Linda Segal-Crawley

Missing you, Linda, and your sunny, quirky way of seeing

I met Linda in the mid-80s when Tom cast me in a reading of one of her plays. While we were not close friends, my association with Linda and Tom left a profound and positive mark on my life I will always be grateful to them both.

Dear Linda et famille:
You were always a joy, a sunbeam, a special glow. And now, I can wish upon your star. Twinkle on, my friend!
Love,
Natalie Mosco

Dear Linda...from the moment I met you, I knew you were an original. Funny, serious, passionate, smart, quick and kind. My animation of you, which I feel honored to have created, captures our bond. Missing you. https://youtu.be/b7A5ev4nNRw?feature=shared

There are many little moments over many years that spring to mind when remembering this sweet & gifted woman. A number involve hearing her voice pipe up from around the table at an post-theater-event meal, seeing her face light up, talking about writing -- her own and others'. I remember seeing my friend Dee Dee break into dance in Linda's "Pineapple and Henry," a two-act I saw back in 2005 -- my introduction to her work. Years later, I got to read a role based on her late husband in the tender "Ashes and a Dream." My wife (also a Linda) got to meet and chat with LSC, and we were invited to a holiday gathering at her home. Great kindness, great skill set, and a great heart.

My first memory of Linda was when I met her at my friend Laurie´s party. I found her to be a deeply kind person with an infectious laugh and fantastic conversationalist. I had the feeling that everyone whoever met Linda loved her.