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1. Interview of Jesus Reyes

Topic:
Theater
COVID-19 Pandemic
Length:
6 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Community-Engaged Theater in Los Angeles series seeks to document the work of a grouping of theater companies in Los Angeles whose mission combines an artistic focus with explicit attention to social justice and community building. The companies included use a working method that seeks creati...
Biographical Note:
Manager of Center Theatre Group's community programs. Founder and creative artistic director of the creative center East LA Rep. Los Angeles County arts commissioner representing the first district.

2. Interview of Henriette Brouwers

Topic:
Theater
COVID-19 Pandemic
Length:
6.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Community-Engaged Theater in Los Angeles series seeks to document the work of a grouping of theater companies in Los Angeles whose mission combines an artistic focus with explicit attention to social justice and community building. The companies included use a working method that seeks creati...
Biographical Note:
Associate director of the performance group and non-profit arts organization, the Los Angeles Poverty Department.

3. Interview of Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez

Topic:
Theater
COVID-19 Pandemic
Length:
7.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Community-Engaged Theater in Los Angeles series seeks to document the work of a grouping of theater companies in Los Angeles whose mission combines an artistic focus with explicit attention to social justice and community building. The companies included use a working method that seeks creati...
Biographical Note:
Artistic director of Watts Village Theater Company (WVTC), which collaborates with its community to produce work focused around pertinent social issues. Faculty at California State University, Northridge.

4. Interview of John Malpede

Topic:
Theater
COVID-19 Pandemic
Length:
6.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Community-Engaged Theater in Los Angeles series seeks to document the work of a grouping of theater companies in Los Angeles whose mission combines an artistic focus with explicit attention to social justice and community building. The companies included use a working method that seeks creati...
Biographical Note:
Founding artistic director of the performance group and non-profit arts organization the Los Angeles Poverty Department.

5. Interview of John Muto

Topic:
COVID-19 Pandemic
Film and Television
Length:
5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Production designer with expertise in animation and visual effects who worked on River's Edge, Home Alone, and Species. Professor of production design at California State University, Long Beach.

6. Interview of Albert Obregon

Topic:
COVID-19 Pandemic
Film and Television
Length:
6.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Scenic artist at NBC Studios from 1958 to 1987. Began work at ABC Studios after a time as head of own company, Premiere Scenery, which did work for the Golden Globes and other productions.

7. Interview of Scott Roth

Topic:
COVID-19 Pandemic
Film and Television
Length:
4.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Labor and entertainment law attorney. Served as executive director of the Art Directors Guild. Art Directors Guild Service Award honoree.

8. Interview of Leslie Diller Zollo

Topic:
COVID-19 Pandemic
Film and Television
Length:
4.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Scenic artist working in film, television, and opera, and fine artist.

9. Interview of Chris F.C. Brandt

Topic:
COVID-19 Pandemic
Film and Television
Length:
5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Storyboard artist whose work includes Hidden Figures and St. Vincent; director whose work includes The Illumination of Jim Woodring and Dance, Voldo, Dance.

10. Interview of Michael Denering

Topic:
COVID-19 Pandemic
Film and Television
Length:
6.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series of interviews was undertaken in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild. Its aim is to document the lives and work of Guild members and staff who have made a significant contribution to film and television history. Interviews capture the work of title artists, set designers, art di...
Biographical Note:
Scenic artist known for work at Warner Bros. and J.C. Backings and for extensive work as a mural painter.