Dreambook for the official William Ryall website
| Name: | Maureen O;Neill |
| E-mail address: | maureen.oneill@law.ox.ac.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Bill Haven't seen you since the Norwich days of Summer Stock! Glad to know that you pursued a career where your best talents laid. Let me know what you are in next April and I will take my 11 year old and husband to it when we come to Broadway. Keep up the good work! Maureen O'Neill (Patrick's sister). |
| Name: | Robyn |
| E-mail address: | Robynlynne1@aol.com |
| Comments: | I was the grich for the play we did @ our school. YOU ROCK! The grinch is the best because of you. |
| Name: | Brannon Gray |
| E-mail address: | brannongray@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I loved looking at all the faces of Bill! |
| Name: | Cindy Miner |
| E-mail address: | cminer@nrwcs.org |
| Comments: | Bill,
Thank you so much for arranging for those great tickets for The Drowsy Chaperone in October! The seats were fantastic and we LOVED the show!You're the best! Cindy Miner |
| Name: | Claire Zundell-Cameron |
| E-mail address: | seezie@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am so very proud of your committments, your dedication and your indomitable will! I cannot forget 'UNIT' and finding all the sweet and wonderful young people who made things happen for a very 'hidden' high school theatre! All I can say as I keep up with your events is "BRAVO! - BRAVISSIMO!"
Much love, Claire |
| Name: | Ray Ward |
| E-mail address: | Raymond383@cox.net |
| Comments: | The pictures came through fine = you look great! Good to hear from you, have a great summer.
Love Pat and Ray |
| Name: | Judy Pierce |
| E-mail address: | piercebj@frontiernet.net |
| Comments: | Hello Bill,
Just checking in to see how things are going in NYC. Not sure whether you remember me, but I'm one of the crazy ladies that Bernie brings to NYC on occasion . . . (and who kicks you out of your own appartment while we're there!) Sorry! Anyway, hope you're doing well . . . and "break a leg!" (OOOH that always makes me nervous!) Best regards, Judy Pierce |
| Name: | Michael Chimenti |
| E-mail address: | chimentm@mattel.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mcquiggan.org/chimenti/ |
| Comments: | Hey Bill! Remember me? Michael Chimenti from GRAND HOTEL at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Several moons ago! I played "Ken Jennings", as Niki always called me. My daughter (age 8) saw CHITTY recently and I saw your name in the PLAYBILL. Hysterical bio! Love the website. Glad to see you're still in the game and doing so well. Keep up the good work and hope to see you soon.
Michael :) |
| Name: | Robert Creighton |
| E-mail address: | rjc2@hotmail.com |
| Name: | josh odor |
| E-mail address: | odorjj@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Bill,
I saw the anniversary DVD for "The Warriors" came out. Did you give an interview for the commentary? I fly into NYC on Oct 24th and I see you have a show. I hope I can land a ticket for the extravaganza. |
| Name: | Carlyn & Glenn |
| E-mail address: | thuecarp@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Hi Bill,
Thanks for the tip about the tickets. I got seats for the Wed eve show on the 19th of Oct. Hope we can connect with you. We're excited to see you without a paintbrush! May call you for advise on a dinner spot. Take care, Carlyn |
| Name: | Carlyn & Glenn |
| E-mail address: | thuecarp |
| Name: | jeanie |
| E-mail address: | dreamofjeanie@mac.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bill!
Thank your for slipping the notice about your show under my door! I have to work @ my annoying but needed job (Telecharge selling tix for others shows)-however-I will try to change my "lunch" break-OR- I could call out sick!! Hope all is going well for you---Hi To David-Domino- and Ponty!! Luv- Jeanie 27 K |
| Name: | Courter (used to be Daniel) Simmons |
| E-mail address: | ducky81@aol.com |
| Comments: | I was fortunate enough to be cast as the youngest Bellhop in the production of 'Grand Hotel' that Bill directed and choreographed in San Jose in 1994. I was just an awestruck kid, and Bill treated me so well and inspired the entire cast with his amazing energy, his talent, and his wonderful story-telling.
