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Parlez-vous Yup'ik

Title
Parlez-vous Yup'ik [videorecording]
Publication
c1985.

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Moving imageUse in library *MGZIC 9-2041Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
  • Usugan, Frances.
  • Sipary, Darlene.
  • John, Theresa.
  • Moses, Paul.
  • Asuluk, James.
  • Lincoln, Billy.
  • McDonald, John.
  • Sophocles.
  • Hunsaker, Dave.
Description
1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (58 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Summary
Documentary about Yup'ik Antigone, a Yup'ik Eskimo version of Sophocles' tragedy adapted by David Hunsaker and acted by Yup'ik actors. The play is seen in preparation in the actors' hometown of Toksook Bay, Alaska, and Hunsaker and the actors discuss its relevance to Yup'ik culture. The documentary also records the company's performances in 1984 at the Théâtre des Nations festival in Nancy and at La Mama E.T.C. in New York. A substantial portion of the play may be seen in *MGZIC 9-2044 Yup'ik Antigone: Excerpts.
Subjects
Note
  • A production of KYUK-TV, Bethel, Alaska, and Kuskokwim Community College. Director/videographer/editor: John A. McDonald. Toksook Bay videography: Alexie Isaac, Pattie Harper. Writer: Richard Goldstein. Narration: Bobbie Garthwaite. Additional narration: Lillian McGill. Distributed as a videotape by KYUK Videotape Productions, Bethel, Alaska.
  • Yup'ik Antigone written and directed by David Hunsaker.
  • Actors/dancers/musicians: Paul Moses (Creon), Theresa John (Ismene), Darlene Sipary (Antigone), James Asuluk (Haemon), Martina Woods (Storyteller), and Frances Usugan and Billy Lincoln (Elders).
Call Number
*MGZIC 9-2041
OCLC
NYPY906009849-F
Title
Parlez-vous Yup'ik [videorecording]
Imprint
c1985.
Local Subject
Television. Parlez-vous Yup'ik.
Incidental dances. Yup'ik Antigone.
Mask dances.
Local Subject
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Eskimos.
Added Author
Usugan, Frances. Performer
Sipary, Darlene. Performer
John, Theresa. Performer
Moses, Paul. Performer
Asuluk, James. Performer
Lincoln, Billy. Performer
McDonald, John. Director. Videographer. Editor
Sophocles.
Hunsaker, Dave. Director. Author. Adapter
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-2041
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