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Rare insights into the working process of America's most seminal directors and choreographers are the focus of "Masters of the Stage." This series features more than three decades of priceless One-on-One interviews and panel discussions with theatre's most distinguished luminaries. Listen to these never before broadcast programs and hear the story of the American theatre told by those who helped chart its course. The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation brings you to this series through the collaborative efforts of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and the American Theatre Wing.

Andre Bishop Get the Flash Player to see this player. With: André Bishop In this Directors Training Symposium from 1996, Lincoln Center Theater's artistic director Andre Bishop talks about his responsibilities as an artistic director, the qualities he looks for when hiring a director, his belief that many young directors lack knowledge in certain areas, how theatre as a whole can and must develop the next generation of directors, the key difference between commercial productions and the not-for-profit theatre, and why not-for-profit theatres must do more than simply produce shows. Originally recorded - January 1, 1996 Running Time - 49:58 If you enjoyed this episode of SDCF Masters of The Stage you may want to: Subscribe to our podcasts