I am writing in support of The Centre for Performance Research, which is vital to the promotion of Welsh culture. Through its programs it both propagates Welsh culture and focuses the world's eye on Wales.
The dynamic international programming CPR brings to Wales has provided many opportunities for Welsh artists, audiences and others over the years. In the form of workshops, participants have had the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with artists from around the world. An opportunity they would not have had without The Centre for Performance Research facilitating these workshops. In the form of performances, audiences have been privileged enough to look no further than their own back yard to see world renown artists present their work. Again, events that would not have been possible without dedicated work of the entire team at The Centre for Performance Research.
The Centre for Performance Research is important to the international artistic community, past, present and future. It was critical in the formation of Performance Studies International, "a professional association founded in 1997 to promote communication and exchange among scholars and practitioners working in the field of performance." As noted on their website, "Thanks to [Richard Gough's] efforts, the Centre For Performance Research And The Department Of Theatre, Film And Television At The University Of Wales Aberystwyth agreed to host PSI's secretariat for the first three years." Without a strong organization to incubate the fledgling PSI, the many hundreds of artists and scholars who have thrived as a result of its existence would not have had the same benefit.
I urge you to please consider other options to resolve the budget issues you are facing. The Centre for Performance Research is too important to too many individuals, organizations, and institutions.
Thank you for your time,
Ms. Angel Viator Smith,
MA Theatre and the World - University of Wales 2005
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