the nashville theatre lost and found
Trudy S. Gordon, a former actor and director, was born in Britain but has traveled and studied extensively throughout the U.S. When a touring production brought Trudy to Nashville, she knew immediately that she would retire to its lush green landscape and heavy rains.
Trudy no longer acts, but prior to becoming a freelance critic she starred and co-starred in hundreds of stage productions across the U.S. and in London, winning numerous awards along the way.
She has a B.A. in Theatre (with national honours) and has served in vital management positions with more than a few stateside theatre companies.
Readers of a certain age and geographical persuasion may even have seen a young Trudy on the telly. (Hi, Mum!)
Trudy now lives in Brentwood and watches plays.
"The most difficult character in comedy is that of the fool, and he must be no simpleton that plays that part."
~Cervantes (Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra)
"Thanks for all the writing you do. You're a fabulous voice for us in Nashville Theatre. I appreciate your honesty, and your positivity...hopefully we can get more and more people tuning in to what you have to say - you deserve to be heard!"
~Jeffrey Williams, Nashville actor
"You continue to be at the top of the 'cool' list . . . you seem to have quite the insight into theatre that other journalists don't."
~Eric Tichenor, Nashville actor
"I think you bring a great service to Nashville and I personally think so matter how a show is reviewed it is a piece of public relations for that show that will always interest people to come out to the theatre. So keep doing what you are doing."
~Tim Larson, Nashville director and actor
"It's as if you are the spirit of Nashville theater! Here, there and everywhere. You have soulful vision!"~Denice Hicks, Nashville Shakespeare Festival
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