A couple of years ago.. in the nineteen eighties.. I met a new playwright from Texas. His stories set on the stage and later on film, came to life with a Texas twang and .. at once made the audience laugh really hard and at the same time see something ..perhaps.. of themselves, that touched their hearts. . Touched our hearts.
Del Shores is a phenomenon and a pal. Yesterday's reading of "DADDY'S DYIN' AND WHO'S GOT THE WILL" to the benefit of the Del Shores Foundation.. to directly benefit writers from Texas and to support the LBGT community was a good one. The cast is listed on the poster below.
See below for details.
Meanwhile.. I wanted to credit the cast who did yesterday's reading to a full house at The Matrix. (See above) The Theatre Community is one that celebrates with sequins at the Tonys and gives like anything in the trenches.
It was so much fun to see dear friends and to meet new folks at the reading and to promise Del that I'd do what I can to boost the upcoming screening of SORDID LIVES. It's a benefit coming up here in Hollywood.. Mark your calendars, y'all!
Thursday
July 24, 2025 7PM.
Parking at The Center on McCadden Place can be a challenge! Arrive early or by limo?
Once inside, it's an oasis dedicated to art.
Del and his family have been an important part of my life for a long time. If you don't know Del's plays or his films.. change that. This work turns on deep feelings and that laughter that feels familiar for good reason: It's about family.
Margot Rose and Beverly Nero wrote the theme song for Sordid Lives, the play. George Clinton arranged the music for the movie.
All family folks. Hi Beverly!
Please pass this information along and for a special trip to Texas, please see this film! Bring a hankie and recall the joy we all shared with some now dearly departed old pals.
Tickets for Sordid Lives are a variety of prices.
The gathering will be a celebration!
Take a friend.
Gay Pride!!.
Heterosexuals are warmly welcomed.
Tell them onstagelosangeles sent you for no discount whatsoever. It's a benefit!
Michael Sheehan
directortv41@ yahoo. com
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