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Richard Schechner

Richard Schechner

Richard Schechner (1934- ) is a director, performance theorist, environmental theater pioneer, and NYU Performance Studies founder. Editor of The Drama Review since 1962, he founded The Performance Group, producing Dionysus in 69, which evolved into the Wooster Group.

Lorraine O’Grady

Lorraine O’Grady

Lorraine O’Grady (1934–2024) was an artist, writer, and critic who gained recognition as an artist later in life, exploring race, feminism, and cultural identity. This interview, recorded in June 2024 - less than six months before her passing - was Lorraine O'Grady's final comprehensive video interview.

Richard Foreman

Richard Foreman

In his final recorded interview, Richard Foreman (1937–2025), Obie-winning playwright, offers an in-depth reflection on his groundbreaking career and the evolution of his revolutionary Ontological-Hysteric Theater, celebrated for its non-narrative structures, abrasive soundscapes, and abstract acting.

JoAnne Akalaitis

JoAnne Akalaitis

JoAnne Akalaitis (1937–), co-founded Mabou Mines in 1970. A five-time Obie winner, she directed across genres and led NYC’s Public Theater (1991–1993), shaping political and experimental performance.

Art Kunkin

Art Kunkin

Art Kunkin (1928-2019) was the founder of the Los Angeles Free Press, a pioneering alternative newspaper that revolutionized journalism in the 1960s with its bold coverage of counterculture and social issues.

Candy Darling

Candy Darling

Candy Darling (1944-1974) grew up on Long Island, idolizing screen stars like Lana Turner. She rose to fame in Andy Warhol’s Factory, appearing in “Flesh” and “Women in Revolt.” Lou Reed’s song "Candy Says" immortalized her, as did Peter Hujar's iconic photography.

Walter Robinson

Walter Robinson

Walter Robinson (1950-2025), an influential American artist and art critic, co-founded Art-Rite magazine and led Artnet Magazine. Known for his pop culture-inspired paintings, Robinson's work has made a significant impact on contemporary art and criticism.

Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992) was a pioneering LGBTQ+ activist, drag performer, and key figure in the 1969 Stonewall uprising. Co-founding the Gay Liberation Front and Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), she advocated tirelessly for LGBTQ+ rights, homelessness, and marginalized communities throughout her life.

Alan Bell

Alan Bell

Alan Bell is a pioneering gay publisher and activist, known for founding Gaysweek, New York’s first weekly LGBT newspaper. His work significantly contributed to LGBT visibility and rights, bridging gaps in media representation and fostering community awareness and unity.

Brigid Berlin

Brigid Berlin

Brigid Berlin (1939–2020) was a rebellious socialite turned artist, famed for her work with Andy Warhol and the Silver Factory. Known for her raw creativity, she starred in Chelsea Girls, created unique art, and contributed to Interview magazine. Her recordings led to The Velvet Underground's first live album.

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