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  • A conversation with John Houseman

    The British-American theater and film producer, actor, and director discusses his memoir, Run-through, a chronicle of life in theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interviewing Patrick Henry

    Aug. 28, 1973

    The founder and director of Chicago's Free Street Theater joins Studs to talk about bringing contemporary theater to the communities, especially those that don't ordinarily get out to theaters.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interviewing Siobhán McKenna; part 2

    Oct. 22, 1971

    The Irish actress joins Studs to discuss some of her roles and to perform some dramatic readings.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • An interview with John Lahr; part 2

    Dec. 23, 1969

    A conversation with the drama critic about his book, Notes On a Cowardly Lion - a biography about his father, the actor Bert Lahr.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Interviewing Miguel Pinero and Kathy Slade

    Jul. 29, 1974

    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 

  • An interview with Joshua Logan

    May. 27, 1976

    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 

  • Talking about Moliere with Richard Wilbur

    Dec. 13, 1973

    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

  • Interviewing Sir Ralph Richardson and Lady Mary Richardson (Meriel Forbes)

    Aug. 21, 1974

    Studs joins the two English actors to discuss their careers and the drawing-room comedy Lloyd George Knew My Father. Includes some recordings of their dramatic readings.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Talking about Brendan Behan, with Shay Duffin

    Jan. 9, 1975

    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 

  • Interviewing Stuart Gordon, Jack Wallace, Brian Hickey, and Bruce (Meshach) Taylor

    Mar. 7, 1975

    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 

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