Social media posts by his friends elucidate this genuine southern gentleman, who always made a point to speak with you or meet you. Local actor Richard Folmer said, “Reece was a dear and talented friend! Large role, ’ Inherit the Wind’ small role, ’ Twelve Angry Men ‘ musical, ‘The Fantastics.’ He attacked them all with the same dedication! Rest in peace, my friend, and thank you for being you! Reece once stated that his favorite role was Tyrone in Eugene O’Neill's compelling autobiographical drama “Long Day's Journey into Night.” Reece once considered himself the "Susan Lucci of Shreveport Community Theatre," since he was nominated five times for Times’ Drama Awards before finally receiving one for his portrayal of Big Daddy in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Other nominations were for “Picnic,” “That Championship Season,” “Inherit the Wind” and “Lady in Black.” Reece received first place in Louisiana for his work in “The Stanley Parkers” during Louisiana AACTFEST '97. Reece’s interest in well-written drama provided a strong attraction for his participation in theatre. Reece had a deep and abiding interest in strong drama. When not performing at SLT, you could find Reece performing on other stages in Shreveport and Bossier City. Other SLT productions include “The Best Little Whore House in Texas,” staged in 1984, Man Alive in 1992, “The Ginger Bread Lady” in 1984, “That Championship Season” in 1995, “The Stanley Parkers” in 1977, “The Woman in Black” in 1997, “A Streetcar Named Desire” in 2011 and “Buried Child” in 2012. ![]() He appeared next at SLT in the musical “Hello, Dolly!” in 1977. Reece was passionate about creating live theatre and telling our stories. Reece and Marshall, hit it off and the rest is history. Reece died on Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Shreveport, La., after a brief illness.Īs a teenage actor, I was lucky enough to have met Reece Middleton while rehearsing for Shreveport Little Theatre’s production of the musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” It was the summer of 1977, and a beautiful actress by the name of Marshall Boudreaux was also in the cast. 5, 1935, in McCaysville, Ga., to Frank and Thelma Middleton. Our region’s theatre and counseling community has lost an outstanding actor, counselor and friend. ROBERT DARROW MANAGING & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SHREVEPORT LITTLE THEATRE & ACADEMY Tickets are $25 for adults and $23 for seniors, students, and active military.DR. Butler, light board operator Amee Brinkley, and running crew and properties assistant Betty Joiner-Eddleman. The production crew includes director John Daniel, stage manager Alan Mathison, technical director Derek Shiplov, lighting designer Julie Edwards, sound designer and sound board operator Barry C. Wanting him to stay close to home, his grandparents begin to hatch plans to keep him from moving away. The drama and comedy begins when he breaks the news that he’s been offered his dream job in Seattle. ![]() The show is a story about a single twenty-something-year-old Nick, who has weekly Sunday dinners with both sets of his Italian American grandparents. The show will be directed by John Daniel. 23, the Shreveport Little Theatre (SLT), 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport, will be presenting the production by Joe DiPietro, Over the River and Through the Woods on its stage. (Ark-La-Tex Weekend) - Two sets of grandparents hatch wacky schemes to keep their grandson from moving away in a comedic production being presented on Shreveport Little Theatre’s stage.
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