Social media posts by his friends elucidate this genuine southern gentleman, who always made a point to speak with you or meet you. Local actor Richard Folmer said, “Reece was a dear and talented friend! Large role, ’ Inherit the Wind’ small role, ’ Twelve Angry Men ‘ musical, ‘The Fantastics.’ He attacked them all with the same dedication! Rest in peace, my friend, and thank you for being you! Reece once stated that his favorite role was Tyrone in Eugene O’Neill's compelling autobiographical drama “Long Day's Journey into Night.” Reece once considered himself the "Susan Lucci of Shreveport Community Theatre," since he was nominated five times for Times’ Drama Awards before finally receiving one for his portrayal of Big Daddy in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Other nominations were for “Picnic,” “That Championship Season,” “Inherit the Wind” and “Lady in Black.” Reece received first place in Louisiana for his work in “The Stanley Parkers” during Louisiana AACTFEST '97. Reece’s interest in well-written drama provided a strong attraction for his participation in theatre. Reece had a deep and abiding interest in strong drama. When not performing at SLT, you could find Reece performing on other stages in Shreveport and Bossier City. Other SLT productions include “The Best Little Whore House in Texas,” staged in 1984, Man Alive in 1992, “The Ginger Bread Lady” in 1984, “That Championship Season” in 1995, “The Stanley Parkers” in 1977, “The Woman in Black” in 1997, “A Streetcar Named Desire” in 2011 and “Buried Child” in 2012. He appeared next at SLT in the musical “Hello, Dolly!” in 1977. Reece was passionate about creating live theatre and telling our stories. Reece and Marshall, hit it off and the rest is history. Reece died on Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Shreveport, La., after a brief illness.Īs a teenage actor, I was lucky enough to have met Reece Middleton while rehearsing for Shreveport Little Theatre’s production of the musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” It was the summer of 1977, and a beautiful actress by the name of Marshall Boudreaux was also in the cast. 5, 1935, in McCaysville, Ga., to Frank and Thelma Middleton. Our region’s theatre and counseling community has lost an outstanding actor, counselor and friend. ROBERT DARROW MANAGING & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SHREVEPORT LITTLE THEATRE & ACADEMY Student and education services and supportĮducation, youth development, training, and employment, N.E.C.DR. Youth centers, clubs, and development services Youth arts, humanities, math, and sciences development Youth mentoring (adult, intergenerational, and peer mentoring) Gifted, remedial, and special needs education (includes STEM education and child literacy)īefore school, after school, summer school, tutoring, and other primary and secondary education programs and servicesĭisability, sheltered, and accommodated needs employment No student is turned away.Īrts, humanities, media and literature, culture, history, celebrations, events, and entertainmentĮducation, youth development, training, and employment SLT Academy is a youth theatre academy that produces live theatre for and by youth. SLT has an active outreach program serving at-risk and underserved individuals, and economically challenged youth in our community, through four social service non-profits. Shreveport Little Theatre and Academy (SLT) is a nonprofit, community theatre that presents various live theatrical productions to the general public.
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