Playwright in NY

A short note to mark the passing of Bobbi Gordon.  She was a member of the original Compass Players in Chicago, sharing the stage with Mike Nichols, Elaine May, Shelley Berman, Severn Darden, Barbara Harris and her husband Mark.  She was also a valued member of the New York Writers' Bloc, a group of writers, actor and directors who met weekly and built a lot of good stuff.  Among the people who were fortunate to have her either act or comment wisely on their stuff -- Donald Margulies, Jane Anderson, Winnie Holzmann, Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara and me.  Bobbi and Mark's son, Keith, joined the group when he was sixteen and instantly impressed us with his talent and intelligence.  He's since become an important indie film director.

There's going to be a memorial at New Dramatists in New York.  People interested in details should e-mail me.

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