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Charles Geroux
From the annual senior boys' pageant to the fall play and spring musical, Charles Geroux embodied the tradition of Cranbrook's theatre program for nearly 30 years.
In 1973, only three years after arriving, Geroux was named the all-school performing arts department chairman. The position called for direction of theatre, dance and music—both instrumental and vocal. With his love for expression, Geroux flourished and offered a program which attracted countless students, including Hollywood star Selma Blair (’90). A distinguished actor himself, Geroux held a firm dedication to the belief of ongoing education and the spirit of learning. In his speech at the Passage of Leadership Ceremony before his retirement in 1999, Geroux urged students to find time for contemplation and leisure: "Leisure allows you to attend to what is inside you—your soul, your spirit. Indeed I contend that without contemplative, solitary moments, you cannot bring perspective and harmony to your daily life." |
 11/30/2007 - Gary Gerson
I miss hearing his wonderful voice and sharing his wonderful laugh every day. Chuck was a great teammate and always, always, always had the proper perspective. GG
5/24/2006 - Lincoln Simoni
Thanks, too, Doc, for playing the banjo for us each year, and making us learn/sing the words to the American traditional songs you loved to play so much.
5/24/2006 - Lincoln Simoni
I took two years of Stagecraft with Dr. Geroux. He taught me that not only can you make ANYTHING out of drywall screws, 2x4's, and 3/4" plywood, but that art is important for its own sake. Once I challenged him on the issue, and he made me walk all the way from the PAC to the arch near the Dining Hall, and report back what it said. Thanks, Doc. A life without beauty really IS only half lived.
12/23/2005 - Cricket Myers
Dr Geroux was an amazing mentor. He was always there to listen, no matter the subject. Through him, I discovered my passion for theater, and my love of art. I work full time in theater now, after getting my masters from California Institute of the Arts, and I can't ever thank him enough for all of his guidance and enthusiasm.
9/11/2005 - John Halperin
I had a wonderful relationship with Dr. Charles Geroux. He was an excellent Theatre/Drama Teacher and I participated in many theatrical productions while at Cranbrook. He inspired me to go on and major in Theatre and Drama at the University of Michigan and then I achieved a Masters of Fine Arts at The University of Southern California. His enthusiasm and love of the Theatre was contageous and his ability to teach Theatre, Direct the Plays and Musicals, and build the sets was remarkable. He was the complete package and I remember that he loved his craft. He helped and encouraged me in my love of the Theatre. He embodied what a teacher should be, and I was honored to have him as a teacher and mentor.
9/11/2005 - Cricket Myers
Dr. Geroux, who has since retired. He was an amazing person to learn from, and a mentor whenever I needed him.
9/10/2005 - Cameron Underwood
Dr. Charles Giroux. Former head of the theatre department, he influenced me in his speech class as a Freshman, as well as being my advisor for Freshman and Sophomore years.
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