Vinie recounts auditioning for her first Broadway show (of 7). Working with prominent African American actors of the time and the roles available to them on Broadway in 1950.
Burrows – OH 2 – 21:54 “You have the voice…” – 23:33 “…and the voice.”
Burrows – OH 2 – 24:55 “And then again…” – 26:57 “…6 or 7 years older.”
Vinie on technique, the voice and body, and knowing and living the character.
Burrows – OH 3 – 1:51 “We were on tour in Massachusetts…” – 5:05 “…when we were brought here.”
Vinie’s reaction to learning of JFK’s assassination.
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