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Stand-up tragedy (excerpts, promo's, etc.)

Title
Stand-up tragedy (excerpts, promo's, etc.) [videorecording].
Publication
Los Angeles, 1989.

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Additional Authors
  • Cain, Bill, 1947-
  • Coleman, Jack, 1958-
  • Gerrity, Dan
  • Chong, Marcus
  • Armstrong, Vaughn
  • Shabba-Doo
  • Hall, Arsenio
  • Franklin, Gary
Description
1 videocassette (VHS) (17 min.) : sd., col. SP; 1/2 in.
Summary
Compilation of video material pertaining to Bill Cain's Stand-up tragedy, a drama with music centered on a Catholic school in an inner city neighborhood. Includes excerpts from the Mark Taper Forum production of the play, a TV commercial advertising it, and a dance number featuring much of the cast, specially staged for the Arsenio Hall show.
Subject
  • Cain, Bill, 1947-
  • Musical theater > California > Los Angeles
  • Theater > California > Los Angeles
  • Theatrical productions > California > Los Angeles > 1981-1990
Genre/Form
  • Television.
  • Commercials.
  • Trailers and promo's.
Note
  • A videorecording of the Hartford Stage production of this show, taped on Dec. 16, 1989, and featuring some of the performers seen here, is available on NCOV 856.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
Performer (note)
  • Featured performers from the California stage production of Stand-up tragedy include Jack Coleman, Dan Gerrity, Marcus Chong, Vaughn Armstrong and Shabba-Doo. Also includesTV personalities Arsenio Hall and Gary Franklin.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in Los Angeles, Calif., 1989.
Call Number
NCOX 952
OCLC
276359496
Title
Stand-up tragedy (excerpts, promo's, etc.) [videorecording].
Imprint
Los Angeles, 1989.
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Cast
Featured performers from the California stage production of Stand-up tragedy include Jack Coleman, Dan Gerrity, Marcus Chong, Vaughn Armstrong and Shabba-Doo. Also includesTV personalities Arsenio Hall and Gary Franklin.
Event
Videotaped in Los Angeles, Calif., 1989.
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Added Author
Cain, Bill, 1947- Stand-up tragedy.
Coleman, Jack, 1958- actor.
Gerrity, Dan, actor.
Chong, Marcus, actor.
Armstrong, Vaughn, actor.
Shabba-Doo, performer.
Hall, Arsenio.
Franklin, Gary.
Research Call Number
NCOX 952
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