Gillas, John 2012-03-28

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John Gillas discusses the 75th Anniversary Preview Concert, the 75th Anniversary production and the smaller productions performed in Dallas, Texas and San Antonio, Texas as part of the 75th Anniversary of Texas Tech


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Interviewee Name: John Gillas

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Date: March 28, 2012

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Amy Mire

Length: 00:23:51


Abstract

75th Anniversary Preview, John Montford, Act II of Fledermaus with Red Raider as Orlofsky, Preview performed Nov. 22, 1997, Laura Vlasak, mezzo-soprano, Pirates of Penzance, Students in Preview, Former students in Gala, Major General was changed to Chancellor, Finian’s Rainbow, Tams Whitmark refused permission to use scenes, could only use full show so ended up going with, Music Theatre International shows, which allowed scenes to be used, Diana Moore, choreographer, Horizon Touring Company, Organization, Music and theatre students, Contracted and paid, Dallas, Texas production, Jill Blaylock, Kelly McClendon, Chris Caddell, Company members, Held at major hotel ballroom, San Antonio, Texas production, G.W. Bailey hosted, Ann Sanders, hostess, Bonnie Victor Fried, Chris Caddell, guest artists, The Play of Daniel, G.W. Bailey


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