[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 63 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E916]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO WADE SHEELER

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
work of Wade Sheeler, a student in my community. Wade's one act play 
``Vortex'' recently won a national competition and was honored at the 
Kennedy Center's America College Theater Festival, here in our Nation's 
Capital.
  While growing up in Woodland Hills, Wade's love of theater and film 
was nurtured by his father taking him to see classic films at the Los 
Angeles Museum of Art. He continued his study in radio, TV, and film at 
California State University, Northridge. Wade is currently a student at 
the California Institute of the Arts in the Directing for Theater, 
Video and Cinema Program. It seems his education and inclination toward 
theater have served him well, as ``Vortex'' is an exceptional work.
  The storyline of the play is of a gunman on the run from the law that 
meets up with a mysterious holy man, and how the two must learn to 
trust and rely upon one another for their own survival. The enthralling 
relationship of these two men captivates the audience and proves to be 
the driving force of the play. In the one act production the audience 
gets a glimpse into the life and mind of Wade Sheeler. Indeed Wade 
poured himself into this work and his passion is evident in the play's 
exhilarating highs and believable lows.
  ``Vortex'' competed against hundreds of plays to win the National 
Short Play Award, truly a remarkable accomplishment. This feat is 
particularly impressive in light of the fact that most of the plays it 
was competing against were faculty-directed or produced, while 
``Vortex'' was an entirely student-operated production. In recognition 
of this honor Wade will be awarded a membership in the Dramatist's 
Guild and ``Vortex'' will be published.
  I am pleased to represent such a talented individual as Wade. I wish 
him the best in what promises to be a long and inspiring career as a 
successful playwright.

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