World premiere of Ordinary Americans, about radio and TV superstar Gertrude Berg this month in West Palm Beach Florida.
Bonus article below about the incredible Gertrude Berg.
The Times Square concert venue The Town Hall has created a prize to honor activism and art that will be named after Broadcast 41 member Lena Horne
Honoring those who "promote awareness and create social change," the Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact will be awarded in February. A $100,000 donation will be given to a charity of the winner's choice.
Next week at SUNY Plattsburgh, a two night event about the brilliant Uta Hagen, titled "The Artistry and Politics of Uta Hagen--A Centennial Celebration of Her Life." You can listen to a piece about the event here.
Pianist Hazel Scott was a child prodigy--a gifted pianist and performer; a talented actress; and a civil rights leader, whose landmark lawsuit against a restaurant in Pasco, Washington that refused to serve her.
Blacklist 41 author Carol Stabile continues the conversation with Advanced TV Herstory creator Cynthia Bemis Abrams.
Blacklist 41 author Carol Stabile speaks with Advanced TV Herstory creator Cynthia Bemis Abrams.
Gypsy Rose Lee is best known for her work as a burlesque artist--her Wikipedia entry, for example, describes her as "an American burlesque entertainer and vedette famous for her striptease act," adding by way of an afterthought that she was "Also an actress, author, and playwright."
