch near Taos, New Mexico in
July, 1939, after Lawrence's death. Frieda and her Italian lover Angelo are visited by her estranged son Monty, who is now a married man with children of his own. An
emotional war dance erupts between mother and son just as the world itself is on the brink of conflict," explain press notes. New Harmony Theatre in New Harmony,
Indiana premiered the play in 2005.
The play is set in July 1939 when "Frieda's son Monty, now 39 years old, inexplicably made a short four-day visit with his mother in Taos after harboring years of bitterness
toward her. That meeting between Frieda, Monty and Angelo took place eight weeks before the world exploded into a World War. At the Taos ranch were representatives
from three of the countries who would be embroiled in conflict: Germany, England and Italy…all meeting together on American soil to embark on a journey of their own."
Larry Gleason first to play 'Monty' in "A Moon To Dance By" by Thom Thomas
Larry Gleason originated the role of 'Monty' in "A Moon To Dance By" by Thom Thomas
Original cast included Larry Gleason as Monty Weekley, Jana Robbins as Frieda Lawrence, Tim Artz as Angelo Ravalgi, and Jeremy Holm as the Kiowa Warrior.
Larry Gleason, Premiere "A Moon To Dance By"
"A Moon To Dance By" premiered at the New Harmony Theater.
Thom Thomas
Thom Thomas' "A Moon To Dance By"
The role of 'Monty' in "A Moon To Dance By" created by Larry Gleason.
The role of 'Montague Weekley' in "A Moon To Dance By" created by Larry Gleason.
The role of 'Monty' in "A Moon To Dance By" originated by Larry Gleason.
The role of 'Montague Weekley' in "A Moon To Dance By" originated by Larry Gleason.
Private reading of 'A Moon To Dance By" with Larry Gleason, Salome Gens and Robert Cuccioli at Circle In The Square.
Set in July 1939, eight weeks before the start of World War II, "A Moon to Dance By" by Thom Thomas takes place during a four-day visit between a long-estranged mother
and son.
"A Moon To Dance By" 2009
"D.H. Lawrence met Frieda, the German-born wife of his English Literature professor. A short time later, Frieda ran off with Lawrence, leaving her husband, two young
daughters and her twelve year old son Monty behind in Nottingham, England. After Lawrence's death in 1930, Frieda went back to the Taos, New Mexico ranch where
'Lorenzo' (Frieda's affectionate name for Lawrence) and she had lived together in happier times. Angelo, her Italian lover fifteen years her junior, accompanied her."
"The wife of a British university professor runs off with one of his students and abandons her children. She then flaunts her affair, urging housewives to follow her
example. This was Frieda Weekley in 1912, and the student was soon-to-be-infamous author D.H. Lawrence. The play takes place on their ranch near Taos, New Mexico in
July, 1939, after Lawrence's death. Frieda and her Italian lover Angelo are visited by her estranged son Monty, who is now a married man with children of his own. An
emotional war dance erupts between mother and son just as the world itself is on the brink of conflict," explain press notes. New Harmony Theatre in New Harmony,
Indiana premiered the play in 2005.
The play is set in July 1939 when "Frieda's son Monty, now 39 years old, inexplicably made a short four-day visit with his mother in Taos after harboring years of bitterness
toward her. That meeting between Frieda, Monty and Angelo took place eight weeks before the world exploded into a World War. At the Taos ranch were representatives
from three of the countries who would be embroiled in conflict: Germany, England and Italy…all meeting together on American soil to embark on a journey of their own."
Larry Gleason first to play 'Monty' in "A Moon To Dance By" by Thom Thomas
Larry Gleason originated the role of 'Monty' in "A Moon To Dance By" by Thom Thomas
Original cast included Larry Gleason as Monty Weekley, Jana Robbins as Frieda Lawrence, Tim Artz as Angelo Ravalgi, and Jeremy Holm as the Kiowa Warrior.