State of the Arts for February 20, 2004
Marianne Combs profiles the creators of the new Dudley Riggs show, Das Bootylicious, and we talk to comedian Susan Vass about women and comedy. Composer Phillip Blackburn is heading to Cuba to discover new sounds and new musicians, we'll get a preview of his trip. Plus, we will be talking to Todd Susman who is playing the role of Wilbur Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY.
Women in Comedy
The role of comediennes has changed throughout the years. But what is it really like for women in comedy? Is it harder to break into the scene for a woman? Who comes to mind when you think of women in comedy? Susan Vass joins us.
Philip Blackburn
Composer and artist Philip Blackburn heads to Cuba to help create opportunities for musicians that would like to get a break in the United States. Mary Stucky reports on what Blackburn wants to accomplish during his 10-day trip to Cuba.
Todd Susman
You recognize his voice, but who is that guy? Todd Susman has been on dozens of shows over the past three decades: Love, American Style, Kojak, St. Elsewhere, Futurama and Law and Order: SVU. Today, he's onstage in Minneapolis at the Ordway. We'll talk to him about the life of a character actor.
Critic-at-large, Dominic Papatola
