A Voice From My Past
by Michael B. Druxman on 11/15/10
November 16, 2010
Yesterday, I heard an audio recording of the original production of my 1-person play, JOLSON, which was staged by the Showboat Theater in Encino, CA, back in the mid-1980s.
It wasn't the best quality recording, since it was recorded on a device held by somebody sitting in the audience during a performance, but it sure brought back some nice memories.
Thom Keane (Koutsoukos) played the role back then, and he was quite good. "My" Al Jolson has since been played by Walter Hudson and Mo Hanan. Each one has brought something different to the role.
Thom's wife, Deborah, who made the recording from the audience and who sent me the CDs, also sent along some photos from that production, which was directed by my lady (at that time), Charla Doherty.
If you've read my memoir, MY FORTY-FIVE YEARS IN HOLLYWOOD AND HOW I ESCAPED ALIVE, you know how proud I am of this play which, aside from the Los Angeles area, has been staged in many cities throughout the United States.
You have a creative day.
Michael
