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Wednesday, December 14, 2011 12:45 PM
From: "Michael McShane"
To: "Cindy Lasley"
Subject: Galileo of Gainesville
Dear Cindy,
I have been hearing good things from Sham[rock McShane] about "Christmas from Heck" and enjoyed reading his recent review.
It has been expressed to me by Dan Kahn that several of the Board members are willing to consider working out some of the allegations that have been attributed towards me not allowed to work at the ART. I am all for more positive energy and working towards a common artistic goal. The past three years at UF has taught me more about "collaboration in theatre" than anything related to design or mounting productions. Dan would like me to design lights for "Galileo of Gainesville," and I would like to pay him back the favor for being Frederick Treves in "The Elephant Man."
I would very much like to reconcile any reasonable allegations of which have been attributed to my "blacklisting." Some of which may have impacted by work at the other community theatres in town and may affect my working relationship with Cheryl Valantis and Scot Davis at Expressions Learning Arts Academy.
I feel that working with Dan [Kahn], Rachel [Wayne], and Sham on "Galileo of Gainesville," would be a treat. I would certainly offer a very interesting visual impact for ART audiences for his original work. I hope the last weekend of "Heck" goes over well and we may be able to work things out.
Sincerely,
Mike
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 3:12 PM
From: "Cindy Lasley"
To: "Michael McShane"
Cc: "Robert Jones," "Sally Kimberly," "Jacquelyn Hixon,"
Subject: RE: Galileo of Gainesville
Mike,
Your past behavior has conclusively demonstrated that the ART cannot afford the legal and financial liability of your involvement in any role other than as an audience member. We both know what that behavior entailed and I see no reason to belabor the point further.
Regards,
Cindy
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