Meanwhile let me mention the recent death of our friend Haskell Fitz-Simons, long-time director of the Raleigh Little Theatre. This is noted at the top of CVNC‘s home page (but the note moved to the foot of this page 5/21*). The memorial service is tomorrow (5/21). I can’t imagine there are any people who were involved with the theatre – or who attended it, in the last 30 years – who were not touched by Haskell’s genius – or his kindness.
I was fortunate to know him – and his mother – for a very long time. When my mother went to Hood College (Frederick, MD) as a freshman, in 1931 or 1932 or so, Haskell’s mom showed up for what I was told was her first post-college teaching gig, in the English Department. It was a remarkable thing when, years later, they showed up together at Springmoor, where Marion and my mom were regular dinner companions. We miss both of ‘em. We’ll miss Haskell, too. Lots.
*In Memoriam: Haskell Fitz-Simons, 64, long-time artistic director of the Raleigh Little Theatre, died Monday, May 13. For RLT’s note, click here. Other stories are in INDY and Triangle Business Journal, and the obit is in the N&O. The memorial service will be Tuesday, May 21, at 4:00 p.m., at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Road, Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Raleigh Little Theatre, the Wake County Animal Shelter., or Safe Haven for Cats.
