Frank Taylor, February 12, 2016

Frank Taylor, February 12, 2016

Appalshop, Inc.

Appalachian Region

Appalachian Region--Social life and customs

Appalachian Region--History

Appalachia

New York (N.Y.)

Taylor begins the interview by describing his family history and his connection to storytelling through his childhood. He then discusses the radical time of the 1960s and 1970s during which he went to Clinch Valley College and had his first acting role in plays. He explains why he believes the term "Appalachian identity" is a misnomer, and talks about his unique time with Roadside Theater Company for which he acted in the production of "Red Fox/Second Hangin'" over 400 times. He discusses the influence that play has had on his film career since -- focusing specifically on the movie "Junebug."

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Jeffrey A. Keith

Rayna Gellert

Frank Taylor

Storytelling

Roadside Theater Company

Helen Lewis

Acting

Characters

Clinch Valley College

Actors

Appalachian identity

Films

Performances

Scott County (Va.)

Audiences

Norton (Va.)

Shows

Tours