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Post by safeandsound on Aug 31, 2012 20:16:25 GMT -8
Malcolm Groome's Search For Himself
April 1977
It was well worth the long car ride to end up at the Cecilwood Playhouse in Fishkill, New York. The play that was being presented was Godspell, and the star of the show, in the role of Jesus, was Malcolm Groome. You didn't have to be a major drama critic to be able to tell that the theater was full of energy - full of magic - and that the audience was enthralled. What was most evident to the audience was that the pivotal character in the play was being performed by an actor with a special energy and magic, all of his own.
For a little over a year, television audiences have known Malcolm Groome as young Dr. Pat Ryan, as the tender but steadfast defender of his brother's wife, Delia. Summer stock audiences more recently had a chance to see him in the role of Jesus in that rock-musical version of the Gospel of St. Matthew. And there in general agreement that Malcolm plays both gentle characters with sensitivity and understanding. Malcolm, born on August 8, in Greensboro, N.C., credits meditation with "helping me relate better to myself and other people. Meditation is total relaxation of the mind and body, so that which is 'you' - which is larger than the mind can become aware of all feelings in your body."
Malcolm's interest in Far Eastern philosophy began when he went through an "identity crisis" as a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It wasn't the first such crisis - his entire childhood insecure, marked by constant moves because his father was a military officer. After college, Malcolm went to India, were he joined a dance ensemble, the Rainbow Gypsies, and more importantly, studied with the Guru Maharishi, of which he now says, " I no longer follow his beliefs, but at that point in my life, it was good for me."
He is learned, articulate, and well-guided in his life-interest of seeking inner knowledge. But beyond the things he says are the things he does, and Malcolm lives a life that radiates excitement and knowledge he finds from constantly delving inward.
Malcolm had just finished his run in Godspell on the day we met. He was happy because he had done something which had used his energies well. He also got to play a role which was a terrific channel for him - to project things that are in his thinking.
"I could use the highest expression of myself that I could reach - finally!" Malcolm beamed, "I suppose that all other roles will be more challenging. With this role it was easier for me because I could tune in purely - the rest has to filter through personally. That's more difficult."
Was it a good experience to star in a vehicle?
"It was good to star. I think the only way I could handle that was I had to realize it wasn't me. It was my opportunity as a channel - to give joy. When you think about the word 'star', you can also think about a real star- a real star reflecting light."
Malcolm's interest in meditation. and inner awareness, has been with him since he was a child.
"I was always spiritual. Sometimes I've veered, but like a lover I've always come back. When I'm most in touch with myself, I'm right with it. When I'm somewhat spaced out, I'm not there."
Was there something that Malcolm could tell us about his self-knowledge and the desire to find your way "in"? So many people might also feel the need to learn more about their inner selves, but are awkward or unskilled in making the first plunge. There are also many new "religions" that both lure and tempt young people which just might not be right for them.
Carefully, Malcolm spoke about this.
"There are so many paths, that someone should follow whatever stirrings are within them, follow instinctively. Anyone who starts searching will find the books and the teachings. Anyone who starts, has the desire to know more about themselves - they will be led in the right direction. Consciousness produces form. If you want to learn about higher things, that in itself is the attraction. Specific things are hard to talk about because people are different. Some people might find it through therapy. All of it is so much a part of getting in touch. I would say that people should be open - but they should be discriminating."
Malcolm Groome is aware that he is "evolving toward something."He says that is a "clarity of consciousness." But there seems to be things beyond that. For whatever Malcolm is finding within himself, there is much that is begin radiated out of himself. There is the love of his work on Ryan's Hope, and in his singing and dancing lessons, and there is the contact and impressions he has with the people in his life.
For the moment, there is no one Malcolm is involved with seriously. Yet, everyone whom Malcolm is involved with him seriously. Marriage! Someday - as all good things happen in their season - but for the time being he is just "seeing an actress fairly regularly."
In Malcolm's private life, he is greatly attuned to many people who share his spirituality.
"I try to maintain enough spiritual company - people who have an awareness of their own light and truth. It's a transmission of light that regenerates me."
Ronni Warren Ashcroft
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olive
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Post by olive on Apr 10, 2019 18:27:47 GMT -8
How tall is Malcolm? How tall is Ilene Kristen? What killed his first marriage, and his first wife?
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Post by safeandsound on Apr 14, 2019 11:40:26 GMT -8
How tall is Malcolm? How tall is Ilene Kristen? What killed his first marriage, and his first wife?
Hi Olive!
Plenty of heights were given for RH actors, but not for Malcolm or Ilene
Brought your What's Cookin'! post here
Yes, sad Malcolm has two failed marriages, but I don't think the circumstances are to be found. The second Pat, John Blazo, also has been divorced twice.
On a much happier note, the other Pats, Robert Finoccoli has been married over 30 years and the late Patrick James Clarke was also married over 30 years.
Kate Mulgrew (Mary) is twice divorced as is Nana Tucker (Nancy #3)
Roscoe Born (Joe #2) has 3 failed marriages.
I'm sure there are many divorces among the actors -though there a many long marriages, too.
Many, many years ago, someone on the old SoapNet board posted that Malcolm had a step-son, from his second wife, I think, they said.
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Post by olive on Apr 22, 2019 10:02:57 GMT -8
Yes, it's true. Malcolm had an adult step-son, Christiano Sauer, from his second marriage. Christopher and his mother returned to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Plus, they are still on good terms.
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Post by safeandsound on Apr 24, 2019 15:24:02 GMT -8
Plus, they are still on good terms. That this nice to hear!
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Post by olive on Jun 11, 2019 17:54:48 GMT -8
One reason for one of his wives' separation, is that one returned to her home-country, to be with her son's father. And, that's according to her facebook account.
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Post by olive on Nov 6, 2019 9:56:56 GMT -8
How tall is Seneca?
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Post by olive on Nov 6, 2019 10:03:50 GMT -8
I would like to correct myself on that one about MG's and his second wife apparent split. She makes no secret on her social media outlets, that she prefers same-sex relationships. Even her profession dictates that, so I've learned. So, that may have been a problem.
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Post by safeandsound on Nov 6, 2019 17:54:38 GMT -8
I can't recall ever reading his height
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