Interview with Betsy Salkind and Helene Lantry about their comedy show "Terrorist Bridesmaids," 1989 September 3
Salkind, Betsy; Lantry, Helene; Comedy; Club Cafe; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexuals; Transgender people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on September 3, 1989, host Peter Stickel interviews Betsy Salkind and Helene Lantry about their four women comedy show, "Terrorist Bridesmaids." The show is scheduled to run at Club Cafe. The show features solo and ensemble performances, as well as improvisation. Both woman talk about their comedy careers in Boston and the benefits of being in Boston over a more competitive scene like New York City. They also talk about lesbian nightlife in Boston and their theories on why there are more venues for gay men. Lantry talks about the impact of her comedy on straight audiences, making them think about LGBTQ people and their lives and rights in a new way.
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1989-09-03
Stickel, Peter
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THP-046-BOV-071_19890903
Interview with Martin Anderson, director of the "Living With AIDS Theatre Project," 1989 March 19
Anderson, Martin; MacKenzie, Jeremy; Abben, Susan; AIDS (Disease) and the arts; Gay theater; Club Cafe; Club Cabaret; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexuals; Transgender people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on March 19, 1989, host Peter Stickel interviews Martin Anderson, director of the "Living With AIDS Theatre Project." Susan Abben and Jeremy MacKenzie from the "Disappearing Act" crew also are interviewed. The interview revolves around the conceptualization and creation of the musical about AIDS. The project is based on stories of people in Boston and about how AIDS has touched their lives. The musical is at Club Cabaret, and the interview ends with a song from the show.
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1989-03-19
Stickel, Peter
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THP-046-BOV-060_19890319
Interview about "Miss Gulch Returns!" with Fred Barton, 1989 January 8
Barton, Fred; Wizard of Oz (Motion picture : 1939); Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexuals; Transgender people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on January 8, 1989, host Peter Stickel interviews Fred Barton - author, musician, lyricist, waiter, conductor, and juggler - about the musical show "Miss Gulch Returns!" Barton talks about his one-man show "Miss Gulch Returns!", which is about the character from "The Wizard of Oz" who is the Kansas archetype of the Wicked Witch. According to Barton, Almira Gulch represents the unpleasant, angry and grumpy person we all could be if we decided to be mad at life. Barton dresses in drag to play Miss Gulch. Barton also talks about his work as assistant conductor for the Broadway tour of Cabaret, his preference for Boston over New York City, and audience reactions to "Miss Gulch Returns!"
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1989-01-08
Stickel, Peter
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THP-046-BOV-052_19890108
Interview with Mike Foster, Bill Martell, and Jamie MacKenzie, cast members from the gay cabaret "Disappearing Act," 1988 May 18
Foster, Mike; Martell, Bill; MacKenzie, Jamie; HIV/AIDS; LGBTQ arts; Theatre (LGBTQ); Club Cafe; Club Cabaret; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); LGBTQ people; Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexual people; Transgender people; Queer people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on May 18, 1988, host Peter Stickel speaks with the cast of gay cabaret "Disappearing Act." The interview begins with Mike Foster, the creator of the cabaret, speaking about his career and the creation of the cabaret. Fellow performers, Bill Martell and Jamie MacKenzie, speak of their roles. The cabaret, which was performed at Club Cabaret in Boston, Mass., includes 26 different musical numbers. Two of the songs address the AIDS crisis, while many others are about the humor in life and the love in LGBTQ relationships.
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1988-05-18
Stickel, Peter
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THP-046-BOV-043_19880518
Interview with gay artist and mime Jim Vetter, 1987 October 11
Vetter, Jim; Theatre (LGBTQ); Mime; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); LGBTQ people; Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexual people; Transgender people; Queer people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on October 11, 1987, host Peter Stickel interviews gay mime artist Jim Vetter. Jim is also a magician, play director, television talk show host, teen theater troop leader, and radio dramatist. Jim talks about his work in the theater, some of his past and current pieces, and issues related to being an out artist.
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1987-10-11
Stickel, Peter
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THP-046-BOV-029_19871011