Lullaby League, Staged Reading, Marilyn Monroe Theatre, 2012
“What a treat the last week was for me to work with you and to see all the ways you grew the character, so by the reading Pippa was light hearted, amused, but definitely the moral center of that group of women, delicate and right-on. I hope you will be able to rejoin us, whenever that is.”
—Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Director
After the Wizard, movie, 2011
“Helen Richman, who plays Mrs. Murphy, gives the standout performance here, bringing a very real warmth to the picture.”
Unbroken Circles, Odyssey Theatre, 2009
“…The second act finally delivers some of the promised big hats, big hair, and big addictions with the arrival of Mama Jo (Helen Richman), who is being feted for her 75th birthday. Mama Jo is all piss and vinegar and she single-handedly carries the act, dispensing country wisdom and laying down cutting ripostes to her dysfunctional brood.”
—Scott Hanselman, StageHappenings.com
“We will miss you. It was a joy to work with you on the play. You were a force of nature, and if we were on Broadway, you would win a Tony award.”
—Jonathon Fong, Set Designer
“I want to thank you again for your marvelous performance. You brought such rich colors and emotions to Mama Jo. Hopefully, through the years many actresses will play the role, but in mind there will always be only one Mama Jo. YOU!”
—Greg Phillips, Author of Unbroken Circles
“You were wonderful! A spotlight shining on a dark stage! we love you!!!!”
—Eugene Butler, Actor/Singer
“It was wonderful seeing you and hearing your marvelous voice. After the build up for Mama Jo in the first and 2nd acts you exploded onto the stage meeting all expectations! That marvelous red dress becomes you.”
—Jo Schiff
The Kiss, Movie, Nominated for Academy Award, 1958
“What an adorable performance, Helen — AND what an adorable girl. What’s more, as you must know, you’ve barely changed at all! Roger and I watched it tonight (both with admiration).”
—Pauline Mayer, book editor
—Roger Mayer recipient of AMPAS Governor’s Award/Turner executive
