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Jean Vilar and Eugène Ionesco discuss French theater

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:32:56

Synopsis

In the first part of this program Studs Terkel discusses French theater with critic Jean Vilar. In the second part, Studs and Eugène Ionesco discuss Ionesco’s work and the Theater of the Absurd.

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 56 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Travel & Culture - France

People

Critics Producers and Directors Authors, Writers Artists

Tags

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