I just wanted to say hello, and to second Doc's invitation to please find your way back to Winedale for the 40th anniversary celebrations this summer. Doc's earlier email gives a clear account of plans for the 'ancianos' reunion week, August 7-15. Many thanks to Doc, and to Gail, Alice, Terry, Mary, Kirsten, Madge and Mike for all they have done to help organize this event.

The whole summer season will be a commemoration of the 40th anniversary, and you are welcome to come at any time to say hi, participate, and catch up with other former students. During the summer, we will dedicate each weekend to the students of one decade of the program, beginning with the 00s on the first weekend and then moving back through the 90s, 80s, and 70s. We will recognize former students at performances and will have a light brunch for that decade's alumni before the Sunday matinee--coffee, kolaches and a chance to catch up. We hope you can come!

For anyone who wants a chance to get back on the barn stage during the summer, please consider getting involved in one of the pre-performance scenes that will be done before all Saturday and Sunday performances. These are open to all former students (spring or summer); for schedule and details go to www.shakespeare-winedale.org and click on 'Reunion Activities.'

We also be having a reception before the final Saturday night performance (Twelfth Night, on August 7) to kick off the Reunion week. However you are able to participate, we want to see you back at Winedale this summer.