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− | ==[[File:45736989431_ee344444af_z.jpg|frame|left|YOUR CHAIRMAN & YOUR MAYOR INVITES AND ENCOURAGES YOU TO VOTE!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON stars in the wonderful dual roles of THE CHAIRMAN MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT & MAYOR THOMAS SAPSEA in The Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago 2018 SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF-BY-AUDIENCE-VOTE Revival Production of RUPERT HOLMES' Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Whodunit "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" being staged at the lovely, 100-year-old-plus ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH, 1625 West Diversey, Chicago, IL. 60614. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. and Sundays at 2:00 pm. through Nov. 18, 2018. For tickets and reservations call ( 773 ) 404-7922 or visit www.saintsebastianplayers.org. 2018 Photo of DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as The Chairman Mr. William Cartwright & Mayor Thomas Sapsea by Set Designer & Decorator EMIL ZBELLA. ]][[File:31624943588_9f0eab774d_z.jpg|frame|left|THE CHAIRMAN INTRODUCES A SUSPECT DRESSED TO KILL FOR FAMILY!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON appears in his dual roles of THE CHAIRMAN MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT & MAYOR THOMAS SAPSEA opposite ANNA GALLUCCI in her dual roles of HELENA LANDLESS & MISS JANET CONOVER in THE 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO revival production of RUPERT HOLMES' marvelous Tony Award-winning Best Musical Whodunit "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" being presented Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Oct. 26th through Nov. 18th at the lovely 100-year-old-plus ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH, 1625 West Diversey, Chicago, Il. 60614. For Tickets and Info call ( 773 ) 404-7922 or visit www.saintsebastianplayers.org. INDUSTRY NIGHT DISCOUNT TICKETS are available to individuals who work in all aspects of The Performing Arts at the rate of $7.00 per person for ALL OPENING WEEKEND SHOWS upon presentation of credentials and with reservations / inquiries. Photo by ERYN WALANKA. ]][[File:42391767870_99f23cf7a8_z.jpg|frame|left|RETURNING TO THE STAGE NEAR YOU IN A DICKENS OF A MUSICAL MYSTERY: Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Actor and Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON will assume the marvelous dual roles of MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MUSIC HALL ROYALE and The Honorable MAYOR THOMAS SAPSEA in the 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO ( Oct. 26th through Nov. 18th ) revival of the multi-talented Composer / Lyricist / Book Author / Orchestrator RUPERT HOLMES' wonderful Tony Award-winning SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MUSICAL WHODUNIT "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" ( based on the final and unfinished novel by English literary master CHARLES DICKENS ) staged by skilled Director-Music Director ROBERT-ERIC WEST and being presented Friday and Saturday Evenings at 7:30 pm. and Sundays Afternoons at 2:00 pm. in the lovely and intimate Black Box Theatre of ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH, 1625 West Diversey, Chicago, Il. 60614. Image courtesy of www.saintsebastianplayers.org. ]]== |
+ | ==[[File:45736989431_ee344444af_z.jpg|frame|left|YOUR CHAIRMAN & YOUR MAYOR INVITES AND ENCOURAGES YOU TO VOTE!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON stars in the wonderful dual roles of THE CHAIRMAN MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT & MAYOR THOMAS SAPSEA in The Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago 2018 SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF-BY-AUDIENCE-VOTE Revival Production of RUPERT HOLMES' Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Whodunit "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" being staged at the lovely, 100-year-old-plus ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH, 1625 West Diversey, Chicago, IL. 60614. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. and Sundays at 2:00 pm. through Nov. 18, 2018. For tickets and reservations call ( 773 ) 404-7922 or visit www.saintsebastianplayers.org. 2018 Photo of DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as The Chairman Mr. William Cartwright & Mayor Thomas Sapsea by Set Designer & Decorator EMIL ZBELLA. DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON is Your 2019 Chicago BroadwayWorld.com Regional Theatre Award Nominee for Best Performer In A Musical or Review ( Resident Non-Equity ) for his performance in "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD".]][[File:31624943588_9f0eab774d_z.jpg|frame|left|THE CHAIRMAN INTRODUCES A SUSPECT DRESSED TO KILL FOR FAMILY!