A MOON TO DANCE BY
by Thom Thomas
(world premiere)
by Thom Thomas
(world premiere)
| As 'Monty' in A MOON TO DANCE BY New Harmony Theatre, IN |
VANYA / VERMONT
written by Kathryn Blume
conceived by Jason Jacobs
(world premiere)
written by Kathryn Blume
conceived by Jason Jacobs
(world premiere)
“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)
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)
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| As 'Michael (Astrov) Astor' in VANYA / VERMONT Vermont Stage Company photo: Burlington Free Press |
A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES
by Dylan Thomas
adapted to the stage by Burgess Clark
by Dylan Thomas
adapted to the stage by Burgess Clark
“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
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
| As 'Dylan' in A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES Vermont Stage Company photo:Burlington Free Press |
THE FOREIGNER
by Larry Shue
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
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
| As 'Charlie Baker' with Alex Bond in THE FOREIGNER New Harmony Theatre, IN |
THE GOLDEN AGE
by A. R. Gurney
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
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
| As 'Tom' with Anne Pitoniak in THE GOLDEN AGE New Harmony Theatre, IN |
DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Arthur Miller
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 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
| As 'Biff' with Steven Fales, Jacqueline Brookes and Gil Rogers in DEATH OF A SALESMAN New Harmony Theatre, IN |
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
by Philip Barry
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
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 'Mike' with Kirsti Carnahan in THE PHILADELPHIA STORY New Harmony Theatre, IN |
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"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
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
