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Interview with Paul Mercurio, actor, dancer, choreographer, manager of Australian Choreographic Ensemble [sound recording] / interviewer, Michelle Potter
Bib ID 831329
Format AudioAudio
Author
Mercurio, Paul, 1963-
 
Access Conditions Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee. 
Description 1996. 
1 digital audio tape (ca. 90 min.) : analog, mono. + transcript ([i], 42 leaves) 
Summary

Mercurio speaks of his lead role in the film Strictly Ballroom, his aim to diversify in the performing arts, his work with Sydney Dance Company and subsequent interest in choreography, founding his own dance company Australian Choreographic Ensemble (ACE) in 1992, his interest in film and dance, his relunctance to continue with stage work, his first choreographic productions including Cafe and In the Company of Wo/Men, his approach to choreography, his film Emotional Disconnection and his plans for a feature film Dance Burglar, his family's move to Perth, influence of musicals, schooling at John Curtin High School specialising in theatrical arts, scholarship with the West Australian Ballet Company, the poor education received by young dancers neglecting their long term prospects and health; and how he as a manager strives to look after his dancers.

Notes

Preservation, working duplicate and user cassette copies made.

Uncorrected draft transcript available (typescript, 43 leaves)

Transcript includes index.

Recorded on Jan. 30, 1996 in Sydney.

Subjects Mercurio, Paul, - 1963- - Interviews.  |  Strictly ballroom (Motion picture) - Interviews.  |  Ballet dancers - Australia - Interviews.  |  Dancers - Australia - Interviews.  |  Actors - Australia - Interviews.  |  Musical films - Australia - Interviews.
Other Authors Potter, Michelle, 1944-
Details Collect From
ORAL TRC 3395 Petherick Reading Room (Oral History)
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