Bob FOSSE (Dance): Signed American Guild of Variety Artists Application at 16

Description: Bob FOSSE (Dance): Signed American Guild of Variety Artists Application at 16 Bob FOSSE (Dance): Signed American Guild of Variety Artists Application at 16 Fosse, Bob. (1927–1987) Signed American Guild of Variety Artists Application, at Age 16 A very early signed document from the important dancer and choreographer, applying for membership in the American Guild of Variety Artists at age 16. November 7, 1943; 2 pp. Fosse has completed both sides of the single-sheet form, giving his name, address, social security number, and details of his act, the Riff Brothers. The form is also signed by Fosse's father, Cyril K. Fosse, and shows that Fosse paid $5.00 as an initiation fee. Folding creases; irregular toning; overall very good. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.5 x 28 cm). Together with a clipped article profiling Fosse from the November 1979 issue of American Film.Bob Fosse was born in Chicago in 1927, to a Norwegian-American vaudevillian father and an Irish-born mother. As a child, he was one of only a few male students at the local Marguerite Commerford Dancing School. Fosse and another boy from his classes, Charles Grass, formed the dance duo The Riff Brothers as teenagers. Fred Weaver, listed on the present document as their manager, was the husband of their dance teacher, Marguerite Commerford, and an experienced vaudeville performer. The Riff Brothers toured Chicago theaters and clubs, including the seedier ones, through their teen years; Fosse was already working as an emcee in burlesque houses at age 15, and began to create choreography at about the same time. These early years, spent in smoke-filled clubs and strip joints, undoubtedly influenced the style Fosse later became known for, with all its fishnets, bowler hats, and angular and seductive movements.After World War II, during which he toured in a variety show in military and naval bases in the Pacific, Fosse's career skyrocketed. In 1954 and 1955, he choreographed his first musicals, The Pajama Game and Damn Yankees. He went on to win an unprecedented eight Tony Awards for choreography, as well as one for direction and was nominated for an Academy Award four times, winning for his direction of Cabaret. He was also the first to win a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy in the same year. Fosse is remembered for his innovative and unique style, with features such as turned-in knees, rolled shoulders, and jazz hands. Married three times, and with a long history of extra-marital affairs, drugs, alcohol, and chain-smoking, Fosse had a difficult personal life. The 2019 miniseries Fosse/Verdon has brought renewed attention to his relationship with his third wife, dancer and actress Gwen Verdon, and to her important role in his work. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging. Fosse, Bob. (1927–1987) Signed American Guild of Variety Artists Application, at Age 16 A very early signed document from the important dancer and choreographer, applying for membership in the American Guild of Variety Artists at age 16. November 7, 1943; 2 pp. Fosse has completed both sides of the single-sheet form, giving his name, address, social security number, and details of his act, the Riff Brothers. The form is also signed by Fosse's father, Cyril K. Fosse, and shows that Fosse paid $5.00 as an initiation fee. Folding creases; irregular toning; overall very good. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.5 x 28 cm). Together with a clipped article profiling Fosse from the November 1979 issue of American Film.Bob Fosse was born in Chicago in 1927, to a Norwegian-American vaudevillian father and an Irish-born mother. As a child, he was one of only a few male students at the local Marguerite Commerford Dancing School. Fosse and another boy from his classes, Charles Grass, formed the dance duo The Riff Brothers as teenagers. Fred Weaver, listed on the present document as their manager, was the husband of their dance teacher, Marguerite Commerford, and an experienced vaudeville performer. The Riff Brothers toured Chicago theaters and clubs, including the seedier ones, through their teen years; Fosse was already working as an emcee in burlesque houses at age 15, and began to create choreography at about the same time. These early years, spent in smoke-filled clubs and strip joints, undoubtedly influenced the style Fosse later became known for, with all its fishnets, bowler hats, and angular and seductive movements.After World War II, during which he toured in a variety show in military and naval bases in the Pacific, Fosse's career skyrocketed. In 1954 and 1955, he choreographed his first musicals, The Pajama Game and Damn Yankees. He went on to win an unprecedented eight Tony Awards for choreography, as well as one for direction and was nominated for an Academy Award four times, winning for his direction of Cabaret. He was also the first to win a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy in the same year. Fosse is remembered for his innovative and unique style, with features such as turned-in knees, rolled shoulders, and jazz hands. Married three times, and with a long history of extra-marital affairs, drugs, alcohol, and chain-smoking, Fosse had a difficult personal life. The 2019 miniseries Fosse/Verdon has brought renewed attention to his relationship with his third wife, dancer and actress Gwen Verdon, and to her important role in his work. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. 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