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Barton Lynn Rolsky
40 Petrie Circle Streamwood IL 60107
(630)
372-6763 <brolsky@eznetinc.net>
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Weight: two hundred sixty pounds
Height: six feet five inches
Eyes: brown
Hair: black
Voice: deep baritone
Age: fifty-one
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Education:
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1966 - 1968
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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1968 - 1970
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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA
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BFA
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1970 - 1972
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University of Missouri
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Kansas City, MO
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MA
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1977 - 1978
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University of Florida
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1978 - 1980
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University of Kansas
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Teaching Experience:
Theatre History, Acting and Improvisation at the University of Kansas
Costume Construction and Stage Combat at Drake University
Guitar at Jenkins Music, Kansas City
Special Training:
Techniques of the Open Theatre with Alvah Stanley
Techniques of the Polish Laboratory Theatre with Zbigniew Cynkutis
Techniques of Stage Combat with Raoul Sudre
I have been working in theatre since 1966 when I first
appeared on stage playing a prepared role. Since that time I have
been privileged to work with some of the great performers
and artists of our time. Here is a partial list of their
names:
Don Knotts,
Sid Caeser,
Emogene Coca,
William Devane,
Woody Strode,
Sir Michael Redgrave,
Tony Franciosa,
Sara Miles,
Christopher Miles,
George Dzundza,
John Savage,
Roy Dotrice.
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Theatre Experience
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Date
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Role
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Production
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Theater
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Organization
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Address
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Jun. 2001
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Sir Bart, Master of the Gate
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Bristol Renaissance Festival
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Front Gate
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Renaissance Entertainment Corp.
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Bristol. WI
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Jun. 2000
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Sir Bart, Master of the Gate
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Bristol Renaissance Festival
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Front Gate
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Renaissance Entertainment Corp.
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Bristol. WI
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Jun. 1999
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Sir Bart, Master of the Gate
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Bristol Renaissance Festival
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Front Gate
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Renaissance Entertainment Corp.
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Bristol. WI
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Jun. 1998
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Sir Bart, Master of the Gate
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Bristol Renaissance Festival
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Front Gate
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Renaissance Entertainment Corp.
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Bristol. WI
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Jun. 1997
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Sir Bart, Master of the Gate
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Bristol Renaissance Festival
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Front Gate
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Renaissance Entertainment Corp.
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Bristol. WI
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Jun. 1996
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Sir Bart, Master of the Gate
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Bristol Renaissance Festival
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Front Gate
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Renaissance Entertainment Corp.
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Bristol. WI
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Jun. 1995
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Sir Bart, Master of the Gate
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Bristol Renaissance Festival
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Front Gate
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Renaissance Entertainment Corp.
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Bristol. WI
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Jun. 1994
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Sir Bart, Master of the Gate
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Bristol Renaissance Festival
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Front Gate
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Elora Corporation
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Bristol. WI
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Jun. 1993
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Sir Bart, Master of the Gate
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Bristol Renaissance Festival
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Front Gate
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Elora Corporation
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Bristol. WI
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Dec. 1980
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Director
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Next Time I'll Sing to You
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University Theatre
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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS
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Apr. 1980
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Oscar Wilde/Mr. Kendrick
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Flesh, Flash and Frank Harris
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Lawrence Community Theatre
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Lawrence Community Center
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Lawrence, KS
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Mar. 1980
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Father Bernardo
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O Santo Inquerito
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Inge Theatre
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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS
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Oct. 1979
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Lord Burleigh/Art
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The Fool
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University Theatre
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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS
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May 1979
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Director
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Exit the King
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Inge Theatre
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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS
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Dec. 1978
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Playwright
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Courting Queen Mab
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Inge Theatre
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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS
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Dec. 1978
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Director
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Meeting of the Powers at Kerlew Bridge
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Inge Theatre
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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS
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Dec. 1978
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Sword Master
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Meeting of the Powers at Kerlew Bridge
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Inge Theatre
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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS
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Oct. 1978
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Fight Assistant
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Romeo and Juliet
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University Theatre
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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS
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Aug. 1977
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Master Artificer
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Bus Stop
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Constans Theatre
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University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL
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Aug. 1977
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Property Master
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Bus Stop
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Constans Theatre
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University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL
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Jul. 1977
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Dr. Parpalaid
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Dr. Knock
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Constans Theatre
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University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL
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Jul. 1977
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Major Petkoff
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Arms and the Man
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Constans Theatre