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON appears in his dual roles of THE CHAIRMAN MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT & MAYOR THOMAS SAPSEA opposite ANNA GALLUCCI in her dual roles of HELENA LANDLESS & MISS JANET CONOVER in THE 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO revival production of RUPERT HOLMES' marvelous Tony Award-winning Best Musical Whodunit "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" being presented Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Oct. 26th through Nov. 18th at the lovely 100-year-old-plus ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH, 1625 West Diversey, Chicago, Il. 60614. For Tickets and Info call ( 773 ) 404-7922 or visit www.saintsebastianplayers.org. INDUSTRY NIGHT DISCOUNT TICKETS are available to individuals who work in all aspects of The Performing Arts at the rate of $7.00 per person for ALL OPENING WEEKEND SHOWS upon presentation of credentials and with reservations / inquiries. Photo by ERYN WALANKA. DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON is Your 2019 Chicago BroadwayWorld.com Regional Theatre Award Nominee for Best Performer In A Musical or Review ( Resident Non-Equity ) and ANNA GALLUCCI is Your 2019 Chicago BroadwayWorld.com Regional Theatre Award Fellow Nominee for Best Ensemble of A Musical ( Resident Non-Equity ) for their work in "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD". ]][[File:42391767870_99f23cf7a8_z.jpg|frame|left|RETURNING TO THE STAGE NEAR YOU IN A DICKENS OF A MUSICAL MYSTERY: Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Actor and Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON will assume the marvelous dual roles of MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MUSIC HALL ROYALE and The Honorable MAYOR THOMAS SAPSEA in the 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO ( Oct. 26th through Nov. 18th ) revival of the multi-talented Composer / Lyricist / Book Author / Orchestrator RUPERT HOLMES' wonderful Tony Award-winning SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MUSICAL WHODUNIT "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" ( based on the final and unfinished novel by English literary master CHARLES DICKENS ) staged by skilled Director-Music Director ROBERT-ERIC WEST and being presented Friday and Saturday Evenings at 7:30 pm. and Sundays Afternoons at 2:00 pm. in the lovely and intimate Black Box Theatre of ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH, 1625 West Diversey, Chicago, Il. 60614. Image courtesy of www.saintsebastianplayers.org. ]]== |
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+ | ==Returning To His Hometown Of Chicago In A Classic Musical Whodunit, Veteran Stage Performer '''Darryl Maximilian Robinson''' Had An Actor's Field Day And '''Received A 2019 Chicago BroadwayWorld.com Regional Theatre Award Nomination for Best Performer In A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity )''' For His Work In The 2018 Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago Revival of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning '''''The Mystery of Edwin Drood '''''at St. Bonaventure Church!== |
"But the real ringer is Darryl Maximilian Robinson, as the Chairman of the Music Hall Royale. It's a huge part that demands not just talent, but also charm during his frequent interactions with the audience in a show that looks for a joke at every turn and has no respect for the fourth wall." -- '''Art Gets Out, Theatre Review of The Mystery of Edwin Drood - The St. Sebastian Players Nov. 9, 2018'''. Posted Nov. 10, 2018. |
"But the real ringer is Darryl Maximilian Robinson, as the Chairman of the Music Hall Royale. It's a huge part that demands not just talent, but also charm during his frequent interactions with the audience in a show that looks for a joke at every turn and has no respect for the fourth wall." -- '''Art Gets Out, Theatre Review of The Mystery of Edwin Drood - The St. Sebastian Players Nov. 9, 2018'''. Posted Nov. 10, 2018. |
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"I attended a preview performance of The Mystery of Edwin Drood last night at the Saint Sebastian Players. This is a wonderful production led by long time Chicago theatre veteran Darryl Maximilian Robinson. Everything was top notch, from the direction, the choreography, the vocal performances, the costumes, the set, projections and props. This rarely mounted musical is a production you don't want to miss, all at a reasonable price." -- '''Gerald H. Bailey, Artistic Director, Genesis Theatrical Productions at Visitor Posts of The Saint Sebastian Players Theatre Company Facebook Page '''Oct. 26, 2018. |
"I attended a preview performance of The Mystery of Edwin Drood last night at the Saint Sebastian Players. This is a wonderful production led by long time Chicago theatre veteran Darryl Maximilian Robinson. Everything was top notch, from the direction, the choreography, the vocal performances, the costumes, the set, projections and props. This rarely mounted musical is a production you don't want to miss, all at a reasonable price." -- '''Gerald H. Bailey, Artistic Director, Genesis Theatrical Productions at Visitor Posts of The Saint Sebastian Players Theatre Company Facebook Page '''Oct. 26, 2018. |
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− | Every once in a while an actor ( especially one who has been blessed to have played in not only noted comedies and dramas but also classic roles in musicals ) gets the opportunity to play what can only be called a dream role! A rare role in an even more rarely produced or performed work. And sometimes "The Rare Role" becomes a set of "Double Roles." This proved to be the case |
