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Charles Busch |
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Charles Busch
As his play Vampire Lesbians of Sodom marks the 25th anniversary of its opening at the Provincetown Playhouse, playwright and actor Charles Busch recalls the circumstances surrounding the play's production and the evolution of his career as a writer and performer, including his years as a solo artist and his transition to writing for other actors -- and himself, as his own leading lady. He also talks about his theatregoing experiences growing up in New York and his study at Northwestern University; explains that despite frequent declarations that his work is rooted in classic films, he believes them to be based more in his knowledge of theatrical history and style; wonders whether he could achieve success today, now that Off-Broadway has become relatively inhospitable to commercial productions of plays; ponders why his forays into musical theatre, including Taboo, haven't been entirely successful; describes the ups and downs of his relationship with his "co-muse" Julie Halston, including its inauspicious beginning; makes clear why he never had any intention of playing the title role in The Tale of the Allergist's Wife; describes the challenges he faced getting the rights to perform a role he's now done several times, Auntie Mame; and reflects on why he's inexorably drawn back to Theatre for the New City, most recently with The Divine Sister, even after success in larger, more upscale environs.
Original air date - July 14, 2010
Running Time - 1:07:48
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