1. actions speak louder than words
2. all sound and fury signifying nothing
3. put your money where you mouth is

Simply, before you judge my taste or where I come from and “who is this Jeryll Adler Chick”, please know this. I am not saying there is something wrong with what is already here culturally. I am simply saying it is largely not my taste and rather than simply complain about that I want to add something to the mix that appeals to me personally. I also believe I am not alone in wanting other choices.

Mr. Devore, I respectfully suggest that perhaps you should have read the entire article before you commented. Considering that with Pacific Stages very first production we have already been singled out for a prestigious O! Recommends from the LA Stage Alliance I think this Jeryll Adler chick is someone who knows quality theatre and has the ability to make things happen. I did not know that makes me an interloper out to destroy a quiet Hamlet by the sea. That was certainly not on my to do list when I set out to do a good deed, but here is another anon quote ‘no good deed goes unpunished.’ I do all of this as a volunteer and I am no rich dilettante, just a very hard working woman who cares and believes strongly in community service and the power of the arts to enrich our lives.

We are all carpetbaggers from points East, West, North and South unless we are American Indians. At some point in history many of us moved some place we or our families had not been before. And all around us EVERYWHERE is evidence that the world changes regardless of our attitudes. Most probably migrated from our roots – mine first in a working class community in New Jersey – because we loved what we saw elsewhere and wanted a change. I adore the South Bay. That does not mean that I want to live in a time capsule. With or without me the South Bay will and does change. I just want to be someone who makes a positive and thoughtful contribution.

And just so you know a little more, I am a second generation American grateful to be alive at all because the vast majority of my family died in the Holocaust. I love my country and my community and don’t bandy about names like Hitler or Mussolini lightly. These are not casual references to me.

So, as to all my quotes – only one person who has written in has bothered to come see our debut production LOBBY HERO. Thank you Mary Leath. Ray and James B, buy a ticket please before you continue this carefree banter, and come say hello to me. We are a young not-for-profit and I am usually the woman who also takes tickets. [Typical of us intellectual elitists, huh Ray?] In other words, “actions speak louder than words” , “put your money where your mouth is” and please realize that all of the drama has impact only if we bother to take the time not to judge without pause. How about taking a chance you might actually like something different than what is already here. Otherwise, those words – no matter which side of the conversation – are “all sound and fury signifying nothing.’

In closing I will share one more quote – written by Jeryll Adler – “Love Theatre, Hate Drama.”

Jeryll Adler
Redondo Beach

Sure. And if I had a magical talking cow, I’d be rich. What does either one have to do with reality?