09/07/2024
I just finished my Audio Book, called The Sangamon Story, Selected Readings from Francis Grierson's, The Valley of Shadows. It was written about his childhood growing up on the prairies of Illinois, in the years leading up to the Civil War. It deals with slavery and abolition, and tells about how his family became a part of the Underground Railroad.
I first started work on this 35 years ago when I discovered the book while researching another project. I adapted it for theater and have produced a few readings over the years. I recently retired and have been working on my voice acting career now and decided to do this. I'm working on getting it published and hopefully it will gain traction. I wanted to share it with you guys in the hopes of getting some feedback. I'm amazed at how it turned out. I'm so very pleased. I hope you enjoy it.
Please note, this is a rough cut, and the actual audio book has been refined considerably. This is just for a preview listen...
Part One https://soundcloud.com/forlaughter/the-sangamon-story-part-one
Part Two https://soundcloud.com/forlaughter/the-sangamon-story-part-two
07/14/2024
It's official. Get it while it's hot...
The Valley of Shadows (Annotated): A Lost American Classic, Updated for the Contemporary Reader
The Valley of Shadows (Annotated): A Lost American Classic, Updated for the Contemporary Reader
03/13/2014
Google Earth view of the Villa Montezuma.
08/22/2011
Thank you so much to all who attended this afternoon. The show went well. The audience was so gracious. I am so proud of the cast and can't wait till we run this thing again on 9/11.
08/21/2011
Can't believe it is finally almost showtime. Please make sure to come and check out the show. Sunday August 21st at 4:00. Hope to see you there.
08/14/2011
We have scheduled two more performance dates, September 11th and 18th. More information about these two very special dates will be announced soon.
08/04/2011
Rehearsals are coming along nicely and there is great excitement as we bring this production to life. The theatre where we are performing is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. We are so pleased to be a part of this celebration and looking forward to August 21.
07/09/2011
Currently conducting auditions for a reader's theatre production scheduled for August 21, at the Point Loma Actors Theatre. If interested, please send resume or summary of acting experience and head shot if available to [email protected].