+ | Every once in a while an actor ( especially one who has been blessed to have played in not only noted comedies and dramas but also classic roles in musicals ) gets the opportunity to play what can only be called a dream role! A rare role in an even more rarely produced or performed work. And sometimes "The Rare Role" becomes a set of "Double Roles." This proved to be the case in the fall of a year ago for veteran and award-winning stage actor and play director '''Darryl Maximilian Robinson''' during his recent and extended visit to his original hometown of Chicago in 2018 from his recently adopted hometown of Los Angeles. With the wonderful '''Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago''' '''at the lovely 100-year-old-plus St. Bonaventure Church''', Mr. Robinson, The Founder of the multiracial non-Equity professional chamber theatre '''The Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago''' ( and a 1997 Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Outstanding Actor In A Principal Role In A Play Award Winner as well as a 1997 Chicago Black Theatre Alliance Best Leading Actor In A Play Award Nominee for his performance as Sam Semela in The ESC's revival of '''Athol Fugard's''' '''''Master Harold And The Boys''''' at The Heartland Cafe Studio Theatre in The Windy City's Rogers Park neighborhood ) was cast ( and had a ball on the stage ) in the wonderful, comedic, song-and-dance dual roles of '''Mr. William Cartwright, Chairman of The Music Hall Royale and The Honorable Mayor Thomas Sapsea of Cloisterham''' in The '''SSP's '''revival of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning Best Musical Whodunit '''''The Mystery of Edwin Drood'''''. This unique and fresh production staged by multi-skilled Director and Music Director '''Robert-Eric West''', featured a highly-talented cast including '''Lauren Miller''' as The Princess Puffer / Miss Angela Pryshock, '''Sarah Myers''' as Edwin Drood / Miss Alice Nutting, '''Sean Michael Barrett''' as John Jasper / Mr. Clive Paget, '''Shayla Rogers''' as Rosa Bud / Miss Dierdre Pregrine, '''Peter Kattner III '''as Neville Landless / Mr. Victor Grinstead, '''Anna Gallucci '''as Helena Landless / Miss Janet Conover, '''Russ Gager''' as The Reverend Mr. Crisparkle / Mr. Cedric Moncreiffe, '''Eric S. Prahl''' as Durdles / Mr. Nick Cricker, Adam Hoak as Bazzard / Mr. Phillip Bax, '''Nate Becker''' as Deputy / Master Nick Cricker II and''' Sophie Duntley''' as Miss Jemima Throttle, Stage Manager of The Music Hall Royale along with a versatile ensemble including '''Shelley DeHosse, Maia Gersten, Becca Sheehan, Anna Gould, Kelly Figley and Allison Rose Macknick''' ( performing Edwin Drood Understudy ). The talented crew and production team included Producer '''Steven Walanka''', Choreographer '''Tamara Drew''', Assistant Director '''Valerie King''', Assistant Producer '''John Austin''', Production Stage Manager '''Sean Smyth''', Publicity Director '''Jill Chukerman Test''', Technical Director '''Jim Masini''', Properties Master '''Ron Popp''', Scenic Designer & Decorator '''Emil Zbella ''' and Costume Designer '''Sandra Leander'''. '''''The Mystery of Edwin Drood'' '''played Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Oct. 26th through Nov. 18th of 2018 at the fine Black Box Theatre on The Lower Level of The St. Bonaventure Church, 1625 West Diversey, Chicago, IL. 60614. Industry Night Tickets ( $7.00 discounted rate per identified member ) to working professional actors, directors, choreographers, musical directors and talent agents were made available for those who made reservations and presented headshots, resumes and business cards upon arrival at the theatre throughout the opening weekend of Oct. 26th through Oct. 28th of 2018. One year later, in November of '''2019: The Year of Chicago Theatre''', The 2018 Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago Revival of '''''The Mystery of Edwin Drood''''' captured '''Seven 2019 Chicago BroadwayWorld.com Regional Theatre Award Nominations''' including '''Best Performer In A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity )''' for '''Darryl Maximilian Robinson''' for his portrayal of the dual roles of Mr. William Cartwright, Your Chairman of The Music Hall Royale and The Mayor Thomas Sapsea of Cloisterham; '''Best Performer In A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity )''' for '''Sarah Myers''' for her portrayal of the dual roles of Edwin Drood and Miss Alice Nutting; '''Best Direction of A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity )''' for '''Robert-Eric West'''; '''Best Choreography ( Resident Non-Equity )''' for '''Tamara Drew'''; '''Best Costume Design ( Resident Non-Equity )''' for '''Sandra Leander'''; '''Best Set Design ( Resident Non-Equity )''' for '''Emil Zbella'''; and '''Best Ensemble of A Musical ( Resident Non-Equity''' ) for '''THE ENTIRE CAST! '''Those in The Theatre who wish to honor and support the work of this critically-praised, non-Equity professional theatre production ( which earlier this year was documented by '''''Wikipedia''''' ) with their votes for these multiple theatre award nominations may do so by visiting: |
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"To my utter delight the entire excellent cast could sing, dance and emote with the best on Broadway. It was a comedy that was both uproarious and also subtle and the audience was fully engaged. I loved the cast interacting with members of the audience. My favorites were the villanous Mr. Jasper / Sean Barrett his use of hair and eyebrow arch was worth the price of admission alone. The erudite M.C. the Chairman / Darryl Robinson voice and cadence were magnificent. The ingenue Rosa / Shayla Rogers voice was a thing of crystal purity. Also particularly good were the Reverend and that gentleman and a scholar Adam Hoak. I was pleasantly surprised by the professional staging / effective minimalistic props / british costumes and theater seating. So much talent jam packed into a great evening. I have visited many great theaters in Chicago, New York, LA and Vegas and enjoyed many award winning performances. I would rank the Mystery of Edwin Drood in my top 10 for sheer unadulterated pleasure. I'll be back!" -- '''Kay Carroll, Attendance Review of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Saint Sebastian Players ( Chicago, Il. ), GOLDSTAR. ''' Posted Nov. 17, 2018. |
