Brunk, Mr and Mrs Henry 1976-01-27
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brunk discuss their career with tent shows and explain a typical tent show format.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brunk
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: January 27, 1976
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Henry Brunk,
Mercedes Brunk,
Influences to enter show business,
Music man,
First show (1916),
Oklahoma,
Harley Sadler show,
Stock company,
Tent shows,
Routes,
Business,
Competition,
Reasons for closing,
Talent,
Recruiting,
Format,
Seating,
Orchestra music,
"Toby shows",
Other acts,
Tents,
Construction,
Chicken roost,
Advertising,
Theater work,
Rehearsals,
New York actors,
Performers,
Gimmicks,
Candy sales,
Stuffed bears,
"Sun-up show"
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1916-1976
Bulk Dates: 1916-1976
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