The Longest Established Pilgrimage in Christendom
Imagine breaking away from your routine and leaving everything behind for about thirty-four days. You will walk fifteen miles a day until you have walked five hundred miles. At the end of each day, you will perform a play before an audience in hopes of evoking a response or stimulating thoughts about life, the world we live in and what our purpose as individuals may be. The audience will be made up of people who have been walking the same trail you are on. Darren Hill, an actor and true artist in theater performance is about to strike off on such a journey.
The PilgrimageEstablished in the 9th century, The Camino de Santiago is the longest pilgrimage route in Europe and is taken every year by thousands of people from all over the world. For many, it is a spiritual walk or a journey of self-discovery, and there are those who wish to honor the memory of James the Apostle, who is buried in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela at the end of the route.(1)For Darren Hill, it is a combination of all of the above and more.At the end of each day's journey, Darren will perform a play called An Impressive Presentation of Lovely Evidences - Underneath the Lintel. The play unfolds the story of a librarian who finds a book in the return bin that is 113 years overdue. Mysterious writing in the margin and an unclaimed dry-cleaning ticket stirs the librarian to go on a quest to find out who returned such an overdue book. What follows will become a "mysterious adventure that spans the globe and the ages."(2)The play parallels the journey that many who walk the Camino Santiago are on. It is Darren's hope that it will stir people's thoughts about life, the times we live in, and build a communication of harmony, unity, and hope."The majority of those who walk the Camino are searching for something. Whether it is spiritual, emotional, career paths, relationships, the list goes on.I believe that when people see this play on the Camino, it will be a catalyst for thought, conversations, and reflection."(3)According to Darren, a documentary will be produced detailing the experience and he hopes it can be entered in film festivals worldwide. "It will not only focus on my challenge of walking 500 miles and doing the play every night, but it will focus on the effect that it has upon the audiences, immediately after seeing and on the Camino in the following days."(4)For more information about Darren and this project, please visit this website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
Actor, Giver, Loving SoulI have enjoyed many travels in my life; roads that crisscrossed and connected throughout the United States and invisible tracks in the skies that carried me to Australia. There have been times in my journeys when I came across people who stand out due to colorful personalities, uniqueness, and an old soul quality that draws me in and calls me friend. One such individual is Darren Hill, an actor in the true sense of the word in that he has every quality it takes to execute his creative abilities to the fullest extent. What makes him even more endearing is the passion that lies behind his talent and skill. It's a passion that does not seek out glory and vanity for his talent, but endeavors to project hope and lift hearts.Darren Hill was born August 29, 1970, in Worcester, England. He was influenced at an early age by Peter Sellers, Laurel and Hardy, Harold Lloyd, Patrick Stewart, Brian Blessed and Trevor Nunn.Though drawn to acting at a young age, Darren was told that because of his dyslexia he would amount to very little, so he put aside acting until eighteen years ago when he came to the realization that he could do anything he set his mind to.(5) This is one of the qualities that I admire about Darren, he is a gentle soul who has had to overcome struggles to realize his dreams. As a result of his own experiences, he has the ability to convey to everyone around him that they too can overcome difficulties and succeed at whatever they attempt. Darren trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England. Yielding talented alumni such as Sir Patrick Stewart, Sir Daniel Day-Lewis, and Gene Wilder, the school was founded in 1946 by one of the greatest performers in classic film and theater, Sir Laurence Oliver. While there Darren performed as Captain Cat in Under Milk Wood, receiving a rousing review on the BBC website, which stated, “Spare a thought for Cap’n Cat, Darren Hill, his lovelorn tale was pure “Goodbye Mr. Chips” for the high seas.” Darren also performed as Polonius in Hamlet. (6)After completing his training in Bristol, Darren toured the United Kingdom, performing in over twenty-five notable productions such as, Much Ado About Nothing, The Thirty-Nine Steps, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Darren has also stretched his talents beyond the stage to film and television, his latest endeavor being with Asylum Film's production of Operation: Dunkirk, which will be released in July, 2017. (7)Darren has called Chicago, Illinois home for the past four years, performing at the Apollo Theater and various locations throughout the city. Every experience throughout his journey has brought wisdom and growth. "I hope that my performances will challenge the audience. There was a time I just wanted people to enjoy my acting but now I want them to feel something, to leave with more questions than what they walked in with!" (8)Darren Hill is a man who cares about others and the world we live in. His thoughts convey the sincerity and humility that is in his heart."I am a simple man. I was brought up to stand up for yourself, to respect others and treat others as they would want to be treated." (9)In a world that seems to be straying from such values, it is uplifting to see an actor of his caliber projecting hope and goodness from the stage.View Darren's Showreel: https://vimeo.com/32097600Website: http://www.darrenhillofficial.com/pos... Camino Santiago, "The Pilgrimage Routes to Santiago de Compostela." santiago-compostela.net(2) Theater Y. "An Impressive Presentation of Lovely Evidences - Underneath the Lintel." www.theatre-y.com/an-impressive-prese...- lovely-evidences/(3) Darren Hill. "An Actor's Pilgrimage and Challenge." www.kickstarter.com/projects/11304470...? ref=project_tweet(4) Ibid(5) Hill, Darren. Personal Interview. 13 May 2017(6) Darren Hill Official Website www.darrenhillofficial.com/about(7) Ibid(8) Hill, Darren. Personal Interview. 13 May 2017(9) Darren Hill Official Website www.darrenhillofficial.com/about
