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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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The University of North Carolina at ¢
CB# 3240, NCNB Plaza
ill, N.C. 27599-3240
November 5, 1991
Don Baker
Producer/Artistic Director
Lime Kiln Arts, Inc.
PO BX 663
Lexington, VA 24450
Dear Don:
Just a note of thanks to let you know how much we appreciated
your contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor Drama
Conference. I thought the panel Sunday morning went
extremely well. The topic of ??onatural acting" generated some
interesting discussion and I heard many positive comments
afterwards. I especially appreciate your taking the time to
travel to Bardstown in the midst of a hectic schedule.
My only regret was the we lost a number of people to Sunday
morning travel schedules, so your audience was not as large
as it would have otherwise been.
Best wishes.
Si
Scott J. .Parker
Director
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November 5, 1991
Bert Ballard
General Manager, Emeritus
The Stephen Foster Story
PO BX 546
Bardstown, KY 40004
Dear Bert:
I cant thank you enough for all you did to help make the
1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference such a wonderful
event. You, Carlene, Scott, David and many others really did
yourselves proud and in the bargain, surely made the
Institute look mighty good. Were all very grateful to you,
Bert.
The Stephen Foster Story is truly one of the gems in the
crown of outdoor historical drama. The love and pride of
everyone involved in the operation, from you and Carlene to
our bus drivers, Wanda and Rose, was abundantly clear last
weekend, and is, I believe, the real secret of the drama??Ts
success all these years. You gave people something they
could be proud to be a part of.
Scott J. Parker
Director
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The University of North ¢
CB#¥ 3240, NCNB Plaza
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27899-3240
November 6, 199]
Jim Blevins
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville IN 47712
Dear Jim:
Just a note of thanks for a splendid job as master of
ceremonies at the 1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference.
Our registration figures indicate that we had 25 professional
outdoor dramas representing 17 states, from California to
Oregon, and from New York to Florida, not to mention a
healthy contingent from the state of Indiana.
Best wishes, and thanks again.
Seott??T.J.. Parker
Director
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November 5, 1991
David Brown
117 Heady
Louisville, KY 40207
Dear David:
This is to let you know how grateful we are to you and
members of the cast of The Stephen Foster Story for a truly
wonderful performance at the 1991 National Outdoor Drama
conference. The session not only accomplished exactly what I
had hoped it would in terms of imparting information to the
audience, but it was a joy to behold as well. Youve done a
phenomenal job with a terrific group of singers, and the
affection they feel, both for the music and for their
conductor, was expressed in every note.
The high artistic standards and musical professionalism so
evident in your performance in the Rotunda are a large part
of what has made The Stephen Foster Story such a gem among
outdoor dramas. I can??ot tell you how many people commented
to me that your performance that afternoon was one of the
highlights of the conference for them. I could only agree.
Our sincere thanks to you, David, and to your singers for a
truly memorable afternoon of beautiful music.
Scott Jd. Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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November 6, 1991
Greg Davis
Executive Director
Bardstown/Nelson County
Tourist Commission
PO BX 867
Bardstown, KY 40004
Dear Greg:
I want to let you know how very grateful we are to you and
the Bardstown/Nelson County Tourist Commission for making the
1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference such a wonderful
event. Thanks to your efforts, we were able to provide
conference delegates with the very best of historic Bardstown
and demonstrate what a healthy local tourist commission can
accomplish. The cooperation between your office and The
Stephen Foster Story was especially important for outdoor
drama managers to see firsthand.
Many thanks to you and to your staff at the Bardstown/Nelson
County Tourist Commission.
Scott J. Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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November 5, 1991
Sharon French
PRE BA 127
Fruitland, NM 87416
Dear Sharon:
Just a note to say thank you, again, for your special
contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference,
The invocation you gave at Thursday night??os dinner was truly
beautiful, just what I had been hoping for. From the hush
that came over the room as you finished, I suspect that
everyone there felt the same way. It was very moving,
indeed,
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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November 6, 1991
The Honorable Ron Gentry
Secretary of Tourism
Kentucky Travel Development
Capitol Plaza Tower - 24th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
Dear Secretary Gentry:
I want to let you know how very grateful we are to you for
making time in your busy schedule to speak at the 1991
National Outdoor Drama Conference in Bardstown recently.
Your remarks were right on target and did exactly what I
hoped they would: demonstrate to conference delegates what
an effective travel development program can accomplish. The
excellent cooperation between your office and The Stephen
Foster Story was especially valuable for outdoor drama
general managers from 16 states to see firsthand.
Many thanks, again, for taking time to be with us in
Bardstown.