"To my utter delight the entire excellent cast could sing, dance and emote with the best on Broadway. It was a comedy that was both uproarious and also subtle and the audience was fully engaged. I loved the cast interacting with members of the audience. My favorites were the villanous Mr. Jasper / Sean Barrett his use of hair and eyebrow arch was worth the price of admission alone. The erudite M.C. the Chairman / Darryl Robinson voice and cadence were magnificent. The ingenue Rosa / Shayla Rogers voice was a thing of crystal purity. Also particularly good were the Reverend and that gentleman and a scholar Adam Hoak. I was pleasantly surprised by the professional staging / effective minimalistic props / british costumes and theater seating. So much talent jam packed into a great evening. I have visited many great theaters in Chicago, New York, LA and Vegas and enjoyed many award winning performances. I would rank the Mystery of Edwin Drood in my top 10 for sheer unadulterated pleasure. I'll be back!" -- '''Kay Carroll, Attendance Review of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Saint Sebastian Players ( Chicago, Il. ), GOLDSTAR. ''' Posted Nov. 17, 2018. |
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⚫ | [[File:38668934195_f19083f34b_z_(1).jpg|frame|left|A MULTIRACIAL, NON-EQUITY PROFESSIONAL CHAMBER THEATRE'S FOUNDER!: Los Angeles-based Theatre Artist and Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder, Artistic Director, Producer and Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Principal Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON has been involved in over 250 live stage and literary arts presentations around the country during his 45-year-long stage career. 2018 Photo of Mr. Robinson at Los Angeles' historic UNION STATION by DANNY BELROSE. ]] |
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⚫ | [[File:38668934195_f19083f34b_z_(1).jpg|frame|left|A MULTIRACIAL, NON-EQUITY PROFESSIONAL CHAMBER THEATRE'S FOUNDER!: Los Angeles-based Theatre Artist and Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder, Artistic Director, Producer and Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Principal Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON has been involved in over 250 live stage and literary arts presentations around the country during his 45-year-long stage career. 2018 Photo of Mr. Robinson at Los Angeles' historic UNION STATION by DANNY BELROSE. DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON is Your 2019 Chicago BroadwayWorld.com Regional Theatre Award Nominee for Best Performer In A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity ) for his performance as Mr. William Cartwright, Your Chairman of The Music Hall Royale and The Mayor Thomas Sapsea in the 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO REVIVAL OF RUPERT HOLMES' "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD". ]] |
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+ | [[File:30267439727_e3a0656d49_z.jpg|frame|left|MEMBERS OF A 2019 CHICAGO BROADWAYWORLD.COM BEST ENSEMBLE OF A MUSICAL ( RESIDENT NON-EQUITY ) NOMINATED CAST OF "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" REHEARSING "CEYLON"!: Joined by a talented group of VERSATILE MUSIC THEATRE ROYALE MEMBERS SHELLEY DEHOSSE, ANNA GOULD, KELLY FIGLEY AND MAIA GERSTEN in the background, skilled young musical theatre performers PETER KATTNER III as NEVILLE LANDLESS / MR. VICTOR GRINSTEAD ( left ), SARAH MYERS as EDWIN DROOD / MISS ALICE NUTTING ( center ) and ANNA GALLUCCI as HELENA LANDLESS / MISS JANET CONOVER rehearse a classic tune from RUPERT HOLMES' "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" for the 2018 Saint Sebastian Players revival that was presented onstage at St. Bonaventure Church in Chicago. EACH OF THESE FINE PERFORMERS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR THE 2019 CHICAGO BROADWAYWORLD.COM REGIONAL THEATRE AWARD FOR BEST ENSEMBLE OF A MUSICAL ( RESIDENT NON-EQUITY ) FOR THEIR WORK IN "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD", AND IN ADDITION, SARAH MYERS IS YOUR 2019 CHICAGO BROADWAYWORLD.COM NOMINEE FOR BEST PERFORMER IN A MUSICAL OR REVIEW ( RESIDENT NON-EQUITY ) FOR HER PERFORMANCE IN "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD". ]] |
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− | [[File:43100126680_f8720cd472_o.jpg|frame|left|A VERY IMPRESSIVE CHICAGO STAGE DEBUT!: Originally from the Houston, Texas area where she starred as EDWIN DROOD / MISS ALICE NUTTING in a previous staging of "DROOD," versatile actress-singer SARAH MYERS made an impressive Chicago area stage debut when she recreated her performance in the 2018 Saint Sebastian Players revival at St. Bonaventure Church. Of her work in the production, the theatre reviewer in the Nov. 10, 2018 notice of ART GETS OUT wrote:"...the show is unsophisticated fun and Sarah Myers ( new to Chicago ), as Drood, showed me enough that I expect to see a lot more of her in productions around town." ]] |
