Here is some information on an informal gathering in honor of Roger's life.
After much consideration it seems to be the consensus that we want to do something to honor Roger Prine's life and all the contributions he made to local theatre when he was well. We know that it was not his wish to have a service so we are going to look at it as a gathering or celebration in honor of him.
Four County Players will be hosting the event on June 8. 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Barboursville playhouse. There will be a ceremony where people can tell stories and share memories followed by a pot luck lunch with the type of fellowship that Roger loved so much, food and conversation.
I need your help getting the word out to all of his friends. This can be done my email or your web site. I am going to serve as the contact person for Four County Players so use the information below to put people in touch with me.
Email: stegertracie@ aol.com
434-531-0158 Cell
I will also ask Greg Harris to post a link on our web site fourcp.org so people can get information.
Thank you all for your help with this I want to be sure the word gets to anyone he worked with and might want to add to our celebration.
Tracie Steger Skipper
__________
My friend Roger Prine took his life Saturday night.Roger and I became friends two years ago while rehearsing and performing "Metamorphoses." He was a gentle soul. I don't remember ever seeing him become angry or hearing him say a disparaging remark about anyone. Roger was deeply involved in all aspects of the local performing arts scene, variously serving as director, lighting designer, actor, set builder and stagehand.
Thank you, Roger, for your constant encouragement of my newfound passion, your book recommendations, your constructive criticism, and your friendship. If you were still here, I would invite you to see my current show, "Lend Me a Tenor," at Four County Players next month. In that show, the opera star, Tito, accidentally takes too many sleeping pills and can't wake up. My character, Max, mistakes this condition for Tito's death, which sets up a hilarious plot twist.
Even in death, Roger, your generosity continues. Your passing has given me the personal motivation I needed for that scene. A useful -- if macabre -- gift, one I would gladly return to have you back.
Posts
