Richard D. May was finally living his dream. He had just been cast in a professional production, ready to take the stage in Death of a Salesman at the African-American Shakespeare Company in San Francisco, CA. He had the talent, the drive, and a powerful presence that turned heads. But just hours before opening night, everything changed. This is the story of a rising actor and the heartbreaking twist that came too soon.  Episode Sources: âPedestrian killed in SF 2-car crash was on his way to fulfilling life dream of being stage actorâ by Alice Wertz, October 31, 2023, KTVU FOX 2 âSan Francisco man Richard D. May, 65, who overcame homelessness to achieve his dream of becoming an actor is knocked down and killed by BMW while walking to rehearsal for debut performance in Death of a Salesmanâ by Emma Richter, November 2, 2023, updated November 5, 2023, Daily Mail âPedestrian killed Saturday at Post & Hyde Streets in Nob Hill marks 16th this yearâ Press Release from Walk San Francisco, October 31, 2023 âRichard D. Mayâ website âThe Richard D. May Studio A.C.T. Scholarship Programâ from American Conservatory Theater âThe African-American Shakespeare Companyâ on Facebook âActor Richard D. Mayâs Family Expensesâ on GoFundMe âBay Area theater company cancels âDeath of a Salesmanâ after key actor was killed in S.F.â by Lily Janiak, November 3, 2023, San Francisco Chronicle ââDeath of a Salesmanâ revival in San Francisco canceled after cast member killed in pedestrian accidentâ by Randy McMullen, November 3, 2023, Bay Area News Group, Marin Independent Journal âCity of San Francisco Cancels $14 Million in Dream Keeper Initiative Fundingâ by Shannon Faulise, April 4, 2025, KQED African-American Shakespeare Company âOfficial Obituary of Richard Darnell Mayâ from Dugganâs Serra Mortuary  Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/horrorwoodpodcast  Follow us! IG, FB, FB Group, Twitter, TikTok  Send us an email: horrorwoodpodcast@gmail.com  Creeptastic theme music by: Nicholas Davio - nicholasdavio.com, @mr.nick.davio, @huron_coast Â
Richard D. May was finally living his dream. He had just been cast in a professional production, ready to take the stage in Death of a Salesman at the African-American Shakespeare Company in San Francisco, CA. He had the talent, the drive, and a powerful presence that turned heads. But just hours before opening night, everything changed. This is the story of a rising actor and the heartbreaking twist that came too soon. Â Episode Sources: âPedestrian killed in SF 2-car crash was on his way to fu...