+ | [[File:43100126680_f8720cd472_o.jpg|frame|left|A VERY IMPRESSIVE CHICAGO STAGE DEBUT!: Originally from the Houston, Texas area where she starred as EDWIN DROOD / MISS ALICE NUTTING in a previous staging of "DROOD," versatile actress-singer SARAH MYERS made an impressive Chicago area stage debut when she recreated her performance in the 2018 Saint Sebastian Players revival at St. Bonaventure Church. Of her work in the production, the theatre reviewer in the Nov. 10, 2018 notice of ART GETS OUT wrote:"...the show is unsophisticated fun and Sarah Myers ( new to Chicago ), as Drood, showed me enough that I expect to see a lot more of her in productions around town." SARAH MYERS is Your 2019 Chicago BroadwayWorld.com Regional Theatre Award Nominee for Best Performer In A Musical or Review ( Resident Non-Equity ) for her work in "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD". ]] |
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− | [[File:Darryl_Maximilian_Robinson_as_The_Chairman_Mr._William_Cartwright_&_Mayor_Thomas_Sapsea_(_center-left_)_and_Sarah_Myers_as_Edwin_Drood_&_Miss_Alice_Nutting_(_standing_right_)_with_Suspects_in_The_Mystery_of_Edwin_Drood..jpg|frame|left|INTRODUCING A DICKENS OF A CAST!: Joined In The Front Row ( L-R ) by LAUREN MILLER as THE PRINCESS PUFFER & MISS ANGELA PRYSHOCK ( to his left ) and SARAH MYERS as EDWIN DROOD & MISS ALICE NUTTING ( to his right ) Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-Winning Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as THE CHAIRMAN MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT & THE MAYOR SAPSEA ( center ) introduces us to the various SUSPECTS and CANDIDATES FOR MURDERER in THE 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO Revival Production of RUPERT HOLMES' Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Whodunit "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" including ( in the rear row L-R ) RUSS GAGER as THE REVEREND MR. CRISPARKLE & MR. CEDRIC MONCRIEFFE, ADAM HOAK as BAZZARD & MR. PHILLIP BAX, ERIC S. PRAHL as DURDLES & MR. NICK CRICKER, SEAN MICHAEL BARRETT as JOHN JASPER & MR. CLIVE PAGET, SHAYLA ROGERS as ROSA BUD & MISS DIERDRE PEREGRINE, ANNA GALLUCCI as HELENA LANDLESS & MISS JANET CONOVER and PETER KATTNER III as NEVILLE LANDLESS & MR. VICTOR GRINSTEAD. 2018 Saint Sebastian Players "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" Publicity Photo by ERYN WALANKA. ]] |
+ | [[File:Darryl_Maximilian_Robinson_as_The_Chairman_Mr._William_Cartwright_&_Mayor_Thomas_Sapsea_(_center-left_)_and_Sarah_Myers_as_Edwin_Drood_&_Miss_Alice_Nutting_(_standing_right_)_with_Suspects_in_The_Mystery_of_Edwin_Drood..jpg|frame|left|INTRODUCING A DICKENS OF A CAST!: Joined In The Front Row ( L-R ) by LAUREN MILLER as THE PRINCESS PUFFER & MISS ANGELA PRYSHOCK ( to his left ) and SARAH MYERS as EDWIN DROOD & MISS ALICE NUTTING ( to his right ) Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-Winning Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as THE CHAIRMAN MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT & THE MAYOR SAPSEA ( center ) introduces us to the various SUSPECTS and CANDIDATES FOR MURDERER in THE 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO Revival Production of RUPERT HOLMES' Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Whodunit "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" including ( in the rear row L-R ) RUSS GAGER as THE REVEREND MR. CRISPARKLE & MR. CEDRIC MONCRIEFFE, ADAM HOAK as BAZZARD & MR. PHILLIP BAX, ERIC S. PRAHL as DURDLES & MR. NICK CRICKER, SEAN MICHAEL BARRETT as JOHN JASPER & MR. CLIVE PAGET, SHAYLA ROGERS as ROSA BUD & MISS DIERDRE PEREGRINE, ANNA GALLUCCI as HELENA LANDLESS & MISS JANET CONOVER and PETER KATTNER III as NEVILLE LANDLESS & MR. VICTOR GRINSTEAD. 2018 Saint Sebastian Players "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" Publicity Photo by ERYN WALANKA. ]] [[File:Image_27142906694.jpg|frame|left|HIS MOST REVERED LORDSHIP, SIR RICHARD DRURY KEMP-KEAN!: For 15 years ( Between 1987 and 2001 ) DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON appearing as His Most Revered Lordship, Sir Richard Drury Kemp-Kean in his critically-praised, original one-man show of Shakespeare and time-travel comedy "A BIT OF THE BARD" included Lord Jaques' "SEVEN AGES OF MAN" Speech as part of his presentation during numerous touring engagements throughout the country. 1993 Photo of Darryl Maximilian Robinson in "A Bit of the Bard" courtesy of THE ECHO YEARBBOOK OF NORTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY. ]] |
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[[File:IMG_20181015_192135_(1).jpg|frame|left|MISS NUTTING, PLEASE!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Los Angeles-based Theatre Artist DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MUSIC HALL ROYALE, MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT ( Second from left ) and Members of The Acting Company take great exception to the behavior of SARAH MYERS as MISS ALICE NUTTING ( in foreground, third from left ) in skilled Director-Music Director ROBERT-ERIC WEST'S 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO revival production of RUPERT HOLMES' Tony Award-winning Best Musical Whodunit "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" staged at the lovely, 100-year-old-plus ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH in The Windy City. Photo by ERYN WALANKA. ]][[File:34295789152_5f73e1b4e2_o_(1).jpg|frame|left|MUSICAL THEATRE ACTING NOTES FROM DECADES PAST!: This Jan. 29, 1987 Feature Story from THE ASPEN TIMES OF ASPEN, COLORADO includes an interview with Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and veteran and award-winning actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON discussing his SNOWMASS REPERTORY THEATRE OF COLORADO stage roles of THE VOICE OF AUDREY II in "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS" and NICK SAKARIAN in "BABY" as part of that theatre's winter repertory season. Photo and Story by DEVON MYERS. ]] |
