Post date: Nov 07, 2012 3:5:5 PM
Dear Thespians,
Life provides us experiences, the importance of which only become realized at a later date. As I celebrate my 66th year, thinking back to the highlights of my life, the years in the Drama Guild stand out. Little did I realize in 1961 when I performed in the Eugene O’Neill one-act play, “Where the Cross is made,” that the experience would lead to a lifetime of work in theatre, nor could I have known how extraordinary those productions of Frank Torok were in terms of quality and professionalism.
At the time, Frank often seemed to me angry and demanding; little did I know that he was shaping us from silly teenagers into men and women. Before the Drama Guild experience, I was a shy, introverted, and awkward kid. Somehow, Frank taught me stage presence, self-confidence, and to believe that I could be more.
In the years since, I have been in more than seventy plays, directed some, and written a number. But it all goes back to Benedict’s. God bless you, Frank, and I look forward to the reunion.
Charlie Bordogna, class of 1964
P.S. I’m still eager to try out if you’re planning another production.