Oral history of Marilyn Maples, an actress in the Creative Sanford, Inc. and Celery Soup production of Remade – Not Bought. The interview was conducted by University of Central Florida Professor of History Dr. Scot French and graduate student Katie Kelley on October 19, 2013. Maples moved to Sanford, Florida in 1993. As an actress, she played the roles of Marlene Baggs and Arthurene in Remade – Not Bought. Maples is also a member of the theatre committee, the volunteer coordinator, and a member of the marketing team for Creative Sanford and Celery Soup. The interview focuses mainly on Maples involvement with Creative Sanford and Celery Soup. Other topics include: how Maples came to Sanford, how she became involved with Creative Sanford, the importance of preserving history through community theater, her acting roles in Remade – Not Bought, the Celery Soup production of Touch and Go, present difficult or dark history and segregation in Sanford and Dr. George H. Starke.
