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Published: 12.06.2007
Talking to herself habit helps Torrey to play role
CHUCK GRAHAM
Tucson Citizen Published:
Patagonia, Ariz., is not generally known as a hot spot for theater. But Belinda Torrey grew up in New York City. More specifically, on Long Island. Then she lived in Montana and in the Puget Sound area before life's travels brought her to Patagonia 11 years ago.
But earlier this year another Patagonian, Roger Johnson, handed Torrey a copy of the script for "The Syringa Tree" by expatriate South African playwright Pamela Gien.
Johnson and Torrey worked up their production, giving five performances at Patagonia's own Tin Shed Theatre.
When Beowulf Alley Theatre here in the Baked Apple announced it was looking for shows to present, Johnson contacted the theater. Talks ensued and the dates were set.
"The play starts when the child is 6, she is remembering her own grandparents. By the end of the play, she is 35," Torrey said. "To be doing it is such an honor for me. I always want my performance to be a tribute to my own nanny, who meant so much to me."
