HB Ensemble & James LaChere

Last night I attended the most beautiful memorial service, for fellow actor and HB Ensemble member, James LaChere.  (See previous blog entitled "James LaChere" in January posts.)

It was great to meet his family and hear such wonderful things said about him from teachers and friends.

Everyone who spoke of him mentioned how open and giving he was.  That's what I noticed first about him when I met him for the first time.

A very talented, giving, friendly, funny and warm soul.  He's going to be missed by many.

I've spent so many years at HB Studio and I'd say that last night was the most memorable evening in that first floor studio ever.  It just really made me proud to be associated with every good person there.   It made me realize how wonderful, kind, funny, talented and good they all are.

Just like James LaChere! 

--Jim Todd