Darryl Maximilian Robinson appeared as The Reverend Sykes in a 2011 LA Theatre Award-winning Revival of Christopher Sergel's Stage Adaptation of Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird" at The Glendale Centre Theatre!

QUIETLY TALKIN' ABOUT TOM ROBINSON'S TROUBLES: Veteran and award-winning stage actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON as THE REVEREND SYKES and talented young actress CAMILLE GIBNEY as MISS JEAN LOUISE "SCOUT" FINCH discretely discuss the upcoming trial of Tom Robinson in DIRECTOR DIEDRA CELESTE MIRANDA'S 2011 Glendale Centre Theatre of Glendale, Ca.( in-the-round ) staging of playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of HARPER LEE'S literary classic "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD." Photo by RAIN GIBNEY.

Appearing As The Reverend Sykes In Playwright Christopher Sergel's Effective Adaptation of Harper Lee's Classic Tale To Kill A Mockingbird, Darryl Maximilian Robinson Had The Joy Of Working With One of The Finest Directors And Casts That Could Be Found Working On A Stage In Los Angeles 

"...Darryl Maximilian Robinson brings Reverend Sykes' Baptist preacher-ness to dynamic life..." -- Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA, Feb. 9, 2011.

"Other noteworthy performances were given by Kyle Kelley, who plays the just, if not always lawful Sheiff Heck Tate, and Darryl Maximilian Robinson, whose "Amen, Sister!" portrayal of the Reverend Sykes was right on. Preach it, Brother!" -- Jackie Houchin, The American Chronicle, Feb. 7, 2011.

In the winter of 2011, veteran and award-winning stage actor and play director Darryl Maximilian Robinson had one of his best LA theatre experiences when he was cast as The Reverend Sykes in skilled and committed Director Diedra Celeste Miranda's critically-praised and five-time Stage Scene LA "Scenie" Award-winning production of effective playwright Christopher Sergel's To Kill A Mockingbird presented in-the-round at the popular Glendale Centre Theatre of Glendale, California. Mr. Robinson was delighted to play the role of the passionate Baptist preacher in a well-staged production of Sergel's well-written adaptation of the Harper Lee classic tale of childhood memories and heart-wrenching racism in the deep south during The Great Depression. Miranda brilliantly staged the work in-the-round and cast the work equally as well. Playing the Reverend Sykes, Mr. Robinson was pleased to work with highly-talented young actors Camille Gibney as Scout, Liam Johnson as Jem and Carter Thomas as Dill. Skilled actress Marianne Lewis as Calpurnia was another performer Mr. Robinson enjoyed working with under Ms. Miranda's strong direction. And when not rehearsing, Mr. Robinson was very pleased to watch and observe the exceptional work of Thor Edgell ( who received a 2011 Stage Scene LA Theatre Award for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Play ) for his strong and powerful performance as Atticus Finch, Nick Cimiluca ( who received a 2011 Stage Scene LA Theatre Award for Outstanding Featured Actor In A Play ) for his effectively engaging performance as Boo Radley, and the touching Deosick Burney, who moved audiences and critics with his portrayal of the doomed Tom Robinson. The 2011 Glendale Centre Theatre staging of To Kill A Mockingbird ( which was staged during the 50th anniversary celebration of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning book ) also won 2011 Stage Scene LA Theatre Awards for Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Sound Design, and the inspired Diedra Celeste Miranda received a 2011 Stage Scene LA Theatre Award for Outstanding Director of A Play. Mr. Robinson considers his participation in playwright Christopher Sergel's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird a highlight of his Los Angeles theatre experiences.


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WATCHING A SMALL SOUTHERN TOWN'S TRIAL OF THE CENTURY!: Joined (l-r) by talented young actors CARTER THOMAS as DILL, LIAM JOHNSON as JEM and CAMILLE GIBNEY as SCOUT, DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON appeared as THE REVEREND SYKES in Director DIEDRA CELESTE MIRANDA'S 2011 GLENDALE CENTRE THEATRE staging of Playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of HARPER LEE'S "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD". Photo by RAIN GIBNEY.

CALLING ON THE JURY TO DO IT'S DUTY: Gifted and skilled west coast stage actor THOR EDGELL earned critical praise and a 2011 Stage Scene L A "Scenie" Theatre Award as Outstanding Lead Actor In A Play for his effective and moving performance as ATTICUS FINCH in DIRECTOR DIEDRA CELESTE MIRANDA'S 2011 Glendale Centre Theatre staging ( in-the-round ) of PLAYWRIGHT CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S stage adaptation of HARPER LEE'S literary classic "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD."

