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Theatre of the Living Arts: A Beginning
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The founding of Philadelphia's first major resident theater company: The Theatre of the Living Arts.
As the 1960s begin, the fortunes of the Quaker City - and its theater - are flagging. Even the longtime supply of Broadway 'tryout' shows coming through town are beginning to dry up.
To jump-start a revival, two Philadelphia area women, Jean Goldman and Celia Silverman, begin the arduous process of bringing the skeptical Philly audience a non-profit theater, music and cinema organization. The director Andre Gregory becomes the theater's original Artistic Director. By January 1965 - after some last minute drama - the first play of the first season has its premiere!
Visit our website to find images, additional information, and a bibliography of our sources - "A Theatrical Baby With Two Mothers":
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℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
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Manage episode 364589106 series 2899444
The founding of Philadelphia's first major resident theater company: The Theatre of the Living Arts.
As the 1960s begin, the fortunes of the Quaker City - and its theater - are flagging. Even the longtime supply of Broadway 'tryout' shows coming through town are beginning to dry up.
To jump-start a revival, two Philadelphia area women, Jean Goldman and Celia Silverman, begin the arduous process of bringing the skeptical Philly audience a non-profit theater, music and cinema organization. The director Andre Gregory becomes the theater's original Artistic Director. By January 1965 - after some last minute drama - the first play of the first season has its premiere!
Visit our website to find images, additional information, and a bibliography of our sources - "A Theatrical Baby With Two Mothers":
https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/a-theatrical-baby-with-two-mothers/
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERE
TO ORDER ON BROOKLINE BOOKS WEBSITE: GO HERE (Use the code 25PESC to save 25% at checkout!)
Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/
Or, follow us on Mastodon: https://historians.social/@schmeterpitz
Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast
© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
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