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Warren E. Leming
January 30, 2025
We lifted many a glass together-and we heard the chimes at midnight. sleep well me lad and know you are nay forgotten
Warren Leming
January 30, 2024
A great friend he is much missed and We cherish his memory. Warren Leming Chicago Ill
Victoria Sarne
June 17, 2017
I don't know what made me look you up tonight - perhaps hireath- as I am writing my autobiography. Such a long time ago when you and I were skipping school to be together. I still have the platinum ring you gave me. You always were such a compelling actor even then so young. It looks like you left England one year before I did. I am glad you had so much success and so many friends and fans. I hope you are entertaining the angels with stellar performances!
warren leming
September 25, 2015
barry, we will miss your trenchant wit and english heart, and won't forget the great moments we had in chicago and new york together- bless you me old dear.
Stephen Geiger
May 30, 2015
Barry, you were without doubt the greatest teacher and director I have ever known. You inspired awe and a not small amount of fear in me. You pushed, cajoled, and challenged me when you cast me as Feste in NCSA's production of Twelfth Night, until I had a breakthrough and was able to revel in that amazing part! I was just mesmerized by your voice, intellect, and flamBOYance! Especially when you dressed in ALL scarlet, green, white, or black. These were indicative of your "humours"----- we were TERRIFIED of you on the days you wore black!!! You directed the greatest most beautiful production of A Midsummer Nights Dream I have ever seen at NCSA. It has never been equaled in any othe production I have seen. May you rest in peace dear friend.
Martin Hilson
June 1, 2012
A great wit, a challenging intellect, and a slightly cantankerous drinking pal, Barry was an unforgettable part of my early years in America. RIP
March 12, 2012
'Et puis tu mets sur mon coeur
Ton oeil doux comme la lune'.
To my first love … all those years ago … your first appearance on the stage with the National Youth Theatre in London … my first introduction to theatre in Dublin … rest in peace.
Angela Buckle
sara sugihara
March 8, 2012
on the road to france, pour toujours -- thank you for all.
Alan Allinger
February 12, 2012
My condolences, Edmund. Your father and I worked together back at GLSF in 1982, and I will always remember him as a gentleman of great kindness, and generosity. Barry was always willing to mentor younger people, sharing his experiences and knowledge with anyone who wanted to learn- a rare and precious ability in any field, but truly noticeable in our industry. A star has been extinguished in the firmament- one that did not shine nearly long enough, but did shine so very brightly that it always drew the eye. I shall miss you, Barry.
Stephanie Vought
February 12, 2012
When I look back upon my time at GLSF I always think of Barry. He always had time to share his passion and his wit with everyone in the company. I was in awe of his talent and his presence every time he took the stage. I will always remember him as a wonderful actor and more importantly, a beautiful human being. My sympathy to Edmund.
June Ballinger
February 12, 2012
My sympathy to Edmund. I am an old friend of your mother's and knew your Dad some from meeting him at Great Lakes and McCarter (knew you as a youth). Barry had such dignity and passion. A void has been created. My warmest regards to you.
Elain Rinehart
February 11, 2012
I forgot to send my sympathy to Edmund. I remember you as such a handsome, shining boy. I am sure you dont remember me, but we had a few chats...all of brief duration. My heart goes out to you. I lost my father years ago, he was waay too young. After pain, after loss, there is only love.
Jeffrey Bihr
February 10, 2012
Ah, my Oberon, rest well!
Hope Alexander
February 10, 2012
First, I remember the voice. Full of whiskey and training and the kind of fatigue that comes, sometimes, from a life well lived. Then the haughty wit, challenging you to top it. The FABULOUS hair! And the eyes...piercing and tired with a hint of a brogue. Finally at Peace Mr. Boys; I hope the road to heaven rose up to meet ya'!!! As for the devil? You'd give him a run for his money!!!
kimberly king
February 9, 2012
I listened, learned, loved. I remember. I will keep it with me. With the love and deep respect.
Kk
Jonathan Lautman
February 7, 2012
It is strange to think of the world without you. There are creaking sounds as it adjusts. Wherever you are checking in, the word is spreading, and arguments are breaking out, and women are swooning, and you are commanding the stage with your resonant voice and swashbuckling presence, silencing all argument in the end by the gorgeous result. I salute you. Only I cannot say farewell, since we are still arguing.
February 6, 2012
Oh my dear B2, now I understand why you've been silent these past weeks. So many rich memories shared, and per your recent comment that 'waking up every day is something "new"', you'll continue to greet the future as long as I'm here on this planet...as always, xox L2
Araminta Casper-Silberman
February 6, 2012
Remembering Barry Boys, the man who influenced my life nearly as much as Job Sanders and Jo Mielziner. They are all gone now but their work lives on. I will forever remember Barry's voice. He made the Tempest one of my favorite works. Thank you Barry for being our mentor, our teacher and our favorite curmudgeon!
Ari Casper Silberman
Kurt Yahjian
February 6, 2012
The gift Barry gave to me was in not only opening the door to truly understanding Shakespeare but pushing me harder and passionately to be more than I was as a young performer. His gift is alive in all of us fortunate enough to have known him. My thoughts go out to Edmund on the loss of his father. With Love and Respect, Kurt Yahjian
William Lampley
February 6, 2012
Even in the old days when performers were usually trained to be competitive rather than collaborative, Barry Boys as a teacher was more like a fellow student who was willing to share his time and talent with the rest of us. He suggested to me that performing Shakespeare was not a daunting dutiful ritual but an amusing puzzle. The difference was not necessarily any easier, but much more pleasant
Michael Colina
February 6, 2012
Barry, you changed my life as a director giving me the chance to compose the music for the magnificent 1970 production of "Midsummer Night's Dream" at NCSA.
You were mentor to me and you became a dear friend, you touched so many and inspired so many lives in countless ways. I celebrate your life and great artistry. Michael Colina
Christine Lindquist
February 6, 2012
He made Shakespeare so alive for us. What an unforgettable person!
Andrew Akers
February 6, 2012
Thank you Mr Boys for all the chances you gave to this then very young aspiring lighting designer some time back in 1972 ... Our conversations will not be forgotten... So again my gratitude to you kind sir as I bid you a heartfelt farewell
Andrew M. Akers Sr
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Elain Rinehart
February 5, 2012
"They say to me, in their awakening, "You and the world you live in are but grains of sand upon the shore of an infinite sea."
And in my dreams I say to them, "I am the infinite sea, and all worlds are but grains of sand upon my shore."
Bless you on your trip, "from which no traveler ever returns"...we shall all be seeing you in time.
xo
Alan Toy
February 5, 2012
fare thee well, dear Teacher, dear friend.
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