Blowing Rock NC Theater Wilford Brimley Actor Commentary Love Letters Live Stage Summer 1993 (S8P2)

THEATER HISTORY: Founder Mark Wilson Produced and Directed Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in summer of 1993, bringing celebrated movie actor Wilford Brimley to the stage on the night before his John Grisham movie THE FIRM opened to nationwide summer box office acclaim with co-star Tom Cruise.

(Click the "HQ" button for better quality on YouTube.)

This was Mr. Brimley's first stage play, and he appeared alongside actress Cynthia Magallon.
16 performances were sold out.

Wilford Brimley previously starred in movies COCOON, THE CHINA SYNDROME, THE NATURAL, ABSENCE OF MALICE, THE ELECTRIC HORSEMAN and television series THE WALTONS and OUR HOUSE.

He is exactly what he seems, a down-to-earth western gentleman. His presence on stage was powerful, he filled the house, and he made many friends. And he called Wilson a "tough horse trader", a high compliment from an authentic rancher and horse wrangler.

For the play - Scenic Design: Jennifer O'Kelly; Lighting Design: Paul Ziemer; Costume Design: Lisa Ficco.

Wilford and Cynthia, thanks - we know our timing was divine. Look for the full chapter of this great story soon, online.

;)

Tim Baxter, veteran broadcaster and local personality, conducted this 15 year old VHS interview for local cable promotion. Tim was a generous promoter of all community events, enthusiastic supporter of the theater, and a driving force for the broader tourism economy of Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock.

Tim remains an asset in the hearts of the Boone Blue Ridge Mountain community today with Baxter Mountain Properties. http://baxtermountainproperties.com

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