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 A native New
Orleanian who now calls central Florida home, award-winning
director/designer Edward
R. Cox has built an impressive career over the past three decades in
the
fields of theatre, Carnival design, animation and graphic
art.
His lively designs and brilliant artistic intrepretations have graced
the
stages of hundreds of Carnival balls throughout Louisiana
and
the Gulf Coast, as well as the walls of collectors around the world.
Edward R.
began his theatrical career
as a featured performer who quickly rose to a triple-threat star before
turning his attentions to set and costume designs. The recipient of
several
Big Easy Award nominations as well as three Storer Boone Awards, his
theatrical
portfolio is highlighted by glowing reviews for his innovative use of
color
and eye for detail. A respected expert on children's theatre, the
Teddy's Award for Excellence in Children's Theatre was created by the
Board
of Directors at the venerable Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre to
recognize
Edward R.'s achievements in the creation and furthering of
intelligent,
high quality family entertainment.
As an
avid animation fan, Edward R.'s
expansive collection of memorabilia and research covers nearly 80 years
of the art form, from full-length features to shorts and televison, as
well as cartoons and comic books!
Currently,
Edward resides in Orlando, FL in his capacity as a full-time Cast
Member for the Walt Disney World Corporation.
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EDWARD R. FEATURED IN TWO NEW
BOOKS ABOUT NEW ORLEANS THEATRE HISTORY!
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THE SOUL
OF THE CITY:
Le Petit
Theatre du Vieux Carre of New Orelans
by Dr. Rebecca Fletcher Hale
Published by Lagniappe Publishing
The new comprehensive history of this venerated New Orleans theatre,
adored by actors and theatre professionals across the world. Dr.
Rebecca Hale not only chronicles the history of what is arguably the
most influential theatre in the city's history, she illuminates the ups
and downs of this Orleanian treasure.
Edward is featured in an interview with researcher Dr. Rebecca Fletcher
Hale, who also analyzes his production of "Pinocchio Commedia" in
relation to the history of the theatre.
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JUST WHO
IS STOCKER FONTELIEU ANYWAY?
The
Life an Times of a Gentleman of the Theatre
by Michael P. Cahill
Published by Michael P. Cahill
and Beefield Productions
The long-awaited biography of the legendary Stocker Fontelieu, one of
the most beloved and recognized theatrical figures for more than 5
decades in New Orleans. A celebrated director, actor, and theatre
administrator who guided Le Petit Theatre for 25 years and who helped
found The Bayou Dinner Theatre and the Jefferson Performing Arts
Society.
Edward worked extensively with Stocker Fontelieu both as the house
designer for The Bayou and as a co founder of JPAS' Theatre Wing.
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