Southwest Theatre Conference (1977)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1977-11-04
Duration: 00:28:36
Subjects: Theater | Southwest Theatre Conference (U.S.) | Baton Rouge Little Theater | Community theater | Theatrical makeup | Rome, Harold, 1908-1993 | Composers | Ward, Douglas Turner | Albee, Edward, 1928- | Dramatists | Playwriting/Screenwriting | Ashley, Elizabeth, 1939- | Acting | ACTORS
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Herrod, Doug Photographer
- Jackson, Lyle Photographer
- Godoy, Al Photographer
- DeMers, John Writer
- George, Beth Producer
- Mitchell, Gene Director
- Edwards, Lee Interviewee
- Kelly, Bob Interviewee
- Rome, Harold Performer
- Ward, Douglas Turner Interviewee
- Albee, Edward Interviewee
- Ashley, Elizabeth Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” from November 4, 1977, features highlights from the Southwest Theatre Conference in Baton Rouge. It includes: an interview with director Lee Edwards of the Baton Rouge Little Theater; a demonstration of theatrical make-up by make-up artist Bob Kelly; a presentation with stage composer Harold Rome; an interview with Douglas Turner Ward of Burnside, the founder of the Negro Ensemble Company; an interview with playwright Edward Albee; and an interview with actress Elizabeth Ashley of Baton Rouge. Host: Beth George