Robert LaFosse

Robert LaFosse is recorded in the diary as a guest performer in a ballet by Karole Armitage at the Joyce Theater. His brief appearance stands out from the diarist’s unfavorable assessment of the production: the ballet disappointed, but LaFosse’s work earned specific praise for its professionalism.

Guest Appearance

Tickets had been set aside for the Joyce Theater performance, where LaFosse appeared as a guest in Armitage’s ballet. Tama joined the group at the theater after coming in from Princeton; the tickets cost $40. The entry supplies no further details about LaFosse’s role or the choreography.

Reception

The diarist dismissed the production as a whole but made a distinction between the show and its performer, describing LaFosse as really professional. That contrast is the only direct evaluation of his performance in these entries: his stage work was favorably noted even when the surrounding production was not.