© 2005-2010 American Theatre Wing For more than 30 years the American Theatre Wing has been bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the seminars offer a rare opportunity for students and audiences to see the people who create theatre engaged in thoughtful conversation with one another. With more than 600 past guests, the seminars 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. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://americantheatrewing.org/blog/WIT/LogoWIT144.jpg http://americantheatrewing.org/seminars/index.php 144 144 en-us Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:48:23 -0500 http://americantheatrewing.org/seminars/index.php mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:48:23 -0500 60 mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing) Arts Arts/Performing Arts © 2005-2010 American Theatre Wing audio, broadway, off broadway, theatre, theater, interview, celebrity, celebrities, director, choreographer, playwright American Theatre Wing and CUNY no video, broadway, off broadway, theatre, theater, interview, celebritiy, celebrities, director, choreographer, playwright mailbox@americantheatrewing.org American Theatre Wing and CUNY Working In The Theatre - a video podcast about how theatre is made, by the people who make theatre - including actors, dancers, directors, choreographers, producers, designers For more than 30 years the American Theatre Wing has been bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the seminars offer a rare opportunity for students and audiences to see the people who create theatre engaged in thoughtful conversation with one another. With more than 600 past guests, the seminars 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. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Working In The Theatre goes on location to NYC's Public Theater as host Patrick Pacheco talks with designer David Rockwell about his set design for the theatre (including "The Normal Heart" and "Lucky Guy"), his work with the Public Theater (including his newly designed restaurant, The Library) and George C Wolfe, among other topics. Later director Jack O'Brien and director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell join the conversation to talk about their collaborations with Mr. Rockwell ("Hairspray", "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", "Kinky Boots", and more). http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_420.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/set_design_2013 Mon, 3 June 2013 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Setting the Stage/420 Copyright 2013 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, David Rockwell, Jerry Mitchell, Jack O'Brien, Patrick Pacheco American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, David Rockwell, Jerry Mitchell, Jack O'Brien, Patrick Pacheco Setting the Stage Working In The Theatre goes on location to NYC's Public Theater as host Patrick Pacheco talks with designer David Rockwell about his set design for the theatre (including "The Normal Heart" and "Lucky Guy"), his work with the Public Theater (including his newly designed restaurant, The Library) and George C Wolfe, among other topics. Later director Jack O'Brien and director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell join the conversation to talk about their collaborations with Mr. Rockwell ("Hairspray", "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", "Kinky Boots", and more). mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) From the pages of newspapers to tweets, blogs, chat rooms and twitter, the role of the theatre critic has been changing. Guests Lisa Fung, Charles Isherwood, Peter Marks and Elisabeth Vincentelli, along with moderator Patrick Pacheco, discuss how social media has impacted their work, their influence, and the world of theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_419.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/critics_social_media Mon, 6 May 2013 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Critics and Social Media/419 Copyright 2013 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Lisa Fung, Charles Isherwood, Peter Marks, Elisabeth Vincentelli, Patrick Pacheco American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Lisa Fung, Charles Isherwood, Peter Marks, Elisabeth Vincentelli, Patrick Pacheco Critics and Social Media From the pages of newspapers to tweets, blogs, chat rooms and twitter, the role of the theatre critic has been changing. Guests Lisa Fung, Charles Isherwood, Peter Marks and Elisabeth Vincentelli, along with moderator Patrick Pacheco, discuss how social media has impacted their work, their influence, and the world of theatre. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Director/Choreographer Rob Ashford, President and Executive Director of Rodgers and Hammerstein Ted Chapin and Director Scott Ellis talk with moderator Patrick Pacheco about re-imagining musicals for the stage and how directors approach a work to make it fresh and reinvented, how much change is allowed by the estates who control the pieces, and the challenges they face when classic works are re-imagined, rewritten or reinterpreted in any way. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_418.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/reimagining_musicals Mon, 8 April 2013 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Reimagining Musicals/418 Copyright 2013 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Rob Ashford, Ted Chapin, Scott Ellis, Patrick Pacheco American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Rob Ashford, Ted Chapin, Scott Ellis, Patrick Pacheco Reimagining Musicals Director/Choreographer Rob Ashford, President and Executive Director of Rodgers and Hammerstein Ted Chapin and Director Scott Ellis talk with moderator Patrick Pacheco about re-imagining musicals for the stage and how directors approach a work to make it fresh and reinvented, how much change is allowed by the estates who control the pieces, and the challenges they face when classic works are re-imagined, rewritten or reinterpreted in any way. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Host Thomas Schumacher gives us a unique look at a song – what it is, where it comes from, the process from idea to stage, and how it fits in a show. He’s joined by Tony, Oscar and Grammy award winning composer Alan Menken who plays and sings us through the stages of some of his most memorable work including his numerous collaborations with Tom Schumacher and Disney Theatricals; Newsies lyricist Jack Feldman; and Newsies star, actress Kara Lindsay. