September 14, 1964

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
120 Madison Avenue
New York, New York

Dear Sir!

I saw Philemon Hou, in the role of <u>Ha' Penny</u> in the Alan Paton play, SPONONO, last season. He gave a most moving and sympathetic performance, and seems to me to be an excellent young actor indeed. As a singer, dancer and instrumentalist, I saw him perform, more than once, with that portion of the SPONONO Company which went into the African Pavillion at the World's Fair for the summer. I understand that in South Africa, Philemon Hou was also a radio actor and announcer. Certainly he possesses several talents for the theatre and speaks English well.

According to my personal acquaintance with him for the past several months, he seems to me an intelligent, able and reliable young man. I think he would profit by attendance at the American Academy. And I feel that upon his return to Africa, what he might learn here in our country will be of great value to the native theatre movement there which greatly needs trained people. I recommend Philemon Hou to the American Academy for whatever aid you may give him.

September 14, 1964

Dear Sir:

I saw Philemon Hou, in the role of Ha' Panny in the Alan
Paton play, SPONONO, last season. He gave a most moving
and sympathetic performance, and seems to me to be an ex-
cellent young actor indeed. As a singer, dancer and in-
strumentalist, I saw him perform, more than once, with
that portion of the SPONONO Company which went into the
African Pavillion at the World's Fair for the summer. I
understand that in South Africa, Philemon Hou was also a
radio actor and announcer. Certainly he possesses several
talents for the theatre and speaks English well.

According to my personal acquaintance with him for the
past several months, he seems to me an intelligent, ami-
able and reliable young man. I think he would profit by
attendance at the American Academy. And I feel that upon
his return to Africa, what he might learn here in our
country will be of great value to the native theatre move-
ment there which greatly needs trained people. I recom-
mend Philemon Hou to the American Academy for whatever aid
you may give him.

September 14, 1964

Dear Sir:

I saw Philemon Hou, in the role of Ha' Penny in the Alan Paton play, SPONONO, last season. He gave a most moving and sympathetic performance, and seems to me to be an excellent young actor indeed. As a singer, dancer and instrumentalist, I saw him perform, more than once, with that portion of the SPONONO Company which went into the African Pavillion at the World's Fair for the summer. I understand that in South Africa, Philemon Hou was also a radio actor and announcer. Certainly he possesses several talents for the theatre and speaks English well.