The Amanuensis, the new play by
Bryan Colley that received its world-premiere reading at MDC last night, tells the true story of the composer Frederick Delius and the young musician who helped him overcome blindness and paralysis in his last years to compose once again. Yet as rendered by Colley, the story took on a dramatic life of its own, according to the dozens who gathered to experience it and share their thoughts in the talkback that followed.
As ever, MDC is grateful to the patrons who took part and the artists who gave of their talents--director
Tara Varney and her four actors, each of whom came through with an impressive performance:
Michael Golliher,
Bob Allen,
Nancy Marcy, and
Jason Miller.
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| Michael Golliher and Bob Allen. |
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| An impressive turnout for an impressive new play. |
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| Tara Varney, Jason Miller, Nancy Marcy, Michael Golliher, and Bob Allen. |
