Charles Ludlam (1943 - 1987), playwright, director, and actor, founded The Ridiculous Theatrical Company in NYC in 1967. He often appeared in his own plays, in female roles. As a writer he was prolific, but his most popular play by far was "The Mystery of Irma Vep." This 1992 CD honored the 25th anniversary of the company with songs from a selection of its shows.
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Charles Ludlum's lover, Everett Quinton, sings lead on "The Conqueror."
He took over the company after Ludlam's death.
They made some magnificent theater back in the 1980s, just around the corner from the Circle Repertory Theatre Company, where I worked. Was a great time for some wonderful LGBT & drag performers, with Ludlum, Charles Bush, and Bloolips regularly putting on productions.
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