PATRICE MUNSEL - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/23/1956 - HFSID 262351

PATRICE MUNSEL
She signs a contract to appear on The Perry Como Show in 1956
Carbon Partly Printed Document Signed: "Patrice Munsel" as Performer, 1p, 8½x11. New York, March 23, 1956. Contract between Munsel and Roncom Productions, Inc. for her appearance on The Perry Como Show. Munsel was to be paid $6000.00 for her appearance as a "Guest Star" on the NBC show, which aired "8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M." on March 31, 1956. Ink stamp that the payment was to be made to William Morris Agency, Inc. Also signed by a Secretary for Roncom Productions. Patrice Munsel (1925-2016) was an operatic soprano who, at age 18, was the youngest singer (and, by extension, the youngest soprano) accepted at the Metropolitan Opera of New York. By the age of 27, she had starred in more than 12 roles with the Metropolitan Opera. Affectionately known as "Princess Pat", she was admired for her many talents, which include singing, ballet, tap-dancing and even rhythmic whistling. She eventually married Robert Schuler and the couple had four children. The gifted singer also made a foray into acting: She appeared as Nellie Melba in 1953's film version of Melba and with Alfred Drake in Naughty Marietta (1955). She and her husband went on to write a book about their shared experiences: The Diva and I. Rubber stamp at the "P" of Patrice, rubber stamped at upper left. Lightly soiled, carbon mark at secretary's signature. Staple at upper left corner. Otherwise, fine condition.