Focus Hawaii James Arringtom Brother Brigham

Authors

• Lance Chase
• James Arrington

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii features James Arrington, acclaimed actor, playwright, and performer, known for his one‑man stage productions portraying historical figures such as Brigham Young and J. Golden Kimball. Arrington discusses his artistic journey, from formal theater training to developing original solo performances rooted in Western and Latter‑day Saint history, emphasizing the challenges of writing, researching, and performing historically based material in an engaging and accurate way. He offers insight into the craft of acting, including the dynamic relationship between performer and audience, the discipline required to sustain compelling performances, and the creative process of transforming historical figures into relatable, human characters. The episode culminates in a live excerpt from his well‑known production Here’s Brother Brigham, in which Arrington portrays Brigham Young, blending humor, historical interpretation, and theatrical storytelling to bring the past to life.

Length of Video

00:29:00

File Size

194.6MB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

8-1988

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, James Arrington, Here’s Brother Brigham, Brigham Young portrayal, one-man show, theatrical performance, playwright interview, historical drama, LDS history performance, solo acting, stage performance techniques, BYU theater, Western history storytelling, character interpretation, performing arts Hawaii.

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance and Arrington, James, "Focus Hawaii James Arringtom Brother Brigham" (1988). Focus Hawaii. 61.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/61