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_417.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/anatomy_of_a_song Mon, 4 March 2013 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/The Anatomy of a Song/417 Copyright 2013 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Alan Menken, Jack Feldman, Kara Lindsay, Newsies, Disney American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Alan Menken, Jack Feldman, Kara Lindsay, Newsies, Disney The Anatomy of a Song Host Thomas Schumacher gives us a unique look at a song – what it is, where it comes from, the process from idea to stage, and how it fits in a show. He’s joined by Tony, Oscar and Grammy award winning composer Alan Menken who plays and sings us through the stages of some of his most memorable work including his numerous collaborations with Tom Schumacher and Disney Theatricals; Newsies lyricist Jack Feldman; and Newsies star, actress Kara Lindsay. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Among the topics our guests Alan Brown, Cynthia Hedstrom and Howard Shalwitz talk with moderator Ben Cameron about are how you measure the value of art and its' impact on audiences; what's important to audiences and how you make theatre interesting enough to draw them to a show and whether you can make them an active part of the experience or should their role simply be to observe and appreciate what is presented? http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_416.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/impact_regional_theatre Mon, 4 February 2013 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/The Impact of Regional Theatre/416 Copyright 2013 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Alan Brown, Cynthia Hedstrom, Howard Shalwitz, Ben Cameron American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Alan Brown, Cynthia Hedstrom, Howard Shalwitz, Ben Cameron The Impact of Regional Theatre Among the topics our guests Alan Brown, Cynthia Hedstrom and Howard Shalwitz talk with moderator Ben Cameron about are how you measure the value of art and its' impact on audiences; what's important to audiences and how you make theatre interesting enough to draw them to a show and whether you can make them an active part of the experience or should their role simply be to observe and appreciate what is presented? mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Theatrical lawyers Elliot Brown, Seth Gelblum and Nancy Rose talk with Patrick Pacheco about the behind the scenes work they do from negotiating rights and contracts to deals with unions and licensees and re-evaluating royalty pools. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_415.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/theatres_super_lawyers Mon, 7 January 2013 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Theatre's Super Lawyers/415 Copyright 2013 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Elliot Brown, Seth Gelblum, Nancy Rose American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Elliot Brown, Seth Gelblum, Nancy Rose Theatre's Super Lawyers Theatrical lawyers Elliot Brown, Seth Gelblum and Nancy Rose talk with Patrick Pacheco about the behind the scenes work they do from negotiating rights and contracts to deals with unions and licensees and re-evaluating royalty pools. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The 2012 National Theatre Company Grant Recipients share their thoughts on attracting and cultivating audiences; the importance of regional theatre across the country; their role in reaching out to the communities they work in; the diversity of their work and the nurturing of new artists. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_414.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/new_theatre_companies_12_12 Mon, 3 December 2012 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/America's New Theatre Companies/414 Copyright 2012 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview America's New Theatre Companies The 2012 National Theatre Company Grant Recipients share their thoughts on attracting and cultivating audiences; the importance of regional theatre across the country; their role in reaching out to the communities they work in; the diversity of their work and the nurturing of new artists. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The challenges and triumphs facing musical theatre today, both on and off Broadway, are discussed by actress Heidi Blickenstaff, Tony award winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli and Tony award winning composer and lyricist Robert Lopez. Our conversation is moderated by Julie James and takes an in depth look at the status of musicals today; early influences in our guests lives that led them to theatre; and whether television is helping to bring back interest in musical theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_412.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/musical_theatre_07_12 Mon, 16 July 2012 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Exploring Musical Theatre/412 Copyright 2012 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Heidi Blickenstaff, Christopher Gattelli, Robert Lopez American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Heidi Blickenstaff, Christopher Gattelli, Robert Lopez Exploring Musical Theatre The challenges and triumphs facing musical theatre today, both on and off Broadway, are discussed by actress Heidi Blickenstaff, Tony award winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli and Tony award winning composer and lyricist Robert Lopez. Our conversation is moderated by Julie James and takes an in depth look at the status of musicals today; early influences in our guests lives that led them to theatre; and whether television is helping to bring back interest in musical theatre. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) On a special Tony Awards edition of "Working in the Theatre" host Ted Chapin, Chairman of the American Theatre Wing, takes viewers behind the scenes with Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss, Executive Producers of the Tony Awards, talks with past Tony winners Joel Grey and Jefferson Mays who share their feelings about winning and the TONY history-making achievement attached to each of their awards, and we'll hear from many of this year's nominees including Audra McDonald, John Lithgow, Cynthia Nixon, Linda Lavin, Nina Arianda, Harvey Fierstein and Christian Borle to name just a few! http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_413.