Happy Labor Day! Wyatt here, with a proof-of-life post to thank everyone for their contributions so far to John Amplas' book project (in collaboration with me and Jimmy Angelina), Once a Vampire. Your support of John's book means everything to us.
Got to spend some time with John on a recent trip to Pittsburgh. While there I conducted further interviews with him, as well as documenting a joint conversation between John and actor/broadcaster John Hall, one of his dearest friends going back to their time together in the Pittsburgh theatre scene. Listening to them recount stories and shared history, it seemed anything John (A.) may have forgotten, John (H.) remembers, and is ready to remind him! What a pleasure to be in the company of two lifelong pals who have been through so much together across the decades. I can only hope the book does their friendship justice.
Meanwhile John (Amplas!) has been putting me in touch with other friends and colleagues who have contributed to his story and played a role in his life, and I expect to be conducting more interviews soon. While the book is very much John's story in John's voice, our plan for chapters that deal specifically with his film and theatre projects is to present them in an oral history format, with John's voice joined by the voices of his collaborators to deliver a fuller, more rounded perspective. We're all very excited about it.
More soon. But for now, from me, from Jimmy, and from John, thank you. Please continue to spread the word.
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