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Donna Blue Lachman reads from and discusses her play "The Language of Birds"

BROADCAST: Oct. 20, 1993 | DURATION: 00:51:37

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Synopsis

Being enamored with Rosa Luxemburg's life resulted in Donna Blue Lachman's play, "The Language of Birds: Rosa Luxemburg and Me." The play is of Luxemburg reading letters or of her talking to birds. At one point, Lachman wanted to quit writing the play, noting it was too difficult to finish. Remembering the strong and courageous revolutionary Luxemburg was made her complete the play.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 20, 1993

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 37 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Theater

People

Actors

Tags

Lachman, Donna Blue--Interviews Lachman, Donna Blue. Language of birds. Luxemburg, Rosa, 1871-1919--Drama. Actors--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Lachman, Donna Blue,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Blue Rider Theatre Kahlo, Frida Weiss, Hedy Haiti

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