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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.

Lynne Taylor-Corbett Get the Flash Player to see this player. With: Lynne Taylor-Corbett David Diamond - Moderator In this discussion with Director-Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett in February of 2000, listen to a two-time Tony nominee share her research into the complex history and techniques of competitive swing dance. She tells about the improvisation and experimentation involved during her workshop process to adapt this dance form for the Broadway stage in the 1999 production of Swing! We also get a glimpse of the stories that influenced her career; from her first encounter with a professional dancer in her hometown of Denver that propelled her to New York, to her work touring Africa and the Middle East with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, as well as her first Broadway experiences choreographing Chess and Titanic. She explains how she built her career from the joy she feels for the theatre audience's enthusiasm for watching dance. This ninety minute interview ends with a frank discussion of the Director-Choreographer relationship, in which she describes the best collaboration as being a fluid, non-threatened relationship built on trust. This insight into the life of an undeniably talented theatre maker is a revealing glimpse into the strengths and struggles of a working Director-Choreographer, which should command the respect of any theatre professional. Originally recorded - February 1, 2000 Running Time - 1:21:33 If you enjoyed this episode of SDCF Masters of The Stage you may want to: Subscribe to our podcasts