Robert Neff Williams

Visiting Robert Neff Williams

Shane AnnFrom Shane Ann

So yesterday I spent a lovely afternoon visiting my teacher, Robert Neff Williams. He was feeling good and seemed stronger than when I attended his birthday party in March. We talked about many things including his dear wife, Ruth, passing on a few months ago. I told him about an actor calling me this week who wanted to work on …

Timon of Athens

Tech/Dress “Timon of Athens”

Shane AnnRehearsals

As I was waiting for the final run of “Timon of Athens” at the Public Theater (starring Richard Thomas as Timon) last night,  I heard one of the actors ask Barry (Edelstein, the director) if he was tired. This was at 9:30p.m. and the cast and crew had been in technical rehearsal since noon.  Barry said “No, I’m not tired. …