Ralph Morse as Leonard Jones 
Who Is Leonard Jones? (2007) Supporting Age Concern/Age UK in Essex
Hear Leonard caught off guard in Red Arizona's recording studio (This item and the "word" from Johnny Cashbox below comprise the orginal website trailers for the premiere of the play on 16th November 2007 and are now displayed here for interest)
After four years experience performing as a country and western artist to the elderly community, Ralph decided it was time to turn his skills as a playwright to some of the issues that directly impact upon that generation.
His response is an original dramatic work. "Who Is Leonard Jones?" premiered at the Headgate Theatre, Colchester on 16th November 2007. Ralph has now completed the revised draft of "Who Is Leonard Jones?" and is currently in the process of recording the project for CD release. This includes one new song in place of "I Forget" Listen to an extract from the demo recording of "Barmy". The project is now nearing completion and the radio version of the story will be available to clubs, day centres and charitable organisations at a very reasonable price. Full details will be posted here shortly.
"...resources are allocated according to clearly defined guidelines ..." 
The story centres on two periods in the life of the Leonard Jones of the title. The first occurs in 1997, when at the age of seventy-five he looses his wife, Maureen, following a stroke and the second in 2007 when he becomes a recording artist and minor media celebrity as a result of his efforts to prevent the closure of the local day centre. The project is a joint production between Ralph and Age Concern, Colchester.
"I want to create an accessible piece of theatre that will address some serious issues but in an engaging and entertaining manner. Leonard Jones has a number of obstacles to overcome during the course of the drama, but he does so with courage, determination and great humour."
".....You may take it that you have offended me too. Good day to you too sir."
"Who Is Leonard Jones?" contains nine original songs and one cover, to be performed by Johnny Cashbox. But first, a word from the man himself.
Johnny Cashbox
The following audio clips are taken from the original demos. Please note that these recordings are of quite low volume so please adjust your equipment accordingly when playing them.
1) Who Is Leonard Jones? (Words and Music by Ralph G. Morse)
2) Very Young (Words and Music by Ralph G. Morse)
3) When (The People Have All Gone Home) (Words and Music by Ralph G. Morse)
4) Mother (Of My Child) (Words and Music by Ralph G. Morse)
5) Can't Stay Away (Too Long) (Words and Music by Ralph G. Morse)
6) I Forget (Words and Music by Anon)
7) We Ain't Out (Words and Music by Ralph G. Morse)
8) A Life Of Value (Words and Music by Ralph G. Morse)
9) LJ Rap (Words and Music by Ralph G. Morse)
10) When Love Touches You (Words and Music by Ralph G. Morse)
All material except* copyright of Ralph G. Morse 2007 Song 6) I Forget was replaced with Barmy for the 2008 radio version of "Who Is Leonard Jones?"
More information will also be published here as it becomes available.
Find out more about Colchester Age Concern by visiting their website here
Find out more about the Headgate Theatre by visiting their website here
If you have any problems dowloading any of above material or want information on this project this may be obtained by visiting the Contact and Information page.
Ralph Morse is a member of Artslink, Colchester