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Jim Lasko, Blair Thomas and Clare Dolan discuss the Redmoon Theater of Chicago

BROADCAST: Jan. 25, 1995 | DURATION: 00:53:31

Synopsis

Discussing the Redmoon Theater of Chicago with co-founders Bill Lasko, Blair Thomas and Clare Dolan. Mr. Thomas and Ms. Dolan were also puppeteers in the theater. The actors talk about making the puppets their own characters and making them larger than life. Audiences are captivated by the puppets, who offer a sense of wonder, magic and fantasy.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 25, 1995

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

Duration
53 minutes, 31 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Chicago Urban Life

People

Entertainers Actors

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Thomas, Blair--Interviews Lasko, Jim--Interviews Dolan, Clare--Interviews Red Moon Theatre (Chicago, Ill.) Puppet theaters--Illinois--Chicago. Puppet plays, American Puppeteers--United States--20th century--Interviews Theatrical producers and directors Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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