Marta Becket | |
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 Marta Beckett's last show at the Amargosa Opera House, February 12, 2012 | |
| Born | Martha Beckett August 9, 1924 New York, New York |
| Died | January 30, 2017 (aged 92) Death Valley Junction, California |
| Nationality | American |
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| Known for | Performed for more than four decades at her own theater, the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction, California |
| Notable work | Show Boat, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and Wonderful Town |
Marta Becket (August 9, 1924 – January 30, 2017) born Martha Beckett,[1] was an American actress, dancer, choreographer and painter. She performed for more than four decades at her own theater, the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction, California.[2][3]
Amargosa (2000), Todd Robinson's documentary about Marta Becket, won a 2003 Emmy Award for cinematographer Curt Apduhan, in addition to the film's numerous festival awards and nominations.[4]
- ^ Sandomir, Richard (2017-02-04). "Marta Becket, Dancer Who Built a Theater in the Desert, Dies at 92". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Dancer, Artist Enlivens Death Valley Junction". National Public Radio. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
- ^ "Documentary Chronicles Marta Becket's 40-Year Solo Career". Santa Barbara Independent. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
- ^ 24th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards Archived 2010-11-23 at the Wayback Machine, emmyonline.org; accessed January 31, 2017.