To All Patrons and Friends:

The 2008 Summer Drama Festival has come to a close, but as with any event of this size, there are many, many thanks in order. Countless people, probably too many to mention here, played some part in the shaping of this festival. While at the outset, it almost seems like an exercise in futility, I will try my best to, in brief, thank all of the people who contributed, and, without their support, this festival may not have taken place.

Thank you to our patrons. You support us not only by buying tickets, but by watching our shows, and cheering us on night after night. Your applause is living proof that we are doing something right, and the countless hours that we devote to this cause have not all been for nothing.

Thank you to our production teams: our directors, Tyler, Graham, Kerri, Blythe and Amanda, and our stage managers, Monica, Kathleen, Riane and Danielle, without whose tenacity, commitment, and artistic integrity our festival may not have been the success it was.

Thank you to our actors, stage hands, and technicians: your eclectic mix of talent, artistry, and personality breathed life into every single one of our productions, and created a unique experience not just for our audience, but for everybody involved with our shows.

Thank you to Darrin Rogers and Brad Stapleton, without whose help we would not have our outdoor venue.

Thank you to all of of our behind-the-scenes volunteers: you all added to the festival in your own way, be it poster design, fundraising, box office, ushering, or otherwise, and your help during the festival was indispensible.

Thank you to all of the groups that we conducted business with in the last six months: Hamilton Theatre Inc., Black Box Fire, the Spotted Pig, Music Theatre International, Dramatists Play Service, Lyla the Publicist, McMaster Thespian Company, and Compass Information Centre. Your commitment to excellence is what makes you such a pleasure to work with.

Thank you to our sponsors: the McMaster Students Union, the McMaster Humanities Society, McMaster Office of Student Affairs, McMaster Alumni Association, and Blythe Stewart. Your financial support is imperative to our success.

Thank you to Monica and Andrew -- you guys have been there every step of the way, and have always created a welcoming environment where I have felt comfortable expressing my opinions and working on this festival. I cannot imagine what this summer would have been like had it not been for all of our willingness to work as a team and help each other out, no matter what the problem. I owe my sanity to you guys.

Thank you everybody.
Charlie Henderson
General Manager, McMaster Summer Drama Festival