Welcome to Ralph Morse.com
Supporting Age Concern Essex
Prologue - What's in A Name?
Grey Wolf "Shadowulf" - The Johnny Cashbox Martin Guitar
His name is a derivative a Saxon word that translates as "Wolf Counsel" and from a small child Ralph has had a strong affinity with the animal kingdom.
The Story ... So Far
"Got me really riled this has !"
Ralph in the title role in "Who Is Leonard Jones?" - Headgate Theatre, Colchester, November 2007
Dr Ralph Morse is an actor, musician, singer, theatrical practitioner and writer with over thirty years experience in the expressive arts. He is an alumnus of Rose Bruford College and a qualified teacher. Since 2003 he has been actively involved as a perfomer in the retired community and is committed to using his talents to raise the profile of issues that impact upon the elderly.
Ralph's tribute to the "Man In Black" continues to gain recognition through performances in clubs, day centres, residential establishments and small theatres.
Each engagement is different and Ralph has entertained some lovely audiences over the years. Some pictures of these events are included on the gallery page.
Echoes Beyond The Door
Rene Descartes (public domain image)
"Cogito Ergo Sum"
Still at the research stage, Ralph's latest project is concerned with the role memory plays in our understanding of the world and specifically our place within it. Its loss can impair the ability to think rationally and can have disasterous consequences. While Ralph's previous play "Who Is Leonard Jones?" used the comic form to explore some key social issues "Echoes Beyond The Door" is a heavy work. Following the research Ralph has undertaken so far, the piece will focus primarliy on the Alzheimer's condition.
"...his was a greatness to behold" (Last Great American Whale - Lou Reed 1989)
Incarnations is an unlikely musical journey that has interested Ralph for a while; the songs of Lou Reed performed in the style of Johnny Cash
More information about Echoes and Incarnations will appear as they unfold.