An original dramatic performance based on the life of Maud Gonne, actress, revolutionary and extravagant muse who haunted the poetry of William Butler Yeats. Written and produced by Barbara Kraft. Music by William Kraft, featuring a song sung by Victoria Bond. Featuring Julie Adams as Maud Gonne, Lee Bergere as William Butler Yeats, Judith Chaikin as Elizabeth, Norma Connolly as Mrs. McFadden, and Robert Carricart, Jr. as John B. Yeats and Father Stephens. Music recorded by Rick Brolver; sound effects, Paul Fagen; recording engineer, Tom Sanford. Maude Gonne was produced in the studios of Pacifica Radio KPFK in Los Angeles by Barbara Kraft, with the assistance of Paul Fagen, Rick Bralver, and Everett Frost. Winner of Ohio State Award, 1973.
PRA metadata viewThis recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica's American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email: americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.
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