Presenter Testimonials

“We were just thrilled to have HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr here at the National WWII Museum. It was the perfect show for BB’s Stage Door Canteen. Our audiences left excited about the history and about Hedy Lamarr - raving about the show, telling all of their friends, asking for more, and they were very, very impressed with this ninety minute one woman show. I highly recommend HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr.”
-- Erica Jensen, Director of Entertainment, National WWII Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, New Orleans

High Point Theatre presented Heather Massie’s show that she researched, wrote and starred in, HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr.  We had two performances, one for our local schools and an evening performance. The work that Heather has done to bring Hedy Lamarr to life is amazing!  The show features some 30+ people who come in and out of the most beautiful woman in the world’s life from a teen until the time of her passing in 2000.  If you are looking for a show that represents a strong woman, who is mostly thought of as an actress, but instrumental in the technology you are using right now to read this, then I recommend that you reach out to Heather and bring her in. Along with the live performance we showcased 3 films that Lamarr starred in: Ecstasy, Samson & Deliliah and Ziegfeld Girl.  Heather did a talk back with each film and provided insight into the casting, direction and filming. Hedy Lamarr was instrumental and had a patent on band jumping technology, which she gave away.  Ultimately this technology is used in your phone, GPS, garage door opener, etc.  Not only was she a fine actress, she had a brilliant mind.  Heather brings all of this to light.
- David Briggs, Director, High Point Theatre, High Point, NC

“We hosted the show: ‘HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr’ in May of 2018 as part of our annual science festival. We presented it to a wide range of audiences from adult to university to high school. I was so impressed at how the show connected with audiences in each of those categories – children, students and adults alike were delighted and intrigued by this amazing story and the dynamic way in which it was presented in this one (wonder-) woman show! I have no hesitation in recommending ‘HEDY!’ to you.”
-- Derek Fish, Director, Unizulu Science Centre, University of Zululand, South Africa    

“ ‘HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr’ was a delight for our audiences to watch.  This great story is inspiring to young girls and women interested in the sciences and the arts.  The story shares the amazing truth that one can follow multiple passions and be successful in more than one field.  Heather Massie portrays Hedy Lamarr exquisitely and is a delight to work with.  She brings her passion and inspiring message to children of all ages and keeps them engaged and excited!  This is a show that I would highly recommend, for any venue.  It reaches all audiences young and old, those interested in the sciences, arts, history, you name it this show will check that box for all your niche audiences.  Book Now!”
-- Dennis F. Malak, Director of Operations, Doudna Fine Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University

"As always your enthusiasm, attention to detail, professionalism and performance brings a stunning portrayal of a woman about whom few know more than she was beautiful. Our audience left knowing so much more about the brilliance behind that beauty of Hedy Lamarr."
-- Pauline Moffat, Managing Director, The District Theatre, Indianapolis

“I feel extremely privileged to write a few lines about an artist whose thought-provoking work touched my spirit and continues to inspire me, even months after the performance. It was an honor to present Heather Massie and her one-woman show “Hedy! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr” at the Doudna Fine Arts Center in Charleston, Illinois.
“It was a fluke occurrence that enabled our paths to cross, thus resulting the two of us seated at the same conference luncheon table. Five minutes one way or another and we may have missed what I consider a meaningful coincidence. I am extremely appreciative of how some random moments bring forth unexpected joy and that’s exactly how I regard the professional relationship that has been established between the Doudna and this amazing actor.
“Through our luncheon courses, I was fortunate to learn of Heather’s passion in carrying the story of Hollywood legend and scientific genius Hedy Lamarr. That noontime encounter would result in “Hedy! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr” being part of our Center’s Premier Performance season.
“Heather Massie’s performance is so mesmerizing that you may begin to believe it’s actually Hedy Lamarr on stage telling her own story. Massie seems to embody the spirit of the woman whose remarkable story is so full of controversy, intrigue, and Hollywood glamour, that we fail to see beyond the outward appearance of the woman who was called “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World” and forget this is the person who pioneered the technology that would one day be the basis for WIFI, GPS, and Bluetooth communication. Heather Massie is an amazing artist who tells the amazing story of a visionary woman and she is flawless doing so. Bravo!
“While it seems that sharing Hedy Lamarr’s story on stage would be enough, Heather Massie’s mission goes further. Her goal is to expand her performances by writing and performing the compelling stories of other significant women trailblazers whose impact have profoundly affected humankind. And by telling these stories she will inspire young people, especially girls, to embrace science and technology and excel in all things that make our planet a better place live. Now that’s a mission!
“Heather Massie gave our audience a true gift through her artistry. Heather, thank you for your enthusiasm and passion.”
Sincerely,
--Dan Crews, Doudna Fine Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois

