Alan Gross

A,a was one of a kind, a true friend and colleague. Alan´s career as a playwright and my career as an actor began at the same time, when I began to perform in Alan´s play , "The Phone Room" at Pary Productions in the Theater Building on Belmont Avenue in Chicago. We worked on many productions together after that. I was an early supporter of his work and a devoted friend. I miss him a lot.

Alan was a cousin of my father's, Alfred Rosenberg. Years ago I remember reading an article he had written for Chicago magazine and thinking how good it was. Before social media I tried to contact him but couldn't find information. I just came across his obituary today. I am so sorry for your loss and send you my deepest condolences.

It is one year since Alan died and most days a good memory of our time as friends will come up. A memory usually of a discussion about what we have read or seen or politics du jour. With the memory comes the loss and the realization that he is no longer a phone call away or soon to be seen in person. My life has been fuller and meaningful because of Alan. So I am thankful for the memories while knowing he is gone and no one can ever take his place.

I went to Evanston high school with Alan. I remember sitting in Skokie in his kitchen with his mom and we were talking about Alan and how funny he is and how quick he was with a response. what a fabulous sense of humor he had

Norma, I hope you remember me. I have one of your Art pieces, Alan gave me. It´s been a long time. I was so fond of Alan, he was funny and talented. I was blessed to have worked for him. My heart goes out to you. Prayers sent to you.

Funny, rambunctious, mercurial, larger than life, sensitive, outrageous and colossally talented, he made a swift and deep mark during his life and through all his ups and downs, his triumphs and bitter disappointments, he remained a steadfast friend.

Alan, was an amazing human being. I loved laughing with Allan and his incredibly sharp sense of humor. We were friends together at Leo Burnett when he was a copywriter, and I was a sound engineer. We had several exciting theater experiences together. I created the "Lunching" poster, at body politic, and " The Phone Room" poster at Pary productions, both outstanding plays written by Allan. One critic called him the Chekhov of Elston Avenue, in regards to "The Phone Room" Later I had Allan...