In my earlier letter, I invited your support for Camp Shakespeare ’16 and also for chair-back name plates for the new (and very comfortable) cushioned chairs in the Theater Barn. Two things. When actually they are one. By purchasing a plaque—at $300 each--you have your choice of supporting Camp Shakespeare, Shakespeare at Winedale, or Shakespeare Outreach. The plaques cost only about $ 20.00 or so. The balance goes to the program of your choice. By my figuring—240 chairs—we have the potential of raising $72,000. What part of that comes to Camp Shakespeare is up to donors. But whatever does, will go into the endowment in my name initiated by Jayne and Rick Suhler, for Camp Shakespeare.
In one week after announcing this, I already have pledges for 33 chairs for Camp Shakespeare! That’s $9.900 already! And James students and the friends have pledged 15 or so more chairs for Shakespeare at Winedale. So things are moving along! Thanks for considering this. When the list grows to 100, I will send everyone the list of donors and honorees. That is, if the donors approve.
Have a very happy Spring Break.
Doc
Jim (Doc) Ayres
Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas
Founding Director, Shakespeare at Winedale
Director, Camp Shakespeare
Thank you Mary. See you on March 14 in NYC!
DOC
> On Feb 13, 2019, at 11:37 AM, Mary Collins <collinsmary166(a)gmail.com> wrote:
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> And my check, too!
> Mary
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> On Mon, Feb 11, 2019 at 8:34 PM James Ayres <jayres(a)cvctx.com <mailto:jayres@cvctx.com>> wrote:
> Thanks Bruce! I hope everyone in the family is healthy and delightfully happy! Thanks also for your rich and informative annual letter. Wonderful stories.
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> Love,
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> Doc
>> On Feb 11, 2019, at 6:48 PM, bruce meyer <littlemeyer6(a)gmail.com <mailto:littlemeyer6@gmail.com>> wrote:
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>> the proverbial check is in the mail
>> Bruce
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>> On Mon, Feb 11, 2019 at 9:45 AM Heather Dolstra <heather(a)democracytravel.com <mailto:heather@democracytravel.com>> wrote:
>> I can’t think of “Rancho Pillow” without thinking of Terry Galloway in various pillow assisted costumes. My contribution is on its way. Camp + Shakespeare: what could be better?
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>> Heather Dolstra
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>> From: shakespeare-at-winedale-email-list(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:shakespeare-at-winedale-email-list@googlegroups.com> <shakespeare-at-winedale-email-list(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:shakespeare-at-winedale-email-list@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Ayres
>> Sent: Monday, February 4, 2019 7:19 PM
>> To: Shakespeare at Winedale 1970-2000 alums <winedale-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org <mailto:winedale-l@lists.wikimedia.org>>; Shakespeare Winedale <shakespeare-at-winedale-email-list(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:shakespeare-at-winedale-email-list@googlegroups.com>>
>> Cc: James Ayres <jayres(a)cvctx.com <mailto:jayres@cvctx.com>>
>> Subject: Camp Shakespeare 2019
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>> Greetings to all!
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>> As we begin a new year (where did January go?) , I’m writing to bring you up to date on Camp Shakespeare. As many of you know, Robin and I learned in June—just before we began the 2018 sessions—that we would be losing our campsite at Briarfield, our home for the last 7 years. One of the owners is very ill and they’ve decided to sell the property.
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>> So in August, with brilliant performances of The Comedy of Errors and A Midsummer Night’s Dream behind us, we began a search for a new site. And found one almost immediately! It is called “Rancho Pillow.” Google it when you have time. It is a very comfortable, creative, environment. My first thought was that it would also be a great place for the 50th reunion! It even has an air-conditioned tepee with a king-sized bed!
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>> Anyway, that’s just the beginning of new things for Camp Shakespeare in 2019. Here are some more: we will be exploring The Merchant of Venice in Session 1 and Hamlet in Session 2 and having FOUR performances of each play rather than our usual three.. And to our usual venues at Winedale, Henkel Hall in Round Top and the Crystal Theater in Gonzales, we are adding The Scottish Rite Theater in Austin (thanks to Susan Todd), for matinee performances.
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>> And we have added one day to each session, giving us the advantage of an evening performance at Winedale for the first time! We have also set a much earlier deadline for applications: March 1 rather than April 1. And, because our operating costs are about to rise with the new setting and escalating food costs, we have raised the Camp Fee from $1,000 to $1,500.
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>> So a lot of new things. And we are pleased to note that we have already received some 35 applications for next summer and with each one, we get more excited.
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>> And we are learning that many applicants will require financial assistance.
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>> To make our budget we will need funding from the private sector, so please consider sending a gift. Your support in the past has made possible not only scholarship monies for financially disadvantaged kids but our van rental and other operating costs. This year I project our need at $18,000.
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>> Robin and I treasure your contribution because you are a special part of the Shakespeare at Winedale program. Thanks for considering a gift to Camp Shakespeare.
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>> As usual, you may send a check to Camp Shakespeare at PO Box 202, Round
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>> Top Texas 78954. Please make it “to” The University of Texas and mark it “for” Camp Shakespeare.
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>> Cheers,
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>> Doc and Robin Grace
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>> Jim (Doc) Ayres
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>> Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas
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>> Founding Director, Shakespeare at Winedale and Camp Shakespeare
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>> Director of Mission, Camp Shakespeare
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Jim (Doc) Ayres
Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas
Founding Director, Shakespeare at Winedale and Camp Shakespeare
Director of Mission, Camp Shakespeare
Greetings to all!
