Pro Marowitz

As an actor who has worked extensively with the Malibu Stage Company, I was shocked when I returned from a recent trip to London to learn of the board’s termination of Charles Marowitz’s as the company’s artistic director (Arts Notes, Nov. 17).

Far from being fired, Marowitz should be honored as one of Los Angeles’ and Malibu’s greatest artistic treasures. An artist and a visionary who is an absolute joy to work with, he is a true professional, and he brings with him an unparalleled wealth of experience. With more than 30 books published, his work is taught at universities worldwide, and he’s credited with a unique vision for contemporary theater.If Charles Marowitz’s term as artistic director of the Malibu Stage “falls prey” to the current board’s “medicine,” then both Malibu and Los Angeles will miss out on one of the greatest theater practitioners alive today.

Jeff Marlowe

Culver City