Sydney Barry's Obituary

During my years as an actor, I kept a journal on each character I played. At the end of each play, my acting coach made me write an obituary for the character. Below is my favorite obit. I have written. It is for Sydney Barry from California Suite. Enjoy.

Sydney Barry's Obituary

On Tuesday May 11, 2010 Sydney Barry passed away. He was a beloved friend and husband. He worked most of his life as an antique dealer in London. He met his wife, Oscar nominee, Diana Barry during a play in college. They were inseparable and looked like the perfect couple. The London police, however, have started and investigation into his death. When his body was found, his eyes were gauged out and he appeared to be strangled by a chiffon sash, much like the one Mrs. Barry wore to the Oscars that previous Sunday. When the police found her, she was covered in blood screaming “I saw you lick the artichoke!!!” Officials still do not know what this means, but by the appearance in which they found Mr. and Mrs. Barry, they are holding Mrs. Diana Barry for the murder of Mr. Sidney Barry.