As we begin a new year (where did January go?) , I’m writing to bring you up to date on Camp Shakespeare. As many of you know, Robin and I learned in June—just before we began the 2018 sessions—that we would be losing our campsite at Briarfield, our home for the last 7 years. One of the owners is very ill and they’ve decided to sell the property.
So in August, with brilliant performances of The Comedy of Errors and A Midsummer Night’s Dream behind us, we began a search for a new site. And found one almost immediately! It is called “Rancho Pillow.” Google it when you have time. It is a very comfortable, creative, environment. My first thought was that it would also be a great place for the 50th reunion! It even has an air-conditioned tepee with a king-sized bed!
Anyway, that’s just the beginning of new things for Camp Shakespeare in 2019. Here are some more: we will be exploring The Merchant of Venice in Session 1 and Hamlet in Session 2 and having FOUR performances of each play rather than our usual three.. And to our usual venues at Winedale, Henkel Hall in Round Top and the Crystal Theater in Gonzales, we are adding The Scottish Rite Theater in Austin (thanks to Susan Todd), for matinee performances.
And we have added one day to each session, giving us the advantage of an evening performance at Winedale for the first time! We have also set a much earlier deadline for applications: March 1 rather than April 1. And, because our operating costs are about to rise with the new setting and escalating food costs, we have raised the Camp Fee from $1,000 to $1,500.
So a lot of new things. And we are pleased to note that we have already received some 35 applications for next summer and with each one, we get more excited.
And we are learning that many applicants will require financial assistance.
To make our budget we will need funding from the private sector, so please consider sending a gift. Your support in the past has made possible not only scholarship monies for financially disadvantaged kids but our van rental and other operating costs. This year I project our need at $18,000.
Robin and I treasure your contribution because you are a special part of the Shakespeare at Winedale program. Thanks for considering a gift to Camp Shakespeare.
As usual, you may send a check to Camp Shakespeare at PO Box 202, Round
Top Texas 78954. Please make it “to” The University of Texas and mark it “for” Camp Shakespeare.
Cheers,
Doc and Robin Grace
Jim (Doc) Ayres
Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas
Founding Director, Shakespeare at Winedale and Camp Shakespeare
Director of Mission, Camp Shakespeare
Doc,
Well Camp Pillow looks like a delightful, whimsical place to explore and play. i will be sending a check today. Hope everyone is well and look forward to seeing some of you this spring and summer.
JERALD
I just checked my bank balance and I'm not overdrawn!
So the check is in the mail.
Well, not actually in the mail but it will be as soon as I write out the check, stick it in an envelop, address, stamp it, stick it in the mailbox and lift the little red flag to wave my mailman down.
I love you, Doc.
Terry
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To: James Ayres <jayres(a)cvctx.com>
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Sent: Thu, Feb 7, 2019 8:49 am
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Congratulations Doc. It all does sound really exciting.
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On Feb 4, 2019, at 7:19 PM, James Ayres <jayres(a)cvctx.com> wrote:
Greetings to all! As we begin a new year (where did January go?) , I’m writingto bring you up to date on Camp Shakespeare. As many of you know, Robin and I learned in June—just beforewe began the 2018 sessions—that we would be losing our campsite at Briarfield,our home for the last 7 years. Oneof the owners is very ill and they’ve decided to sell the property. So in August, with brilliant performances of The Comedy of Errors and A Midsummer Night’s Dream behind us, webegan a search for a new site. Andfound one almost immediately! Itis called “Rancho Pillow.” Googleit when you have time. It is avery comfortable, creative, environment. My first thought was that it would also be a great place for the 50threunion! It even has anair-conditioned tepee with a king-sized bed! Anyway, that’s just the beginningof new things for Camp Shakespeare in 2019. Here are some more: we will be exploring The Merchantof Venice in Session 1 and Hamletin Session 2 and having FOUR performances of each play rather than our usualthree.. And to our usual venues atWinedale, Henkel Hall in Round Top and the Crystal Theater in Gonzales, we areadding The Scottish Rite Theater in Austin (thanks to Susan Todd), for matineeperformances. And we have added one day to each session, giving us theadvantage of an evening performance at Winedale for the first time! We have also set a much earlierdeadline for applications: March 1 rather than April 1. And, because our operating costs areabout to rise with the new setting and escalating food costs, we have raisedthe Camp Fee from $1,000 to $1,500. So a lot of new things. And we are pleased to note that we have already receivedsome 35 applications for next summer and with each one, we get more excited. And we are learning that many applicants will requirefinancial assistance. To make our budget we will need funding from the privatesector, so please consider sending a gift. Your support in the past has made possible not only scholarshipmonies for financially disadvantaged kids but our van rental and otheroperating costs. This year Iproject our need at $18,000. Robin and I treasure your contribution because you are aspecial part of the Shakespeare at Winedale program. Thanks for considering a gift to Camp Shakespeare. As usual, you may send a check to Camp Shakespeare at PO Box202, Round Top Texas 78954. Please make it “to” The University of Texasand mark it “for” Camp Shakespeare. Cheers, Doc and Robin GraceJim (Doc) AyresProfessor Emeritus, The University of TexasFounding Director, Shakespeare at Winedale and Camp ShakespeareDirector of Mission, Camp Shakespeare
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Hey everyone —
Our friend Robert Faires is being inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters! He’s going in with Wes Anderson, Betty Sue Flowers, and a bunch of other great wordsmiths.
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/arts/2019-01-30/texas-institute-of-le…
Congratulations to Robert and thanks for all the great work over the decades.
cs