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/tonys_05_12 Mon, 4 June 2012 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/The Tony Awards: History, Highlights and Backstage/413 Copyright 2012 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Tony Awards, Tonys, Joel Grey, Jefferson Mays, Ricky Kirshner, Glenn Weiss American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Tony Awards, Tonys, Joel Grey, Jefferson Mays, Ricky Kirshner, Glenn Weiss The Tony Awards: History, Highlights and Backstage On a special Tony Awards edition of "Working in the Theatre" host Ted Chapin, Chairman of the American Theatre Wing, takes viewers behind the scenes with Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss, Executive Producers of the Tony Awards, talks with past Tony winners Joel Grey and Jefferson Mays who share their feelings about winning and the TONY history-making achievement attached to each of their awards, and we'll hear from many of this year's nominees including Audra McDonald, John Lithgow, Cynthia Nixon, Linda Lavin, Nina Arianda, Harvey Fierstein and Christian Borle to name just a few! mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Super-Publicists Adrian Bryan-Brown and Rick Miramontez talk with moderator Thomas Schumacher about the new world of theatre publicity as it relates to social media; whether or not there's such a thing as "bad" publicity; handling negative stories; shaping stories for the press and potential audiences; the value of using quotes in advertising; and critics and the preview process; and how audiences are influenced by social media and traditional reviews. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_411.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/publicists_05_12 Mon, 7 May 2012 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/The Publicists' World/411 Copyright 2012 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, publicists, Adrian Bryan-Brown, Rick Miramontez, Thomas Schumacher American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, publicists, publicist The Publicists' World Super-Publicists Adrian Bryan-Brown and Rick Miramontez talk with moderator Thomas Schumacher about the new world of theatre publicity as it relates to social media; whether or not there's such a thing as "bad" publicity; handling negative stories; shaping stories for the press and potential audiences; the value of using quotes in advertising; and critics and the preview process; and how audiences are influenced by social media and traditional reviews. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Directors Sheryl Kaller, Pam MacKinnon and Stephen Wadsworth talked about their start in theatre; their process when beginning a new project; collaboration with playwrights and the challenges of handling the playwright in the room; listening to the audience; and what, or who, inspires and informs their work. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_410.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/directors_04_12 Mon, 2 April 2012 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Directors: Process and Collaboration/410 Copyright 2012 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, directors, Sheryl Kaller, Pam MacKinnon, Stephen Wadsworth American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, director, directing, directors Directors: Process and Collaboration Directors Sheryl Kaller, Pam MacKinnon and Stephen Wadsworth talked about their start in theatre; their process when beginning a new project; collaboration with playwrights and the challenges of handling the playwright in the room; listening to the audience; and what, or who, inspires and informs their work. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The point at which they knew they wanted to act was one of the first things discussed in our conversation with David Alan Grier, Judith Light and Condola Rashad. They also talked about the research they do when approaching a new role; interacting with, and reacting to, the audience; how they handle reviews; and their process and passion for the work they do. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_409.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/featured_performers_03_12 Mon, 5 March 2012 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Featured Performers 2012/409 Copyright 2012 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, performing, performers, acting, actors, David Alan Grier, Judith Light, Condola Rashad American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, actors, performing, performers, celebrity Featured Performers 2012 with David Alan Grier, Judith Light, Condola Rashad The point at which they knew they wanted to act was one of the first things discussed in our conversation with David Alan Grier, Judith Light and Condola Rashad. They also talked about the research they do when approaching a new role; interacting with, and reacting to, the audience; how they handle reviews; and their process and passion for the work they do. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Casting Directors David Caparelliotis, Tara Rubin and Daniel Swee and moderator Patrick Pacheco discuss the role of the casting director; their collaboration with directors; recasting shows; and whether stars are necessary for success on Broadway today. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_408.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/casting_directors_02_12 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:48:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Casting Directors 2012/408 Copyright 2012 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting, director, recasting, success, David Caparelliotis, Tara Rubin, Daniel Swee American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITcast, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting, director, recasting, celebrity Casting Directors 2012 with David Caparelliotis, Tara Rubin, Daniel Swee Casting Directors David Caparelliotis, Tara Rubin and Daniel Swee and moderator Patrick Pacheco discuss the role of the casting director; their collaboration with directors; recasting shows; and whether stars are necessary for success on Broadway today. