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White Plains Public Library |
May 2001
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Program: Short Stories by Saki and O.Henry,
plus Poems by Robert Frost, Ernest Hemingway, and Edgar Lee Masters
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Ms. Barbara Wenglin, Adult Services Programs
(914) 422-1486
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Review: “The program
selections were well balanced and your mastery of the material was apparent
throughout. The audience was charmed and delighted, with folks seeking me out to
congratulate me on bringing you here. Your resonant voice and fine performance
skills brought the printed word to life, inspiring us all to recapture the art
of listening.” |
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North Castle Public Library
(Armonk, NY) |
October 2001
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Program: Five Short Stories by Saki |
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Ms.
Cristina Ansnes, Library Director (914) 273-3887
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Review: “...Mr.
Sklar’s audience was enthralled with both his performance and his choices of
literature....His acting ability, as well as the rich timbre of his voice
recalled the golden days of radio when the right voice could create a whole
visual world in one’s mind’s eye. The narrations brought each piece wonderfully
alive....Comments following the program included “the confident energy and
talent”...”The entertaining and witty evening”...and how “captivating and
joyful” a time was enjoyed. We received numerous positive and enthusiastic
comments from those sharing that special evening and look forward to another
program with Mr. Sklar.” |
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New Rochelle Public Library |
January 2002
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Program: Five Short Stories by Saki |
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Ms. Billie Tucker, Community Relations (914)
632-7878
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Review: “Thank you so
much for your Dramatic Readings of Short Stories at our library. The material
was delicious, and your presentation very dramatic and clear, with just the
right timing for the audience to enjoy the wonderful wit of Saki. Those in
attendance were most enthusiastic and appreciative and thoroughly mesmerized by
your performance.” |
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White Plains Public Library |
June 2002
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Program: Three Short Stories by Saki |
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Ms.
Barbara Wenglin, Adult Services Programs (914) 422-1486
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Review: “You were
superb, charming and generous of spirit. Everyone enjoyed your readings and
patter” |
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The Flying Pig Restaurant (Mt.
Kisco, NY) |
July 2002
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Program: Three Short Stories by Saki |
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Host: Bob Brutting (914) 666-7445
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A CD recording of
this performance is available. |
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New City Public Library (New City,
NY) |
October 2002
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Program: Three Short Stories by Saki |
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Ms. Sally Pellegrini, Community Relations (845)
634-4997
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Review: “Mr. Sklar is
a very talented artist whose performance was outstanding. He provides the
audience with Saki’s subtle humor thru his dramatic inflections and obvious
respect for Saki’s writings. Mr. Sklar promised the audience they would chuckle
and chortle and indeed they did. The evening was delightful and hopefully the
library will have a return engagement.” |
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Pleasantville, NY Rotary Club |
October 2002
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Program: Two Short Stories by Saki |
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The
“Entertainment Portion” of the Halloween Luncheon Meeting |
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Ms. Mary
Reed (914) 243-0268 |
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Horace Mann School, (Riverdale NY) |
December 2002
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Program: Three Short Stories by Saki (a combined audience of 6th
and 7th graders) |
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Ms.
Marsha Kleinman, Middle School English Dept. Chair (718) 432-3328 |
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The Flying Pig Café, (Mt.
Kisco, NY) |
May 2004 |
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Program: Three Short Stories by Saki |
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Cindy Beer-Fouhy, Northern Westchester Center For The Arts (914) 241-6922 X17 |
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North Castle Public Library,
(Armonk NY) |
November 2006 |
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Program: Eight Short Stories by Saki...Four on Nov. 1st and four on Nov.
8th |
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Cristina Ansnes, Library Director (914) 273-3887 |
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Fran Davies, Program Development Producer (914) 234-4430 |
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The English Speaking Union,
(Greenwich, CT Branch) |
January 2007 |
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Sunday Luncheon Meeting at The Field Club January 21st |
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Program: Four Short Stories by Saki |
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Bob
Brooker, Program Director (203) 661-0509 |
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Review: “Alan, I’m
sorry to have missed you. I’ve heard nothing but raves!” |
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The English Speaking Union, (NYC
Branch) 15 East 65th Street. |
February 2007 |
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High Tea and Stories |
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Program: Four Short Stories by Saki |
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Barbara O’Dwyer Lopez, Executive Director (212) 879-8200 |
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Review: “Dear Alan,
You and Noel Coward have a lot in common. You share an appreciation of the Saki
stories and “the talent to amuse.” The English-Speaking Union of New York
is indeed grateful to you for providing such a delightful afternoon. We were
totally enthralled with your readings of the H.H.Munro (Saki) stories. Your
comedic timing and inflection were priceless. It is our hope to have you
return and in the meantime we send our sincerest thanks.
Warm Regards,
Barbara O’Dwyer Lopez, Executive Director |
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Tuckahoe Public Library, Tuckahoe,
NY |
October 2007 |
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Program: Four short stories by H H Munro (“Saki”) |
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Debra Coppola, Director (914) 231-3154 |
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Review: “Dear Alan,
Thank you so much for your readings of scary and “Saki” stories at the library
in celebration of Halloween. Everyone was thrilled with your voice and acting
ability. Patrons were very enthusiastic and mesmerized by your performance and
enjoyed the evening.” |
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Swadesh Pachnanda, Adult Services Librarian (914) 961-2121 |
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