Jeff Loeffelholz suicide news coverage — Page 7

Well, we don't know that Jeff was/is the only long running cast member they were looking at replacing. Not to in any way condone unprofessional behavior or bullying if that is indeed what happened in this situation, but again, I do think its a bit ridiculous that Equity makes it nearly impossible for producers to let go performers on chorus contracts. I don't see any reason why chorus contracts shouldn't be renewed on a regular cycle the way principle contracts are.

MosaicOwl said: "bk said: "The director can't lose his job - his job was basically finished when he - directed the show twenty-two years ago. He retains a royalty position of course and that has made him a very wealthy man.

In other news, a performer I know did one of the tours of Chicago and apparently Mr. Bobbie was very abusive to her in front of the entire company and she seems willing to talk about it and doesn't really care about this anonymity stuff. People remaining anonymous or off the record is not going to help change anything."

First of all, as far as him being a very wealthy man, duh. And it's irrelevant. Nobody wants to take away his already earned money for work he already accomplished.Second of all, he was called in to oversee the rehearsal, which impliesemployment to me. Anybody who would like to clarify this? Point me in adirection where I can read about how this is not considered employment. Third of all, if the performer you know doesn't seem care about anonymity, why not include her name? Especially when your point is that anonymity doesn't matter, including her name would have been quite prudent toyour point. If she is talking to you directly and either you or she isn't willing to share her name, I'm sorry but that's the definition of anonymity, my friend."

I'm glad someone else giving you the same info as I did about Mr. Bobbie and his "employment" makes you finally understand. Whew. As to my friend, my friend tells me he/she will be contacting people - that is he/she's business and affair and when he/she does it he/she will not do it anonymously, which was my POINT. Why would I post the name here? Why don't you post the name of the anonymous blogger here? But unlike the anonymous blogger, my pal is not afraid to put his/her name to his/her story. I thought you were going to ignore my posts - seems like the best plan of action for you.

The Distinctive Baritone said: "I know what a director does, dude. They collaborate with others. It sounds like his collaboration with actors isn’t going so well these days."

There seems to be a lot of anger towards a person for a reason that at worst sounds like nothing more than for doing a very competent job as a director of Chicago. I mean I'm sorry Bobbie beat out Blackemore, Ellis, and Taymor for that Tony. I'm only mentioning that part because your critiques of him seem to have existed before this whole thing came to light.

Updated On: 7/9/18 at 04:04 PM

bk said: "MosaicOwl said: "bk said: "The director can't lose his job - his job was basically finished when he - directed the show twenty-two years ago. He retains a royalty position of course and that has made him a very wealthy man.

In other news, a performer I know did one of the tours of Chicago and apparently Mr. Bobbie was very abusive to her in front of the entire company and she seems willing to talk about it and doesn't really care about this anonymity stuff. People remaining anonymous or off the record is not going to help change anything."

First of all, as far as him being a very wealthy man, duh. And it's irrelevant. Nobody wants to take away his already earned money for work he already accomplished.Second of all, he was called in to oversee the rehearsal, which impliesemployment to me. Anybody who would like to clarify this? Point me in adirection where I can read about how this is not considered employment. Third of all, if the performer you know doesn't seem care about anonymity, why not include her name? Especially when your point is that anonymity doesn't matter, including her name would have been quite prudent toyour point. If she is talking to you directly and either you or she isn't willing to share her name, I'm sorry but that's the definition of anonymity, my friend."

I'm glad someone else giving you the same info as I did about Mr. Bobbie and his "employment" makes you finally understand. Whew. As to my friend, my friendtells me he/she will becontacting people - that is he/she'sbusiness andaffair and when he/she does it he/she will not do it anonymously, which was my POINT. Why would I post the name here? Why don't you post the name of the anonymous blogger here? But unlike the anonymous blogger, my pal is not afraid to put his/her name to his/her story. I thought you were going to ignore my posts - seems like the best plan of action for you. "

Drop the "he/she" business. You already referred to your friend as "her" in the post I was responding to. And after reviewing the various news stories, the blogger is identified by name in an article published before you asked why the blogger was remaining anonymous. I had overlooked the detail and I'm sure you did too. It's in the 1010WINS article. Just because you know the name of your friend doesn't mean she isn't remaining anonymous. She is anonymous to every single person on this thread except for you. That's still a degree of anonymity. Until her name is revealed in public record for anyone to look up, it is still anonymity.

Updated On: 7/9/18 at 05:16 PM

^ Really beautifully said, thank you.

Absolutely. I suffer from anxiety and depression as well. Speaking out about it is so healthy, and please know, you are not alone. Not ever.

EveHarrington3 wrote: "it devastates me to read such horrible news and it saddens me deeper that a few of you have the audacity to not only question a person who is NOT here to represent themselves but also a family member who is seeking answers and VERY kindly and eloquently taking comments and criticism from several people on this forum."



Eve, thank your joining and posting here. I share your feelings.

This is such a horrible story. My heart breaks for Jeff, his partner, his family.

I am also so shocked and disheartened by the callousness of some people in addressing a grieving member of Jeff's family.

My thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's partner, family and friends.

A Director said: "More informationhttps://broadway.news/2018/07/09/chicago-producers-investigate-harassment-claims-after-cast-members-death/"

Thanks for sharing! So glad to see that new and fresh stories are still being published.

There is a complete statement from attorney Judd Burstein in the blog:

https://Justiceforjeffrey.wordpress.com