Willy rests well known, and well respected
Arthur Miller, arguably America's greatest playwright, has died. He was 89.
I for one, as an actor and fan, want to take this time to honor his contributions to my life. I read Death of a Salesman when I was in the 6th grade, and I remember being in awe of every page. Aside from Shakespeare, I think it was the first play I ever read. I was so taken with the quintessential plight of Willy Loman, the failures of his sons, and the helpless yet steely resolve of his wife. I think it was this moment in my life that I wanted to be an actor--really, I wanted to DO this play, though ironically I never have.
He was a courageous and brilliant poet; relevant without pretention. His works were thought provoking, moving, and at times graced with a worldly humor.
“I hope that a new dimension and fresh resolve will inspire the powers that be to welcome fiercely ambitious playwrights, and that the time will come again when they will find a welcome for their big, world-challenging plays, somewhere west of London and somewhere east of the Hudson River.”
With these words, Athur Miller encourages us all to work courageously; I believe this new dimension and fresh resolve is forthcoming.
With this, I will dedicate tonight's performance of "Notes" to this prolific playwright. May he rest in peace.
I for one, as an actor and fan, want to take this time to honor his contributions to my life. I read Death of a Salesman when I was in the 6th grade, and I remember being in awe of every page. Aside from Shakespeare, I think it was the first play I ever read. I was so taken with the quintessential plight of Willy Loman, the failures of his sons, and the helpless yet steely resolve of his wife. I think it was this moment in my life that I wanted to be an actor--really, I wanted to DO this play, though ironically I never have.
He was a courageous and brilliant poet; relevant without pretention. His works were thought provoking, moving, and at times graced with a worldly humor.
“I hope that a new dimension and fresh resolve will inspire the powers that be to welcome fiercely ambitious playwrights, and that the time will come again when they will find a welcome for their big, world-challenging plays, somewhere west of London and somewhere east of the Hudson River.”
With these words, Athur Miller encourages us all to work courageously; I believe this new dimension and fresh resolve is forthcoming.
With this, I will dedicate tonight's performance of "Notes" to this prolific playwright. May he rest in peace.