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Theater
  • Ivy Compton Burnett discusses her life and work while Studs is in London, England(part 2). Peter Hall theater director at Aldwych and Stratford theaters is also interviewed; part 1

    1962

    Ivy Compton Burnett continues the discussion of class structure in England in part 2. Ms Compton- Burnett, shares with Studs that she has never been a actor she had always been an observer, and he agrees that her writing reflects that accurately. He ends the interview by telling Ms Compton-Burnett that she is a true original and that he greatly admires her individuality end 13:00. Studs then begins interview with Peter Hall at Aldwych theater office London, England. Mr Hall is the director of both the Aldwych and Stratford theaters, and director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

  • Claudia Cassidy discusses her career as a critic ; part 2

    Nov. 30, 1966

    Claudia Cassidy discusses being a critic of theater and opera etc. Includes about 1.5 minutes of another interview.

  • John Hirsch discusses his production of "Hamlet"

    Jan. 1, 1969

    Director John Hirsch discusses and analyzes his interpretation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” with Studs Terkel during a party for the Stratford Theater Company. Hirsch calls “Hamlet” a pessimistic play, commenting on Shakespeare’s depiction of society and the nature of the characters. He also says that the play’s complexities allow for several interpretations and understandings of the work, which contributes to his bare and simple production of Hamlet. The two discuss Hirsch’s production of “Mother Courage” and how current events and personal experiences influence Hirsch’s work.

  • Valentin Pluchek and Stanislaw Pchenikov discuss Russian theater, specifically Moscow

    Jan. 19, 1962
  • Rita Moreno

    Rita Moreno discusses her role in West Side Story ; part 2

    Jun. 13, 1962

    Rita Moreno talks about her own Puerto Rican ethnicity and how it relates to her role as Maria in West Side Story.

  • Rita Moreno

    Rita Moreno discusses her role in West Side Story ; part 1

    Jun. 13, 1962

    Rita Moreno talks about her own Puerto Rican ethnicity and how it relates to her role as Anita in West Side Story.

  • Rosa Raisa

    Rosa Raisa reflects on her career and her time in Chicago

    Nov. 6, 1959

    Renowned soprano, Madame Rosa Raisa discusses her career, early training, Chicago debuts, travels, teaching, and hobbies post opera.

  • Eartha Kitt

    Eartha Kitt discusses her music career, part 2

    Jul. 10, 1962

    Studs Terkel continues to interview actress and singer Eartha Kitt. Part 2 of the interview begins with the song "Üsküdara", and ends with "Mountain High, Valley Low", both sung by Kitt. Kitt discusses the following; her career; her desire to entertain; her autobiography, "Thursday's Child"; her mothers death; the art of interacting with the audience; the femme fatale; her time with the Katherine Dunham Dancers; and her portrayl of Helen of Troy.

  • Norman Wallace discusses his music career

    Jun. 8, 1980

    Norman Wallace discusses his music career. Norman Wallace discusses his occupations as a pianist and a songwriter.

  • Kenneth Allsop

    Studs Terkel dscusses the current British arts scene with Kenneth Allsop

    Nov. 16, 1962

    Kenneth Allsop, literary critic for the Daily Mail, BBC host of Tonight and author of "The Bootleggers and Their Era" sits down with Studs Terkel to discuss everything from the Social Realism of Arnold Wesker, Allen Sillitoe, and Shelagh Delaney known as the Backstreet Kids to the class warfare of "The Fourth of July" author David Benedictus. The two key groups of theater, the Royal Court led by George Devine and the Theater Workshop led by Joan Littlewood is also discussed.

  • Jean Gascon

    Jean Gascon discusses his production of "The Alchemist"

    Jan. 1, 1969

    Jean Gascon, the artistic director of the Stratford Theater in Ontario, Canada, speaks with Studs Terkel about his production of “The Alchemist.” His interpretation of playwright Ben Jonson’s work opened in Chicago at the Studebaker Theater, alongside “Hamlet” directed by John Hirsch. Gascon talks a bit on his career in theater and the cultural influences on his directing style. Gascon admires Jonson’s work and social commentary, and feels themes of “The Alchemist” are relevant to current issues in society.

  • Joyce Grenfell

    Joyce Grenfell discusses her career

    1962

    Joyce Grenfell discusses her career (and includes portion of interview with Clancy Sigal, which starts around 39:08).

  • Vivica Lindfors

    Viveca Lindfors discusses her roles and the roles of women in society

    Feb. 2, 1974

    Viveca Lindfors discusses her roles and the roles of women in society. Includes Viveca Lindfors reciting lines written by Lillian Hellman.

  • Robert Morley

    Robert Morley discusses his autobiography ; part 1

    Actor Robert Morley discusses his career and autobiography, "Robert Morley: A Reluctant Autobiography;" part 1.

  • Robert Morley

    Robert Morley discusses his autobiography ; part 2

    Actor Robert Morley discusses his career and autobiography, "Robert Morley: A Reluctant Autobiography;" part 2.

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