Gillas, John 2011-11-09

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This interview begins with “An Evening of Song and Dance” and concludes with “La Pizza Con Funghi”.


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: John Gillas

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: November 09, 2011

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Amy Mire

Length: 00:37:32


Abstract

An Evening of Song and Dance, Marilyn Arland, Accompanist since 1971, The Most Happy Fella, Jim Sudduth, Music Director, Mary Gillas, Sean Gillas, Stage Manager, Mike Jones, Gianni Schicchi, Personal meaning, 1958 San Francisco Opera, wore Mario Lanza’s costume, Cast, Jerry Minster, Guest Artist: Antonio Nagore, James Hegberg, music conductor, The Medium, Cast, Pirooz Aghssa as Toby, now at Eastern Michigan Univ., Mary Gillas, Costumes and props, Sweet Betsy from Pike, Dinner Theatre held on stage at the Allen Theatre, Tim Walsh designed a stage within a stage, La Pizza con Funghi, Seymour Barab, American premier, Cast, David Gaschen in fat suit, National Opera Association, Invited to perform in NYC, Letter from Seymour Barab


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