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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2024.139.001 |
Collection |
Oral History |
Narrator's Name |
Hansen, John H., Richard Robertson, and Larry Stockard |
Object Name |
Recording |
Date |
10/15/2024 |
Digital Link |
Click here to listen to recording. |
Scope & Content |
Recording of an oral history interview featuring John H. Hansen, Richard Robertson, and Larry Stockard conducted at the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum by museum volunteer Lorretta Bertalot on October 15, 2024. The audio track is 01:51:26 in length. The three men talk about their time at the Spotlight Theatre in Tulsa, performing "The Drunkard" and other performances. They also discuss some of the history of their production and the theater. 00:00:19 theatric introduction 00:04:23 personal introductions 00:09:09 operation of the Tulsa Spotlight Theatre when joined 00:11:45 decline and families 00:13:55 the play, the characters, and the Olio 00:22:52 charitable work 00:24:24 history of the theatre building 00:34:05 community and the directors 00:43:10 children's theatre 00:58:30 the audience and their participation 00:59:40 costuming and making roles their own 01:02:57 egalitarian auditions leads to community 01:06:44 making the Spotlight Song 01:10:49 Olio definition and acts 01:17:45 summers and struggles 01:18:36 inspiration and enjoying the roles 01:22:57 unique skills 01:24:24 family based entertainment 01:26:26 the show evolves 01:32:29 "The Drunkard" in the 1970s 01:49:45 Alma and Bob Clark 01:43:24 working on the parts 01:48:02 day jobs 01:50:22 gratitude for the Spotlight |
Search Terms |
actors & actresses Drunkard - play oral history interviews theater productions theaters Tulsa Spotlight Theatre |
People |
Aaron, Wayne Clark, Alma Clark, Bob Dickson, Richard Endo, Peter Goff, Bruce Alonzo Hansen, John H. Henson, Bob Jenson, Carl Reed, Jim Robertson, Richard Sears, Joe Shriner, Patti Adams Stockard, Larry Vance, James "Jim" |