SUSANNA FRAZER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/26 - HFSID 316681

SUSANNA FRAZER
The actress informs John Willis, Editor of Theatre World, of a recent name change and her role in a new play
Autograph letter signed: "Susanna Frazer", in blue ink, 5¾x7¾. July 26. In full: "Dear Mr. Willis, Hope this finds you well. I wanted to let you know of our new play on Theatre Row and also that I've changed my first name slightly to Susanna (from Susan) so that professionally I'm Susanna Frazer now. Very best to you". Susanna Frazer debuted on Broadway in Stepping Out (1987), followed by The Nerd. Her Off-Broadway credits are far more numerous, including appearances in Toulouse Lautrec, The Enchanted and 5th of July. Her regional performances include such classics as The Glass Menagerie, A Doll's House and A Midsummer Night's Dream. She had directed many regional and university stage productions, winning Brooklyn College's Joel Zwick Award for Outstanding Direction. She made two appearances on TV's Law & Order. Her feature film work included the role of a ballet teacher in Uptown Girls (2003), and is cast as a grandmother in 95 Decibels (2013). 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. Fold down center. Light surface creases. Slightly toned. Pencil notes (unknown hand). Otherwise, fine condition.