EDWARD ALBEE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 8/3 - HFSID 132079

EDWARD ALBEE
He sends a typed letter of thanks for the donation which will be used for a future production
Typed Letter Signed: "Edward Albee" as Director, 1p, 8½x11. New York City, no year, August 3. On letterhead of The Playwrights Unit to Mr. Robertson. In full: "Thank you for your generous gift to The Playwrights Unit. It will be used specifically for the forthcoming production of David Slavitt's play FRA LORENZO as you requested, and will be most helpful. As our business is helping playwrights, your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you again." Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright (A Delicate Balance, 1966; Seascape, 1975; Three Tall Women, 1994) Edward F. Albee III (b. 1928) is best known for his 1962 masterpiece, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The work, his first Broadway play, won him a Tony Award and was made into an award-winning film in 1966. He also won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Play for The Goat or Who Is Sylvia? Albee is noteworthy in the theater not only for his works, but also for his efforts to introduce new talent and techniques. The playwright taught for many years at the School of Theatre at the University of Houston, also gave writing seminars and lectures on his work at colleges around the country. DAVID R. SLAVITT has written 70 works of fiction, poetry and drama. Folds, horizontal fold at signature. Lightly soiled at upper right margin. Fine condition.