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Presenting all of David Langston Smyrl (or is it?)

Title
Presenting all of David Langston Smyrl (or is it?) [videorecording] / Joseph Papp presents ; written by David Langston Smyrl ; arranged and directed by James Milton.
Publication
New York, 1980.

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Additional Authors
  • Smyrl, David Langston
  • Papp, Joseph
  • White, Chris, 1936-2014
  • Milton, James
  • Tan, Victor En Yu
  • New York Shakespeare Festival Public Theater, producer.
Description
2 videocassettes (75 min.) : sd., b&w; 3/4 in. (U-matic)
Summary
Musical revue featuring songs, monologues and comedy skits by David Langston Smyrl. The work is performed by Smyrl accompanied by musicians.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of the Joseph Papp Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival.
Series Statement
Joseph Papp Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival Moving Image Collection
Alternative Title
Presenting all of David Langston Smyrl in Esther Hall, track 1 audio: house feed; track 2 audio: video-camera mic, 1 of 2 [etc.]
Subject
  • Smyrl, David Langston
  • New York Shakespeare Festival Public Theater
  • One-person shows (Performing arts)
  • Theatrical productions > New York (State) > New York > 1971-1980
  • Musical reviews and comedies > New York (State) > New York > 1971-1980
  • Musical theater > New York (State) > New York
  • African Americans > Drama
  • African American theater > New York (State) > New York
Genre/Form
Musicals.
Note
  • These videos separated from the New York Shakespeare Festival collection, *T-Mss 1993-028.
  • Sound and image quality are erratic.
  • Production credits from Public Theater program dated November 7, 1980.
  • Copy of program available.
  • Songs and skits in order of performance: A song to dance to; Medley: I did it my way, Gonna climb a mountain, You'll never walk alone; Comedy skit: In the barber shop; Excerpt from: Cyrano de Bergerac; Jumpin' at the Woodside, Stormy Monday, A tribute to vegetables; Solo para ti (Just for you alone); When the saints go marchin' in; Comedy skit: If you love me, can I have those two pieces of bacon?; Comedy skit: In the barber shop (reprise); Send in the clowns; Excerpts from: Julius Caesar; Night in Tunisia: a tribute to Bill Robinson (tap dance and congas); Finale: The dance of the razor blades.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
  • Preservation pending. Appointment and tape transfer required before viewing.
Credits (note)
  • Lighting design, Victor En Yu Tan ; fight choreographer (Cyrano de Bergerac), David Langston Smyrl ; stage manager, Bill McComb.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped at the Public Theater/LuEsther Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. November 7, 1980. Exact date of the performance is unknown.
Biography (note)
  • Poet, stand-up comic, writer, singer and performer David Langston Smyrl has appeared in plays and musicals on and off-Broadway, writing the book, lyrics and music for some of the works in which he performed. During the 1970s and early 80s three of Smyrl's works were commissioned and produced by Joseph Papp and the New York Shakespeare Festival. These include On the lock-in (1977), directed by Robert Macbeth, see NCOV 5025. Smyrl is noted also for his work as a film and television actor, TV and radio producer and voiceover announcer.
Call Number
NCOV 5024
OCLC
NYPG05-F10989
Title
Presenting all of David Langston Smyrl (or is it?) [videorecording] / Joseph Papp presents ; written by David Langston Smyrl ; arranged and directed by James Milton.
Imprint
New York, 1980.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Series
Joseph Papp Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival Moving Image Collection
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Preservation pending. Appointment and tape transfer required before viewing.
Credits
Lighting design, Victor En Yu Tan ; fight choreographer (Cyrano de Bergerac), David Langston Smyrl ; stage manager, Bill McComb.
Performer
Performer: David Langston Smyrl.
Musicians: Chris White, bass ; Andy Bey, keyboards.
Event
Videotaped at the Public Theater/LuEsther Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. November 7, 1980. Exact date of the performance is unknown.
Biography
Poet, stand-up comic, writer, singer and performer David Langston Smyrl has appeared in plays and musicals on and off-Broadway, writing the book, lyrics and music for some of the works in which he performed. During the 1970s and early 80s three of Smyrl's works were commissioned and produced by Joseph Papp and the New York Shakespeare Festival. These include On the lock-in (1977), directed by Robert Macbeth, see NCOV 5025. Smyrl is noted also for his work as a film and television actor, TV and radio producer and voiceover announcer.
Added Author
Smyrl, David Langston, performer.
Papp, Joseph, producer.
White, Chris, 1936-2014, musician.
Milton, James, arranger of music.
Milton, James, director.
Tan, Victor En Yu, lighting designer.
New York Shakespeare Festival Public Theater, producer.
Research Call Number
NCOV 5024
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