NEW BOOK "TWO FOR THE ROAD" IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Latest Book
Two for the Road: The Lives and Love of Actors Barry Morse & Sydney Sturgess
By Robert E. Wood and Anthony Wynn
A lifelong love story told through letters, journals, and performance.
Actors Barry Morse and Sydney Sturgess married in 1939 and remained devoted to each other for sixty years. Frequently separated by tours, film shoots, and theatre engagements, they bridged the distance with heartfelt letters, witty notes, and even voice recordings - capturing not only their abiding love but also the triumphs and struggles of two working actors navigating the 20th-century stage and screen.
Two for the Road presents a remarkable portrait of their marriage, set against the backdrop of wartime England, postwar theatre, Canadian television, and Hollywood film sets. Their words reveal a partnership both tender and tempestuous: candid confessions, moments of doubt, and unshakable loyalty woven into a narrative as dramatic as any stage play they performed.
For theatre enthusiasts, film historians, and anyone moved by enduring love stories, Two for the Road is a vivid, intimate chronicle of two artists bound together through decades of change - onstage and off. The book also offers insights that will intrigue fans of Anthony Wynn books and those interested in the life of Barry Morse, a celebrated actor and biographer.
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For information on this and other Barry Morse-related titles, including theatrical memoirs and Star Trek interviews, visit the Barry Morse website.
Featured Book
Conversations at Warp Speed
By Anthony Wynn
Conversations at Warp Speed features insightful interviews with actors and other personalities who were there at the inception of the original Star Trek television series (Grace Lee Whitney, George Takei, and James Doohan). They share their memories of the science fiction phenomenon and are joined by performers who appeared in later series and film incarnations (Robin Curtis, Nick Tate, Bibi Besch, Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman, and the final interview with Paul Carr). Additional interviewees include producer and writer Eric A. Stillwell ('Yesterday's Enterprise'), and the creator of Star Trek himself - Gene Roddenberry.
Not only limited to their various involvements with the classic show, a number of the conversations in this book more deeply examine the careers, backgrounds, and other notable work of the performers and professionals - both prior to and following their work on the iconic series and films. This exploration also reflects the breadth of Anthony Wynn's talent as an author of acclaimed Anthony Wynn books, showcasing his skill in capturing the essence of theatrical memoirs.
Also included are bonus interviews with Corinne Orr (Speed Racer), Gretchen Corbett (Otherworld, The Rockford Files), and Barry Morse (The Fugitive, Space: 1999), who is also known as a significant figure in the realm of stage plays and a respected Barry Morse biographer.
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REVIEWS OF CONVERSATIONS AT WARP SPEED:
"Anthony Wynn does a good job of guiding the conversation; he appears to be a genuine fan and that shows through."
- The Asian Reporter, Portland, Oregon
"Anthony is a wonderful writer. Barry's intro was dynamite... wham bang. It's all exciting!"
- Corinne Orr, Actress & Voice Artist
"The book is wonderful! Anthony did a great job on it."
- Grace Lee Whitney, 'Star Trek' Actress
Plays
Two for the Road: An Actor's Love Story
By Robert E. Wood and Anthony Wynn, renowned for his insightful works including various Anthony Wynn books, presents Two for the Road. This theatrical memoir is based on the lifelong correspondence between actors Barry Morse, known as a Barry Morse biographer, and Sydney Sturgess. It offers a moving, funny, and enlightening examination of the joys and struggles of an actor's life 'on the road'.
Barry Morse and Sydney Sturgess married in 1939 and remained devoted to each other for sixty years. Often separated by tours, film shoots, and theatre engagements, they bridged the distance with heartfelt letters, witty notes, and voice recordings—capturing their abiding love and the triumphs and challenges faced by two working actors navigating the 20th-century stage and screen.
