Mark Larson’s ‘Ensemble’ Captures Chicago Theater History
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A discussion with Mark Larson about his new book exploring the history of Chicago theater.
A new book takes a Studs Terkel approach to the theater scene in Chicago. “Ensemble” is an oral history of Chicago theater, told by the people who made it. Author Mark Larson joins us in discussion.
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Mark Larson’s ‘Ensemble’ Captures Chicago Theater History
Clip: 8/15/2019 | 8m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
A new book takes a Studs Terkel approach to the theater scene in Chicago. “Ensemble” is an oral history of Chicago theater, told by the people who made it. Author Mark Larson joins us in discussion.
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