Briggs, Charles, 1973 February 6
Scope and Contents
Charles Briggs lectured at the University of Connecticut on 2/6/1973 (2015-0002/RR111). Charles Briggs talks about himself and his experiences as a successful person in the theatre.
Dates
- 1973 February 6
Conditions Governing Access
Links to digitized content are included in the finding aid.
Biographical / Historical
Writer, composer, director and actor Charles Briggs was born in Gallispolis, Ohio, in 1935. His Broadway career includes Les Blancs (1970), Purlie (1970), and Don't Play Us Cheap! (1972), among others.
Charles Briggs, in addition to acting, was an assistant director at the Blue Summer Valley Theater in Grand Rapids, Michigan, during its 1966 run. Briggs helped to direct My Fair Lady,
Extent
1 Reels (Magnetic tape audio recording) : RR 111 1 reel, 00:57:22; tape speed 3¾ IPS; track position ½-Track Mono; Substrate: Polyester.
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
- African American actors Subject Source: Fast
- African American authors Subject Source: Fast
- African American composers Subject Source: Fast
- African American dramatists Subject Source: Fast
- African Americans Subject Source: Fast
- African Americans in popular culture Subject Source: Fast
- Black Experience in the Arts Course (University of Connecticut) -- Sound recordings Subject Source: Local sources
Repository Details
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