ROSE PICKERING

Dear Fletch, Thank you for your thoughtful and eloquent post. I, too, object to the idea of theater awards and would not participate in same.

When the late Journal/Sentinel critic Jay Joslyn proposed such awards at his farewell party, I spoke out against them, even though it was hardly an appropriate time to contradict the wishes of the honoree. Whether you work Equity or non-Equity, at a large theater or a small, there is no way to compare any performances in any category: apples and oranges every time, and theater is not a competitive sport. Please feel free to cross post my response.

Rose Pickering
Milwaukee Rep