KATE DRAPER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/14/1980 - HFSID 316153

KATE DRAPER
A letter from the actress to John Willis, Editor of Theatre World, sending an 8x10 glossy photograph and apologizing for the delay
Autograph letter signed: "Kate Draper", in black ink, 1 page, 6x8¾. New York City, New York. June 14, 1980. In full: "Dear Mr. Willis, Forgive my extreme tardiness in sending you the 8x10 you requested [items not included] for your publication of THEATRE WORLD - unfortunately I have misplaced the bio-data form you sent, but believe most of the information you requested is on my resume - should you require further material, however, my service #575-1100 or mail a new form to the Royale Theatre - I promise to be speedy in filling it out - Thank you - Sincerely". Kate Draper is an actress appearing on Broadway in A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine (1980) and in the television mini-series The Adams Chronicles (1976). 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. Fine condition.