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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HELIThe University of North Carolina at ¢CB# 3240, NCNB Plazaill, N.C. 27599-3240November 5, 1991Don BakerProducer/Artistic DirectorLime Kiln Arts, Inc.PO BX 663Lexington, VA 24450Dear Don:Just a note of thanks to let you know how much we appreciatedyour contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor DramaConference. I thought the panel Sunday morning wentextremely well. The topic of ??onatural acting" generated someinteresting discussion and I heard many positive commentsafterwards. I especially appreciate your taking the time totravel to Bardstown in the midst of a hectic schedule.My only regret was the we lost a number of people to Sundaymorning travel schedules, so your audience was not as largeas it would have otherwise been.Best wishes.SiScott J. .ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAA]CHAPEL. HILINovember 5, 1991Bert BallardGeneral Manager, EmeritusThe Stephen Foster StoryPO BX 546Bardstown, KY 40004Dear Bert:I cant thank you enough for all you did to help make the1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference such a wonderfulevent. You, Carlene, Scott, David and many others really didyourselves proud and in the bargain, surely made theInstitute look mighty good. Were all very grateful to you,Bert.The Stephen Foster Story is truly one of the gems in thecrown of outdoor historical drama. The love and pride ofeveryone involved in the operation, from you and Carlene toour bus drivers, Wanda and Rose, was abundantly clear lastweekend, and is, I believe, the real secret of the drama??Tssuccess all these years. You gave people something theycould be proud to be a part of.Scott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HILIThe University of North ¢CB#¥ 3240, NCNB PlazaChapel Hill, N.C. 27899-3240November 6, 199]Jim BlevinsDean, College of Liberal ArtsUniversity of Southern Indiana8600 University BoulevardEvansville IN 47712Dear Jim:Just a note of thanks for a splendid job as master ofceremonies at the 1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference.Our registration figures indicate that we had 25 professionaloutdoor dramas representing 17 states, from California toOregon, and from New York to Florida, not to mention ahealthy contingent from the state of Indiana.Best wishes, and thanks again.Seott??T.J.. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAACrAPEL AILNovember 5, 1991David Brown117 HeadyLouisville, KY 40207Dear David:This is to let you know how grateful we are to you andmembers of the cast of The Stephen Foster Story for a trulywonderful performance at the 1991 National Outdoor Dramaconference. The session not only accomplished exactly what Ihad hoped it would in terms of imparting information to theaudience, but it was a joy to behold as well. Youve done aphenomenal job with a terrific group of singers, and theaffection they feel, both for the music and for theirconductor, was expressed in every note.The high artistic standards and musical professionalism soevident in your performance in the Rotunda are a large partof what has made The Stephen Foster Story such a gem amongoutdoor dramas. I can??ot tell you how many people commentedto me that your performance that afternoon was one of thehighlights of the conference for them. I could only agree.Our sincere thanks to you, David, and to your singers for atruly memorable afternoon of beautiful music.Scott Jd. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HILINovember 6, 1991Greg DavisExecutive DirectorBardstown/Nelson CountyTourist CommissionPO BX 867Bardstown, KY 40004Dear Greg:I want to let you know how very grateful we are to you andthe Bardstown/Nelson County Tourist Commission for making the1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference such a wonderfulevent. Thanks to your efforts, we were able to provideconference delegates with the very best of historic Bardstownand demonstrate what a healthy local tourist commission canaccomplish. The cooperation between your office and TheStephen Foster Story was especially important for outdoordrama managers to see firsthand.Many thanks to you and to your staff at the Bardstown/NelsonCounty Tourist Commission.Scott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HIE!November 5, 1991Sharon FrenchPRE BA 127Fruitland, NM 87416Dear Sharon:Just a note to say thank you, again, for your specialcontribution to the 1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference,The invocation you gave at Thursday night??os dinner was trulybeautiful, just what I had been hoping for. From the hushthat came over the room as you finished, I suspect thateveryone there felt the same way. It was very moving,indeed,Director

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HIINovember 6, 1991The Honorable Ron GentrySecretary of TourismKentucky Travel DevelopmentCapitol Plaza Tower - 24th FloorFrankfort, KY 40601Dear Secretary Gentry:I want to let you know how very grateful we are to you formaking time in your busy schedule to speak at the 1991National Outdoor Drama Conference in Bardstown recently.Your remarks were right on target and did exactly what Ihoped they would: demonstrate to conference delegates whatan effective travel development program can accomplish. Theexcellent cooperation between your office and The StephenFoster Story was especially valuable for outdoor dramageneral managers from 16 states to see firsthand.Many thanks, again, for taking time to be with us inBardstown.Scott: J. -ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEI HIINovember 6, 1991Mr. Larry GreenDirectorOffice of Community Development220 N. Fifth StreetBardstown, KY 40004Dear Larry:I want to let you know how very grateful we are to you foryour contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor DramaConference. I thought the community relations panel wentextremely well and accomplished exactly what I had hoped itwould: to demonstrate to conference delegates from aroundthe country the importance of a positive relationship withtheir local community development offices. The excellentcooperation between your office and The Stephen Foster Storywas especially valuable for outdoor drama managers to seefirsthand.Many thanks for a fine presentation on an important topic.Scott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HILIThe University of North CarolinaCB? 3240, NCNB PlazaChapel Hill, N.C. 27599-2240November 6, 1991Bill Hardy330 Tenney CircleChapel Hill, NC 27514Dear Bill:Just a note of thanks to let you know how much we appreciatedyour special contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor DramaConference. The reading couldn??ot have gone any better andwas 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,_Director

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAAlCHAPEL HILINovember 5, 1991Margaret Harper, founderRay Raillard, executive vice presidentPatty Bryant, publicistTexas! Musical DramaPO BX 268Canyon, TX 79015Dear Margaret, Raymond and Patty:This is to let you know how very grateful we are to each ofyou for your special contribution to the 1991 NationalOutdoor Drama Conference. Your presentation Saturday morningaccomplished exactly what I had hoped it would, and withflying colors. The 1991 Paul Green Seminar in TheatreProduction will be a mighty hard act to follow!As I sat listening to each of you in turn, it became clearthat the three people sitting up there were a large part ofthe reason Texas! has achieved such tremendous success.There??Ts no substitute for that sort of enduring commitmentand continuity of values.The other element that struck me was the genuine respect andappreciation each of you have for your audience, the raisond??oetre for all of us in this business. You have the rarecapacity to put yourself in their place and ask: How would Ilike to be treated? It??Ts that special empathy which has madeTexas! one of the most "user-friendly" theatres in thecountry, if not the world!Our sincere thanks to you, Margaret, Ray and Patty, forsharing a little of the Texas! magic with us.sa ilScott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HILINovember 6, 199]Alice HeatonSuperintendentMy Old Kentucky Home State ParkHighway 150Bardstown, KY 40004Dear Alice:I want to let you know how very grateful we are to you andthe staff of My Old Kentucky Home State Park for making the1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference such a wonderfulevent. Thanks to your efforts, we were able to provideconference delegates with the very best of historic Bardstownand demonstrate the benefits of developing a strongrelationship with their local and state parks.I thought the panel on community relations went extremelywell and accomplished exactly what I hoped it would. Theexcellent cooperation between your office and The StephenFoster Story was especially important for outdoor dramamanagers from 16 states to see firsthand,Finally, I must tell you how special it was for all of us tospend the day on the grounds of the park, touring the homeand the amphitheatre that morning, and then sitting under theRotunda amidst the golden fall foliage listening to thebeautiful melodies of Stephen Foster sung by cast membersfrom the drama. It was a day of truly memorable experiences,Many thanks to you and to your staff for making it possible.Scott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPE] HILINovember 6, 1991Mr. Ed HensonDirectorKentucky Recreation Parksand Historic SitesCapitol Plaza Tower - 12 FloorFrankfort, KY 40601Dear Ed:I want to let you know how very grateful we are to you formaking time in your busy schedule to speak at the 1991National Outdoor Drama Conference in Bardstown recently.Many thanks for a singularly entertaining presentation.Scott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HILIThe University of North Carolina at ChayCBF 3240, NCNB PlazaChapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3240November 5, 1991David Lively1428 Rufer Avenue #4Louisville, KY 40204Dear David:Just a note of thanks to let you know how much we appreciatedyour contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor DramaConference. I thought the panel Sunday morning wentextremely well. The topic of "natural acting" generated someinteresting discussion and I heard many positive commentsafterwards,My only regret was that we lost a number of people to Sundaymorning travel schedules, so your audience was not as largeas it would have otherwise been.Best wishes.Scott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAAlCHAPEL HILINovember 6, 1991Richard MixMix International Lighting, Inc.PO BX 8Jeffersonville, IN 47131Dear Dick:I can*t thank you enough for your contribution to the 1991National Outdoor Drama Conference in Bardstown. It was awonderful success and we??ore all very grateful to you. Iwas especially pleased that you and Carole were there tocongratulate Bert on receiving the first annual Mark R.Sumner Award,Overall, the numbers look good: 25 professional companiesand 3 planning groups from 17 states. We aren??ot a largeconference, as you know, but we do cover the country. Therewere managers from as far away as California, Oregon, NewYork and Florida. All of them make purchasing decisions, soI hope you will realize some business out of the contacts youmade.scott. J. ParkerDirector

weetTHE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HID]November 5, 199]Carlene OffuttGeneral ManagerThe Stephen Foster StoryPO BX 546Bardstown, KY 40004Dear Carlene:I hardly know where to start in thanking you for suchwonderful support with the 1991 National Outdoor DramaConference. Its clear that we certainly could not have hadsuch attention to detail, creativity in the programming norpersonal attention and warm hospitality had you not been sogenerous with your own time and energy. Quite simply, yourcontribution helped to make the 1991 conference one of themost enjoyable in recent years.The high standards and professionalism which characterizeThe Stephen Foster Story were evident at every turn. Youvetruly got a gem, there. The genuine pride and loyalty ofeveryone involved in the operation shone through so brightly,it lent a glow to the whole weekend.scottid. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAAICHAPE) HILINovember 5, 1991Ms. Amanda OsborneDirector of SalesThe Holiday InnPO BX 520Bardstown, KY 40004Dear Amanda:This is to let you know how grateful we are for all you andyour staff did last week in hosting the 1991 National OutdoorDrama Conference for the Institute. Everyone we came incontact with was so helpful and friendly. It made a realdifference.Our registration figures indicate that we had 25 professionaloutdoor dramas representing 17 states, from California toOregon and Florida to New York. Were not a large group asconferences go, but we do cover the nation fairly well.So, the good word about Bardstown has now spread even furtherand they are positive words to be sure.Please tell Martha, Melinda, Kevin, and Judy how much weappreciated their efforts in helping to make the conferencea success.Thanks, again, Amanda. I really enjoyed working with you.Sincerely,Judy ViaAdministrative Secretary

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HIINovember 5, 1991Charlie Otte1527-3/4 N Bronson AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90077Dear Charlie:Just a note of thanks to let you know how much we appreciatedyour contribution to the 199] National Outdoor DramaConference. I thought the panel Sunday morning wentextremely well. The topic of "natural acting" generated someinteresting discussion and I heard many positive commentsafterwards. I especially appreciate your taking the time totravel to Bardstown from the West Coast.My only regret was that we lost a number of people to Sundaymorning travel schedules, so your audience was not as largeas it would have otherwise been,Best wishes.Scott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAA]CHAPEL HILIThe University of North Carolina atC Be 3240, NCNB PlazaChapel Hill, N.C. 27499-3241November 5, 199]Scott Ray39 Oak StreetGeneseo, NY 14454Dear Scott:We can°t thank you enough for all you did to help make the1991 National Outdoor Drama Conference such a wonderfulevent. You, Bert, and Carlene really did yourselves proudand, in the bargain, surely made the Institute look mightygood. Were all very grateful to you.The high artistic standards and professionalism whichcharacterize The Stephen Foster Story were evident at everyturn. Youve truly got a gem, there, Scott. The genuinepride and loyalty of everyone involved in the operation shonethrough 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 interestingdiscussion and I heard many positive comments about the panelafterwards. My only regret is that we lost a number ofpeople to Sunday morning travel schedules, so the audiencewas not as large as it might have otherwise been,Sfott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HILLNovember 5, 1991Chuck RobertsonRR 2 Box 44]Berryville, AR 72616Dear Chuck:Just a note of thanks to let you know how much I appreciatedyour contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor DramaConference. I thought the ADA panel went extremely well.I know the time and effort your presentation represented.Many thanks.Scott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HILINovember 6, 1991Ms. Patricia SpeelmanProducerMark TwainPO BX 265Elmira, NY 14902Dear Patty:Just a note of thanks for a splendid job as our first (andperhaps only!) Madame of Ceremonies at the 1991 NationalOutdoor Drama Conference. Your remarks deftly combined humorand personal anecdote with recognition of the special magicof outdoor historical drama.Our registration figures indicate that we had 25 professionaloutdoor dramas representing 17 states, from California toOregon, and from Ohio to Florida, not to mention a healthycontingent from the state of New York.Many thanks for a job well done.SCOLt J. -ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HILINovember 5, 1991Marion WaggonerProducer/Artistic DirectorTecumseh!PO BX 73Chillicothe, OH 45601Dear Marion:Just a note of thanks to let you know how much I appreciatedyour contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor DramaConference. I thought the ADA panel went extremely well.I know the time and effort your presentation represented.Many t ks, my friend.Scott J. ParkerDirector

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINAATCHAPEL HILIThe | niversity of North Carolina ai Ch iCB 3240, NCNB PlazaChapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3240November 6, 1991David Weiss39 University CircleCharlottesville, VA 22903Dear David:Just a note of thanks to let you know how much I appreciatedyour contribution to the 1991 National Outdoor DramaConference. I thought the ADA panel went extremely well.I know the time and effort your presentation represented.Many thanks, my friend.cott J. ParkerDirector