German-American, composer active from the 1920s until his death. He was a leading composer for the stage, as well as writing a number of concert works. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Playwright’s Company letterhead, February 5, 1949. Letter to Kurt Hellmer. In part, “My committee has the task to attempt a drastic change in producing methods on Broadway, to bring down production - and running costs and to bring the theatrical unions together for a smoother and healthier cooperation. The problem of the young playwright which certainly is a basic problem of the theatre, has been discussed many times in the Dramatists Guild council. The experimental Theatre last season was definitely a step in the direction you suggest, but it was run entirely on Equity’s terms and did not seem profitable to us from the Dramatist’s point of view. When we decided to withdraw from the E. T. we discussed a plan of an experimental theatre of our own, and Moss Hart appointed a committee under Richard Rodgers to work on this plan…Thanks a lot for the clippings. I didn’t even know that ‘Knickerbocker Holiday’ was done in Germany.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. R&R COA.
