If I could...I'd thank Mr. Mitchell for sharing his gifts and talents with the county. What an asset he was. How wonderful he got his wish of working with Oklahoma. It's a great show with amazing talent. From the article, it sounds as if he was quite the loved man with a tigger attitude towards life. Rest in peace.
oh geez
RIP Michael. You gave my child a great gift by your encouragement while you were at the Phoenix Theatre. You provided a great opportunity for city high school 'tech kids' to hone their craft under your aegis and for them have a great, safe independent and responsible time in downtown Phoenix. I never had to worry where the kid was during theatre season... either at the high school or the Herberger or the Phoenix Theatre. We mourn the loss of you, your talent and your good and faithful mentorship.
And to David Temby, if you are reading these, thank you too for your mentorship for my child back in Phoenix. I see that you've done some sound design at the Fulton. "Children of Eden" still 'sings' in my kid's head. The Fulton is very lucky to have access to your talents, David.
harv1
Dear Lancaster PA,
It is with deepest sorrow but utmost gratitude that I received a letter today from Mr. Aaron Young, Managing Director of the Fulton Theatre who kindly notified me of Michael's passing. It was only a little over a month ago that I talked to Michael on the phone and he shared with me his excitement about directing "Oklahoma!". He shared how he was feeling better and we laughed about the fact that I'd been promising to visit from San Diego for 10 years now. You see, Michael and I have known one another for 22 years. He was one of my dearest friends and an amazing mentor.
Michael shared the kindest of words for everyone he knew in Lancaster; his friends, those with whom he worked and his pride and joy -- the artists whose lives he touched in a way that only those of us who have been there understand.
Go with the angels, Michael. Perhaps they can learn to appreciate you as I have. Much Love, Anthony
