“The Subject Was Roses is a Pulitzer Prize-winning 1964 play written by Frank D. Gilroy, who also adapted the work in 1968 for film with the same title.” My good friend Dia Frid directed the play on stage at the Little Burlington Theatre and was kind enough to ask me to shoot it for her. I must say, I always enjoy making photographs of theatrical plays because there are usually so many wonderful moments that happen over the course of a couple of hours. Whether it be a piece of dramatic stage lighting, or an expression from one of the actors, or even an intense moment between two characters, there is never a shortage of moments to capture.

I hope you enjoy some of the photos I’ve posted below and please remember to support your local theatres!

Cheers!
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In mid-2008, I shot another play directed by Dia Frid called ‘Trying.’ The play featured two actors (Carolyn Campbell & Vince Carlin), who were on the stage together the entire length of the play. Both are excellent actors and made this difficult feat seem easy as pie. I much enjoy looking back through these pictures as both Carolyn and Vince are very animated with their facial expressions and gestures. Live theatre is an experience in itself to shoot, one that I completely enjoy.

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In February of 2006, I was fortunate enough to shoot a play called Ring Round The Moon. The photos were used in the community section of a local newspaper and were given to the director as a gift from her actors and actresses. This play featured many extravagant set designs and very moody lighting. I made these photographs during their dress rehearsal where I had free roam of the theatre. All in all, it was a fun play to shoot and the director was very moved by my results.

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