February 17, 2002

There is no doubt that Kevin was one of the coolest, nicest guests we've had the pleasure of working with over the past 30 years.

When we started with our Hercules and Xena Conventions we had no idea that the stars we were about to bring over from New Zealand would be the most fun, most caring and most talented group we've ever had to work with. As Michael Hurst explained to our audience at our Xena convention in Pasadena this past weekend, actors in New Zealand have to be able to do everything well since the acting community is small and they are called on to do so much if they want to make a living.

Kevin could do it all and we were extremely fortunate to bring him to the States numerous times. His regular "convention appearances" were always to be treasured but when we were able to really let him perform it was amazing. He was a fantastic singer and when we brought his "band" over (Kev, Joel Tobeck and Danielle Cormack, along with Tim Omundson on harmonica) they tore the house down. After the first performance (which was a riot!) Kevin came backstage and asked if they were good enough to come back again. That was after he sang beautiful ballads, several rock numbers, imitated Elvis perfectly, did a number from "Rocky Horror Picture Show" and received a sustained standing ovation.

The best musical moment ever at Creation had to be the beautiful duet that Kevin did with Gina Torres. Wow!

Then there was the time that Kevin arrived direct from New Zealand, did his rock music gig with us, partied all night, appeared at the charity breakfast, did his convention appearance and then signed autographs for everyone.

One of Kevin's last U.S. appearances was at the Creation Convention in Dearborn. It was just a few weeks after the tragedy of Sept. 11 and he was a trouper who made the show when some would not. It was a wonderful convention highlighted by the team-up of Kevin and Hudson Leick (Callisto). The pairing of these two was indeed magical and we had them starring in AR Gurney's play LOVE LETTERS. They gave a truly awesome performance with Kevin portraying an American Senator.

Kevin was willing to do anything for a good cause: he changed clothes with Hudson on stage generating a huge charity donation for Hudson's dress. It was hilarious!

All of us here at Creation will miss this kind, generous and extremely talented gentleman. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends in New Zealand and, indeed to all of his many fans throughout the world.

We are waiting here to find out more about how we can all help Kevin's family. When an official fund is announced we will let you know, and, as those who attended the Pasadena Convention are aware, over $25,000 was already raised during the convention.

Kevin: we'll never forget you!
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