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Purrington, Teresa
From:Michael Brusasco <brusasco@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, November 11, 2019 1:23 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:New SLO REP Theatre deserves approval
My name is Michael Brusasco, and I'm currently performing in DEATHTRAP at SLO REP. As of writing this, DEATHTRAP is
the largest grossing non-musical show in the 73 year history of SLO REP. The success of this show lies with the artistic
vision of the company. One facet of that vision was to hire myself and another professional actor, Melinda Parrett so
that rigorous demands of the script could be met. While SLO REP's history has been a commitment to the enrichment of
local actors, Kevin and company's desire to raise the professional standard of work comes from the knowledge that the
higher quality of performance, the more engagement from the community is made manifest.
DEATHTRAP is proof of this idea.
As we all know, the arts not only enriches the humanity of its community, but it can be a significant economic driving
factor. With a new larger space and a commitment to raising the bar with more professional actors, the residents of San
Luis Obispo and beyond will not only have their chance to see great theatre, but also patron other local businesses
before and after shows.
I encourage you to approved the plans for the new SLO REP theater space. And I also encourage you to come and see
DEATHTRAP before it closes on November 16th. You can see what great theatre can do for the community.
Sincerely,
Michael Brusasco
www.michaelbrusasco.com
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