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Working in the Theatre
 
An acclaimed fixture on New York television and in the theatre community for 30 years, the American Theatre Wing's Working in the Theatre offers an unprecedented forum for the meeting of theatrical minds.
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This theatre interview show brings together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the interviews offer a rare opportunity for students and audiences to see and hear the people who create theatre engaged in thoughtful conversation with one another. With more than 900 past guests, the interviews have become an unequalled archive of theatrical talk, a chance to hear from the people behind the characters, stories and productions that draw us to the theatre.

The American Theatre Wing's Working in the Theatre receives leadership support from
THE DOROTHY STRELSIN FOUNDATION.

Working in the Theatre is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties.

New York State Council on the Arts


Behind The Curtain
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With:
David Brian Brown - Wig Designer
Elizabeth Cohen - Make Up Supervisor
Elizabeth DeRosa - Actor
Carly Hirschberg - Dresser
Michelle Lookadoo - Actor
Tshidi Manye - Actor
Gary Martori - Wig Supervisor
Tyler Maynard - Actor
Ilya Vett - Puppet Assistant
Thom Christopher Warren - Actor/Puppeteer
David Weiss - Musician
Thomas Schumacher - Moderator

Disney Theatrical President and Producer Thomas Schumacher takes us behind the curtain and gives us an up close and personal view of how things work backstage. We'll meet the make up people from The Lion King, share secrets from a premiere Broadway wig designer, watch just how those quick changes happen in Mary Poppins, meet the man behind the puppets in The Lion King and hear one member of The Lion King orchestra as he demonstrates those signature sounds.

Originally taped - October, 2011
Running Time - 1:00:00


Additional resources:
The Lion King: Official Site
Mary Poppins: Official Site

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