Terry O'Brien @DrTerryOBrien
Dr. Terence Q. O’Brien Lake Villa, IL Joined October 2016-
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Michael Collins is buried at the Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin. Collins negotiated the first Treaty of Independence for Ireland. 500,000 attended his funeral, which was 1/5th of the population at the time. His is the most visited grave. @ExpGlasnevin
Limited run of “Murdered to Death” by @KirkPlayers Opening Friday, September 22 and closes Sunday, September 24. Performances are held at the Mundelein High School Auditorium. Times: Friday and Saturday: 7:30pm Sunday: 2:00pm Tickets available at the door.
John Steinbeck wrote, "Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn't quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone." When there, you know there is no equal. fodors.com/community/atta…
A rare song from Paul McCartney and The Wings released in 1972, a month after Bloody Sunday. youtu.be/P_O3cCs9qmM
I saw Loundon Wainwright III in Evanston. A great show recommended years ago by Lin Brehmer. Thanks, Lin, for all your words of wisdom (m.y.). Thanks, Loundon, for a great show! Also, visit Loundon’s site and check out his new album. @93XRT @LinBrehmer @lw3official
A proud moment to share… Congratulations to Ashley, who was elected the 2023-2024 National Honor Society President at her high school. Lamh laidir an Uachtar.
My mail post was struck by a snow plow. I used Sika Fence Post Mix, a 2-component, pre-proportioned polyurethane resin, to repair. It worked great. If you have a summer post repair, here’s a the link: homedepot.com/p/Sika-2-lb-Po…
World Theatre Day has been celebrating live theatre since 1962. The day is to celebrate the value and importance of the art form “theatre.”
Ireland crowned Grand Slam Champions!!! Champions for the 4th time as Johnny Sexton makes history in Six Nations win over England. IRELAND 29-16 ENGLAND #Ireland
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ 🇮🇪 Here a link to a fun Irish song by the Irish Rovers called “Lily the Pink.” youtu.be/-XEDkVHrUWk
The passing of Lin Brehmer is a terribly sad loss. We all lost our our best friend in the whole world. “And in the end… The love you take… Is equal to the love you make.” nbcchicago.com/news/local/leg… @LinBrehmer @93XRT
Merry Christmas! A fun retro video from the MTV days had a brief and rare reunion of all 4 of the original Monkees. youtu.be/Ip5G3YcIGLo @TheMonkees @TheMickyDolenz1
Best week ever for radio, Chicago and anywhere WXRT streams. Welcome back, Lin! @93XRT @LinBrehmer
Brian Boru was the 10th Century King of Ireland. The son of Brian, and each son thereafter, is named after him. The surname O'Brien is the English form of the Irish surname, O'Briain. I dropped by my great grandpa’s (by many) home at the Hills of Tara.
Opposed to collapse by earthquakes, the ruins in Trim IE look to be abandoned and the stones removed for other construction (houses, buildings). The Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul was abandoned in the 1500s and this would correspond with the surge of the Renaissance. #RENAISSANCE
I had the opportunity to say hello to the famed word poet, Sekou Andrews at the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago. Sekou was the keynote on opening day and an outstanding speaker. sekouandrews.com @sekouandrews
One night, just before ten o'clock, he escaped to Trinity and waited in the Great Cloisters for the gates to close behind him. He was in the midst of Trinity men—all of immense intelligence and culture. P.38, MAURICE, E.M. FORSTER” ― E.M. Forster, Maurice
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. And great things are not something accidental, but must certainly be willed." Vincent van Gogh, circa 1885 @vangoghmuseum
Today is Election Day! Please remember to Vote. Thank you for your support.
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Opening night! It’s showtime! kirkplayers.org
Charles and Martin are the Chief Lighting Technicians for the Kirk Players’ production of “The Dining Room.” Opening this weekend.
