THMTT - Actors Spotlight Marilyn Santos

Marilyn Santos A THM History
In memory of our dear sweet Marilyn 1943 – 2007 Marilyn will always be known as THM’s “Sweetheart” We will miss you, Marilyn And our stage will never be the same… But we know that you are now walking along streets of gold With the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings! You will affectionately remain in our hearts, always. Our love and thanks for all you did to make a difference in our lives. Until we meet again…. Love, The THM Cast and Crew Truly, truly I say unto you He that believes in Me, will have everlasting life. John 6:47
By Shawn Ahaesy In September of 2004, we held auditions for our performance of “The Scrooge”. It was there that Marilyn first appeared. She came with her beau, Roland Desbiens to our first rehearsal and from that moment on, she has been out greatest supporter. During that production, we could always gauge how well rehearsals were going by Marilyn. On a really great night she’d be smiling and she’d be cheering us all on. On a not-so-good rehearsal night, we could hear her snoring…lol. She pushed us to have all great rehearsal nights. We asked Marilyn to be an extra during this performance. She agreed to do it. I bet she didn’t realize what doing that little part would lead to.	Previous Roles 2004: The Scrooge: Homeless Person 2005: The Scrooge: Ms. Fuzzytwig Street Vendor Homeless Person 2006: The Bennetts: Flossie 2006: Something Wonderful: Aunt Rita 2007: The Bennetts: Nannette
The first season of our dinner theatre, “The Benetts,” came the following January. And there was Marilyn, sitting in the seats night after night, just watching us all, and loving every moment. This lady would see this play night after night and still would be laughing during the actual performance. When we decided to perform the Scrooge again in 2005, Kathy and I had an idea. We had a part that needed to be filled and I thought Marilyn would be perfect for it. We talked to her and she said “Sure Sweetheart” she’d be our Mrs. Fuzzytwig, which was a filmed portion of the play. That moment started some of the funniest moments I have ever had in THM, and they were all behind the scenes. Marilyn made me laugh so much during the filming of her part. I knew at that moment, this lady had to be one of the most naturally funniest people I had ever met. We then gave her the role of a street vendor in the actual play, at which she excelled. During the next Dinner theatre season, Marilyn played the lovable Flossie (By the way Marilyn, Where’s my poodle skirt???... errrhrmmmm…never mind, keep it). She danced her way into every scene and into the hearts of the dinner theatre spectators. In the summer of 2006, we held auditions for our Christmas production “Something Wonderful”. The funniest audition by far, was Marilyn. I laughed so much, I nearly wet my pants. She ended up in the role of the bumbling “Aunt Rita” and was in a huge portion of this production. She worked hard during that season and took every bit of direction and was “spot on” during her performance, even when her hat popped off her head and onto the stage (The hilarious moments just kept coming). She also played the nosy neighbor, Nannette, in the 2007 dinner theatre production. Marilyn has been in one word “Outstanding”. Her dedication to THM has been amazing and she has begun taking attendance for all of our rehearsals. She has made the most growth I have ever seen in THM, as she has graduated from on-looker to stage performer in the span of two years. I would like to thank this lady personally for all she’s done for us. We love and appreciate her and are honored to have Marilyn Santos as our first “Actor Spotlight”.
An Interview with Marilyn Shawn: Where did you grow up? Marilyn: Fall River!!! Shawn: What was your first job? Marilyn: Working in a sewing shop where they made dresses and stuff like that. I worked the floor and handed out the work. Shawn: What is your favorite game to play? Marilyn: Bingo!!!! Shawn: Most memorable event in her life. Marilyn: Every birth of her 4 children. Shawn: Most difficult thing she has ever had to do? Marilyn: Bury her Daughter, Cheryl. Shawn: If you could go back in time, where would you want to go? Marilyn: I’d stay right where I am. Shawn: What was your dream as a young girl? Marilyn: I wanted to be a nurse, but my daughter became one. She’s living my dream. Shawn: Finish this question…Before I step on stage for the first time at a performance I feel _______________. Marilyn: Very nervous and a lot of butterflies. Shawn: If you could perform any part from a play or movie, past or present, what part would you play. Marilyn: I’d play the Lion in the wizard of oz. Shawn: What advise would you give to teens? Marilyn: Listen to your parents!!!!! Shawn: How she feels being the FIRST SPOTLIGHT? Marilyn: I’m honored Sweetheart!!!!!