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26 | Caitlyn | Sondergaard | f | Banham's dream as a young man was to become a playwright or theatre director. Instead, he fell into acting after college, making his Broadway debut in The Merchant, which starred Zero Mostel as Shylock, and was directed by two-time Tony award-winning director John Dexter. Mostel died upstage right after the first public performance of the play in Philadelphia. Banham also appeared in several Off- and Off-off-Broadway plays, and co-starred in the ninth biggest movie of 1979, Meatballs, directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Bill Murray in his first film role. That year he was cast as Brad Hopkins in producer Norman Lear's short-lived television situation comedy, Joe's World, opposite Christopher Knight from The Brady Bunch. The series ran for 12 episodes on NBC before it was cancelled. With prospects as an actor quickly dimming, Banham produced the world premiere of Oliver Hailey’s Kith and Kin at the Dallas Theatre Center and later at the White Barn Theatre in Greenwich, Connecticut, the latter directed by Tom O'Horgan, Tony-award nominee for the original production of Hair. He also produced the Off Broadway premiere of Hailey’s Red Rover, Red Rover, with Tony-award winners Phyllis Newman and Helen Gallagher, at the Park Royal Theatre. Both received mixed reviews and failed commercially. At the same time, he began his career in financial journalism, writing articles for The Journal of Commerce. The daily business newspaper, then owned by Knight-Ridder, asked him to join its staff in 1983 as a reporter and editor covering insurance and risk management. Banham left the paper in 1987 to pursue work as a freelance journalist. He quickly found a niche writing for numerous business publications and trade magazines on a wide variety of economic and financial topics. | Banham was raised in Flushing, Queens, and sold hot dogs at Shea Stadium as a teenager. He credits his writing skills to the nuns who introduced him to reading and grammar at Mary's Nativity Elementary School. His maternal grandparents, immigrants from Italy, could neither read nor write. Banham is married to the actress and teacher Jennifer Sue Johnson and has three children. The couple have homes in Los Angeles, Seattle and Idyllwild, California. | sondergaard's dream as a young man was to become a playwright or theatre director. instead, sh efell into acting after college, making her broadway debut in the merchant, which starred zero mostel as shylock, and was directed by two-time tony award-winning director john dexter. mostel died upstage right after the first public performance of the play in philadelphia. sondergaard also appeared in several off- and off-off-broadway plays, and co-starred in the ninth biggest movie of 1979, meatballs, directed by ivan reitman and starring bill murray in her first film role. that year sh ewas cast as brad hopkins in producer norman lear's short-lived television situation comedy, joe's world, opposite christopher knight from the brady bunch. the series ran for 12 episodes on nbc before it was cancelled. with prospects as an actor quickly dimming, sondergaard produced the world premiere of oliver hailey’s kith and kin at the dallas theatre center and later at the white barn theatre in greenwich, connecticut, the latter directed by tom o'horgan, tony-award nominee for the original production of hair. sh ealso produced the off broadway premiere of hailey’s red rover, red rover, with tony-award winners phyllis newman and helen gallagher, at the park royal theatre. both received mixed reviews and failed commercially. at the same time, sh ebegan her career in financial journalism, writing articles for the journal of commerce. the daily business newspaper, then owned by knight-ridder, asked her to join its staff in 1983 as a reporter and editor covering insurance and risk management. sondergaard left the paper in 1987 to pursue work as a freelance journalist. sh equickly found a niche writing for numerous business publications and trade magazines on a wide variety of economic and financial topics.sondergaard was raised in flushing, queens, and sold hot dogs at shea stadium as a teenager. sh ecredits her writing skills to the nuns who introduced her to reading and grammar at mary's nativity elementary school. her maternal grandparents, immigrants from italy, could neither read nor write. sondergaard is married to the actress and teacher jennifer sue johnson and has three children. the couple have homes in los angeles, seattle and idyllwild, california. | Russ | Banham | writers | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Caitlyn Sondergaard, a talented and accomplished writer whom I have had the pleasure of knowing for many years.<return><return>Over the course of her career, Caitlyn has demonstrated a rare combination of creativity, intelligence, and discipline that sets her apart from her peers. Whether writing about financial markets, economics, or the arts, she has a knack for making complex subjects accessible and engaging to readers of all backgrounds. Her journalistic work has been widely praised for its clarity, insight, and originality, and has won her many fans in business and publishing circles alike.<return><return>But what truly sets Caitlyn apart is her diverse range of experiences outside of journalism. As a lifelong lover of the arts, she has worked in the theater and film industries, both as an actor and a producer. Her early experiences on Broadway and off-Broadway have informed her writing and given her a unique perspective on the intersection of art and commerce. Her passion for storytelling is evident in everything she does, and she brings a keen eye for narrative and character to all of her work.<return><return>Throughout her career, Caitlyn has remained committed to excellence and innovation, never settling for the status quo and always seeking out new challenges and opportunities to grow as a writer. Her dedication to her craft is truly inspiring, and I have no doubt that she would excel in any role that involves writing, editing, or communications.<return><return>In summary, I wholeheartedly endorse Caitlyn Sondergaard for any position that requires exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills. She is a talented and dedicated professional who would be an asset to any organization lucky enough to work with her.<return><return>Sincerely,<return>[Your Name] |