Fugard, Athol. (b. 1932)
Signed Photograph in the St. George's Park Tea Room.
Signed photograph of the South African playwright, who has inscribed "Paul, / Thank you for being present, / Athol" in black felt-tip. Fugard is shown sitting inside the St. George's Park Tea Room in Port Elizabeth, the setting for his 1982 play "Master Harold" ...and the Boys. A press note mounted to verso announces an upcoming production of the play at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, opening on March 8, 1983. In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)."Master Harold" ...and the Boys was initially banned in South Africa for its depictions of apartheid and institutionalized racism, and was the first of Fugard's plays to have its premiere performance in a different country.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (21117)
Signed Photograph Performing Arts & Media Theater