Two for the Road presents a remarkable portrait of their marriage set against the backdrop of wartime England, postwar theatre, Canadian television, and Hollywood film sets. Their words reveal a partnership that is both tender and tempestuous, filled with candid confessions, moments of doubt, and unshakable loyalty.
A staged performance of Two for the Road has been given in Parsippany, New Jersey, and is now available for performance worldwide. Additionally, it may spark interest among fans of Star Trek interviews, as both actors contributed significantly to the entertainment industry.
Bernard and Bosie: A Most Unlikely Friendship
By Anthony Wynn
In an age of instant communication through e-mail and cellular phones, Bernard and Bosie serves as a poignant reminder of the intimate and ‘old-fashioned’ art of letter writing. This work is one of the notable Anthony Wynn books that delve into the complexities of human relationships.
The play explores the intricate relationship between playwright and literary giant George Bernard Shaw and the poet Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas through their own letters during the 1930s and 40s. The two men come from opposite ends of the spectrum, yet they manage to connect and form a remarkable friendship. Throughout their correspondence, their relationship evolves into a profound paternal bond.
Bernard and Bosie is an evocative, touching, and frequently humorous piece that serves as a character study, examining the changing nature of their friendship through good times and bad, in health and in sickness. It’s a story about character and how personal fate is intertwined with their formative years, showcasing how past experiences can directly impact the present.
Staged performances of Bernard and Bosie: A Most Unlikely Friendship have graced stages in cities like London, Sarasota, Lexington, and New York. This theatrical memoir is available for performance in both the USA and Canada.
REVIEWS OF BERNARD AND BOSIE:
"I appreciate how [Anthony] Wynn edited their letters to highlight the many facets of their relationship and was struck by the boldness of some of their communications... A letter is such a simple thing. So is a staged reading. And yet in this show, we see how transformative both can be." - Lexington Herald-Leader
"The play is compelling... A funny, touching, engaging piece of theatre, revealing an extraordinary friendship convincingly in the friends' own words." - The OSCHOLARS
For performance inquiries concerning either play, including those related to Barry Morse biographer works, please navigate to the Contact page and provide the following details: 1) Proposed place of performance (city, state, and name of theatre); 2) Theatre's status (community, college, showcase, professional, etc.); 3) Producing organization; 4) Seating capacity; 5) Ticket prices; 6) Not-for-profit or for-profit group; 7) Number of performances; 8) Performance dates; 9) Equity or non-Equity production; and 10) Email, mailing address and telephone number.
About
Writer
Anthony's passion for writing flourished during his time as the editor of two independent periodicals, with his first published article, an interview with actor Martin Landau, appearing in SFTV magazine. His work has also been featured in issues of FILMFAX and INFINITY magazines.
Through his friendship with actor Barry Morse, he was inspired to write the stage play Bernard and Bosie: A Most Unlikely Friendship, which has been performed in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
Recognized as a Barry Morse biographer, Anthony has co-written several nonfiction books with Robert E. Wood, including The Wit and Wisdom of Barry Morse, Merely Players, and Stories of the Theatre. They also collaborated on the definitive theatrical memoir, Remember With Advantages, and the biographical work Valiant for Truth: Barry Morse and his Lifelong Association with Bernard Shaw.
In addition to these works, Anthony is the author of Conversations at Warp Speed, which features a series of Star Trek interviews with various personalities associated with the franchise.
His latest project, co-authored with Robert E. Wood, is Two for the Road: The Life and Loves of Actors Barry Sydney Sturgess, inspired by their stage play Two for the Road: An Actor's Love Story.
Background
Anthony is a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Louisiana, Texas, and during his time with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Belgium. He also served with the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.
After his military service, Anthony's professional and personal interests converged when he took on the role of Wing Historian for the 939th Rescue Wing of the Air Force Reserve in Portland, Oregon. He has also held various roles with federal, state, and local governmental bodies.
Currently, he resides in Northern California with his spouse, illustrator Adrian Flores, and their dog Shasta.