"State of the Arts" radio program, 1983

Item — cassette: 49

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Broadcast on KWHO, Salt Lake City.

On side A the guest is Willam Christensen, founder of Ballet West. Background information on Christensen and Ballet West is included. Topics of discussion are Christensen's experiences at the University of Utah; the sources of his "vision;" early fundraising; the importance of touring; early performances; Cinderella; his hopes for Ballet West; guest artists; Bruce Marks as new Artistic Director; the ballet academy; and the dance careers of former Utahns. 40 minutes.

On side B the guest is Bruce Marks, Artistic Director of Ballet West. The opening remarks of this segment are not recorded. Topics of discussion include Marks' experiences and classmates at the High School of the Performing Arts in New York City; his reasons for becoming a dancer; performing as a soloist in Lucia di Lammermoor at the Metropolitan Opera; his experiences as a dancer at, and touring with, the American Ballet Theater; his self-description as a dancer; memorable performances; his reasons for giving up performing; the critical acclaim of Ballet West; choreographing; his opinion of holding an administrative position; and the ballet school. 28 minutes.

Dates

1983

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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