Audience Quotes

"HEATHER MASSIE turns in a tour-de-force performance as HEDY LAMARR her in well-researched and brilliantly written HEDY! THE LIFE AND INVENTIONS OF HEDY LAMARR.” “HEATHER MASSIE's amazing characterization and study of HEDY LAMARR astounds me...her research, her accent, her complete immersion into the mystique which was LAMARR is astonishing....BRAVO!"
- Stephen Michael Shearer - author, Beautiful: The Life of Hedy Lamarr

“So great meeting you. You are as beautiful as Hedy inside & out. She definitely would have loved you.”
- Arlene Roxbury - friend of Hedy Lamarr

“Courageous”
- Susan Sarandon – executive producer, Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

“Heather Massie is the female Jefferson Mays.”
-- Stephen K Davis – NYC Actor

“Hedy was off the charts brilliant - a real tour-de-force.”
-- Freddie Kelvin, Photographer/Artist, Indianapolis

“What a brilliant beautiful inspiring piece, Heather! Your work and accomplishment is the very message Hedy leaves us with at the end. Doing something that makes the world better. This play does. Her story is important, and you tell it lovingly with beauty, finesse, strength, wit and flair.”
-- Dennis Delamar – Actor, Educator

"Hedy Lamarr performance at the District Theater received a thunderous standing ovation. Obviously for many reasons. A compelling story, in so many ways. The stagecraft and talent of the actress provides for a wonderful evening."
-- Ellen Shevitz

"Best news about Hedy; she is a fine performer with an understanding of how to connect biography with an audience."
-- Rita Kohn, NUVO Arts, Indianapolis

"An impressive performance with great range, depth and character."
-- Rich Hayes - Waterbury Center, VT

"A magnetic persona that draws the audience in - could not lose my gaze."
-- Bill April - Waterbury Center, VT

"Heather Massie sparkles bringing Hedy Lamarr, her story, and a host of supporting characters to life." 
-- Betsy Fran - Waterbury Center, VT

“What a fascinating show! We learned a lot about Hedy Lamarr in a relatively short amount of time. The writing and performance absorb you in the extraordinary mind of this intelligent inventor and actress. Hedy Lamarr is someone we must know about, and this show is a great way to do it.”
-- Cheryl Casey – Waterbury, VT

Hedy an Amazing One Woman, One Act Play at the Grange!
It was a small audience on a stormy night but we were fully involved with the presentation of Hedy at the Grange Hall. Heather Massie wanted to show us how actress Hedy Lamarr lived her life constantly finding the right moment to make it better. She wrote this story of Hedy Lamarr from Austria to Hollywood and embodies Hedy in her own beauty and magnetism. The presentation brings forth husbands (with all their personable voices and accents) with their restrictions on her career and their opportunities to make her life better. Later, we met movie agents, producers, and fellow movie stars (Bette Davis, Jimmy Stewart, etc.). Each new personality welcomed us with familiar character voices. Heather’s shift from Hedy to personality was swift and seamless. The inventor side of Hedy is highlighted as a recurring theme; Hedy gave away her patent that could have made her a very wealthy woman far more than her movies ever could. Heather breaks the fourth wall at times and warmly brings Hedy to members of the audience. This show works well in the small stage with only a few set pieces; all attention is focused on Hedy. Many thanks to The Grange Hall Cultural Center for bringing this talent to town. We all hope their rehabilitation of the Grange building can proceed past the permit issues. A thoroughly enjoyable evening needs a larger audience. Go see it. Sat. eve at 7:30 PM and Sun. at 2:00 PM.
-Bill April – Front Porch Forum, Waterbury Center, VT