Deborah Jowitt interview transcripts

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11391
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Jowitt, Deborah
date statement
1974-2003
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1974
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185499
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Jerome Robbins Dance Division
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*MGZMD 548
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2021-09-23 14:28:26 UTC
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2026-06-25 15:07:55 UTC
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{"value"=>"Deborah Jowitt (1934-) is an American dance critic and author. The Deborah Jowitt interview transcripts, dated 1974 to 2003, contain transcripts of interviews for her 2004 book, <span class=\"title\">Jerome Robbins: His Life, His Theater, His Dance</span>."}
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{"value"=>"<p>Deborah Jowitt is an American dance critic and author. Born on February 8, 1934 in California, she began her career as a dancer in 1953 before transitioning to criticism by the mid-1960s. Jowitt is best known for her dance column in <span class=\"title\">The Village Voice</span>, which ran from 1967 to 2011 and mostly featured reviews of New York City performances.</p> <p>Her biography of Jerome Robbins, <span class=\"title\">Jerome Robbins: His Life, His Theater, His Dance</span>, was published by Simon and Schuster in August 2004. Robbins (1918-1998) was a choreographer, dancer, theater producer, and director whose choreography for dance companies such as the New York City Ballet, as well as Broadway productions, earned him international renown. Jowitt was approached by Robbins' estate to write the book and was granted unrestricted access to his papers held at the New York Public Library. She also interviewed colleagues and acquaintances of Robbins from throughout his career, many of whom she knew from her decades in the dance community. The book was largely well-received by critics for providing an insightful and comprehensive overview of Robbins' life.</p> <p>In addition to writing, Jowitt has taught, lectured, and conducted workshops at numerous institutions worldwide, including the Dance Department at New York University's Tisch School of Arts since 1975. She resides in New York City as of 2021.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>The collection contains transcripts of interviews for Deborah Jowitt's 2004 book, <span class=\"title\">Jerome Robbins: His Life, His Theater, His Dance</span>. The majority of interviews are conducted by Jowitt from 1999 to 2003. Interviewees include dancers, actors, choreographers, writers, composers, directors, producers, administrators, and teachers who worked with Robbins. Notable interview subjects include Mikhail Baryshnikov, Annabelle Lyon, Patricia McBride, Donald Sadler, and Violette Verdy. Jowitt's notes, both in the margins and on separate sheets of paper, accompany some transcripts. Her husband Murray Ralph contributes to a few of her interviews.</p> <p>Additionally, there are interviews by writers and educators Charles France, Kenneth Geist, Deborah Quilter, and Nancy Reynolds with people who knew Robbins; these date primarily from 1974 and the 1980s. Three transcripts of events and talks relating to Robbins are also included.</p> <p>The interviews touch on people's experiences with Robbins, especially at the American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet. Interviews also focus on Robbins' Broadway productions from the 1950s and 1960s.</p>"}
arrangement
{"value"=>"<p>Arranged alphabetically by interview subject.</p>"}
acqinfo
{"value"=>"<p>Donated by Deborah Jowitt in 2014.</p>"}
processinfo
{"value"=>"<p>Processed by <span class=\"name\">Nathan Evans</span> in <span class=\"date\">2021</span>.</p>"}
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1974
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1974
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2003
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1974
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2003
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1.68 linear feet (4 boxes)
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{"value"=>"Deborah Jowitt interview transcripts, *MGZMD 548. Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts"}

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