New York theater producer and director Geraldine Lust (1920-1987) began her career in modern dance and choreography. She later studied acting and directing. In the 1950's, Lust established Stella Adler's drama classes and produced and directed off-Broadway. She also directed plays and developed an Artaud Workshop For the Living Theatre. In 1960, Lust obtained the rights to Jean Genet's "The Blacks", which ran for four years off-Broadway. In 1963, she conducted workshops and directed for the Open Theater. In 1967, Lust unsuccessfully attempted to produce and college tour revival of "The Blacks" and a film version of Genet's "The Screens".
From the description of Geraldine Lust Papers, 1959-1972, bulk 1960-1969. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 32365267
