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TAPIT/new works, Inc., established a Memorial Fund in memory of​ Neil Allen Peckett in 1988. The Fund offers individuals financial assistance in pursuing the study of tap dance and/or other educational activities of TNW Ensemble Theater. The Fund also provides free tickets to TNW Ensemble Theater performances for those otherwise unable to attend, and for special projects of the Company.
Guidelines for receiving financial assistance from the Neil Allen Peckett Memorial Fund are available by contacting us.
"WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL DESERVES TO EXPERIENCE AND BENEFIT FROM THE ARTS."
NEIL ALLEN PECKETT
MEMORIAL FUND
The Neil Allen Peckett Memorial Fund, an ongoing program under the umbrella of TNW Ensemble Theater, Inc., is administered by TNW Ensemble Theater producing artistic directors, Danielle Dresden and Donna Peckett, and members of the TNW Ensemble Theater Board of Directors.
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The initial contribution was generously donated in 1988, by Neil’s Uncle and Aunt, Irvin and Carol Peckett (both deceased 2007).
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Neil Peckett was the brother of TNW Ensemble Theater producing artistic director, Donna Peckett and the son of Dorothy and Sidney Peckett. He courageously took his life September 9, 1988, facing certain death from AIDS. A musician, actor and health care worker, Neil and Donna collaborated on many theater and dance projects for more than twenty years.