Showcard logo for HARPER LEE'S "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" adapted to the stage by Playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL.

Veteran west coast stage actor THOR EDGELL gave one of the finest dramatic performances of his career as ATTICUS FINCH in Director DIEDRA CELESTE MIRRANDA'S 2011 GLENDALE CENTRE THEATRE OF GLENDALE, CA. staging ( in-the-round ) of playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of HARPER LEE'S literary classic "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD." Mr. Edgell earned critical praise and a 2011 Stage Scene L A Theatre Award ( a "Scenie" ) as Outstanding Lead Actor In A Play for his work in the production.

Gifted and skilled theatre artist DIEDRA CELESTE MIRANDA earned critical praise and a 2011 Stage Scene L A Theatre Award ( a "Scenie" ) as Outstanding Director Of A Play for her inspired staging at Glendale Centre Theatre of Glendale, Ca. ( in-the-round ) of playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of HARPER LEE'S "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD."

2011 Glendale Centre Theatre Of Glendale, Ca. Commemorative Cast Theatre Seat Plate for playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of HARPER LEE'S "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD."

A REVIEW 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING: Feb. 7, 2011 AMERICAN CHRONICLE Theatre Review of the DIRECTOR DIEDRA CELESTE MIRANDA'S 2011 Glendale Centre Theatre ( in-the-round ) staging of playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of HARPER LEE'S literary masterpiece "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" by JACKIE HOUCHIN.

Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder and Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Award-winning Actor DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON was pleased and honored to appear as THE REVEREND SYKES in DIRECTOR DIEDRA CELESTE MIRANDA'S 2011 Glendale Centre Theatre of Glendale, Ca. ( in-the-round ) staging of playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of HARPER LEE'S literary classic "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD."

Skilled and versatile actor NICK CIMILUCA captured a 2011 Stage Scene L A Theatre Award ( A "Scenie" ) as Outstanding Featured Actor In A Play for his dual portrayals of WALTER CUNNINGHAM and BOO RADLEY in DIRECTOR DIEDRA CELESTE MIRANDA'S 2011 Glendale Centre Theatre of Glendale, Ca. ( in-the-round ) staging of playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of HARPER LEE'S "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD."

Talented actor DEOSICK BURNEY gave a touching performance as the doomed TOM ROBINSON in DIRECTOR DIEDRA CELESTE MIRANDA'S 2011 Glendale Centre Theatre of Glendale, Ca. ( in-the-round ) staging of playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of HARPER LEE'S "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD."

THE TRIAL OF TOM ROBINSON: Members of the cast of the 2011 GLENDALE CENTRE THEATRE staging of playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of HARPER LEE'S literary classic "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" are seen in "The Trial Of Tom Robinson" directed by DIEDRA CELESTE MIRANDA. Photo courtesy of The GCT.

The late and talented former President of THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY in the Greater Chicago Area, Playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL has written multiple stage adaptations of literary classics including S. E. Hinton's "THE OUTSIDERS." He penned his adaptation of HARPER LEE'S "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" in 1970 and by 1990 it was being presented at regional Equity theatres, community theatres and high schools around the country.

In 2011, rounding out the 50th Anniversary Year of Harper Lee's acclaimed literary masterpiece, THE GLENDALE CENTRE THEATRE of Glendale, Ca. presented a critically-praised staging of playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S adaptation of "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD." The production was presented by GCT Producers BRENDA and TIM DIETLEIN and wonderfully directed by DIEDRA CELESTE MIRANDA. Skilled west coast stage actor THOR EDGELL starred in the production as the noble and fair-minded attorney ATTICUS FINCH and earned critical praise and A 2011 STAGE SCENE L A THEATRE AWARD as Outstanding Lead Actor In A Play. The production also scored additional "SCENIE" Awards for ANGELA WOOD ( Costumer Of The Year ), ANDREW VILLAVERDE ( Outstanding Sound Design Of A Play ) and NICK CIMILUCA ( Outstanding Featured Actor In A Play for his dual portrayals of WALTER CUNNINGHAM and BOO RADLEY. ). The skilled and gifted Ms. Miranda scored a 2011 STAGE SCENE L A THEATRE AWARD as Outstanding Director Of A Play for her work on Christopher Sergel's adaptation.

Script cover of Playwright CHRISTOPHER SERGEL'S stage adaptation of HARPER LEE'S "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD."