AURELIA DE FELICE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/20/1982 - HFSID 314728

AURELIA DE FELICE
In a humorous letter to Theatre World editor John Willis, the actress sends along her publicity photos, lamenting, "The last two productions I've done in N.Y. have been...unfortunate."
Typed letter signed: "Aurelia De Felice" in black ink, 1 page, 6½x8. Glen Rock, New Jersey, October 20, 1982. On personal letter head. To "Dear Mr. Willis" in full: "Forgive the bundle of photos, but god knows, I'm terrible at choosing! The last two productions I've done in N.Y. have been...unfortunate. (And they shouldn't have been, dammit. Aaugh. Amateurs!) Anyway, you are dear, amazing, marvelous man of the theatre, of whom there are damn few now; and I thank you for your trouble. My best regards,". Aurelia De Felice is a stage actress, who appeared in several off Broadway comedies including California Suite (1978) and Goodbye Charlie (1966), in which she starred as the reincarnation of the play's lead character, Charlie, a lady's man who is fatally shot by a jealous husband at the beginning of the play. Theatre World, founded in 1945 by Daniel Blum, is America's oldest annual record of Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional theatre, referenced by industry professionals, historians, students and theatre fans worldwide. Until 1998, when a separate nonprofit corporation was established, Theatre World's editorial staff bestowed the prestigious Theatre World Awards for outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts. Screen World (from 1950) and Dance World (from 1966), administered from the same office, also furnished comprehensive information on those entertainment genres. John A. Willis (1916-2010), active in Theatre World from the beginning, became its chief editor in 1965, holding that position until 2008. Willis is regarded as one of the foremost theatre and film historians of the 20th century. While producing (and presenting) the annual Theatre World Awards, Willis also served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards. Theatre World, which received its own Tony for Excellence in Theatre in 2001, continues under chief editor Ben Hodges. Toned. Fine condition.