WAYNE KRENNERICH

Roughly, when did you work/study/perform with Tina? (years?)

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Met Tina in June of 1996, 28 years ago. Did first show with her in December 1996, it was one of the revues. Did my last show with her in May 2023, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Many, many shows in between.

 

What is your favorite memory of your time with Tina?

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Parties - cast parties, dinner parties, Tina is often the life of the party and the ultimate hostess. Always making sure we have enough to eat and drink and she works the room to be sure we all feel included. Listening to her life stories was very memorable. She is a fabulous story teller.

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What was your favorite song that you sang for Tina?

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So, so many songs. I'll go with the first one she cast me for - "Sit Down You're Rocking The Boat"

 

Did you perform in any community theater musicals with Tina? If so, which ones?

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Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Guys and Dolls, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Bye-Bye Birdie, Mame, South Pacific, Chez Manique, Footloose and others.

 

At which theaters did you perform for Tina?

 

Playhouse 1960 & The Great Caruso

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What is the most valuable lesson you learned from Tina?

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Have fun in life, develop and enjoy a passion.

 

What did you go on to do in life/career?

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Having met Tina as an adult, I already had a career in International Shipping. But my Hobby career of helping to manage Playhouse 1960 is a definite result of having met Tina.

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What is your favorite memory of Manny?

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There are many memories with Manny but one consistent memory is how devoted he always is to the love of his life, Tina.

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Is there anything you'd like to say to Tina on the occasion of her retirement?

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Your encouragement to me when I tried out for the first revue and you gave me a speaking/singing role has sparked a passion for musical theater that has brought me so much joy over the years. Without you, I never would have moved forward and been fortunate to entertain so many people on stage and at dinner parties. You changed my life!

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Is there anything you'd like to say?

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Everything I know about Musical Theater I learned from you and Manny. You have touched 1000's of lives with your lessons, direction, summer camp programs and most importantly in the way that you welcome everyone into your world. Thank you for what you have done for my children and for being one of my best friends ever.

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