MANASSAS, Va. — The man who played Christopher Titus’ father on TV’s “Titus” will be the Grand Marshall of the Manassas Christmas Parade.
Stacy Keach agreed to join Manassas Mayor Hal Parish for an annual Christmas Tree lighting on the evening of Nov. 30, and then at the annual parade the following day at 10 a.m.
The 67th Annual Manassas Christmas Parade will begin on Va. 28 near Liberia Avenue and wind through Old Town Manassas. Several streets along the route will be closed the day of the parade, beginning at 8 a.m. Dec. 1.
The parade starts at 10 a.m.
Keach recently joined the faculty at George Mason University at it’s Department of Theater.
More in a press release form Historic Manassas Inc.
Stacy Keach is now our local hero, as he has joined the faculty of George Mason University’s Department of Theater as Heritage Professor of Stage and Screen. He is the honorary chairman of the Cleft Palate Foundation, and advocates for insurance coverage for cleft palate surgeries. He served on the board of the Environmental Communications Organization and is the co-author, with Gary Greenberg, of the Mary’s Magic Microscope books, as he is passionate about getting youth excited about science.
Stacy Keach also supports the efforts of independent film-makers across the globe. Stacy Keach’s own movie career comprises over 50 films since 1968 including work with such acclaimed directors as John Houston and Oliver Stone. For many, his most memorable roles have been on television. From 1984-1998, he was Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer.
In 2000 he played Ken Titus in Fox’s sitcom, Titus. He continues building new audiences, regularly as the narrator of segments of NOVA and National Geographic programs. Still, he is most passionate about his role as teacher and mentor.
We extend a warm welcome to Stacy Keach, Professional Artist in Residence for Theater at Mason and Heritage Professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University.
