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LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies - Thirty Years a Dresser

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Book Synopsis: Dennis Milam Bensie sees himself as way more Thelma Ritter in Mankiewicz's All About Eve than Tom Courtney in Ronald Harwood's harrowing play and movie, The Dresser.Watching The Tony Awards as a teenager in the early 1980s, Bensie knew he wanted to be in theater. He was his own dresser for plays in high school when he learned a career as an actor wasn't for him. Costumes became his calling, at first in summer stock and gradually with union houses, wherever he could find work.A theatrical dresser is expected to be a nurse, psychologist, tailor, personal shopper, magician, bodyguard, maid, scout, and confidant.Thirty Years a Dresser is Bensie's third memoir, after Shorn: Toys to Men and One Gay American. His stories involve behind-the-scenes dish and drama during a wide range of productions: from Metamorphoses, The Light in the Piazza, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion--The Musical to The Sound of Music (three times). The author's backstage stories feature such stars as Lynn Redgrave, Rosie O'Donnell, Freddy Kruger's mother, and a Tony Award winner who shall remain nameless.

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Experience the fascinating world of theater from a unique perspective with "Thirty Years a Dresser" by Dennis Milam Bensie. In this captivating memoir, Bensie takes you behind the scenes of some of the most iconic productions in theater history. Get ready to be enthralled as he shares his stories, filled with behind-the-scenes dish and drama.

As you delve into the pages of "Thirty Years a Dresser," you'll discover the incredible role of a theatrical dresser. From being a nurse to a tailor, a personal shopper to a magician, and even a bodyguard, this memoir showcases the many hats a dresser must wear. Bensie's firsthand accounts will give you a newfound appreciation for the unsung heroes of the theater world.

Bensie's engaging writing style and knack for storytelling will transport you into the heart of the theater, allowing you to witness the magic and chaos that unfolds backstage. From captivating anecdotes about working with stars like Lynn Redgrave and Rosie O'Donnell, to the exhilaration of being part of productions like "The Sound of Music," this memoir is a must-read for theater enthusiasts.

Whether you're a theater lover, a costume connoisseur, or simply someone who enjoys a good behind-the-scenes story, "Thirty Years a Dresser" is the perfect addition to your bookshelf. Immerse yourself in the world of theater as you embark on this unforgettable journey with Dennis Milam Bensie.

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