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Saturday, February 24, 2024
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Dear denizens of Lemkin’s house et al.,
My home feels too quiet today. Too still and empty. As if it’s waiting to breathe.
The loss of Chris is a shock. Unexpected and uncalled for. I keep waiting for him to come barging into my space and say it isn’t true. To give me one of his huge “man hugs” of comfort.
He was a great talent, the ultimate professional, and the most compassionate of human beings. I will miss him deeply. And hope that one day I will open the door of my house and see his smiling face.
Much love to all,
John Daggett
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Olivia Keister posted a condolence
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Just suddenly was thinking of Christopher- Chris - and saw this. I had many a wonderful date with him drinking beers at the Cedar Tavern, among others. He always drank Guinness, I always drank Corona with a lime.
Rest easy, Chris. xxx
Olivia Keister
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Bruce Favish posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2023
Farewell, Christopher Ian McHale, my dear Guildenstern. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and brilliance, way back in 1971, when, as seniors at Mt. Lebanon High School, we shared our moment in the lights, me as Ros and you as Guil. Still now, more than 50 years hence, just conjuring memories of that time never fails to stir me and elicit a smile. The type of huge, irrepressible, triumpant smile we gave each other from the wings that night as we waited to take our bows. Take a final bow, my friend. Well played.
Bruce Ian Favish
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Sunday, October 29, 2023
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Laurie Brown posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
My heart goes out to all of Chris's family for the too soon loss of a kind and talented man. I knew Chris at Carnegie-Mellon so many years ago. He took my movement class and we became friends. I was always quite impressed with the seriousness with which he took his art, his kindness to all members of the cast and crew, and his sense of humor. I lost track of him for many years as we lived on opposite coasts, but a mutual friend. Catherine McNeal, called to tell me he was performing at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco. We attended his show and once again, still, he was an impressive actor. Afterwards we gathered to reminisce and I noted to myself that he carried the seriousness of his art all through these years. He was a dedicated artist. And a smart and kind human being with a smile I shall never forget. He will be missed.
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Jayne Shepherd posted a condolence
Sunday, October 15, 2023
I'm so saddened to hear this. I was in Thespian's with Chris at Mt. Lebanon High School. I loved how he could bring his characters to life on the stage. He always appreciated the behind the scene workers (make up, scenery, stage managing etc.)as well as his fellow actors. He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful announcing voice. Such a successful career! Rest in peace Chris. You've left a mark on many lives. Prayers to his family and friends.
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Chuck Weintraub posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Chris and I became friends and colleagues at Mount Lebanon High School in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. He was always Larger than Life but kinder and gentler than most people I have known. He coached me he guided me he encouraged me he directed me and I am honored to have known him. We lost touch over all these years and but occasionally I'd see him in a film or a show and I was so proud of his work and the person he was to me and others around me. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
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Harry Gerhardt posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Chris & I acted together in several plays at Mt Lebanon High School including my first one ever, Zoo Story by Edward Albee. It was always a pleasure to work on stage with someone as talented and as giving, to other actors as Chris was. My condolences to his family.
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Katie Karlovitz posted a condolence
Saturday, October 7, 2023
I'm in tears at this news. We acted together in "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern" when I was 15. At 16, he directed me in "Left-Handed Liberty" and then we both went on to Carnegie Mellon and acted together in several shows. We both moved to NYC but lost touch, though I did see him in a show and was so proud. My mom's nickname for him (as I mentioned him so often) was 'Christmas Hale.'
He was, to me, larger than life, and a gifted, kind person.
“Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”
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Craig posted a condolence
Friday, September 29, 2023
I was sorry to hear this news; I've been a fellow Standardized Patient role-player with Chris for a good while.
He was always a pleasure to see again, and to work with, over the years - as are just about all SPs. (Contrary to some old jokes, most Actors are pretty amazing human beings.)
As we are about to do again at the reading of the names at the annual Memorial Service of the Episcopal Actor's Guild at The Little Church Around The Corner, I offer ~
One last Standing "O," Chris!
Prayers for him where he is now, and for comfort for all of his loved ones here.
Sincerely,
- Fellow Player Craig
(Wichman)
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Joan posted a condolence
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Remember Chris well from thespians at Mt Lebanon HS. Sorry I didn’t know he was in nyc all these years. Joan Wolf
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Monday, September 18, 2023
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