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Interview with Micki Wesson.

Title
Interview with Micki Wesson.
Author
Wesson, Micki.
Publication
2002.

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AudioPermit needed *MGZTC 3-2369 sound cassette Permission requiredPerforming Arts Research Collections - Dance
AudioPermit needed *MGZMT 3-2369 transcript Permission requiredPerforming Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
Kourlas, Gia.
Description
1 sound cassette (ca. 90 min.) +
Summary
Ms. Wesson describes her background in dance, meeting Meredith Monk and their instant affinity; early days of support for her work; formalizing her role and the company's structure; her feelings about Monk's family life and the impact it had on Monk; the role that Wesson feels she has played in Monk's life; Monk's contribution to and the reception of her work within the art world. Wesson discusses her concept of what it takes to be a great artist; her role in the art world more generally; her feelings about the responsibilities of board members in nonprofit organizations; other artists whose work she suports; performing in Monk's piece Quarry; Wesson's affection for John Scott; critical and audience response for Monk's work; the creation of Monk's board of directors; Wesson's ongoing role in the company, both creatively and administratively.
Donor/Sponsor
National Endowment for the Arts, 2001-2002.
Series Statement
Meredith Monk Oral History Project.
Alternative Title
  • Dance Oral History Project.
  • Dance Audio Archive.
Subject
  • Wesson, Micki
  • Monk, Meredith
  • Quarry (Choreographic work : Monk)
  • Arts > Management
Note
  • Interview conducted by Gia Kourlas at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City on June 14, 2001.
  • For transcript see: *MGZMT 3-2369.
Access (note)
  • Permission required.
  • Transcripts may not be photographed or reproduced without permission.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation was made possible in part with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, 2001-2002.
Call Number
*MGZTC 3-2369
OCLC
NYPY02-R53
Author
Wesson, Micki. Interviewee
Title
Interview with Micki Wesson.
Imprint
2002.
Series
Meredith Monk Oral History Project.
Access
Permission required.
Funding
Preservation was made possible in part with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, 2001-2002.
Restricted Access
Transcripts may not be photographed or reproduced without permission.
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Local Subject
Audiotapes -- Wesson, M.
Added Author
Kourlas, Gia. Interviewer
Research Call Number
*MGZTC 3-2369
*MGZMT 3-2369
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