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Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Ted Shawn Theater: lecture
- Title
- Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Ted Shawn Theater: lecture [sound recording]
- Author
- Shawn, Ted, 1891-1972.
- Publication
- 1967.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Audio | Use in library | *MGZTL 4-52 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Details
- Description
- 1 sound disc (56 min.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.
- Summary
- Shawn discusses the planning of the Ted Shawn Theater; the first season (summer, 1942) of performances in the Theater, notably Agnes De Mille's Hell on wheels, La Argentinita, La Meri, Bronislava Nijinska. Shawn continues to reminisce about the war years; about the successes and difficulties of the Theater's 25 years; the financial problems of Jacob's Pillow. The tape closes with Shawn's discussion of his dance O brother sun and sister moon, based on the legend of St. Francis of Assisi.
- Donor/Sponsor
- Oral History Archive.
- Ted Shawn Collection.
- New York State Council on the Arts, 2000-2001.
- Subjects
- Note
- Recorded July 9, 1967 in the Ted Shawn Theater, Jacob's Pillow, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Theater.
- Funding (note)
- Preservation was made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, 2000-2001.
- Call Number
- *MGZTL 4-52
- OCLC
- NYPY737016192-R
- Author
- Shawn, Ted, 1891-1972. Interviewee
- Title
- Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Ted Shawn Theater: lecture [sound recording]
- Imprint
- 1967.
- Funding
- Preservation was made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, 2000-2001.
- Local Note
- Arch. orig.: *MGZTO 7-52.*MGZTC 3-52 (Former classmark)Preservation master: *MGZTP 4-52.Dubbing master: *MGZTD 4-52.
- Local Subject
- Musical comedies. American legend.Phonotapes -- Shawn, T.
- Research Call Number
- *MGZTL 4-52