[[File:IMG_20181015_192135_(1).jpg|frame|left|MISS NUTTING, PLEASE!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Los Angeles-based Theatre Artist DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MUSIC HALL ROYALE, MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT ( Second from left ) and Members of The Acting Company take great exception to the behavior of SARAH MYERS as MISS ALICE NUTTING ( in foreground, third from left ) in skilled Director-Music Director ROBERT-ERIC WEST'S 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO revival production of RUPERT HOLMES' Tony Award-winning Best Musical Whodunit "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" staged at the lovely, 100-year-old-plus ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH in The Windy City. Photo by ERYN WALANKA. ]][[File:34295789152_5f73e1b4e2_o_(1).jpg|frame|left|MUSICAL THEATRE ACTING NOTES FROM DECADES PAST!: This Jan. 29, 1987 Feature Story from THE ASPEN TIMES OF ASPEN, COLORADO includes an interview with Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and veteran and award-winning actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON discussing his SNOWMASS REPERTORY THEATRE OF COLORADO stage roles of THE VOICE OF AUDREY II in "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS" and NICK SAKARIAN in "BABY" as part of that theatre's winter repertory season. Photo and Story by DEVON MYERS. ]] |
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[[File:31514415968_41566a4b03_z.jpg|frame|left|TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MURDERER: Joined by SARAH MYERS as EDWIN DROOD / MISS ALICE NUTTING in the second row-rear DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as THE CHAIRMAN MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT & MAYOR THOMAS SAPSEA introduces audiences to major suspects in the 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO revival of RUPERT HOLMES' "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" playing Oct. 26th through Nov. 18th of 2018 at ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH, 1625 West Diversey, Chicago, IL. 60614. For tickets and info call ( 773 ) 440-7922 or visit www.saintsebastianplayers.org. Industry Night Discount Tickets are available to working professionals in The Performing Arts throughout the opening weekend shows. Photo by ERYN WALANKA. ]] |
[[File:31514415968_41566a4b03_z.jpg|frame|left|TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MURDERER: Joined by SARAH MYERS as EDWIN DROOD / MISS ALICE NUTTING in the second row-rear DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as THE CHAIRMAN MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT & MAYOR THOMAS SAPSEA introduces audiences to major suspects in the 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO revival of RUPERT HOLMES' "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" playing Oct. 26th through Nov. 18th of 2018 at ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH, 1625 West Diversey, Chicago, IL. 60614. For tickets and info call ( 773 ) 440-7922 or visit www.saintsebastianplayers.org. Industry Night Discount Tickets are available to working professionals in The Performing Arts throughout the opening weekend shows. Photo by ERYN WALANKA. ]] |
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[[File:31747632468_8be4cf66f5_z.jpg|frame|left|YOUR CHAIRMAN WELCOMES YOU TO CHICAGO'S MUSICAL COMEDY MYSTERY REVIVAL OF THE YEAR!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Joseph Jefferson Citation Award Winner DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON returned to The Windy City stage this fall as THE CHAIRMAN MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT & MAYOR THOMAS SAPSEA in THE 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO REVIVAL PRODUCTION OF RUPERT HOLMES' "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD." Photo by ERYN WALANKA. ]] |
[[File:31747632468_8be4cf66f5_z.jpg|frame|left|YOUR CHAIRMAN WELCOMES YOU TO CHICAGO'S MUSICAL COMEDY MYSTERY REVIVAL OF THE YEAR!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Joseph Jefferson Citation Award Winner DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON returned to The Windy City stage this fall as THE CHAIRMAN MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT & MAYOR THOMAS SAPSEA in THE 2018 SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OF CHICAGO REVIVAL PRODUCTION OF RUPERT HOLMES' "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD." Photo by ERYN WALANKA. ]] |
