File puptcrit/puptcrit.0908, message 242


Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:46:36 -0700
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
From: Steve Axtell <steve-AT-axtell.com>
Subject: [Puptcrit] Steve Meltzer


I received this from Jerry Layne and wanted to pass it on to Puptcrit... Ax
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I'm writing to inform you of a tragic situation 
regarding my good friend, puppeteer and performer, Steve Meltzer.

Steve has been running the Santa Monica Puppetry 
Center for ten years. He has done thousands of 
marionette and vent shows, and hosted Paul 
Winchell's last public performance there. At the 
con-VENT-ion, he has lectured, and been a dealer. 
Steve's love of puppetry, vent, and support of 
the convention has been a major force in his life.

Due to the economy Steve was forced to close the 
doors to the theatre following his last show on 
Sunday, August 16th, 2009. Two hours after the 
closing Steve suffered a stroke, and was found by close friend, Mike Clark.

After tests at the hospital, it was determined 
that Steve had a brain tumor. Two days later 
surgery was perfomed to remove the tumor, which 
was then sent for a biopsy. The results werenot good.
Steve has a Stage 4 Melanoma, which has spread to 
his lymphatic system.  Steve has gotten his 
speech back haltingly, and his left side is 
partially paralyzed. He is facing Chemo, and a 
long and challenging rehab. Throughout this 
ordeal Steve's outlook and sense of humor is 
positive, and he has received many visits from 
friends and members of the Los Angeles Puppetry Guild.

I'm letting you know all this because Steve is a 
great friend and in need of all the support and 
prayers he can get. If you feel like sending a 
card, I'm sure it would brighten his day, and 
strengthen his spirits. You can send it to Steve 
Meltzer, c/o The Santa Monica Puppetry 
Center,1014 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Thanks!

Jerry



Steve Axtell
Axtell Expressions, Inc.
  http://www.axtell.com
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