What Audiences Are Saying About The Louies

PFLAG

"Thank you Joan and members of the St. Louis Louie Project.

Saturday night was an extraordinary evening. It was an inspiration to watch the members of your troupe share with us some of the most private, embarrassing, humorous and painful moments of their lives. While watching these courageous individuals, it helped each of us in the audience recall some of our own most painful moments. Through the catharsis of live theater, your presenters helped to heal not only themselves from the wounds of homophobia but also the wounds carried by members of the audience as well.

Thank you Joan and thank you members of the St. Louis Louie Project. You have really gotten a hold of something that is very powerful. It is fascinating theater but even more important it has the power of healing the scars inflicted by ignorance and hatred.

Also thanks for coming up with such a creative transition between your presentation and Mel White's second billing. The suicide stories created not only a seamless transition but a powerful linkage between your efforts and the message of Soulforce.

Last night will be one of PFLAG's most memorable programs."

- Dennis Hostetler -

PFLAG

"It is PFLAG who needs to thank you.

There was tremendous energy and all agreed it is one of those evenings we will never forget.

The synergy of the Louie Project and Mel White was so terrific. It certainly was the biggest crowd we ever had at a PFLAG meeting and it was a crowd who needed to hear and see what was presented.

I always say that telling our stories transforms us as well as the listeners. So it does not surprise me that the experience will transform your performers.

I especially loved the way Mel White used your performers to get to the audience one more time with their most personal revelation. And it was great to see how you work and how you directed the men etc.

And Joan, I really did appreciate your take charge attitude in making the evening work for you and in turn it worked for us.

Again my deepest thanks."

- Dean Rosen -
President, PFLAG