Rothlein, Arlene (1939–1976)
Rothlein, Arlene (1939–1976)
American dancer, choreographer and actress. Born 1939 in Brooklyn, NY; died Nov 20, 1976, in Brooklyn; studied dance at Merce Cunningham studios.
Appeared in several off-Broadway productions. Was associated with the dance and theater productions of James Waring; won an Obie for her performance in The Little Match Girl (1968).
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