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Studs joins the Puerto Rican-born American playwright and actor to discuss the play Short Eyes. Kathy Slade from Free Street Theater also participates in the discussion.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Even though Josh Logan said he’d never want to be in a hospital again for treatment, he said that his bouts of manic depression and being on the edge have led to some of his greatest work. When asked, Logan said he would not have traded his sickness for being completely well. He also shares his greatest of experiences, working with Konstantin Stanislavski.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The poet and literary translator talks about his translation of Moliere's Tartuffe. Includes a clip from an earlier interview with Wilbur.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Discussing theater with the Irish character actor, whose portrayal of Brendan Behan takes places at the Gill Theater. Includes a clip of theater director Joan Littlewood.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The cast members of Organic Theatre's production of Huck Finn join Studs to talk about their roles. Includes some dramatic readings from the actors. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, or offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The director and actor discuss their interpretation of O'Neill's Hughie, presented by the Academy Festival Theatre in Lake Forest. Program includes clips of Robards' performance.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The actor and political activist shares with Studs her thoughts on the state of theater and civil rights. Includes clips of Terkel's interviews with Dee and Ossie Davis at the 1963 March on Washington, and a clip of the activist poet John Beecher.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The film, television, and stage actor discusses his one-man show FDR at the Studebaker Theater. Includes clips of President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaking and dramatic readings by Vaughn.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The cast of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem discuss the origins of the production and how it combines dance, poetry, and song. Program includes some dramatic readings.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Studs talks with the cast of Trevor Griffin's Comedians about their production at the Wisdom Bridge Theater. Includes clips from the British music hall performer Max Miller (as The Cheeky Chappie).*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations