Gartel Museum. This is a living, breathing website that evolves and changes with the current events and activities of the media engaged artist, Mike Gartel. Brother of Laurence Gartel. Known for combining the digital art world with traditional painting, sculpture and other techniques.
The young Ruby Bridges was portrayed by actress Chaz Monet, and the movie also featured Lela Rochon as Ruby's mother, Lucille 'Lucy' Bridges; Michael Beach as Ruby's father, Abon Bridges; Penelope Ann Miller as Ruby's teacher, Mrs. Henry; and Kevin Pollak as Dr. Robert Coles.
The role was originated on Broadway by Steven Pasquale. The Bridges of Madison County has a score by Tony winner Jason Robert Brown ( Parade, Honeymoon in Vegas) and a book by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman ( The Secret Garden, 'Night Mother).