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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.
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Playwright and Director |
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With:
Brian Clark - Playwright
Emily Mann - Playwright/Director
Arthur Miller - Playwright
Gilbert Parker - Agent
Norman Rene - Director
John Tillinger - Director
Jean Dalrymple - Moderator
Brendan Gill - Moderator
Isabelle Stevenson - Host
Playwright Brian Clark (The Petition), playwright/director Emily Mann (The Execution of Justice), playwright Arthur Miller (Death of a Salesman), literary agent Gilbert Parker, director Norman René (Precious Sons), and director John Tillinger (Loot and The Perfect Party) discuss the division of responsibilities between playwright and director, how casting effects the original script, the significance of play titles, playing regional theatres versus New York versus London, escalating ticket prices, and whether working in theatre is preferred to film and television.
Originally taped - April, 1986
Running Time - 1:30:00
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