Pope Joan
Opening Night - February 18, 1996
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
The "Pope" is a winner! Loved the show...Congratulations to the cast and crew of "Pope Joan" on a wonderful and really enjoyable show! The music is outstanding and the actors amazing...See "Pope Joan" ASAP...
TRAX |
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To: Michael Butler, Producer
Thank you, Michael. You've made our dreams come true.
Love,
Susan Lersch |
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To: To everyone sending Web-o-Grams
Thanks to all for your kind comments. A show would just be a bunch of jerks running around on a stage if not for an audience. You make the experience a pleasure for us. Elizabeth Laidlaw, Pope Joan |
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
The author and I were preparing to leave the house prior to the opening night performance, when it was suddenly discovered -- by some arcane distinction -- that his attire was inadequate for the evening's event. We left the house in a sullen funk. Not a propitious start to the most important evening of his life to date. As we strode to Clark street -- in our best suits and overcoats -- speaking not at all, we both noticed a rather innebriated figure approaching us. Dressed in rather distressed looking denim and wearing long, blond hair that seemed not to have seen the inside of a shower for quite some time, he presented a visage which neither Christopher nor I particularly cared to acknowledge. Nevertheless, as such things always play themselves out in a city,
this person approached us both and, observing our strained demeanor, hailed us, saying, "Hey, guys! Smile! It's going to be a great day!"
I muttered something and we continued walking a step or two. We then both realized what we had experienced. We began to laugh.
Christopher turned around to track our interlocuter's progress. He was gone. Angels are so weird. David Gethmann |
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
I just want you all to know how much tonight meant to me. And it's only the beginning; Let's dare each other to be better and better every day. All my love, Her Holiness. Elizabeth Laidlaw |
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To: Amy Armstrong
Hi Booballah Dorkus! Happy opening! I just want you to know I love you, too. I can't wait for our sleepover. We are going to have so much fun! You better start cleaning your house. Love ya' always, Cec (a.k.a Booballah Dorkus Jr.) Cecily Strong |
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To: Joe Maalouf, Associate Producer
To My Love, I just wanted to let you know how extremely proud I am of you. You are most definitely kicking ass now and there will be more in the future. I am proud to become your wife, and I love you dearly. Julie xxxx Julie |
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
We just want to let you know that we are extremely proud to be associated with this production. We actually shed a few tears tonight after having seen the show (and reheasals) over and over again. Thank you for your talent, dedication, professionalism, an d capcity to constantly entertain an audience. We love you, keep up the great work, and let's go for a long and prosperous run!!!!
Love,
Joe Maalouf & Julie Hollywood |
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To: Elizabeth Laidlaw, Pope Joan
thought the outstanding production has made the northside one heck of chicago great start southport keep the show on a long run george carlson |
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To: Michael Butler, Producer
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to play such a vital role in a great production. Thank you for all your input, support, and presence in our production. You've been a great influence in the show, and given me a most memorable experience I will al ways remember. If not for you, this wonderful story could not be told. Jay Aubrey |
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To: Christopher Moore And The Cast Of Pope Joan
How wonderful it was to have two special evenings with all of you. The Friends of Conservation preview on Saturday was a tremendous success, and thank you for that. The opening on Sunday was over the top! What else can I say but "Keep It Up!" Jorie
Jorie Butler Kent |
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To: Michael Butler, Producer
Thank you for the honor of attending a transcendental experience.
Love, Wendy Dunaway |
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
My dear cast and crew, it would be hard to be more proud of any group of people than I am of all of you right now. Thank you all for making my dream come alive. My love, gratitude, and respect, Chris. christopher moore |
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To: Mary C. Beidler, Martine
MARY...
LOVE, JOS & HARRISE |
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
SITTING THROUGH YOUR PRODUCTION OF POPE JOAN I FOUND MYSELF BEING GRATEFUL TO BE EXPERIENCING PART OF HISTORY. IT IS A FUN PRODUCTION AND I WILL THINK ABOUT IT FOR A LONG TIME. GOOD GOOD LUCK!
JOHN ROCK |
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To: Michael Butler, Producer
Dearest Bear, No less than I expected- a great success.
Love you
Jorie Butler Kent |
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS LOVELY EXPERIENCE. I VERY MUCH LOOK FORWARD TO THE THOUSANDTH PERFORMANCE PARTY. "I LAUGHED, I CRIED; IT WAS BETTER THAN CATS!"
thanks, God Bless, ANDREW MEYERS |
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
Congratulations on a SPECTACULAR opening! I am looking forward to working with such an excellent cast and crew. See you soon on the boards. Brendan McNab |
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To: Christopher Moore, Author/Director
This really was a great show. The rewrite is strong and much improved. The story moves and the staging. Had a wonderful time and so did John Rock. Tom Hartman |
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
God Bless Pope Joan
Dan Plovanich |
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
Great job and great show!!! Congrats on a wonderful opening!!!
John Pieza |
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To: Susan Lersch Kinsella
Great show! Great production! It is great to be here to share it with you! FRED |
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To: Nathan Bouldin
Well done!!! Congrats on your Chicago debut. It was a wonderful thing to see you and your work on a Chicago stage.
Love and regards,
John Pieza |
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To: Christopher Moore, Author/Director
I remember the Tarot Reading on our front porch. Who'd have thought such a glorious work would rise from it. May peace and joy follow you all the days of your life. Denny
Denny Kinsella |
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To: Christopher Moore, Author/Director
We Worked, We Worked, We Worked, Now we Play!
Turn the damn blowers off so we can play in tune! In the name of the Father, The Son, and The Pope Joan.
"THE BAND" |
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To: will hepp
You are incredible! Without you this would have been impossible! xo, karen karen short |
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To: Michael Butler, Producer
Great to be working together again with you. Let's hope this time it will be for a while! Love, Stan Stanley Hilton |
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To: Michael Butler, Producer
Michael Butler is GOD!
Tom Doody |
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To: Michael Butler, Producer
FAR OUT!
Krista & Jim |
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To: Michael Butler, Producer
Dogtroep congratulates Michael and the whole cast of Pope Joan with great success.
Dogtroep |
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To: Michael Butler, Producer
Personally, I don't think the vatican will ever be the same. We want you on Broadway!
Jim Binger and Jane Mauer |
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To: The Cast and Crew of Pope Joan
Had a wonderful evening.
Thanks,
George |
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To: Elizabeth Laidlaw, Pope Joan
You'll be remembered for your performance a thousand years from now!
Hal Chaffee |
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To: Elizabeth Laidlaw, Pope Joan
Dear Elizabeth, Thank God! It's a wonderful play. Lynn Carlson |
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To: Michael Butler and the Cast & Crew of Pope Joan
Congratulations on this fabulous production. Strega Nona is looking forward to feeding the Pope and all "her" following. We toast our next-door neighbor!
Phyllis Carlucci, Owner |
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