People’s Republic: From the Vault

”There is no moment better than now to remember what Dave Dellinger has stood for and to fight for it together, all of us — for peace and justice.” — Howard ZinnIn October 2001, artists and activists on the front lines of social change gathered at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont for a celebration. Together they created this audio documentary on David Dellinger and the power of the people. Written and directed by Greg Guma. PART FOUR: Chicago 8 defendant John Froines remembers Dave’s leadership in the famous 1969 trial; lawyer Leonard Weinglass describes his return to Chicago 30 years later; Johanna Lawrenson describes his friendship with Abbie Hoffman; Ted Glick provides a poetic vision of his impacts; with final remarks by Dave, introductions by Greg Guma, and Courage, a choral performance by Bread & Puppet Theater.

“There is no moment better than now to remember what Dave Dellinger has stood for and to fight for it together, all of us — for peace and justice.” — Howard ZinnIn October 2001, artists and activists on the front lines of social change gathered at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont for a celebration. Together they created this audio documentary on David Dellinger and the power of the people. Written and directed by Greg Guma. PART THREE: Reminiscences by Arthur Kinoy, Francis Crowe and John Tucker; Dave Dellinger in Chicago, rare 1968 recordings; dramatic readings by Al Salzman, Dennis Brutus, Dian Mueller, Marc Awodey, Mark Montalban, Mannie Leonni, Marvin Fishman, Marmete Hayes, and Bob Nichols; 1960s anthems by Rik Palieri. NEXT: John Froines, Leonard Weinglass, Johanna Lawrenson, Ted Glick, Bread & Puppet, and Dave’s concluding remarks.

“There is no moment better than now to remember what Dave Dellinger has stood for and to fight for it together, all of us — for peace and justice.” — Howard ZinnIn October 2001, artists and activists on the front lines of social change gathered at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont for a celebration. Together they created this audio documentary on David Dellinger and the power of the people. Written and directed by Greg Guma. PART TWO: Staughton Lynd, Norma Becker, Ralph DiGia and Dave’s daughter Natasha Singer recall life in the movement; protest songs by Rik Palieri; introductions and narration by Greg Guma, Mannie Leonni, and Miriam Ward. NEXT: Resistance in the 60s, more songs, dramatic readings, and remarks by Arthur Kinoy, Francis Crowe, and John Tucker.

“There is no moment better than now to remember what Dave Dellinger has stood for and to fight for it together, all of us — for peace and justice.” — Howard ZinnIn October 2001, artists and activists on the front lines of social change gathered in Vermont for a celebration. Together they also created this audio documentary on David Dellinger and the power of the people, with songs, poetry, dramatic readings, rare recordings, and personal reminiscences. Written and directed by Greg Guma. PART ONE: Howard Zinn and Dennis Brutus recall their work with Dave and Elizabeth Peterson, the love of his life; songs by Rik Palieri, the Raging Grannies, and Dave’s grandson, Steve Sato; introductions, narration and dramatic readings from Dave’s youth by Doreen Kraft, Marvin Fishman, Gideon Turner, Al Salzman, Marc Awodey, Miriam Ward, Robin Lloyd and Dian Mueller. NEXT: Movement building, more songs, and recollections by Staughton Lynd, Ralph DiGia, Natasha Singer, and Norma Becker.

When national security and civil liberties are at odds, fundamental rights are often undermined or violated. “Inquisitions (and Other Un-American Activities)” explores this theme through dramatic recreations of the Haymarket bombing in Chicago and other crackdowns on dissent. In Act 3, the Haymarket trial concludes as capitalist oligarchs celebrate on a surrealistic dream train. Before her interrogation ends Lucy Parsons remembers her fight for clemency and the unjust hanging of her husband and comrades. Written by Greg Guma, directed by Bill Boardman, and produced by Catalyst Theatre. Restored version.

When national security and civil liberties are at odds, fundamental rights are often undermined or violated. “Inquisitions (and Other Un-American Activities)” explores this timely theme through a dramatic recreation of the Haymarket bombing in Chicago and other crackdowns on dissent. In Act 2, the play recreates the post-Haymarket show trial of eight anarchist activists. The interrogation of Lucy Parsons continues — by a young J. Edgar Hoover — as she defends her controversial life. Written by Greg Guma, directed by Bill Boardman, and produced by Catalyst Theatre.

When national security and civil liberties are at odds, fundamental rights are often undermined or violated. “Inquisitions (and Other Un-American Activities)” explores this theme through a dramatic recreation of the Haymarket bombing in Chicago and other crackdowns on dissent. With the FBI interrogation of activist Lucy Parsons in 1919 at its center, Act 1 takes listeners back to the birth of the movement for an eight-hour workday and the resulting violence in 1886 Chicago. Written for radio by Greg Guma, directed by Bill Boardman, and produced by Catalyst Theatre.

Getting World Wise (from the Vault #2): NATO after the Cold War, recognizing Angola, drug cartels take Central America, privatized smoking, and Hollywood’s addiction to spin offs, plus a musical US history lesson. Excerpts from one of Greg’s early news round ups, World Scene, produced and broadcast in Los Angeles in 1993. With music by the Electric Flag, Bobby Lewis, the Capitols, and a special appearance by George Shrub, the singing CIA agent.

Prisoners of the Real: From Here to Paradise — A sound and thought odyssey. Recorded and broadcast in 1991 for the radio series World Scene, this unique program incorporates ideas from Greg’s book, Prisoners of the Real, synthesized with jazz, folk, and world music. It’s message: If human society is to be rescued and transformed, moving from the “rational” to the Dionysian, many of our psychic road maps have to be redrawn. The capacity for liberation is a latent possibility. But it may or may not become real. But one necessary step is honest reflection concerning our basic assumptions about ourselves. To find out more: http://muckraker-gg.blogspot.com/2009/09/prisoners-of-real-odyssey.html