Scott: J. -Parker
Director
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November 6, 1991
Mr. Larry Green
Director
Office of Community Development
220 N. Fifth Street
Bardstown, KY 40004
Dear Larry:
I want to let you know how very grateful we are to you for
your contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor Drama
Conference. I thought the community relations panel went
extremely well and accomplished exactly what I had hoped it
would: to demonstrate to conference delegates from around
the country the importance of a positive relationship with
their local community development offices. The excellent
cooperation between your office and The Stephen Foster Story
was especially valuable for outdoor drama managers to see
firsthand.
Many thanks for a fine presentation on an important topic.
Scott J. Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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The University of North Carolina
CB? 3240, NCNB Plaza
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-2240
November 6, 1991
Bill Hardy
330 Tenney Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dear Bill:
Just a note of thanks to let you know how much we appreciated
your special contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor Drama
Conference. The reading couldn??ot have gone any better and
was exactly what I had hoped it would be. For many of us,
it gave new insight into that remarkable man.
We are grateful to you, my friend.
SinceTeAy,
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Director
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November 5, 1991
Margaret Harper, founder
Ray Raillard, executive vice president
Patty Bryant, publicist
Texas! Musical Drama
PO BX 268
Canyon, TX 79015
Dear Margaret, Raymond and Patty:
This is to let you know how very grateful we are to each of
you for your special contribution to the 1991 National
Outdoor Drama Conference. Your presentation Saturday morning
accomplished exactly what I had hoped it would, and with
flying colors. The 1991 Paul Green Seminar in Theatre
Production will be a mighty hard act to follow!
As I sat listening to each of you in turn, it became clear
that the three people sitting up there were a large part of
the reason Texas! has achieved such tremendous success.
There??Ts no substitute for that sort of enduring commitment
and continuity of values.
The other element that struck me was the genuine respect and
appreciation each of you have for your audience, the raison
d??oetre for all of us in this business. You have the rare
capacity to put yourself in their place and ask: How would I
like to be treated? It??Ts that special empathy which has made
Texas! one of the most "user-friendly" theatres in the
country, if not the world!
Our sincere thanks to you, Margaret, Ray and Patty, for
sharing a little of the Texas! magic with us.
sa il
Scott J. Parker
Director
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November 6, 199]
Alice Heaton
Superintendent
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Highway 150
Bardstown, KY 40004
Dear Alice:
I want to let you know how very grateful we are to you and
the staff of My Old Kentucky Home State Park for making the
1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference such a wonderful
event. Thanks to your efforts, we were able to provide
conference delegates with the very best of historic Bardstown
and demonstrate the benefits of developing a strong
relationship with their local and state parks.
I thought the panel on community relations went extremely
well and accomplished exactly what I hoped it would. The
excellent cooperation between your office and The Stephen
Foster Story was especially important for outdoor drama
managers from 16 states to see firsthand,
Finally, I must tell you how special it was for all of us to
spend the day on the grounds of the park, touring the home
and the amphitheatre that morning, and then sitting under the
Rotunda amidst the golden fall foliage listening to the
beautiful melodies of Stephen Foster sung by cast members
from the drama. It was a day of truly memorable experiences,
Many thanks to you and to your staff for making it possible.
Scott J. Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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November 6, 1991
Mr. Ed Henson
Director
Kentucky Recreation Parks
and Historic Sites
Capitol Plaza Tower - 12 Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
Dear Ed:
I want to let you know how very grateful we are to you for
making time in your busy schedule to speak at the 1991
National Outdoor Drama Conference in Bardstown recently.
Many thanks for a singularly entertaining presentation.
Scott J. Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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The University of North Carolina at Chay
CBF 3240, NCNB Plaza
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3240
November 5, 1991
David Lively
1428 Rufer Avenue #4
Louisville, KY 40204
Dear David:
Just a note of thanks to let you know how much we appreciated
your contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor Drama
Conference. I thought the panel Sunday morning went
extremely well. The topic of "natural acting" generated some
interesting discussion and I heard many positive comments
afterwards,
My only regret was that we lost a number of people to Sunday
morning travel schedules, so your audience was not as large
as it would have otherwise been.
Best wishes.
Scott J. Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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November 6, 1991
Richard Mix
Mix International Lighting, Inc.
PO BX 8
Jeffersonville, IN 47131
Dear Dick:
I can*t thank you enough for your contribution to the 1991
National Outdoor Drama Conference in Bardstown. It was a
wonderful success and we??ore all very grateful to you. I
was especially pleased that you and Carole were there to
congratulate Bert on receiving the first annual Mark R.
