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Yours truly as The Pied Piper of Hamelin for Pass the Time Players + quick takes on the films Zack Snyder’s Justice League and Promising Young Woman

21 March 2021

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For kids of all ages – the #PiedPiper – with yours truly reading the title role. Thank you, Debbie DeCeco Lannen and Pass The Time Players, for having me. NOTE: no (virtual) rats were harmed in the making of this #Zoom event. You’re welcome. 😊 🐀 🎶

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YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/d4vjGcRynFU

The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Narrator: Debbie Lannen / Orlando, FL
Merchant: Sally Daykin / DeLand, FL
Erich – Kyle Coykendall / Wixom, MI
Advisor: Tomothy Majzlik / Westland, MI
Mayor: Joe Lannen / Orlando, FL
Pied Piper: Roy Sexton / Saline, MI

Only I would take this beautiful day, and spend most of it indoors, working my way through the very long Zack Snyder’s Justice League. But it was worth it. Even if every 30 minutes John wandered through and said “Is this still on?”

I can barely remember the theatrical version, which is likely for the best. What I found in this updated version is that Snyder had room to explore ideas and relationships. And that made all the difference. I am not a fan of his work. By any stretch. But, perhaps because of what he has lived through the past few years, this film had something many of his previous efforts did not: heart.

My mom Susie Sexton’s take on Carey Mulligan’s Promising Young Woman:

GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY…already loved this actress … discovered her on PBS in a Dickens entry years ago. Outstanding!

This movie upends with its surreal treatment of a very real truth bedeviling this globe since the appearance of manKIND walking on its own evolved two feet – astounding, disturbing and so true and sad that it hurts, haunts and breaks any heart that is the least bit human.

The barbie doll sets and clothes simply enhance the deep damage done to humanity as we have all looked the other way and endured unnecessary heartache. Give it a look, enjoy!

No nudity, and only one supposed murder. An oddly wholesome at times comedic treatment of a tragic problem. Bravo!

Threw this viewer for a loop (which most all of us have existed within for all of eternity). Truth on film if there ever ever was. Whew?

The Night Before Christmas with Pass The Time Players and yours truly

17 December 2020

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The Night Before Christmas read by yours truly – watch video here: https://fb.watch/2rMVQMOzDY/ … You’re welcome, America! 🎅🤣🎁 Thank you, Debbie DeCeco Lannen and Pass The Time Players, for having me!

Well, after nine months I finally wore a tie again. And jacket! For our Clark Hill town hall yesterday, I was honored to be asked to emcee a section on gratitude. We have so many wonderful people in our organization and they all contributed their thoughts, some written and some in video for the occasion.

Link to the video that we aired as part of the segment – thank you to my colleague Gloria Pak for her expert work on this: https://vimeo.com/488719637/c9cea08140

“Thank you for being a friend.” Want to join me in supporting a good cause? For my birthday this month (December 28 to be exact!), I’m raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities Ann Arbor and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Just click donate on this fundraising page: https://lnkd.in/eQ_NVZD

I’m a proud board member and have seen firsthand how every little bit helps. This little fundraiser is nearing the $2500 mark because of wonderful support from kind and generous friends like you!

Thanks to our donors since the last musical interlude: Mary Kimber, Guinevere Lehman Anderson, Gail Paul, Jan Anne Dubin, Tammy L. Zonker, Nathan Darling, Lauren Sargent, Zach London, Lauren M. London, Deborah Farone, Kim Perret, Randi Lou Franklin, Megan Hill. Love you! ❤️ … Thank you for your support.

“Thank you for being a friend.” Golden Girls

Pass The Time Players’ The Witch and the Wizard! My Zoom-children’s theatre debut?

19 November 2020

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View VIDEO here: https://fb.watch/1SYpY39sn7/

Thank you, Pass The Time Players and Debbie DeCeco Lannen, for letting me play a benevolent wizard in quarantine! If anyone’s ever desired to see me do Zoom-enabled children’s theatre, here’s your chance! It’s a sweet little story, and an unlikely parable for these fraught times in which we are currently living. A little bit of kindness is magic and can overcome the worst bullies in our midst.

The Witch and the Wizard!
Narrator: Debbie Lannen
Atlas: Roy Sexton
Magnus: Michael Micheletti
Dante: Joe Lannen

View VIDEO here: https://fb.watch/1SYpY39sn7/