Scene4 Magazine | letters to the editor

What a hoot and at the same time kind of sad and scary. Thanks. I'll stick to watching.

Rad Bennett

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As someone, as a child, who loved reading Pearl Buck, the resonance of history shining in this article makes me glad to live long enough to see the distance covered.

Grace Cavalieri

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I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Ned's memoirs. Although, I have not been lucky enough to meet the great writer, director, producer and educator, I am immensely grateful to him for his support and positive influence on new, young writers, such as myself.

James Dimelow

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And like "Destry" she returns from the 'dust' of a bad shoot-out with fate... with her wry and poetic fast-draw intact. You won't want to miss Kathi's take on things mortal - For the Love of Heaven in the May issue. Welcome back to Life Among the Heffalumps, Kathi, we 'thumpers' missed you.

And in this last issue of our 10th year of publication, take some time with Michael Bettencourt's usual penetrating insights on the 'homelessness' of playwrights - Outrageous Fortune; Nathan Thomas' wise and enduring view on the 'business of show' - Sleeper Awake; Martin Challis' down-under head-turning commentary on 'the theatre of sports' - The Shared Experience along with the latest chapter of his serialized novel - Where Cedar Creek Falls ; and Les Marcott's down-to-earth, Texas-Hold 'Em view on 'private matters and public apologies - Apologist for the Unapologetic.

All inView in the May issue of Scene4, online May 1st... including reviews and insights of film, dance, books, opera, the Arts of Thailand by some of the best writers on the web. And top it off with a quick go-around with "The Old Hippy" - Memories That 'Chitter' the Heart'.

Year 11 begins in June!

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Ned Bobkoff was my very first director - in MacBird - and I suppose he sparked my interest in an acting career, which has now spanned over 40 years. Most of my work has been done in the United Kingdom, where I now live, but I'll always remember Ned and his vitality and creative energy. If it hadn't been for him, I probably wouldn't have been an actor. I developed a writing career alongside the acting, and now most of my energies are spent producing books. But Ned - Houston - those were the days. Back in the 60s, both of us fighting in the civil rights struggle, producing bizarre, surreal adventures which are scarcely believable these days. Hats off to Ned and all he's given to the theatre, along with his enthusiastic encouragement of his actors. Perhaps few know he is himself a fine actor capable of transmitting 100 watt energy to many roles. Be well, Ned. And long may you continue.

Bill Bailey

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