There will be one less voice heard at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre.

Our friend Carl Stewart lost his two year battle with cancer on Tuesday morning.

At last year’s symphony concerts at the theater when Carl had just returned from treatment, Carl brought tears to the audience and an admiration from all, with a performance that was without a doubt one of the most moving we’ve had at the theater.

Those of us who knew what he’d been through were particularly moved, but those in the audience who didn’t know were equally stunned by the power of his performance.

The theater family and greater community will miss Carl, not just for his talent, but for his positive spirit.

Our thoughts go out to the his family for their loss, and with gratitude for sharing Carl with us.

Kathy Windrem and Mike Adams are part of the large volunteer group that run the Soper-Reese Community Theatre in Lakeport, Calif.