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City, State: LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK Website: http://www.karensaunders.com/homepage.htm Comments: I saw Richard Skipper last night in his latest incarnation as Carol Channing. Except for performing with him on a Lyrics and Lyricists program at the 92nd Street Y, I have never seen a full performance before and last night I did. He was wonderful. He embodied Carol from the moment he stepped foot onto the stage. I couldn't find him in her and believe me I looked! "She" looked beautiful in her gowns. She made us laugh with her off the cuff remarks and easy chatter with the audience. She told us about her life in words and song such as Elaine Stritch and Bea Arthur did. The show is in its infancy as a 2 act play/concert but Richard isn't. He's been honing this craft for a very long time and it shows and its wonderful. He's got Carol down pat; every nuance is there. He's done Carol proud and even SHE says so. Miss Channning is behind him one hundred percent. Right now, Richard is expanding his horizons by doing a 2 hour "Carol Channing in Concert" Off Broadway at the Wings Theatre , 154 Christopher Street. The tickets are only $20. What a fun/interesting/different/ wonderful way to spend a Friday Night. 1-212-627-2961 for reservations. Even if you've already seen him, try and come, once again. It would be wonderful if the place could be packed to the rafters.It would be wonderful if people in the community would support a performer that has , through his own efforts and determination, developed his character this far and...is finally on the road to broader recognition of his work. Interest is being shown in this production. Backers have been showing up and speaking with him about the next step. Please help him along so that tonight will be another "moment" for him in his career. Last night, Marge Champion, Celeste Holm and Sondra Lee(Minnie Fay opposite Carol in Hello Dolly) went to see the show........and People Magazine!!!!! I think he's deserving of your support....besides the fact that you'll have a wonderful time. Get in on the ground floor. Bring along someone with you. Have a great time tonight and do something wonderful for a fellow performer. Thanks, Karen Saunders
City, State: RIVERSIDE, CT. Comments: MY DIRECTOR FRIEND AND I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR RIVETING SHOW AT HE WINGS THEATER. YOUR MONOLOGUES ARE BRILLIANT. CAROL CHANNING WAS SO BEAUTIFULLY PORTRAYED. THANKS FOR THE JOY.
City, State: Brooklyn, New York Comments: I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Richard Skipper's performance 2 weeks in a row and was delightfully entertained each time. His show at the Wing's Theatre was excellently performed, tightly choreographed and just perfect. Richard as Carol is an extremely engaging performer and he channels her perfectly. I loved the interaction with the audience. I've become a devotee!
City, State: New York, NY Comments: Richard's Show was FABULOUS!!!!! I enjoyed myself, along with the entire audience SO MUCH. The level of love and dedication that Richard presents Carol Channing is way beyond the impersonators in the Business today. There is no comment or judgment....just PURE LOVE and PURE ENTERTAINMENT. I must say...he does Carol better than Carol does Carol. I know she is THRILLED to know that he is keeping her "Legend" alive, while introducing her to new audiences with every performance. People who would NEVER know who Carol Channing is or was...get to experience her wacky, wonderful world through Richard Skipper. GOD LOVE YOU!!!
City, State: NYC Comments: I've enjoyed Richard Skipper's tribute of Channing on many occasions. Many imitate Carol, but Skipper can improvise on the spot and make you wonder if it really is Carol. The result is a genuine tribute and wonderful entertainment. Channing herself has raved about Skipper's work -- no small compliment. I can't recommend his act highly enough -- everyone should see it! |
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