After the show was over, I wrote Bill a letter, and was so thrilled when he wrote back that I still have that letter today. I couldn't believe that I'd gotten to work with and get to know such a great man... and that he'd take time away from his exciting New York life to write little ol' me! I'm almost twice the age I was then (yikes!) and, now pursuing a musical theatre career in New York, I still look back at the fantastic experience I had with Bill as one of the best of my career. I saw 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' tonite and was thrilled to see Bill in the cast... and literally laughed out loud to read that hysterical bio! Bill, if you read this, I'd love to get in touch with you... I haven't grown much taller, but I have grown up. |
| Name: | Jenny Lee Wax |
| E-mail address: | JennyandtheCats@msn.com |
| Comments: | Lord have mercy on my soul! I had no idea fate would direct me to you (where was I going in the first place?) on the same day Howard Page Johnson and I called your name (AND MARK REINA'S) today on the telephone..hmmm. He said, "Bill is doing well--I don't think he's ever NOT worked a day in his life.." Then I had to say stuff like: Well, he's so handsome, and NICE, and TALL, and has those German blue eyes...and what a beautiful voice (are you getting sick yet?)....and pleasant.
Hope this is not too long...I especially loved the note from the person who said if he had not shared a hotel room with you 20 yrs ago he might think you were SOMEBODY!!! All of your pix are wonderful, but you keep getting better older--not a bad deal. Since you're working all of the time send money for a facelift and Lexus. Whatever happened to Wendy Laws...tell Tommy Tune I think of him often and how he used to go, "Good morning, Jenny Lee" in rehearsals.. Wish we could all get together in person before we can't. As always - love. Jenny Lee |
| Name: | victor brescia |
| E-mail address: | victorbrescia@comcast.net |
| Comments: | WILLIAM RYALL FANTASTIC PERFORMER!!!! I first saw him in GRAND HOTEL he was great!! ever since performance after performance brillant!!! AS an actor there are not many actors I look up to he is one them!!! victor |
| Name: | Nicole DeBace |
| E-mail address: | ndebace@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Hello! I have misplaced my official "Call Me Madam" Contact Sheet so I do not have your e-mail address. But I wanted to say hello and wish you a very Happy Birthday!!!!! Hope all is well. Love, Nic |
| Name: | Jeanne Doody Arnold |
| E-mail address: | jmdbaa@juno.com |
| Comments: | Bill -
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Been a long time since Annie Get Your Gun, 1776, etc. Been away from Norwich since 1974 when Bruce Arnold (Charlie Davenport in Annie) & I married. Live between Buffalo & Rochester now in Byron. If you're going to be appearing near here let us know. It would be great to see you after all these years. |
| Name: | Bernie Windsor |
| E-mail address: | berncastle@frontiernet.net |
| Comments: | Hello Bill, Congratulations on a great website. I'm thrilled to be pictured in your "friends" group. John and I wish you continued success in the entertainment world. We continue to be among your most supportive fans. You are a shining star!...With love, Bernie and John Windsor |
| Name: | Kevin Bogue |
| E-mail address: | Kevin123@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Billy,
Love reading about you and following your every move! I think about you often and hope you are well. Drop me a line. Kev |
| Name: | David Murin |
| E-mail address: | murboar@aol.com |
| Comments: | It's GORGEOUS! MY GOD you've done alot...Very impressive.XXX David |
| Name: | Philip |
| E-mail address: | philip1827@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | To Billy, in honor of your new "dreambook." A quote: "How big would you dream if you knew you couldn't fail?" Some Latin: "per aspera ad astra" (through rough times to the stars; through suffering to fame). And love: always. |
| Name: | Jeanie Vacco |
| E-mail address: | Marjevac@aol.com |
| Comments: | What a wonderful WebSite!! The photos are great and the full effect is just grand. Such good remarks about your work. Much luck on this new show. I think of you often and hope that one day soon you'll be able to join us again at China Lake. Congratulations on you successes and my best for many, many more. Love, Jeanie |
| Name: | nancy lemenager |
| Comments: |
congrats on your new web page love the design!! Its very well done and organized well!! hope you're having fun at Goodspeed . talk to you soon love Nancy |
| Name: | Denise (Down-Under) Palmer (nee Galatis) |
| E-mail address: | gpalmer@senet.com.au |
| Comments: | dear bill, well what a wonderfull web page. of coursse the only photos i recognize are the High school graduation ones!!! You really have a wonderful career and have photos with some famous people that I recognize, too. you forgot too mention the solo you and I did in the "Boyfriend" in 1972!!!! Maybe you will come to Australia with a show... even if "it" doesn''t come to Aadelaide, I will fly wherever to see you in the flesh... all 6foot 5 inches of you..didnt know you were that tall in highschool....mmuch love and thoughts Denise |
| Name: | Arte Phillips |
| E-mail address: | arte_phillips@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// http://www.artephillipsdance.com |
| Comments: | Billy Boy,
I love your web-site. Strange.... I couldn't find anything about the strongest influence in your creative life...MEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Later Arte |
| Name: | Jack |
| E-mail address: | jtw890@aol.com |
| Comments: | Billy,
Growing up I taught you everything you know and look at you now. Your welcome. Great site, very well done. Your BIG brother, Jack |
| Name: | David Lowenstein |
| E-mail address: | AlDavid125 |
| Comments: | Very impressive. If we hadn't shared a hotel in New Orleans 20 years ago I would think you must be SOMEBODY!