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University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL
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Feb. 1977
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Sir Thomas
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Cry of Players
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Constans Theatre
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University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL
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Mar. 1976
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Dr. Bradman
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Blithe Spirit
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Beef "N" Boards Dinner Theatre
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Shelbyville, KY
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Nov. 1974
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Lighting and Sound Designer
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London Bus Road Tour
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(Musical Group)
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Indianapolis, IN and various cities
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Oct. 1974
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Dean Ramsey
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Bantry
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Black Curtain Dinner Theatre
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jul. 1974
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Master Electrician
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Mind With the Dirty Man
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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May 1974
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Master Electrician
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Hollow Crown
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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May 1974
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Master Electrician
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Pleasures and Repentances
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Feb. 1974
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The Technician
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Feb. 1974
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Lighting Designer
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Dec. 1973
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Master Electrician
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Dance on a Country Grave
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Nov. 1973
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Master Electrician
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Mind With the Dirty Man
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Oct. 1973
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Lighting Technician
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Brief Lives
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Oct. 1973
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Musician/Singer
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Brief Lives
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Sep. 1973
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Costume Design/Construction
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Skin of Our Teeth
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Sep. 1973
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Lighting Designer
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Skin of Our Teeth
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Arlington Park Theatre
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Jul. 1973
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Scenic Artist
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Music Man
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Starlight Musicales
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jul. 1973
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Scenic Artist
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My Fair Lady
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Starlight Musicales
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jul. 1973
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Scenic Artist
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Pajama Game
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Starlight Musicales
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jul. 1973
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Scenic Artist
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Glen Cambell Show
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Starlight Musicales
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jun. 1973
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Scenic Artist
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Applause
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Starlight Musicales
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jun. 1973
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Scenic Artist
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The Petulia Clark Show
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Starlight Musicales
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Indianapolis, IN
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Mar. 1973
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Squire Western
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Tom Jones
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Beef "N" Boards Dinner Theatre
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jan. 1973
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Sword Master
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Macbeth
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Marion College Theatre
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Marion College
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Indianapolis, IN
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Oct. 1972
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Pat
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The Hostage
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Marion College Theatre
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Marion College
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Indianapolis, IN
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Oct. 1972
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Camera Man/Floor Director
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6:00, 10:00. and 12:00 News
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WLWI-Television
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Indianapolis, IN
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Oct. 1972
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Lighting Technician
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6:00, 10:00. and 12:00 News
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WLWI-Television
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jul. 1972
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Assistant Technical Director
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Cat Among the Pigeons
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Missouri Repertory Theatre
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Jul. 1972
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Assistant Technical Director
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Borstal Boy
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Missouri Repertory Theatre
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Jun. 1972
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Bouncer (Prologue)
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House of Blue Leaves
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Missouri Repertory Theatre
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Jun. 1972
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Assistant Technical Director
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House of Blue Leaves
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Missouri Repertory Theatre
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Jun. 1972
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Assistant Technical Director
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Murder in the Cathedral
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Missouri Repertory Theatre
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Jun. 1972
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Assistant Technical Director
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Barefoot in the Park
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Missouri Repertory Theatre
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Jun. 1972
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Assistant Technical Director
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Long Day's Journey Into Night
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Missouri Repertory Theatre
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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May 1972
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Third Man
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A Thurber Carnival
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Resident Theatre
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Jewish Community Center
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Kansas City, MO
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Mar. 1972
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Director
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Next Time I'll Sing to You
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Experimental Theatre
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Mar. 1972
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Set Designer
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Next Time I'll Sing to You
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Experimental Theatre
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Feb. 1971
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Stage Manager
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Don Giovani
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University Playhouse
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Dec. 1971
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Father Martinez
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Night Over Taos
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University Playhouse
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Oct. 1971
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Gibbet
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Beaux' Stratagem
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University Playhouse
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Sep. 1971
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Prince Kazbeki/Corporal
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The Caucasion Chalk Circle
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University Playhouse
