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  • Geraldine Page discusses her career

    Apr. 12, 1960

    A conversation with film and stage actress Geraldine Page, particularly about her work with Tennessee Williams.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • George Rose discusses his career and upcoming role at the Globe Theatre ; part 2

    1963

    Tony award-winning actor and singer George Rose discusses his role in the play "Common man: a man for all seasons" by Robert Bolt.

  • Bertolt Brecht

    Frederick Ritter discusses Bertolt Brecht; part 1

    Jun. 24, 1959

    Frederick Ritter, professor at Illinois Institute of Technology, discusses the life and work of playwright Bertolt Brecht, the genre of epic theater, and more.

  • Frederick Ritter

    Frederick Ritter discusses Bertolt Brecht and philosophy of epic German theater with in studio performances

    May. 3, 1962

    Frederick Ritter discusses the life and work of playwright and poet Bertolt Brecht and preforms a few his songs. He also discusses the philosophy of epic theater and literature in Germany. Sabina Roupp joins Ritter with Brecht's music.

  • Frederick Ritter discusses and preforms classic Austrian Vienna Volks Theatre music

    May. 23, 1963

    Frederick Ritter, professor, preforms musical numbers from Austria. He also discusses the history of baroque theater and Volk's Theatre, along with Viennese culture. He is joined by Sabine Roupp, Joseph Gardner and David Miller on piano during the performances. Ritter also compares Bertolt Brecht with earlier writers, Johann Nestroy and Ferdinand Raimund. Selected pieces includes works by Mozart and Ferdinand Raymond and Johann Nestroy.

  • Frank Galati discusses the play "She Always Said, Pablo"

    Mar. 5, 1987

    Director Frank Galati explains that the play "She Always Said, Pablo," was about Gertrude Stein's relationship with Pablo Picasso. Referring to the play itself, Galati also said that he tried to marry their narrative writings with some operatic song.

  • Frank Galati discusses the play "Cry, the Beloved Country"

    Jul. 20, 1993

    Frank Galati and some cast members of "Cry, the Beloved Country," talk about the play. Fathers, sons, relationships, faith and redemption are all areas covered in the play. Galati explains how the story of the play itself draws the audience inward and gets them mesmerized.

  • Frank Galati and cast members of "Mother of Us All" discuss the play

    May. 10, 1984

    When asked what the play meant to her, cast member Carmen Pelton, said the play was a presentation of Susan B. Anthony and her struggles. Alan Stone explained why he felt chills when Anthony spoke of her troubles. "Mother of Us All," explained director Frank Galati was a look at the good fight Susan B. Anthony pursued toward women's suffrage.

  • Frances Cuka discusses the play "A Taste of Honey" and her career ; part 2

    Mar. 8, 1962

    British actress Frances Cuka discusses the play "A Taste of Honey" and her career. Audio cuts off abruptly at the end of the interview.

  • Frances Cuka discusses the play "A Taste of Honey" and her career ; part 1

    Mar. 8, 1962

    British actress Frances Cuka discusses the play "A Taste of Honey" and her career. Audio cuts off abruptly at the end of the interview.

  • Eva Le Gallienne

    Eva Le Gallienne discusses theater

    Feb. 1, 1965

    Eva Le Gallienne discusses and compares American theater and European theater. She also discusses different playwrights such as Henrik Johan Ipsen and Anton Chekhov.

  • Eugenie Leontovich discusses her acting career

    Jul. 7, 1959

    The Russian-born actress Eugenie Leontovich talks about how she researched books in order to prepare for the role of Anastasia. Madame Leontovich also talks about using the Stanislavski Method when teaching her students about acting and performing. Today's theatre arts in America are very strong, Leontovich commented.

  • Eugene Ionesco

    Eugene Ionesco talks with Studs Terkel

    1965
  • Eugene Ionesco

    Eugene Ionesco talks with Studs Terkel

    1968
  • Ethel Merman

    Ethel Merman discusses her experiences as a performer

    Jun. 8, 1961

    Ethel Merman, American musical theater performer, discusses her experiences as an actor and singer.

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