Hope you are having a ball at Goodspeed! Am returning to the boards myself in THE FROGS at Lincoln Center. Hope to see you soon. Love, David |
| Name: | janine |
| E-mail address: | jcbraun@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Simply marvelous my darling! The HS picture and the one in the turtleneck just jumped out of the recesses of my mind. I am impressed with the whole website. Much better than I could ever dream of doing!!!!
All my love, Janine |
| Name: | renee glicker |
| E-mail address: | aboutartists@aol.com |
| Comments: | congrats !!!
renee |
| Name: | Mark Reina |
| E-mail address: | markowenreina@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Wow!!!!! |
| Name: | Kelli Kolodny |
| Comments: | Bill-
Looks and sounds great! Love, Kel (2nd secretary to right) |
| Name: | Elizabeth Arnold |
| E-mail address: | epatherose@aol.com |
| Comments: | Doll,
You look as fab as ever and I wish I was back up at the Goodspeed with you, but alas - I live in Seattle now. Details privately if you want them. Elizabeth |
| Name: | Cheri Gray |
| E-mail address: | cheri@orwcpa.com |
| Comments: | Great website Uncle Bill! I sure hope to make it to one of your shows someday soon. I love you! |
| Name: | sarah solie |
| E-mail address: | sarahsnyc@msn.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mondayoff.org |
| Comments: | cool site, you handsome devil, you!
Sarah |
| Name: | Claire Zundell-Cameron |
| E-mail address: | seezie@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Have been thinking about you quite a bit, lately. Glad you did this. I let my website drop by the wayside. So much is in flux at the moment, that I thought it wd be best to wait until all my projects are solidified. "THE HOME" was published and is available online. Amazon.com. Being pushed to mount another show I've written. Two of them were produced and performed in San Jose in the early '90's.
This one, as the others, is a bit different. Looking for a location. ... How are you feeling now that some time has passed since your dad's passing? You are amazing, Bill! That "push ahead/fighting spirit" seems to get stronger with the years! Your site is wonderful. Much love, Claire |
| Name: | Jerome Vivona |
| E-mail address: | jerome@stagefiveproductions.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://jeromeivona.freeservers.com |
| Comments: | Bill: Elegantly done sir, This website is a beautiful representation of your life's work. It is professional, creative and fun--just like you. Much luck this year and every year. Congrats and welcome to the digital age!. if you find a moment check out my new pet project: http://northportpac.org -- the revitalization of a theater on Long Island.And, thanks for including me in the picture section, too! |
| Name: | Ken McGee |
| E-mail address: | kmcgeenyc@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hey Bill!
What a great website-congratulations! Love, Ken |
| Name: | Old Aunt Joann |
| E-mail address: | baybates1@aol.com |
| Comments: | Who loves you, honey???!!! What a great website! and photos!! I am crossing all my fingers, toes and eyes for your new show to be a great big long-running hit for you. love, OAJ |
| Name: | Brian |
| E-mail address: | nyckent@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hello, you're alway working, which is good!! I won't call you madam, but maybe miss. |
| Name: | Keith Crowningshield |
| E-mail address: | kshield@peoplepc.com |
| Comments: | looks great Bill!!!
I was thinking about you yesterday! Audrey, Emma and I love our new home in Denville NJ. All is well on this end...Aud is enjoying being a mom, I love being a dad! Work wise, I'll be out in LA doing a a film in June, other than that I'm still doing the fitness training...life is good. best wishes to you friend peace Keith |
| Name: | Steven Silverstein |
| E-mail address: | StevenFS@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.aol.com/rawleycoop/stev00.htm |
| Comments: | Yeah Bill!!!! And I'm so proud to be part of your site!
Here's to another 47 min of 47 years.. -Steven |
| Name: | Dan Glosser |
| E-mail address: | Dan1745@aol.com |
| Comments: | CONGRATULATIONS!!! It's a thing of beauty....the website and you.
But you left off one of your most important credits....Irma La Douce with Juliet Prouse....lol Thanks so much for sending this to me, you're such a dear friend. oxox Dan |