The 2022 school year will be better! From a year where ISBE reported a 18% drop in students meeting standards in English & Math. 1 in 5 students were absent in 20–21 (a 21% increase from 2019). The road to success is Achievement, Learning, and Safety. terryobrien.com
KP Member Highlight: Anna Lieberman Anna has been the Props Mistress for many Kirk Players shows. She also has taken on the role of Asst Stage Manager. Anna shines at the technical aspects of theatre & loves the hustle and bustle behind the scenes that bring the magic to life.
Director Les Lynn, Asst Dir Nat Brautigam and ASM Mandy Stebbins of "The Diary of Anne Frank" are reviewing the production dynamics of the June 10-12, 2022 show.
KP Guest Actor: Ed Cat During "Anne Frank" rehearsals, Ed played Mouschi. Mouschi lived in the Secret Annex with Anne and referred to Peter as his 'owner.' After the arrest, Mouschi remained at the home but missed Peter. The office cleaner took Moushi and gave her a new home.
KP Actor Highlight: Peter Grassl Peter has been with the Kirk Players since 2009. He has directed or assistant directed several Kirk Player productions. Peter met his wife Gretchen (Kirk’s Artistic Director) many years ago in a community college production of "Tartuffe."
KP Actor Highlight: Mandy Stebbins Mandy joined the Kirk Players in May 2003 after being in many shows. Mandy appeared in "37 Postcards", "The Uninvited" and "The Ladies Man." She has served as Assistant Stage Manager for "Vanya and Sonia and Masha & Spike" and "Anne Frank."
The Kirk Membership Meeting in Person at St. Andrew on Friday, April 8, 2022. President Peter Grassl welcomed members. Discussion included the many exciting activities and upcoming shows with Kirk Players.
The Assistant Stage Manager of "The Trials of Robin Hood" Betty Slack is working hard on the detailed ASM Prompt and Blocking Book. Opening March 25. #stagemanager
Tonight only! Friday, Feb 25 at the Mundelein Lakeside Recreation Center at 7:30p.m. Kirk Players presents two one-act shows free of charge. In "A Flawed Character," Mandy Stebbins is a playwright and Nat Brautigam is a character from her play that she is writing. Must see!
Costumes are beginning to arrive for "The Trials of Robin Hood." "Robin Hood" runs March 25 through March 27.
Gretchen Grassl & Brenda Sparks review the KP Youth Actors' submissions for '"The Trials of Robin Hood" Poster Contest.' Original art created by youth actors is used for promotional posters of the children's shows. Brenda & Gretchen are reviewing the posters for finalists.
On the Beverly Hillbillies, Pat Boone guest starred and sang a happening version of the Lovin' Spoonful's song, "Never Goin' Back (to Nashville)." Written by the late John Stewart (writer of "Daydream Believer"). youtu.be/XSpj3l-_MQY via @YouTube @Pat_Boone
KP Veteran Actor/Director Jon Matousek returns to the stage as King Richard in "The Trials of Robin Hood" (Will Averill). King Richard, recently back from the Crusades, determines if Robin Hood is a hero, a lovelorn sap, or plain mean! Opening March 25, 2022 #livetheatre
John W. Lynn flashback: chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-19… "What a wonderful group of people it is," he says. "It's fun. We just had our annual picnic and our awards ceremony. It's like an extended family."
Kirk Players Retro (2008): Fred Vipond and Dominick Basso played Jack and Leo, two struggling Shakespearean actors, who try to pass themselves off as the nieces of a wealthy woman in Ken Ludwig's play, "Leading Ladies." dailyherald.com/news/20080612/…
Kirk Players: A revisit of a fun 2018-2019 Season with a featured photo shoot from: "A Night of One Acts: An Actor’s Nightmare & Black Comedy"
“If you don't wake up every day happy, change something.” Bob Saget Bob Saget clearly enjoying the time with The Beach Boys (Full House) youtu.be/0w3ITY3QizQ via @YouTube