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This snippet celebrates the election of George Touliatos as the head of the “12, Inc.” acting group. It was during this time that George met his future wife, Barbara Touliatos, and the two forged the beginnings of professional careers that would go…

This selection paints a broader picture of the motivations behind the Touliatos divorce, and gives some insight into details of the trial. It focuses on the charges Barbara had brought to light, as well as the reception she received from the court…

A snippet from the Memphis Press-Scimitar giving the first details of the divorce Barbara Cason sought with her husband of the time, George Touliatos. Their professional association is very briefly touched upon, and the document divulges a little…

The front illustration of the playbill for the Front Street Theatre's 1959 Production of “Fallen Angels.” Stars Barbara Cason and Anne Brown Field were responsible for making this sprightly illustration come to life. They performed well, to the…

Rita Wilson graciously waves to the public as she wins the title of Miss Tennessee in 1961. Rita had also won the title of Miss Dixie. Her first foray into the world of acting was in Front Street Theatre's 1962 production of “Gypsy.” Newspapers…

Barbara Cason (at the time called Barbara Touliatos) and Anne Brown Field making a cheerful toast in the Front Street Theatre's 1959 production of “Fallen Angels.” Barbara Cason was a prominent figure in the Front Street Theatre's history. She was…

Barbara Cason and Diane Parrish standing together on the set of the Front Street Theatre's 1959 production of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” The two women were frequent stars of the Front Street Theatre, and well-established in the public Memphian…

Diane Parrish and Alberta King in the Pink Palace Playhouse's 1959 Production of “The Bells Are Ringing.” The play opened up Friday, October 16th. Though Diane Parrish is mostly associated with the Front Street Theater, she did her fair share of…