Kaufman, David, 1948-
Variant namesCharles Ludlam (1943-1987), the son of Joseph William and Marjorie Braun Ludlam, was born April 12, 1943 in Floral Park, Long Island. He graduated from Hofstra University in 1965 and then moved to New York City to begin his acting career. Ludlam made his first New York stage appearance in 1966 at the Play-House of the Ridiculous, a group formed by playwright Ronald Tavel and director John Vaccaro. In 1967, Ludlam founded his own theatrical group, the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, and began to write his own plays.
From the description of Charles Ludlam and the Ridiculous Theatrical Company interview tape collection [sound recording] / David Kaufman. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 79469658
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| creatorOf | Kaufman, David. Charles Ludlam and the Ridiculous Theatrical Company interview tape collection [sound recording] / David Kaufman. | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
| referencedIn | National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees. National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees. Series 1, Subseries 2. Drug Division staff interviews, 1976-1977. | Cornell University Library | |
| referencedIn | Jewish Media Service, records, undated, 1898, 1944, 1955, 1957, 1961-1990 (bulk 1975-1987) | American Jewish Historical Society |
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