Scene4 Magazine | letters to the editor

Nice work on the Salinger piece. Every young person I know was "forced" to read him in school, and ended up being surprised at how much they liked his work.

M.

read Kathi Wolfe's column

You can beg for money but you won't get it and the government funds to theaters usually go to name people. Why are they given money? The governent should make sure the money goes to New voices, strange but beautiful - the others had their try, now on to new Waters. Government has to help both state and federal and city. What Politicians would care to help change this situation?

Linda Samet

Theater people of all genres, and for that matter all artists including endeavors involving poetry and the other written arts, must not be defeated by a government organization saying we cannot give you any money. Artists need to think outside of that sow's purse and actively seek money else where. If necessary, take off your hat (mine says "Poet" in big bold letters) and pass it around to those listening. If you cannot get past the embarrassment of begging, you are not a true artist. While we are on the subject, come see Four Saints in Three Acts Feb 20 at CUNY Graduate Center on 5th Avenue. It's free to the public. Look it up at EncompassOpera.org. Encompass doesn't yet have all the money needed for the 16 piece orchestra but if you come and toss something in the hat after you hear this wonderful performance of the most innovative American opera ever created, maybe Nancy Rhodes won't have to go to the Poor House.

Karren Alenier