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Requiem for a slave (Videotape)

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Description

1 cassette. 27 min. : sd. b&w NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)

Summary

An "operatic dance-drama in modern jazz form" recalling the life and death of a black slave.

Subject

Jazz dance

Note

Telecast on WTTW/Chicago's Facet series on November 1, 1966. Distributed as a videotape by Orion Enterprises, Evanston, Illinois. Producer/director: Karen Prindle.
Conceived, written, composed, and conducted by J. Mark Quinn. Staged and choreographed by Gus Giordano. Scenery: Michael Loewenstein. Lighting: Tom Markle.
Performed by Rita Rojas (the wife), Earnest Morgan (the slave), and Herb Jones (the friend [acting role]), with Carol Banks, Yvonne Barfield, James Brown, Colette Hill, Spencer Jackson Jr., Jerry Jones, Walter Lewis, Nate Mallette, James Mallette, Ron McCommon, Mary Alice Smith, and Peggy Tilles. Music performed by DePaul Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chorus.

Call Number

*MGZIA 4-946

OCLC

NYPY906024574-F

Title

Requiem for a slave (Videotape)

Imprint

1966.

Local Subject

Television. Requiem for a slave.

Added Author

Rojas, Rita, dancer.

Morgan, Earnest, dancer.

Quinn, J. Mark. Conceptor. Author. Composer. Conductor

Loewenstein, Michael. Designer

Prindle, Karen. Producer. Director

Giordano, Gus, choreographer.

Research Call Number

*MGZIA 4-946