May 22, 2001
Dear Tom,
Thank you for your recent performance at our Keystone Theatre in Towanda, PA. Those who attended the show had very positive comments about the performance. As you know, a majority of the audience was members of the local Robotics team, their advisors and parents. Below are just some of the comments they shared with me.
"Although I have a cursory knowledge of robotics, I thought Tom's show was quite provocative. If I had asked him a question, it would have been `Which inspiration came first... that of the artist or that of the robotics designer?' The questions posed in the presentation about what is `real' and what are `feelings' were profound and could have led to a lengthy conversation over a glass or two of wine." -- Parent
"The show was really great. I'd never seen anything quite like that before. It was really original. Tom's a really talented actor and it's impressive how realistically he and the robot seem to converse with each other." -- Student Team Member
"I really (really, really) enjoyed Tom's show. I found the performance to be entertaining, provocative, and thought provoking. The color prejudice innuendo et al was well thought out and presented. Tom's willingness to share his creation after the performance (inviting all to come, look, ask questions) was a good promotion of his craft." -- Engineer and team advisor
It was a pleasure for our staff to present your show and we hope there might be an opportunity for you to return to our area for another performance.
Thank you again and best of luck in your future travels.
Sincerely,
Jennifer L. Swain
Director, Arts in Education