In Memoriam to J.C. Sheets

[Douglas Lemberg]

Posted: 6/9/07 at 10:51pm

06/09/07

My name is Doug Lemberg, and I just read about the tragic loss of J.C. Sheets this past February. I wanted to post eulogy to J.C., for he was one of the kindest and loving man I have ever met.
I met J.C. back in 1991 when he was playing Brujon and Valjean in Les Mis. I introduced myself to him as just a loyal fan of the show, and he couldn't have been more receptive to my praise of Les Miserables. I continued to see Les Miserables many times over; to hear the wonderful music; to see the great acting; and most especially, to see the kind man who would always take the time to spend a few minutes talking to me outside the stage door at the Imperial.
J.C. and I remained friends over the years. As musical theatre was always so important to me, whenever I was in New York, and whatever show I was seeing, I would always stop by to see him at Les Miserables or Phantom to say hello; and he always was gracious and made time to spend a few minutes talking.
What I will always remember most about J.C., was his dedication to the craft of acting. He was a true professional in every sense of the word, and whether he was changing costumes twenty times a night, or making sure that another actor had their costumes and accessories, J.C.'s committment, dedication, and love for what he did made him one that you always knew had his heart in the right place.
J.C., I will miss you tremendously. There will never be another 'Monsieur La Mayor'...

Your friend,

Doug Lemberg