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[[File:IMG_4460-3-.jpg|frame|left|MR. ROBINSON AS A GENTLEMAN'S GENTLEMAN IN A CLASSIC ROMANTIC COMEDY!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Los Angeles-based Theatre Artist DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as BUTLER JOHN LAWLESS ( Far Right ) joined by the ENTIRE CAST of skilled Director MARIO DI GREGORIO'S 2011 GLENDALE CENTRE THEATRE 55th Anniversary Revival Production of KYLE CRICHTON'S rollicking, early 20th-century romantic comedy "THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE" performed at the historic theatre-in-the-round in Glendale, CA. Photo courtesy of MAY FAMILY ADVENTURES. ]] |
[[File:IMG_4460-3-.jpg|frame|left|MR. ROBINSON AS A GENTLEMAN'S GENTLEMAN IN A CLASSIC ROMANTIC COMEDY!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Los Angeles-based Theatre Artist DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as BUTLER JOHN LAWLESS ( Far Right ) joined by the ENTIRE CAST of skilled Director MARIO DI GREGORIO'S 2011 GLENDALE CENTRE THEATRE 55th Anniversary Revival Production of KYLE CRICHTON'S rollicking, early 20th-century romantic comedy "THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE" performed at the historic theatre-in-the-round in Glendale, CA. Photo courtesy of MAY FAMILY ADVENTURES. ]] |
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[[File:Elate_Honor.jpg|frame|left|A TRULY LOVELY ACTING HONOR!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Los Angeles-based Theatre Artist DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON is winner of a 2015 / 2016 Los Angeles ELATE SEASON TICKET HOLDER AWARD NOMINATION as Best Actor for his perfomance as ERNEST in the 2016 EMMANUEL LUTHERAN ACTORS THEATRE ENSEMBLE - ELATE revival of TAD MOSEL'S "IMPROMPTU" as part of its bill of one-acts entitled "JUST 4 FUN".]] |
[[File:Elate_Honor.jpg|frame|left|A TRULY LOVELY ACTING HONOR!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Los Angeles-based Theatre Artist DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON is winner of a 2015 / 2016 Los Angeles ELATE SEASON TICKET HOLDER AWARD NOMINATION as Best Actor for his perfomance as ERNEST in the 2016 EMMANUEL LUTHERAN ACTORS THEATRE ENSEMBLE - ELATE revival of TAD MOSEL'S "IMPROMPTU" as part of its bill of one-acts entitled "JUST 4 FUN".]] |
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[[File:34280023981_4af36379fd_o_(1).png|frame|left|OH, GOD...HOW HE DID LOVE BEING KING!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder, Artistic Director, Producer and Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Principal Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as KING HENRY II OF ENGLAND and talented young actor PHILIP ALEXIS WATT as PRINCE JOHN starred in the 1992-1993 EXCALIBER PRODUCTIONS, LTD. OF CHICAGO non-Equity, multiracial cast revival of JAMES GOLDMAN'S "THE LION IN WINTER" at THE WABASH TRIANGLE CAFE in St. Louis, Missouri. Here are the two actors as they appeared on the cover of The Jan. 1993 St. Louis Edition of INTERMISSION MAGAZINE. Photo by CARL VALLE. ]] |
[[File:34280023981_4af36379fd_o_(1).png|frame|left|OH, GOD...HOW HE DID LOVE BEING KING!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder, Artistic Director, Producer and Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Principal Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as KING HENRY II OF ENGLAND and talented young actor PHILIP ALEXIS WATT as PRINCE JOHN starred in the 1992-1993 EXCALIBER PRODUCTIONS, LTD. OF CHICAGO non-Equity, multiracial cast revival of JAMES GOLDMAN'S "THE LION IN WINTER" at THE WABASH TRIANGLE CAFE in St. Louis, Missouri. Here are the two actors as they appeared on the cover of The Jan. 1993 St. Louis Edition of INTERMISSION MAGAZINE. Photo by CARL VALLE. ]] |
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"But the real ringer is Darryl Maximilian Robinson, as the Chairman of the Music Hall Royale. It's a huge part that demands not just talent, but also charm during his frequent interactions with the audience in a show that looks for a joke at every turn and has no respect for the fourth wall." -- Art Gets Out, Theatre Review of The Mystery of Edwin Drood - The St. Sebastian Players Nov. 9, 2018. Posted Nov. 10, 2018.
"The entire production is overseen by Mr. William Cartwright ( Darryl Maximilian Robinson ), the chairman of the music hall. When Edwin Drood goes missing, everyone is a suspect. But the musical doesn't have an ending, so the audience has to decide. I thought this was a fun show. It had some good performances and an interesting concept." -- Ada Grey, Review of St. Sebastian Players' The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Ada Grey Reviews for You Nov. 2, 2018.
"Equally as impressive is the man keeping our cast in order the Chairman and Mr. William Cartwright, Darryl Maximilian Robinson. He has the audience rolling in their seats with his penchant for flair and mastery of comedic timing - including some very well timed pointed stares and slow blinks." -- Alexis Bugajski, Picture This Post Saint Sebastian Players The Mystery of Edwin Drood Review Oct. 28, 2018.
"I attended a preview performance of The Mystery of Edwin Drood last night at the Saint Sebastian Players. This is a wonderful production led by long time Chicago theatre veteran Darryl Maximilian Robinson. Everything was top notch, from the direction, the choreography, the vocal performances, the costumes, the set, projections and props. This rarely mounted musical is a production you don't want to miss, all at a reasonable price." -- Gerald H. Bailey, Artistic Director, Genesis Theatrical Productions at Visitor Posts of The Saint Sebastian Players Theatre Company Facebook Page Oct. 26, 2018.
