[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7766]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MICHAEL P. PRICE

 Mr. DODD. Mr. President, it is with great pleasure that today 
I honor Mr. Michael P. Price on his 40th anniversary as executive 
director of Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, CT.
  Since assuming the role of executive director in 1968, Mr. Price has 
produced more than 200 musicals, including 63 world premiere 
productions. Sixteen of the musicals Mr. Price premiered at Goodspeed 
Musicals ultimately made their way to Broadway, including now world-
famous productions such as ``Shenandoah'' and ``Annie.''
  During his 40 years of service at Goodspeed Musicals, Mr. Price has 
shared his talent and vision with more than 5,000 actors, directors, 
musicians, and technicians and has touched the lives of 4 million 
theatergoers, captivating and inspiring audiences of all ages.
  Goodspeed Musicals' commitment to the advancement of musical theater 
is world renowned, and the theatre is considered by many to be the 
``Home of the American Musical.'' Goodspeed is also the only theatre in 
America to have received two Tony Awards for Excellence in Theatre, 
once in 1980 and again in 1995. These tremendous distinctions are 
thanks, in no small part, to the leadership, talent, and dedication of 
its Executive Director.
  Mr. Price's dedication to the arts and the community extends well 
beyond the walls of Goodspeed Opera House. Mr. Price currently serves 
as chairman of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism and 
was the longest serving Connecticut arts commissioner. Mr. Price is 
also an active member in the national theatrical community, serving as 
treasurer of the American Theatre Wing and a member of the Tony 
Management Committee.
  Today, I have the distinct pleasure and honor of joining Mr. Price's 
wife, Jo-Ann Nevas, his children, Daniel and Rebecca, and the many 
members of the Goodspeed community in extending my most sincere 
congratulations to Mr. Price for all of his achievements. I know I 
speak for many across Connecticut and around the world who have been 
touched by Mr. Price's work when I say that I look forward to many more 
years of his continued presence and vision at Goodspeed 
Musicals.

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