Sumner Award,
Overall, the numbers look good: 25 professional companies
and 3 planning groups from 17 states. We aren??ot a large
conference, as you know, but we do cover the country. There
were managers from as far away as California, Oregon, New
York and Florida. All of them make purchasing decisions, so
I hope you will realize some business out of the contacts you
made.
scott. J. Parker
Director
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November 5, 199]
Carlene Offutt
General Manager
The Stephen Foster Story
PO BX 546
Bardstown, KY 40004
Dear Carlene:
I hardly know where to start in thanking you for such
wonderful support with the 1991 National Outdoor Drama
Conference. Its clear that we certainly could not have had
such attention to detail, creativity in the programming nor
personal attention and warm hospitality had you not been so
generous with your own time and energy. Quite simply, your
contribution helped to make the 1991 conference one of the
most enjoyable in recent years.
The high standards and professionalism which characterize
The Stephen Foster Story were evident at every turn. Youve
truly got a gem, there. The genuine pride and loyalty of
everyone involved in the operation shone through so brightly,
it lent a glow to the whole weekend.
scottid. Parker
Director
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November 5, 1991
Ms. Amanda Osborne
Director of Sales
The Holiday Inn
PO BX 520
Bardstown, KY 40004
Dear Amanda:
This is to let you know how grateful we are for all you and
your staff did last week in hosting the 1991 National Outdoor
Drama Conference for the Institute. Everyone we came in
contact with was so helpful and friendly. It made a real
difference.
Our registration figures indicate that we had 25 professional
outdoor dramas representing 17 states, from California to
Oregon and Florida to New York. Were not a large group as
conferences go, but we do cover the nation fairly well.
So, the good word about Bardstown has now spread even further
and they are positive words to be sure.
Please tell Martha, Melinda, Kevin, and Judy how much we
appreciated their efforts in helping to make the conference
a success.
Thanks, again, Amanda. I really enjoyed working with you.
Sincerely,
Judy Via
Administrative Secretary
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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November 5, 1991
Charlie Otte
1527-3/4 N Bronson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90077
Dear Charlie:
Just a note of thanks to let you know how much we appreciated
your contribution to the 199] National Outdoor Drama
Conference. I thought the panel Sunday morning went
extremely well. The topic of "natural acting" generated some
interesting discussion and I heard many positive comments
afterwards. I especially appreciate your taking the time to
travel to Bardstown from the West Coast.
My only regret was that we lost a number of people to Sunday
morning travel schedules, so your audience was not as large
as it would have otherwise been,
Best wishes.
Scott J. Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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The University of North Carolina at
C Be 3240, NCNB Plaza
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27499-3241
November 5, 199]
Scott Ray
39 Oak Street
Geneseo, NY 14454
Dear Scott:
We can°t thank you enough for all you did to help make the
1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference such a wonderful
event. You, Bert, and Carlene really did yourselves proud
and, in the bargain, surely made the Institute look mighty
good. Were all very grateful to you.
The high artistic standards and professionalism which
characterize The Stephen Foster Story were evident at every
turn. Youve truly got a gem, there, Scott. The genuine
pride and loyalty of everyone involved in the operation shone
through so brightly, it lent a glow to the whole weekend.
Many thanks, also, for your work in organizing the panel on
"Natural Acting." The topic generated some interesting
discussion and I heard many positive comments about the panel
afterwards. My only regret is that we lost a number of
people to Sunday morning travel schedules, so the audience
was not as large as it might have otherwise been,
Sfott J. Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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November 5, 1991
Chuck Robertson
RR 2 Box 44]
Berryville, AR 72616
Dear Chuck:
Just a note of thanks to let you know how much I appreciated
your contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor Drama
Conference. I thought the ADA panel went extremely well.
I know the time and effort your presentation represented.
Many thanks.
Scott J. Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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November 6, 1991
Ms. Patricia Speelman
Producer
Mark Twain
PO BX 265
Elmira, NY 14902
Dear Patty:
Just a note of thanks for a splendid job as our first (and
perhaps only!) Madame of Ceremonies at the 1991 National
Outdoor Drama Conference. Your remarks deftly combined humor
and personal anecdote with recognition of the special magic
of outdoor historical drama.
Our registration figures indicate that we had 25 professional
outdoor dramas representing 17 states, from California to
Oregon, and from Ohio to Florida, not to mention a healthy
contingent from the state of New York.
Many thanks for a job well done.
SCOLt J. -Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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November 5, 1991
Marion Waggoner
Producer/Artistic Director
Tecumseh!
PO BX 73
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Dear Marion:
Just a note of thanks to let you know how much I appreciated
your contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor Drama
Conference. I thought the ADA panel went extremely well.
I know the time and effort your presentation represented.
Many t ks, my friend.
Scott J. Parker
Director
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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The | niversity of North Carolina ai Ch i
CB 3240, NCNB Plaza
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3240
November 6, 1991
David Weiss
39 University Circle
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Dear David:
Just a note of thanks to let you know how much I appreciated
your contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor Drama
Conference. I thought the ADA panel went extremely well.
I know the time and effort your presentation represented.
Many thanks, my friend.
cott J. Parker
Director
