MARIELLEN ROKOSNY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/15/1978 - HFSID 318295

MARIELLEN ROKOSNY
She pens a short letter to John Willis, thanking him for including her in Theatre World
Autograph letter signed: "Mariellen Rokosny", in black ink, 1 page, 5¾x7¾. No place, February 15, 1978. In full: "Dear Mr. Willis, Enclosed are the picture and information you requested. I hope they are satisfactory. I enjoy your book and am looking forward to the next issue. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely,". Mariellen Rokosny is a stage actress with one documented Off Broadway credit in 1978's LuLu, in which she portrayed the role of Kadidja. 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, and 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. Normal mailing folds. Creased and toned. Otherwise, fine condition.