Donnie Wilson
Donnie Wilson
directed fourth time
This is the fourth time I've directed it in 15 years.
audience brings changing collection felt few help life magazine needed picked reality showing time
I felt we needed something to help the audience keep up with the changing time periods. I had a collection of slides from Life magazine and picked a few out. I think it brings a reality to the play, showing what the world was like outside.
carol instincts knows overdo played required time trip worked
Carol just has those instincts that let you find a character. The first time I worked with her was in A Trip to Bountiful. She played Jessie Mae, and she was perfect. She knows what is required in a role, and she doesn't overdo it.
anyone enhance experience harold imagine keeps learn nailed word
Harold just keeps getting better. I can't imagine doing this play with anyone else. He had it nailed from the word go, but over the years, you learn things and experience things that enhance the performance.