Photo Blast From The Past: Everett Quinton and Charles Ludlam

Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's 'Photo Blast From the Past' series. Featuring some of the collected theatre gem's of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems.

Today, we're featuring Everett Quinton and Charles Ludlam circa 1985. Founded by Ludlam after his split from John Vaccaro's Playhouse of the Ridiculous, The Ridiculous Theatrical Company transcended transvetite, drag, and gay theatre. Until his death at age 44 of pneumonia as a complication of AIDS, Ludlum maintained complete creative control of the company acting as writer and director for nearly every production. He received six Obies before his death. Quinton, his partner, attempted to keep the company going after Ludlam died in 1987. The Ridiculous Theatrical Company's awards include: 1973 - Obie Award for Distinguished Performances in Corn and Camille; 1985 - Drama Desk Award for The Mystery of Irma Vep; 1985 - Obie Award for Ensemble Performances in The Mystery of Irma Vep; and 1987 - Obie Award for Sustained Achievement for Charles Ludlam and the Ridiculous Theatrical Company.