Orlin Russel Corey

You are remembered and missed Orlin. There are many things I learned from you.

I know Mr. Corey would be saddened but would find a way for talented students to receive art through this pandemic. His passion was the theater and people who brought life to performing.

Although a few years have past, Mr. Corey has not been forgotten. His legacy in the theater program for students in the theater program throughout Louisiana is still active and attract students who live for the arts and are dedicated. From Kindergarten to Grade 12, they still arrive for auditions. Thank you Mr. Corey and thank you Mrs. Shirley Trusty Corey for your dedication in the arts for New Orleans.

I am so sorry for the loss of Orlin. He was a wonderful leader for art and theatre through out the country and certainly for the many children's theatres who relied on his advice and support so often.
With sympathy, Shirley

Darling, I will miss his always smiling face. I treasured those moments that i ran into both you Shirley. LOVE YOU!

My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family and may his memory be a blessing

Shirley, prayers for you and the family.

My thoughts and prayers are with Shirley Trusty Corey and Mr. Corey. I enjoyed working and learning from him as we worked together in the Talented in Theater Art Program. While driving to many destinations, I learned so much about the theater and acting from his generosity. Mr. Corey will be missed by so many from the art community and the many friends he made along the way. He was truly an artist and a gentlemen, and a friend to many.

Barbara Trevigne
New Orleans

I met Orlin through his dear wife Shirley (both of whom I admire a great deal). While I only saw him but once a year at my parents' Christmas Eve party, he always remembered exactly what was going on in my life and my work. He inspired me to pursue my dreams as an artist, and I will forever appreciate his generosity. I will never forget the genuine interest he took in my life, and I will always remember the kind man that he was. My thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley and the rest of his...