I saw the video. The quality was less than pristine, probably due to the technology that projects something meant to be seen on a computer monitor onto a giant screen. At times I thought he looked like a videogame avatar (or whatever the hell they're called), but then, I have old eyes. What made the experience of seeing it memorable to me was the warmth of his demeanour and that wonderful voice which truly does get only richer with the passing years. I was also very moved by the passion with which he performed the scene from the Richard play. I'm afraid I got a bit lost as it has been awhile (let's not discuss just how many years) since I last read that play, but I knew the outlines of that scene so I was able to keep the main thread. I thought (and perhaps I'll post this suggestion to his guestbook) that it would help if his webmaster could add subtitles giving the character names as he performs each scene, plus perhaps a short "dramatis personae" screen for each scene. Still, great stuff. I just love watching JF perform R III. His voice, his face, give me chills whenever he plays that character. I always recall what an inspiration R III was for Barnabas, particularly, I think, for the original 1967 storyline.
As has been posted, this video, along with others (I believe), is going to be available on JF's website. He mentioned with a somewhat sly look (as if to say, Wouldn't you like to know what cat I've got in my bag?) that updates to the website are occurring almost daily now, so if you're a Jonathan Frid fan, make it something to look at in your daily online routine!
Best, G.
