In the role of Melissa Gardner Stefanie Powers (b. November 2, 1942) received the Sarah Siddons Award in 1993. The role is only one of two in the play "Love Letters" by Albert Ramsdell Gurney (b. November 1, 1930). The award is given by the Sarah Siddons Society of Chicago, Illinois. It honors Welsh actress Sarah Siddons (July 5, 1755 - June 8, 1831).