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University of Missouri at Kansas City
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Jun. 1971
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Crook
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Evil Crook
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Roundabout Traveling Theatre
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Department of Recreation
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jun. 1971
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Costume Design/Construction
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Evil Crook
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Roundabout Traveling Theatre
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Department of Recreation
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jun. 1971
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Set Designer
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Evil Crook
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Roundabout Traveling Theatre
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Department of Recreation
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jun. 1971
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Director
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Evil Crook
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Roundabout Traveling Theatre
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Department of Recreation
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jun. 1971
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Producer
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Evil Crook
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Roundabout Traveling Theatre
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Department of Recreation
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jun. 1971
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Pantalone
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The Portrait
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Roundabout Traveling Theatre
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Department of Recreation
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jun. 1971
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Crooked Tailor
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Emperor's New Clothes
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Roundabout Traveling Theatre
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Department of Recreation
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jun. 1971
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Designer
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Emperor's New Clothes
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Roundabout Traveling Theatre
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Department of Recreation
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Indianapolis, IN
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Jun. 1971
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Producer
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The Portrait
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Roundabout Traveling Theatre
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Department of Recreation
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Indianapolis, IN
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Mar. 1969
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Costume Master
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Sister Angelica
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University Auditorium
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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA
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Jan. 1969
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The Homosexual
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Baptism
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Experimental Theatre
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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA
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Jan. 1969
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Cornwall
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King Lear
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University Theatre and Tour
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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA
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Jan. 1969
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Costume Master
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King Lear
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University Theatre and Tour
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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA
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Jan. 1969
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Sword Master
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King Lear
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University Theatre and Tour
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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA
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Dec. 1968
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Codicil
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The Upholsterer
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University Auditorium
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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA
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Oct. 1968
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Herault-Secchelles
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Saturn's Feast
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University Auditorium
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Drake University
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Des Moines, IA
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Jun. 1968
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Collier
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Sergeant Musgrave's Dance
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Fairchild Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Jun. 1968
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Master Artificer
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Sergeant Musgrave's Dance
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Fairchild Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Jun. 1968
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Property Master
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Sergeant Musgrave's Dance
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Fairchild Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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May 1968
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Director
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Give Me Some Light
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Arena Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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May 1968
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Lighting and Scenic Designer
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Give Me Some Light
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Arena Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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May 1968
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Playwright
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Give Me Some Light
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Arena Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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May 1968
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Chorus
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The King and I
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University Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Apr. 1968
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Lighting Designer
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Luv
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Arena Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Apr. 1968
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Technical Director
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The Homecoming
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Arena Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Mar. 1968
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Director
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Impromptu
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Studio 49
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Mar. 1968
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Scenic Designer
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Impromptu
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Studio 49
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Feb. 1968
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Lighting Designer
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No Exit
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Arena Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Oct. 1967
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Playwright
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Point of View
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Closed Circuit Television
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Oct. 1967
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Producer
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Point of View
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Closed Circuit Televison
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Aug. 1967
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Lighting Designer
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Inherit the Wind
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Loose Park
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Department of Recreation
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Kansas City, MO
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May 1967
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Chorus
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Faust
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University Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Oct. 1966
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Solly Schmidt
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Man's a Man
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Arena Theatre
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI
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Jul. 1966
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Squire Rodney
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Hazel Kirk
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Resident Theatre
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Jewish Community Center
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Kansas City, MO
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