Interviewer: Fred Senecal
Interview Date: November 22, 1985
Location: Heath residence, Corvallis, Oregon
Duration: 0:38:31
In this, the second of two interviews, Jean Rice Heath begins by reflecting on her family’s move to Corvallis in 1958. She describes her house in Corvallis and her initial reactions to the city. Next, she discusses the formation of the Crossroads International Program and the founding of the Barn Theatre in Corvallis. Heath then explains how The Majestic in Corvallis was purchased for theatre use. She also talks about one of her performers, Benny Masters, who acted on Broadway and in films.
From there, Heath reflects on how Oregon State University’s campus had changed since she first moved to Corvallis in the late fifties. She also talks about her son, Charles, and his experiences growing up in a changing culture. Heath moves on to describe her activism and membership in a Beyond War group, and speaks to the atmosphere on the OSU campus and in Corvallis during the Vietnam War. She also discusses how the flooding near her house brought her and her neighbors closer together, and mentions the Columbus Day Storm. She concludes the interview by describing her plans for the Majestic Theatre.
Jean Rice Heath (1919-2008) was heavily involved in the local theater scene by acting, helping open the Barn Theatre in Albany and the Corvallis Readers Theatre, and administrative work with the Majestic Theatre and the Corvallis Community Theatre. She also started the Crossroads International Student Program, and worked as a community coordinator.
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From there, Heath reflects on how Oregon State University’s campus had changed since she first moved to Corvallis in the late fifties. She also talks about her son, Charles, and his experiences growing up in a changing culture. Heath moves on to describe her activism and membership in a Beyond War group, and speaks to the atmosphere on the OSU campus and in Corvallis during the Vietnam War. She also discusses how the flooding near her house brought her and her neighbors closer together, and mentions the Columbus Day Storm. She concludes the interview by describing her plans for the Majestic Theatre.
Jean Rice Heath (1919-2008) was heavily involved in the local theater scene by acting, helping open the Barn Theatre in Albany and the Corvallis Readers Theatre, and administrative work with the Majestic Theatre and the Corvallis Community Theatre. She also started the Crossroads International Student Program, and worked as a community coordinator.