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References
- 1 2 3 Clive Barnes, "Theater: Gertrude Stein at the Judson Church," New York Times (October 14, 1967), p. 12.
- 1 2 "In Circles," Lortel Archives: Internet Off-Broadway Database accessed 17 July 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 Edith Oliver, "Off Broadway: Perfect Circles," New Yorker (November 18, 1967), p. 131-133.
- ↑ Character names, descriptions and actors' names taken from the original programs.
- ↑ "Al Carmines To Leave Cast," New York Times (June 29, 1968), p. 18.
- ↑ "Workers' Theater Leads Obie Winners," New York Times (May 28, 1968), p. 40.
- ↑ Humm., "Off-Broadway Review: In Circles," Variety (December 13, 1967), p. 59.
- 1 2 Dan Sullivan, "Another Delightful Look at 'In Circles,' a Drama of Obfuscation," New York Times (June 28, 1968), p. 36.
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