Mr. Perren Hedderson
When the role of David became available we put out calls to everyone we knew. Ali Hernon, who at the time was cast as ROBYN’S MOTHER, gave me several names - one of them came with the disclaimer “The only thing about him is he’s got these huge dreadlocks.” I instantly remembered Perren from James Levin’s and Linda Eisenstein’s Cleveland Public Theater Production of “DISCORDIA” which was a very cool show.
We auditioned Perren and he won us over pretty quickly. Months later I found out that I had also seen him some seven years ago at Near West Theatre’s production of Sweeny Todd where he played Tobias.
[ Incidentally, the first day we were supposed to shoot with Ali Hernon we had a technical malfunction and had to reschedule. Ali became immersed in directing Bad Epitaph’s Othello production and was unable to do our project. As we were desperately searching for her replacement, Rick Montgomery (who plays DAVID'S FATHER) coincidentally sent me a trailer to a short film he had just completed called “Greasy Lake.” Near the end of the trailer - in a flash – Shelley Delaney - “OMIGOD! That’s Robyn’s Mother!” You can see that trailer here - Greasy Lake ]
Where was I? Ah yes, Perren and his family have been involved for years with the NEAR WEST THEATRE, and he currently has the lead role (JESUS) in their version of GODSPELL. This is a great chance to see a fantastic actor up close and personal. Details here: Near West Theater
Hope to see you there ;-l
In other news:
Thursday night was the final Cleveland myley show. The company is relocating to Toronto where, among other things, co-founder Keisha Redley, has landed a recurring spot as a style juror on ”Style by Jury”, the W Network’s #1 Television show in Canada. She is responsible for deliberating on the makeover victim before the actual makeover. Best wishes to Keisha and Patience. Mucho Gracias!
We auditioned Perren and he won us over pretty quickly. Months later I found out that I had also seen him some seven years ago at Near West Theatre’s production of Sweeny Todd where he played Tobias.
[ Incidentally, the first day we were supposed to shoot with Ali Hernon we had a technical malfunction and had to reschedule. Ali became immersed in directing Bad Epitaph’s Othello production and was unable to do our project. As we were desperately searching for her replacement, Rick Montgomery (who plays DAVID'S FATHER) coincidentally sent me a trailer to a short film he had just completed called “Greasy Lake.” Near the end of the trailer - in a flash – Shelley Delaney - “OMIGOD! That’s Robyn’s Mother!” You can see that trailer here - Greasy Lake ]
Where was I? Ah yes, Perren and his family have been involved for years with the NEAR WEST THEATRE, and he currently has the lead role (JESUS) in their version of GODSPELL. This is a great chance to see a fantastic actor up close and personal. Details here: Near West Theater
Hope to see you there ;-l
In other news:
Thursday night was the final Cleveland myley show. The company is relocating to Toronto where, among other things, co-founder Keisha Redley, has landed a recurring spot as a style juror on ”Style by Jury”, the W Network’s #1 Television show in Canada. She is responsible for deliberating on the makeover victim before the actual makeover. Best wishes to Keisha and Patience. Mucho Gracias!
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