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Interviewing members of the Philippine Educational Theatre Association
1980 members of the Philippine Educational Theatre Association.
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Studs Terkel discusses the global status of theater with Croatian director Vlado Habunek
Apr. 25, 1962 Vlado Habunek, the Director of The Croatian National Theater, also a teacher at the University of Zagreb and board member for the Debrovnik Summer Festival discusses how all arts are seeking new revelations with Studs Terkel. Terkel asks Habunek to compare American Actors with Croatian actors because they are subsidized by the state. He sees Croatian actors as too secure and admires the ambition of American actors. The fact that theater reflects life and life is difficult begins a discussion on the status of theater today.
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo discusses South African music and South Africa
May. 12, 1992 Ladysmith Black Mambazo discuss South African music and South Africa. Songs that have been removed include those from the play "The Son of Jacob Zulu." that was playing at Steppenwolf Theater. Includes a clip of an interview with the Chief of Durban.
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Linda Winer discusses Cuban dance, culture, and politics
Dec. 13, 1974 Art critic Linda Winer discusses her Chicago Tribune series on Cuba social culture and political conditions, especially in regards to dance companies. Studs plays a live version of "Guantanamera" - Pete Seeger (1963), "Canto Para Elegua" - Grupo Folklorico de Cuba, and “Canto a Wamba” - El Conjunto Experimental Santero.
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Studs Terkel comments and presents the Sophiatown Church of Christ the King ; part 2
1963 Presenting performances at the Sophiatown Church of Christ the King while Studs was in South Africa. They talked how they brought folk music back to South Africa.
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Studs Terkel comments and presents the Sophiatown Church of Christ the King ; part 3
1963 Presenting performances at the Sophiatown Church of Christ the King while Studs was in South Africa. They talked how they brought folk music back to South Africa.
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Studs Terkel discusses and comments the musical "The Cradle Will Rock"
Jan. 28, 1992 Studs Terkel presents The Cradle Will Rock, a 1937 musical play. Includes interview with Marc Blitzstein and Hiram Sherman talking about the challenges of presenting for the first time.
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A conversation with Eartha Kitt
Nov. 7, 1978 Talking with the American singer and actress about her career, her travels, and her performance in Timbuktu! at the Arie Crown Theatre. Includes some clips from an earlier interview.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Robert Altman discusses the opera "McTeague"
Oct. 21, 1992 Studs Terkel and Robert Altman discuss the opera "McTeague" based on Frank Norri's novel of the same name.
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