Comments from Trisha Slay

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Trisha Slay
Trisha Slay commented about Author Seeks Info RE: 1977 theater operation on Feb 7, 2013 at 12:32 pm

This is a message for AlAlvarez & TheaterBuff1 (itswagon, I have your contact information). Good news! My novel has finally found a publisher! I definitely used your stories as inspiration and I would like to add your names to the acknowledgements. I’d also like to get you free copies of the actual book. Unfortunately this website doesn’t support direct contacts and the Help email never responded to my request to forward an email to the two of you. possibly send you a complimentary copy (once I have them). Will you please email me so I can thank you properly? Slayzak [at] aol [dot] com. Thanks!!!

Trisha Slay
Trisha Slay commented about Midland Theatre on Nov 7, 2012 at 10:43 am

I love, love, LOVE the Midland. My first movie memory is going to see a double feature – Bambi followed by The Rescuers – with my mom back in the 1970’s. I cried so hard when Bambi’s mom died, my mom had to take me out in the lobby to calm me down. I remember the staff tried to help my mom and cheer me up, but I was inconsolable.

When the Midland fell into disrepair, I kept thinking it was a magical place and I hoped and wished someone would save it. Thank goodness someone finally did!

I’ve written a Young Adult novel (entitled Not So Long Ago, Not So Far Away) that is currently going through the editorial process on its way to publication. The story is set in 1977 and features a fictional historic theater struggling to survive. My fictional theater was inspired by and is loosely based on the Midland. When I called the Midland to request a private tour during closed hours, they were so supportive and friendly. Please, please, please support this theater. It is a true community treasure!!

Trisha Slay
Trisha Slay commented about Author Seeks Info RE: 1977 theater operation on Aug 10, 2007 at 10:11 am

All I can say is WOW!

I am just boggled by everyone’s generosity…..truly. I was a little shy about posting here, but I’m so happy I did. You’ve not only filled in some blanks, you’ve solved plot problems I didn’t even know existed until now. Not only will I mention this website in my author’s notes and add a pitch for historic theaters, I will most definitely post a notice here when the book is coming out. (Notice I say WHEN. As a Star Wars geek, I live by the motto “Do or do not. There is no try.”)

As a side note, I love the discourse regarding the difference between management’s view of the “teenage wasteland” and a teenage consumer’s opinion of the theater experience. It’s part of my main character’s story arc……