MARTINE ALLARD
Theatre Award-winning actress sends editor John Wills her thanks and offers her help and talents
Autograph letter signed: "Martine/ '86'" in blue ink. 1 page, 6¼x9¼. Original envelope included. September 9, 1986. New York City, New York. In full: "Dear Mr. Willis, I got your pretty card. I honestly appreciate it. You are a very sweet person for remembering. Thank you so much. I hop all is well with you and your family. If there is ever anything that I can do for you, please call. My talent is here to help when you need it. Problems are all aside. Thank you again. Sincerely". Actress Martine Allard is best known for her role as "Emma" in the 1984 production of The Tap Dance Kid for which she won a Theatre World Award and was nominated for a Tony Award. She also appeared on the television series Different Strokes (1984) as "Carmella". Since she has worked as a production manager in France. 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. Creased throughout. Otherwise, fine condition.