BRIAN FARRELL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/23/1975 - HFSID 318199

BRIAN FARRELL
The actor pens a thank you letter to Editor John Willis, happily accepting an invitation to a Theatre World party
Autograph letter signed: "Brian Farell", in black ink, 7x10. No place, April 23, 1975. Hand addressed and signed envelope included. To "Dear John," in full: "Thank you for the invitation--I'm looking forward to the party on May 29th. Also thank you for including a couple of pictures of me in the latest edition, especially from 'Studs Edsel.' It was a pleasant surprise--having just entered my second year on 'Love of Life,' I'm feeling increasing anxiety over my absence from the theatre world, and I want you to know I appreciate your personal efforts very much. See you soon! Sincerely." Brian Farrell is a stage actor of on and off Broadway productions, appearing in Masquerade (1971), The Last of Mrs. Lincoln (1972), and Brothers (1972). 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. Normal mailing folds. Lightly toned. Otherwise, fine condition.