Well said, Bob, it is that time again.
I'd like to add that even small contributions (a shout-out to all you teachers and
social workers and artists!) make a big difference in building a scholarship for a kid
from a low-income family who otherwise would never have this learning and growing
opportunity.
Last summer two very deserving students from low-income families in Gonzales, Texas, were
able to attend Camp, thanks in large part to assistance from the Winedale family. Doc
works very hard to build two very diverse ensembles each summer, and all the students
benefit from this diversity.
Do it today, right now, while you are thinking of it, pick up that phone, or rather
pen....!
I think there is also a way to donate online -- I will check on this and send a followup
email.
ALSO, I would like to strongly encourage all of you to support this program not just
financially, but also in person by attending one or more of the performances. You
don't have to be a parent of a Camper -- or even a former student at Winedale -- to be
stunned at the quality and beauty of the work and play. Magical. Ask Jerald Head and Joy
Howard, for starters. Very much worth a plane ticket, you New Yorkers and others
far-flung. You won't regret it. And it can be a mini-reunion.
As the buttons used to say: Shakespeare is Alive and Well at Winedale, TX.
See you there in June and July,
Clayton S.
Fellow '83er with Mr. Pees
Clayton Stromberger
Outreach Coordinator, UT Shakespeare at Winedale
College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas at Austin
www.shakespeare-winedale.org
cell: 512-363-6864
UT Sh. at W. office: 512-471-4726
Some of the most amazing moments in the Winedale theatre barn have been engineered by
young people (ages 11 to 16) participating in the Camp Shakespeare program. People are
still talking about the zombie version of the induction scene in The Taming of the Shrew.
And, as my daughter will attest, the friendships made among the campers over the course
of two weeks are truly special.
Please consider sending a contribution to Camp Shakespeare for operational expenses and
scholarships. The goal this year is to raise from Winedale alums an additional $15,000,
which will directly benefit the program and make a huge difference for children who can’t
afford the camp tuition. I am hoping that you will join me in participating in this Camp
Shakespeare effort.
If you choose to do so, please send your check in any amount to:
Doc Ayres, Camp Shakespeare, P.O. Box 202, Round Top, TX 78954.
Please make the check payable "to" The University of Texas and mark it
"for" Camp Shakespeare.
Kind regards,
Bob Pees
Winedale Summer Class of 1983