"Everybody Has Needs" (2016-2017)
What do a grandpa with a heart condition, a daughter who is an alcoholic, and a granddaughter who skips school have in common? They all need somebody to love them and support them. This is the lesson the family learns in this heartwarming story.
THE COMPANY
MARGARET BARNUM
I retired several years ago. I enjoy painting birdhouses and exercise. I also like plants. I am 86 years old. My husband was in the military and the children and I traveled to many places. I thoroughly enjoy drama class
DOLORES HUNTER
My name is Dolores and I’m 89 years young! I belong to the St. Francis DeSales Church. I love to sing, sew, and do volunteer work, especially at Uptown Shepherd’s Center.
ROMONA LUKE
I am 88 years old. I have 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great, grandchildren. I retired 2 years ago. I like music and dancing. I am so glad I came to the Shepherd’s Center. I love the Drama Club. I also made some great friends that I’ll have forever.
FRANCIS MATHERNE
A graduate of Tulane University, I majored in English Literature. I was organist at St. Henry’s Church for 26 years. I like classical music. This is my second experience with theatre. I am 70 years old.
LODONIA MICHEL
I’m 73 years old. I love to read, watch TV, and enjoy traveling. I worked as a medical transcriptionist for 41 years at Charity Hospital. Since retiring, I enjoy volunteering at the Uptown Shepherd’s Center and going to classes there, especially French and Poetry. I joined the drama group at the Center and I am really enjoying it.
CORA PAYNES
I am 82 years old. Married for 65 years. I have 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. I enjoy cooking, reading, computers, traveling, and helping others. At the Shepherd’s Center, I take classes in computer, tai chi, bible study, and exercising as well as drama.
ANNIE B. WILLIAMS
I’m 88 years young. I have 2 girls and 2 boys. I was born in Waterproof, Louisiana. I have been in New Orleans for over 60 years. I love the Lord and people. I like reading, sewing, knitting, and quilting. I love drama and to travel.
LOU FURMAN, Director
At 73 years old and with some 50 years of theatre experience in professional and educational settings, my work with the Golden Heart Players has been some of my most rewarding. The members of the company truly have golden hearts. They have become proficient performers.
What do a grandpa with a heart condition, a daughter who is an alcoholic, and a granddaughter who skips school have in common? They all need somebody to love them and support them. This is the lesson the family learns in this heartwarming story.
THE COMPANY
MARGARET BARNUM
I retired several years ago. I enjoy painting birdhouses and exercise. I also like plants. I am 86 years old. My husband was in the military and the children and I traveled to many places. I thoroughly enjoy drama class
DOLORES HUNTER
My name is Dolores and I’m 89 years young! I belong to the St. Francis DeSales Church. I love to sing, sew, and do volunteer work, especially at Uptown Shepherd’s Center.
ROMONA LUKE
I am 88 years old. I have 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great, grandchildren. I retired 2 years ago. I like music and dancing. I am so glad I came to the Shepherd’s Center. I love the Drama Club. I also made some great friends that I’ll have forever.
FRANCIS MATHERNE
A graduate of Tulane University, I majored in English Literature. I was organist at St. Henry’s Church for 26 years. I like classical music. This is my second experience with theatre. I am 70 years old.
LODONIA MICHEL
I’m 73 years old. I love to read, watch TV, and enjoy traveling. I worked as a medical transcriptionist for 41 years at Charity Hospital. Since retiring, I enjoy volunteering at the Uptown Shepherd’s Center and going to classes there, especially French and Poetry. I joined the drama group at the Center and I am really enjoying it.
CORA PAYNES
I am 82 years old. Married for 65 years. I have 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. I enjoy cooking, reading, computers, traveling, and helping others. At the Shepherd’s Center, I take classes in computer, tai chi, bible study, and exercising as well as drama.
ANNIE B. WILLIAMS
I’m 88 years young. I have 2 girls and 2 boys. I was born in Waterproof, Louisiana. I have been in New Orleans for over 60 years. I love the Lord and people. I like reading, sewing, knitting, and quilting. I love drama and to travel.
LOU FURMAN, Director
At 73 years old and with some 50 years of theatre experience in professional and educational settings, my work with the Golden Heart Players has been some of my most rewarding. The members of the company truly have golden hearts. They have become proficient performers.