Accents Were All Natural

(The following letter to theater reviewer Julie Stern has been received for publication.)

Dear Ms Stern,

I read with interest your review of Cash on Delivery! in The Newtown Bee last week.

Like you, I do not like to hear fake British accents either on stage or screen, and I think it is better that actors use their native tongue rather than butcher someone else’s.

However, I feel must correct you on one point to do with this production.

All of the actors without exception used their natural voices; even me, Nick Kaye. You see, I am British. I was born in Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, about 25 miles northwest of London. Having said that, I’m sure my mum (note the spelling) would like me to speak with a better accent, but it is what it is. I have only been in this country for 12 years and haven’t lost my native accent yet.

I hope this will not deter you from reviewing future shows at Newtown.

Yours sincerely,

Nick Kaye

22 Kingswood Drive, Bethel (formerly of England)     May 24, 2011