Chappell’s Blanche DuBois

Kandis Chappell is as fragile, as delicate, as fine-boned, as feminine, as achingly convincing a Blanche DuBois as I have ever seen (“Some Strong Performances Power This ‘Streetcar,’ ” Sept. 12). I saw Jessica Tandy and Vivien Leigh in the role, and Chappell gives both a run for their money.

I believe Tennessee Williams, whom I have studied for more than 35 years, would thrill to her performance as I did. The South Coast Repertory production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” is flawless.

NANCY S. GRANT

Irvine