Remembering...
Antrim has been blessed through the years with some very remarkable and talented people who have given so much of themselves to our theater.
Over the past several years, we have been saddened by the passing of very special and wonderful "family members" of our little community of volunteers. They will forever be remembered by those of us who had the privilege of knowing and working with them. They were a major influence in the history of Antrim and we cherish our memories of them.
We miss you, dear friends, and honor your memory. Thank you for all you have done for us and our theater.
BLANCHE ROTHSTEIN
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Blanche Rothstein. Blanche was an active member of Antrim for more years than any of us can remember. She served as a Board Of Directors member, Assistant To The President, Director, Actor and many other roles too numerous to mention. Although the support she gave to Antrim was an important part of her life it pales in comparison to the support she gave to everyone she came in contact with. Her skill as an actor and director, along with her willingness to share that skill, benefited myself and many other actors whom she mentored. Her wisdom in assisting the Presidents of Antrim is one of the reasons the theater is still flourishing after 75 years. Blanche will never be forgotten and it is doubtful that we will see her equal at Antrim.
Although this is a sad occasion I am happy to say that Blanche handled her passing the same way she handled her life, on her own terms. She decided when and how her end would come and how those who love her will remember her. She did not want a funeral or service of any type and her family is honoring those wishes. However, there will be a memorial celebration of Blanche's life at the Antrim Playhouse where we will rename our downstairs lounge in her honor. Details on the date will be coming out shortly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gordon and the family in this sad time. Blanche, give 'em hell up there.
TOM FRANCE
More than anyone before him of after him, this was the man who did it all, and was so loved and admired by all who met him. He was our very own "Mr. Antrim". His contribution to Antrim goes beyond all of the positions he held here... President, Board Member, Actor, Director, House Manager...and on and on. Every aspect of this playhouse's activities and physical upkeep received Tom's passion, devotion and tireless energy. He was the conscience of Antrim and truly loved all it's members...and we truly loved him in return.
BOB SLONE
Bob was a member of our board of directors, an actor, director, producer, committee chairperson, lighting/sound engineer and operator...and a quiet, generous and wonderful human being.
BILL ZACHAR
Another of our long-time family members, Bill also served our theater in many capacities, including acting. However, he will be best remembered for his outstanding directing of some of our finest productions. His last few being Born Yesterday, Ten Little Indians, Bus Stop and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. Through the years this soft spoken, always interesting man, contributed much to Antrim's history and success.
STU LEIBOWITZ
Stu served as stage manager, producer, technical coordinator, former board of director's member, husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Antrim for many years and was always there when you needed him. His contributions to this theater can be seen whenever we turn on a stage light or heard when we hear a sound effect. He will never be forgotten. We will miss not only for what he did for us but, more importantly, for what he meant to us.
