A Memorial to Joseph A. McIntyre
By Chuck Poliafico


The Royalton Players lost one of its dearest friends on Feb. 16, 2011 with the passing of Joseph A. McIntyre. Joe was involved with our theater
during its six year run while performing at the Masonic Lodge in North Royalton. During that time he graced our stage in 10 productions, directed
one of our last shows at the Masonic Lodge and assisted directed two productions. The productions that Joe was involved in included:

* "JB", as an actor, directed by the late Sheldon Lawrence
* "Deathtrap" as an actor, directed by Chuck Poliafico. Joe won the Royalton Players Best Actor in a Featured Performance Award.
* "The Cemetery Club" as an actor, directed by Chuck Poliafico
* "Love, Sex and the IRS," as an actor, directed by Chuck Poliafico
* "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge," as an actor, directed by Bob Kenderes
* "Neil Simon's Fools," as an actor, directed by Bob Kenderes
* "Damn Yankees," as an actor, directed by Chuck Poliafico. Joe won the Royalton Players Best Actor in a Featured Performance Award.
* "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," as an actor, directed by Chuck Poliafico
* "The Full Monty," as an actor, directed by Chuck Poliafico
* "Face on the Barroom Floor," as an assistant director, directed by Marge Berke
* "A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody," as an assistant director, directed by Marge Berke
* "Wait Until Dark," as an actor, directed by Chuck Poliafico
* "A Little Christmas Spirit" as a director.

Joe was honored by the Royalton Players in October 2010 for his work, dedication and for being a friend to the theater. It was an honor well
deserved.

Joe also performed in three Murder Mysteries for the Royalton Players including Murder at the Old Folks Home (where he was the murderer),
Murder on TV Land (where he portrayed Archie Bunker), and a CSI Murder Mystery (where he played the high school principal).

Rest well my friend. Our stage will be a little darker and a lot sadder without your presence. I will take a rain check on that lunch, until the next
time I see you.