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Testimonials 2008 |
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Dear Jay:
Judy and I enjoyed the Christmas show. I was so pleased to see so many people attending. Enjoy the accolades from all who find your performances uplifting and a joyful time. Hope you and Lynne have a pleasant holiday and winter. See you at the cabaret next season.
Ed Hughes
Dec. 7, 2008 |
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Merry Christmas Jay and Lynne,
I wanted to congratulate you both on an amazing production Saturday evening. If I wasn't already in the holiday spirit, your wonderful performers and Christmas settings sure got things moving in the right direction. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and thank you both for your hard work and effort.
My best wishes,
Donna Farringer
Dec. 8, 2008 |
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The show was great on Saturday night. You brought in, and back, great talent.
We enjoyed the show. Happy Holidays!
Mary Beth and Karl Steffen
Dec. 8, 2008 |
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From Benita Zahn, Albany
Health Reporter and Newscaster, re:
Breakfast Epiphanies:
Bravo! What a delightful evening of
theater Bob and I had. If the mark
of a good musical is the 'sing-ability'
of the tunes when you leave the theater
- well then, you hit the mark. We were
humming Breakfast Epiphanies all
the way home. LOVED Jessica [O'Keefe]
- WOW!!! and kudos to the rest of the
cast.
Hats off, once again, to you!!
Benita
August 30, 2008 |
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From Jesse
Liebman, director Summer 2008 Youth
Workshop, performer in Songs
of War & Peace and I'm Getting My Act Together
and Taking it On The Road, July 2008
Dear Jay and Lynne:
I rode the NYC subway yesterday and
within half and hour -- during which
time the metrocard stole my money and
I missed two trains -- I began to wish
I was back in Salem: the Kerr Chauffeur
Service is much more hospitable. Honestly,
I don't need the relative nastiness of
the NYC subway system to remember my
July up at Fort Salem Theater fondly.
It is a wonderful place, dedicated to
wonderful things, and run by wonderful
people. Thank you for making it feel
like home to me and for all of the opportunities
to grow, perform, and enjoy myself. It
was great fun and I look forward to more
of the same in the future.
Yours truly,
Jesse
July 31, 2008
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From Mary Skelly, director of
the teen actors workshop performance
of The Wiz, July 31, August 1 & 2,
2008
Dear Jay and Lynne:
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to direct in your theater. I
enjoyed it very much and had a great time. It was an honor that you asked me
and the experience was one that helped me to grow and learn.
I've enjoyed getting to know both of you and hopefully we will work together
in the future. You both helped make a dream of mine come true.
Thanks so much,
Mary
August 7, 2008
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To Benita Zahn in I'm
Getting My Act Together and Taking
it On The Road, July 2008
Your performance as Heather in that
great musical by Gretchen Cryer was
perfection. I loved every minute and
knew you were gifted. I am a fan of
your TV programs, and musical theater,
too! Thank you for being you, Benita.
Joanne
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Re: I'm
Getting My Act Together and taking
it on the Road,
starring Benita Zahn
Didn't want to go to bed until I
told you how marvelous the show was
and your wonderful theater. That
being said I must tell you how terrific
all of you were to work with. Everyone
in the theater was kind and considerate
to my group of senior citizens. Each
person on your team treated my folks
with grace and dignity. Thank you.
Everything was just wonderful. Benita
and the cast stupendous and you were
great. Best wishes for all good things
for you, Fort Salem Theater and your
marvelous crew!
Deb Riitano
Community Outreach Coordinator, The NNORC Project
Jewish Family Services, Albany, NY 12208
July 25, 2008 |
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From Tom Flagg,
on leave from The
Fantasticks on Broadway
to perform at the Fort Salem Cabaret
on July 11-13, 2008
Jay and Lynne:
I'm sorry it's over so soon, but it was
fun while it lasted. Thank you for the
opportunity to put together a show that
I've been threatening to do for years.
The whole experience was all that I could
have hoped for.
You are both charming hosts and the late
night dinner and chats were perfect.
I love your theater.
Tom
July 15, 2008 |
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Dear Jay and Lynne,
Congratulations [Best of Broadway] !! I just wanted to
take a minute to say... what a wonderful
night at the theater! The show last
Friday was AMAZING!!! What talent!
I had a great time... and so did the
rest of the "full house".
Give my best to Nathan [Lucrezio]
and the talented teens and tell them "two
thumbs up" from this audience
member from Vermont. I look forward
to more from Fort Salem Theater!
Wm. John Aupperlee
Former Artistic Director
Dorset Theatre Festival
June 25, 2008 |
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From Nathan Lucrezio, producer/director/choreographer/performer
in The Best of Broadway, June 2008
Dear Jay,
Thank you so much for this production.
I cannot tell you how much I have learned from you in the past year.
Your leadership and teachings have made me a better performer, director, and choreographer!
I can't wait to do more with you and
it is good to know that you support me. Once again, thank you,
and I hope The Wiz is a smash hit!
Love,
Nathan |
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Dear Jay and Lynne:
Thank you so much for your valued
contribution to the Historic Salem Courthouse 5th Annual Talent Trials.
Your beautifully restored theater was the perfect venue for our
production. So many people commented on the wonderful setting.
Your effort and generosity helped
to make our evening a great success, and I am very grateful. I
look forward to working with you both in the future as well as returning
to your lovely theater for future productions that you host --
especially the 2nd Annual Best of Salem in August!
With thanks and appreciation,
Donna Z. Farringer
Executive Director
Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation
Association, Inc
June 8, 2008 |
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Dear Mr. Kerr:
On December 23 my family enjoyed your
beloved version of A
Christmas Carol.
We hope you will make this an annual
event at Christmas. We all loved what
you have done to improve the conditions
inside the theater and I have already
told several of my friends about the
performance and they all wished they
could have seen it. I agree with the
reviews in the local newspapers and
we were all in the Christmas spirit
when we left. The children actors were
great and their voices were wonderful.
We all look forward to seeing this
again and again. Thank you for putting
on this new musical. This Charles Dickens
classic is one of my favorites.
Mrs. Mary Anne Ross
January 1, 2008 |
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