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From: mflynch <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Thursday, April 15, 1999 1:39 AM
Subject: This is the end...


>Dateline:  Troy, NY
>April 15, 1999
>
>At the end of his 7,837th continuous performance in the long-running
>docu-comedy "Everyday In NY State Parks with Michael", the lead actor
>announced today that the curtain will close on his final appearance on May
>26th.  He will be featured in a new show, currently in dress rehearsal,
that
>will open in Boston on June 1st.
>
>Michael was hired by Commissioner/Broadway producer Orin Lehman as a
>bit-player in 1977.  He opened to modest notice as the "HPF Grants
>Reviewer".  Over the years his role grew until he held one of the lead
>positions in the Field Services Bureau production.  The most recent
>production, staged at Peebles Island State Park, featured sets designed by
>Michael.
>
>Most recently Michael played the roles "Senior Coordinator" and
>"Preservation Engineer" (a role he created.)  Current producer of the
>situation-drama, child-star Bernadette Castro, will oversee the revamping
of
>the show, which, he assures will go on.  Quoting Joni Mitchell,
Commissioner
>Castro remarked "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone."
>
>Reached for comment in his dressing room after today's performance, the
>ever-opinionated actor said "The cast has always been wonderful to work
>with.  Working with this crew has strengthened my character over the years.
>I certainly can say the show was never dull.  I've have really enjoyed my
>time here, but I've played this character long enough and I'm going to try
>my luck on the big stage.  It's an honor to be called up to "The Show" and
>I'm excited about the opportunity."
>
>After moving his entourage of family and cats, Michael will open his new
>play in the Boston arena at the Harrison Gray Otis House, managed by the
>Society for the Preservation of New England antiquities (SPNEA).  There he
>will assume the role of "Vice-President for Preservation Services"
>overseeing a cast of 25 who care passionately for 35 house museums in 5 New
>England states.
>
>Prior to joining the "Michael in Parks" show, his wife Susan worked in the
>properties department at SPNEA from 1972 to 1977.  Michael was a frequent
>audience member during that time and knows the House and its supporting
cast
>well.   A limited engagement run of the current show will continue at
>Peebles Island two or three days a week through the end of May.  A final
>farewell performance will be staged on payday, May 26th.
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