Micheal is right - this is a case of one hand not knowing what
the other is doing.

Cynthia Lane works out of Montreal, not New York, and in no way
attempted to mislead anyone. If she was unclear or vague on the
absolute certainty of Summerlee not returning to the show, it was
not out of some evil empire, cloak and dagger, let's keep their
hopes up and crush them at their most vulnerable type plot, it
was because like this board - and like any business - we have our
own rumor mill and our own etiquette. When ANY actor leaves ANY
show - for ANY reason - the details are never discussed, in ANY
public forum, let alone one so public as this. Whether it be a
production-related issue, a financial issue, a personality
conflict, whatever - if no one goes around blabbing the who what
when where and why - then the actor and the production company
can continue with an amicable working relationship - the actors
have more roles offered to chose from and the companies have
access to the best actors.

As to our rumor mill - yes it exists! - and it is ironic to me
that the probable reason anyone in New York thought that
Summerlee was returning to the show is that they heard it from
someone up here in Montreal - and that the only thing
Summerlee/return related we could have possibly been talking
about is your board and your enthusiasm and your quest.

Your Quest - I LOVE IT!!! But really - Cynthia Lane isn't the
best person to help you - and I certainly am not. But I can give
you some ideas. Do talk to CooteHayes and NewLine too, but send
short sweet messages - every one of you, even the lurkers.
Arguments and lengthy soliloquies aside, numbers are what count
here. One great letter that states all the reasons in the world
why Summerlee is essential to the show don't count as much as
five short notes saying that you are disappointed in the decision
and can't imagine the show being worthwhile with