Beloit Memorial High School Theatre 
Dear Mr.
Wallendal,
I recently read a
Beloit Daily News article sent to me about your efforts to promote drama and
music at the Beloit Memorial High School.
I remember what a
difference joining the drama club in my own high school in Nyack, NY, made in
my life. Not only did it start a long and fulfilling professional career, it
also helped turn a shy and somewhat introverted freshman kid into my senior
class' "Most Dramatic" student in the class yearbook (all too many years
ago!).
Too frequently HS
drama and music is devalued and overshadowed by sports and other
extracurricular activities. Certainly creativity and working in cooperation
with others are skills exquisitely brought out by mounting theatrical
productions.
As your efforts
progress, please let me know if there is any way we can assist you with your
efforts at renovating and upgrading your theatre.
Yes, a shameless
plug, I admit, but I couldn't help remembering what high school theatre did
for me, and it's power to change others.
Good luck, and
best regards,