Dear Mr. Tobolowsky,

       My name is M_______. I’m a senior BFA Acting major getting ready to graduate from ______ University. This past year has brought on many changes in my department and in myself. Professors I’ve looked to as mentors have been fired for mysterious reasons, parts I’ve yearned to play have been granted to best friends, and fears of graduation and the unknown have seemed to enter into every aspect of my life. I feel I must tell you that one of my biggest sources of comfort and inspiration have come from your podcasts. If I have an audition I’ll often find myself falling asleep to one of your stories. If I have an especially difficult day in rehearsal I’ll look to your experiences for re-assurance. I’ve even started sharing the podcast with loved ones. A fellow student was basically being told in an Audition Technique class that she didn’t have what it takes, so I told her about “Conference Hour”. My sister moved across the country and was dumped by a boyfriend so I had her listen to “Playing It As It Lays”. My one roommate loves throwing parties so I told her all about your 36-hour party as something we need to aspire to! My housemates have even started teasing me because I seem to start every other sentence with the phrase, “On the podcast I always listen to…!”
       I wish I could tell you how much your stories have touched and inspired me. I can only hope that you will keep sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. I truly admire the work you’ve done and the amazing path you’ve taken to get to where you are. If you have any advice on what to do when you’re first starting out and how to keep afloat I’d love to hear about it. If not, I’ll be eagerly awaiting next week’s podcast.