The PilgrimageEstablished in the 9th century, The Camino de Santiago is the longest pilgrimage route in Europe and is taken every year by thousands of people from all over the world. For many, it is a spiritual walk or a journey of self-discovery, and there are those who wish to honor the memory of James the Apostle, who is buried in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela at the end of the route.(1)For Darren Hill, it is a combination of all of the above and more.At the end of each day's journey, Darren will perform a play called An Impressive Presentation of Lovely Evidences - Underneath the Lintel. The play unfolds the story of a librarian who finds a book in the return bin that is 113 years overdue. Mysterious writing in the margin and an unclaimed dry-cleaning ticket stirs the librarian to go on a quest to find out who returned such an overdue book. What follows will become a "mysterious adventure that spans the globe and the ages."(2)The play parallels the journey that many who walk the Camino Santiago are on. It is Darren's hope that it will stir people's thoughts about life, the times we live in, and build a communication of harmony, unity, and hope."The majority of those who walk the Camino are searching for something. Whether it is spiritual, emotional, career paths, relationships, the list goes on.I believe that when people see this play on the Camino, it will be a catalyst for thought, conversations, and reflection."(3)According to Darren, a documentary will be produced detailing the experience and he hopes it can be entered in film festivals worldwide. "It will not only focus on my challenge of walking 500 miles and doing the play every night, but it will focus on the effect that it has upon the audiences, immediately after seeing and on the Camino in the following days."(4)For more information about Darren and this project, please visit this website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...Actor, Giver, Loving SoulI have enjoyed many travels in my life; roads that crisscrossed and connected throughout the United States and invisible tracks in the skies that carried me to Australia. There have been times in my journeys when I came across people who stand out due to colorful personalities, uniqueness, and an old soul quality that draws me in and calls me friend. One such individual is Darren Hill, an actor in the true sense of the word in that he has every quality it takes to execute his creative abilities to the fullest extent. What makes him even more endearing is the passion that lies behind his talent and skill. It's a passion that does not seek out glory and vanity for his talent, but endeavors to project hope and lift hearts.Darren Hill was born August 29, 1970, in Worcester, England. He was influenced at an early age by Peter Sellers, Laurel and Hardy, Harold Lloyd, Patrick Stewart, Brian Blessed and Trevor Nunn.Though drawn to acting at a young age, Darren was told that because of his dyslexia he would amount to very little, so he put aside acting until eighteen years ago when he came to the realization that he could do anything he set his mind to.(5) This is one of the qualities that I admire about Darren, he is a gentle soul who has had to overcome struggles to realize his dreams. As a result of his own experiences, he has the ability to convey to everyone around him that they too can overcome difficulties and succeed at whatever they attempt. Darren trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England. Yielding talented alumni such as Sir Patrick Stewart, Sir Daniel Day-Lewis, and Gene Wilder, the school was founded in 1946 by one of the greatest performers in classic film and theater, Sir Laurence Oliver. While there Darren performed as Captain Cat in Under Milk Wood, receiving a rousing review on the BBC website, which stated, “Spare a thought for Cap’n Cat, Darren Hill, his lovelorn tale was pure “Goodbye Mr. Chips” for the high seas.” Darren also performed as Polonius in Hamlet. (6)After completing his training in Bristol, Darren toured the United Kingdom, performing in over twenty-five notable productions such as, Much Ado About Nothing, The Thirty-Nine Steps, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Darren has also stretched his talents beyond the stage to film and television, his latest endeavor being with Asylum Film's production of Operation: Dunkirk, which will be released in July, 2017. (7)Darren has called Chicago, Illinois home for the past four years, performing at the Apollo Theater and various locations throughout the city. Every experience throughout his journey has brought wisdom and growth. "I hope that my performances will challenge the audience. There was a time I just wanted people to enjoy my acting but now I want them to feel something, to leave with more questions than what they walked in with!" (8)Darren Hill is a man who cares about others and the world we live in. His thoughts convey the sincerity and humility that is in his heart."I am a simple man. I was brought up to stand up for yourself, to respect others and treat others as they would want to be treated." (9)In a world that seems to be straying from such values, it is uplifting to see an actor of his caliber projecting hope and goodness from the stage.View Darren's Showreel: https://vimeo.com/32097600Website: http://www.darrenhillofficial.com/pos... Camino Santiago, "The Pilgrimage Routes to Santiago de Compostela." santiago-compostela.net(2) Theater Y. "An Impressive Presentation of Lovely Evidences - Underneath the Lintel." www.theatre-y.com/an-impressive-prese...- lovely-evidences/(3) Darren Hill. "An Actor's Pilgrimage and Challenge." www.kickstarter.com/projects/11304470...? ref=project_tweet(4) Ibid(5) Hill, Darren. Personal Interview. 13 May 2017(6) Darren Hill Official Website www.darrenhillofficial.com/about(7) Ibid(8) Hill, Darren. Personal Interview. 13 May 2017(9) Darren Hill Official Website www.darrenhillofficial.com/about
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