PITCHER'S WORDS STRIKING PLAY ECHOES ICON'S LINES.Byline: Sharon Cotal Staff Writer NEWHALL-Back in the days when playing professional baseball was more about passion and less about making money, Christy Mathewson Mathewson died in 1925, but his words of wisdom will resonate from the stage of the Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, Repertory Theatre repertory theatre Production of several different plays in a single season by a resident acting company. The plays chosen may be classic works by famous dramatists or new works by emerging playwrights, and the companies that perform them often serve as a training ground for through the talents of local actor Eddie Frierson Edward Davies Frierson (born November 22, 1959 in Sherman Oaks, California), better known as Eddie Frierson, is an American voice actor and stage actor who is also known as Christy Mathewson, Ted Richards, and Eric Frierson in his one-man show that will open today. Stevenson Ranch resident Frierson became fascinated by the life of Mathewson after reading his 1912 book, ``Pitching in a Pinch.'' Frierson's research uncovered many personal writings of the baseball Hall-of-Famer, war hero, musician, philosopher, devoted family man and all-around international celebrity. Frierson's show, ``Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson'' comes directly from ofroadway and will be presented 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays through July 15 at the Rep, 24266 San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , Newhall. ```Matty' is an inspiring show which speaks to our time and celebrates many old-fashioned ideals,'' Frierson said. ``The show is basically a lively visit with a man who had a passion for life and was so personable PERSONABLE. Having the capacities of a person; for example, the defendant was judged personable to maintain this action. Old Nat. Brev. 142. This word is obsolete. , he would have been great to know.'' While the Rep is usually the venue for adult plays, such as the recent thriller ``Wait Until Dark,'' artistic director Craig Duswalt said Frierson's show is something the entire family will enjoy. ``I'm a huge baseball fan, and I know that Santa Clarita is a huge baseball community, so I figured that this would be a play that residents would really enjoy,'' Duswalt said. ``It's a show for the whole family, and even if you don't Even If You Don't is a single released by the band Ween in 2000 on Mushroom Records. Formats Enhanced CD single Includes the quicktime video of "Even If You Don't" directed by Matt Stone & Trey Parker of "South Park". love baseball, you'll love the messages this show sends out about everyday life.'' Frierson plays Mathewson and other characters in the two-hour show set in Mathewson's attic. Almost every word in the script comes directly from Mathewson's writings. Tickets to ``Matty'' are $15 for general admission and $12.50 for students and seniors. Call the Rep's box office at (661) 222-7278 for reservations. |
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