Robert Cordier
Individual
"Robert Cordier adds 'Black Sun' to his staggering list of theatre and film accomplishments. Born in Belgium, he studied acting at Belgium's School of Dramatic Arts, the University of Paris and other European schools. In America, he founded his own theatre, Playmakers, Inc. Cordier worked closely with author James Baldwin on the editing of 'Blues for Mr. Charlie'. He has written film scripts and worked with noteworthy European films, including 'Hiroshima Mon Amour', and "Last Year at Mariendbad'. He was Artistic Director for The Free Southern Theatre; produced and directed a 90 minute TV Special with the Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, The Doors, The Association, Richie Havens, Mayor LIndsay, Ed Sullivan, etc; produced, wrote and directed 'Man and His Health' for Expo 67, Montreal; and directed plays at the University of Wisconsin. 'The Long Stripe', a feature film which he wrote and directed is soon to be released, and another, 'Wild Orange', is forthcoming and will star Tim Buckley and James Coco. This winter in New York, he will direct the production of his own play 'Hattie' (a jazz rock opera)."
From the Program for "Black Sun" at Drake University [OBJ.1970.0221]
From the Program for "Black Sun" at Drake University [OBJ.1970.0221]
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