Found 3 collections related to Gay actors

John Edward Heys is an actor/filmmaker/director/writer who performed with numerous performance groups including the Angels of Light and Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company. He worked with numerous artists including Charles Ludlam, Ethyl Eichelberger, Jackie Curtis, Cookie Mueller, Bill Vehr, Tomata du Plenty, and Gary Indiana. Heys also created several one man shows including his portrayal of Diana Vreeland and La Mamounia; directed Alba Clemente in Rene Ricard's translation of Jean Cocteau's A Human Voice; and created a documentary about Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. The collection contains materials related to the people and personalities whom Heys knew and the performances that Heys was involved in or attended. A significant portion of the collection concerns performances Heys created. Materials also concern Charles Ludlam, the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, Jackie Curtis, and Cookie Mueller. Materials include correspondence, photographs, clippings, publicity, and advertising posters. less

Tom Keegan and Davidson Lloyd, performance artists based in Santa Monica, California, have been working together since 1977. In 1982 they came out openly as a committed gay couple and have continued to explore that theme. They have won Drama-Logue awards for CRAWLING OFF BROADWAY, PASSING ON THE RIGHT & OTHER ACCIDENTS OF LIFE and TWO LIVES, ONE PAIR OF PANTS. Other pieces they have created include NAKED AND IN LOVE, SECRET DESIRES and THE LAST QUEER TABOO. They have also written children's shows. Collection consists of production photographs, publicity and reviews from various performances, and one published piece by Davidson. Materia l documenting their work in children's theater is not included. less