Unique Play Showing at Conklin Barn
Comedian Jack Simmons shows "Buddy's Gift" in Huntington, a play about "afterlife communication"
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Standup Comedian Jack Simmons has brought his play "Buddy's Gift" to Huntington.
The one man comedy play takes a light-hearted look at what Simmons calls is his real life family experience with afterlife communication from his father in 1999.
The play takes the viewer with Simmons as he recounts the jouney of his family from skeptics to believers
Simmons says you don't necessarily have to believe in afterlife communication to enjoy the play.
The subject is a little hard for some people to believe, but Simmons says he's not there to evangelize viewers, but rather hopes that they walk away "with a great story and the possibility these things do exist."
At every performance, Simmons has lined up guest speakers to talk about their own experiences with the paranormal to fully explore the subject. For the first show on Jan. 14, he had Huntington residents Author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky (author of Ghosts of Long Island and Huntington Patch Blogger) and Medium Richard Schoeller talked about their experiences as well.
Buddy's Gift runs each Saturday through Feb 18 at 7:30 p.m. For more information go to www.buddysgift.com.
Mary Dezego
4:28 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
How does one put to words an expression of deep admiration and respect for a man that brought to life what so many of us only dare to dream about experiencing? Jack Simmons left chills up and down my spine, a warmth in my heart and a genuine desire to reach for a deeper connection with my own family. His play was captivating, humorous, sensitive and moving. It is a must see for anyone who doesn't believe in things that they cannot touch, see, hear, smell, or taste. The depiction of the true connection that Jack has with his family, both in the third dimensional realm and beyond, leaves you yearning for more long after the curtian has closed. Treat yourself to Jack's play and experience for yourselves the magntism of Jack's performance and open your minds to the possibilities that you once only dreamed of. You WON'T be disappointed. -MARY DEZEGO
brian
9:34 am on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Hi Jack , I attended your show on sat night at the Conklin barn in Huntington . I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how your show had resonated with me. As you began your show and your family story evolved ,I could see the love you have for your dad ,and for your family as well the story of his life was heart felt and one I could relate to. My experience with the medium was also very powerful. My night at the barn was meant to listen to a story about the love a father had for his family and a family's love for him , as it turns out I got much more than that . Thank you for probably one of the best presents I could have received.