Every once in a while an actor ( especially one who has been blessed to have played in not only noted comedies and dramas but also classic roles in musicals ) gets the opportunity to play what can only be called a dream role! A rare role in an even more rarely produced or performed work. And sometimes "The Rare Role" becomes a set of "Double Roles." This proved to be the case in the fall of a year ago for veteran and award-winning stage actor and play director Darryl Maximilian Robinson during his recent and extended visit to his original hometown of Chicago in 2018 from his recently adopted hometown of Los Angeles. With the wonderful Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago at the lovely 100-year-old-plus St. Bonaventure Church, Mr. Robinson, The Founder of the multiracial non-Equity professional chamber theatre The Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago ( and a 1997 Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Outstanding Actor In A Principal Role In A Play Award Winner as well as a 1997 Chicago Black Theatre Alliance Best Leading Actor In A Play Award Nominee for his performance as Sam Semela in The ESC's revival of Athol Fugard's Master Harold And The Boys at The Heartland Cafe Studio Theatre in The Windy City's Rogers Park neighborhood ) was cast ( and had a ball on the stage ) in the wonderful, comedic, song-and-dance dual roles of Mr. William Cartwright, Chairman of The Music Hall Royale and The Honorable Mayor Thomas Sapsea of Cloisterham in The SSP's revival of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning Best Musical Whodunit The Mystery of Edwin Drood. This unique and fresh production staged by multi-skilled Director and Music Director Robert-Eric West, featured a highly-talented cast including Lauren Miller as The Princess Puffer / Miss Angela Pryshock, Sarah Myers as Edwin Drood / Miss Alice Nutting, Sean Michael Barrett as John Jasper / Mr. Clive Paget, Shayla Rogers as Rosa Bud / Miss Dierdre Pregrine, Peter Kattner III as Neville Landless / Mr. Victor Grinstead, Anna Gallucci as Helena Landless / Miss Janet Conover, Russ Gager as The Reverend Mr. Crisparkle / Mr. Cedric Moncreiffe, Eric S. Prahl as Durdles / Mr. Nick Cricker, Adam Hoak as Bazzard / Mr. Phillip Bax, Nate Becker as Deputy / Master Nick Cricker II and Sophie Duntley as Miss Jemima Throttle, Stage Manager of The Music Hall Royale along with a versatile ensemble including Shelley DeHosse, Maia Gersten, Becca Sheehan, Anna Gould, Kelly Figley and Allison Rose Macknick ( performing Edwin Drood Understudy ). The talented crew and production team included Producer Steven Walanka, Choreographer Tamara Drew, Assistant Director Valerie King, Assistant Producer John Austin, Production Stage Manager Sean Smyth, Publicity Director Jill Chukerman Test, Technical Director Jim Masini, Properties Master Ron Popp, Scenic Designer & Decorator Emil Zbella and Costume Designer Sandra Leander. The Mystery of Edwin Drood played Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Oct. 26th through Nov. 18th of 2018 at the fine Black Box Theatre on The Lower Level of The St. Bonaventure Church, 1625 West Diversey, Chicago, IL. 60614. Industry Night Tickets ( $7.00 discounted rate per identified member ) to working professional actors, directors, choreographers, musical directors and talent agents were made available for those who made reservations and presented headshots, resumes and business cards upon arrival at the theatre throughout the opening weekend of Oct. 26th through Oct. 28th of 2018. One year later, in November of 2019: The Year of Chicago Theatre, The 2018 Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago Revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood captured Seven 2019 Chicago BroadwayWorld.com Regional Theatre Award Nominations including Best Performer In A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity ) for Darryl Maximilian Robinson for his portrayal of the dual roles of Mr. William Cartwright, Your Chairman of The Music Hall Royale and The Mayor Thomas Sapsea of Cloisterham; Best Performer In A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity ) for Sarah Myers for her portrayal of the dual roles of Edwin Drood and Miss Alice Nutting; Best Direction of A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity ) for Robert-Eric West; Best Choreography ( Resident Non-Equity ) for Tamara Drew; Best Costume Design ( Resident Non-Equity ) for Sandra Leander; Best Set Design ( Resident Non-Equity ) for Emil Zbella; and Best Ensemble of A Musical ( Resident Non-Equity ) for THE ENTIRE CAST! Those in The Theatre who wish to honor and support the work of this critically-praised, non-Equity professional theatre production ( which earlier this year was documented by Wikipedia ) with their votes for these multiple theatre award nominations may do so by visiting:
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"To my utter delight the entire excellent cast could sing, dance and emote with the best on Broadway. It was a comedy that was both uproarious and also subtle and the audience was fully engaged. I loved the cast interacting with members of the audience. My favorites were the villanous Mr. Jasper / Sean Barrett his use of hair and eyebrow arch was worth the price of admission alone. The erudite M.C. the Chairman / Darryl Robinson voice and cadence were magnificent. The ingenue Rosa / Shayla Rogers voice was a thing of crystal purity. Also particularly good were the Reverend and that gentleman and a scholar Adam Hoak. I was pleasantly surprised by the professional staging / effective minimalistic props / british costumes and theater seating. So much talent jam packed into a great evening. I have visited many great theaters in Chicago, New York, LA and Vegas and enjoyed many award winning performances. I would rank the Mystery of Edwin Drood in my top 10 for sheer unadulterated pleasure. I'll be back!" -- Kay Carroll, Attendance Review of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Saint Sebastian Players ( Chicago, Il. ), GOLDSTAR. Posted Nov. 17, 2018.
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