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Playwrights Lydia R. Diamond, David Henry Hwang and Suzan-Lori Parks discuss their work and other American playwrights and how they influenced them; the moment each was aware they wanted to be writers; their process; experiencing their work on Broadway for the first time; and the role mentors played in their lives and their role as mentors. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_407.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwrights_01_12 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:39:57 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/The Playwrights' Voice 2012/407 Copyright 2012 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, mentor, influence, process, Lydia R. Diamond, Suzan-Lori Parks, David Henry Hwang American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITwrite, video, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, Lydia R. Diamond, Suzan-Lori Parks, David Henry Hwang The Playwrights' Voice 2012 with Lydia R. Diamond, Suzan-Lori Parks, David Henry Hwang Playwrights Lydia R. Diamond, David Henry Hwang and Suzan-Lori Parks discuss their work and other American playwrights and how they influenced them; the moment each was aware they wanted to be writers; their process; experiencing their work on Broadway for the first time; and the role mentors played in their lives and their role as mentors. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Producers Jean Doumanian and Daryl Roth talk about creating a supportive environment for artistic teams bringing shows to the stage; collaborating with other producers; the benefits and challenges of casting stars in a show; and the economics and creative process of producing off Broadway vs. on Broadway. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_406.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/producers_12_11 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:19:16 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Producers: A Creative Approach/406 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producing, economics, creative process, collaborating, Jean Doumanian, Daryl Roth American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITmgmt, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producing, economics, creative process, collaborating Producers: A Creative Approach with Jean Doumanian, Daryl Roth Producers Jean Doumanian and Daryl Roth talk about creating a supportive environment for artistic teams bringing shows to the stage; collaborating with other producers; the benefits and challenges of casting stars in a show; and the economics and creative process of producing off Broadway vs. on Broadway. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our guests -- representatives from theatres receiving the American Theatre Wing 2011 National Theatre Company Grants: Buntport Theater Company, FUSION, Mo´olelo Performing Arts Company, Pig Iron Theatre Company, Rude Mechanicals, Synchronicity Theatre, TheatreSquared, TimeLine Theatre, Transport Group and Watts Village Theater Company -- discuss the challenges they face in tough economic times; their community outreach; and the creativity and diversity in the works they present. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_405.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/regional_theatre_12_11 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:34:19 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Regional Theatre/405 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, regional, community, theatre company, diversity, Jack Cummings III, Bob Ford, Thomas Graves, Dennis Gromelski, David Mack, Rachel May, PJ Powers, Samantha Schmitz, Seema Sueko, Dito van Reigersberg American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no ITartdir, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, regional, community, theatre company, diversity, national Regional Theatre with Jack Cummings III, Bob Ford, Thomas Graves, Dennis Gromelski, David Mack, Rachel May, PJ Powers, Samantha Schmitz, Seema Sueko, Dito van Reigersberg Our guests -- representatives from theatres receiving the American Theatre Wing 2011 National Theatre Company Grants: Buntport Theater Company, FUSION, Mo´olelo Performing Arts Company, Pig Iron Theatre Company, Rude Mechanicals, Synchronicity Theatre, TheatreSquared, TimeLine Theatre, Transport Group and Watts Village Theater Company -- discuss the challenges they face in tough economic times; their community outreach; and the creativity and diversity in the works they present. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Thomas Schumacher talks with guests, Ben Cameron and Kevin McCollum, about the state of theatre today in a wide ranging conversation that highlights how theatre can survive during difficult economic times; whether celebrities can affect sales and audiences; and dealing with government and foundation funding. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_404.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/state_of_theatre_11_11 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:27:54 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/The State of Theatre: Institutions and Producers/404 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, economics, funding, commercial, not-for-profit, Ben Cameron, Kevin McCollum American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, economics, commercial, not-for-profit, Ben Cameron, Kevin McCollum The State of Theatre: Institutions and Producers with Ben Cameron, Kevin McCollum Thomas Schumacher talks with guests, Ben Cameron and Kevin McCollum, about the state of theatre today in a wide ranging conversation that highlights how theatre can survive during difficult economic times; whether celebrities can affect sales and audiences; and dealing with government and foundation funding. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) 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. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_403.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/behind_the_curtain_10_11 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:30:06 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Behind The Curtain/403 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, backstage, costume, designer, puppet, David Brian Brown, Elizabeth Cohen, Elizabeth DeRosa, Carly Hirschberg, Michelle Lookadoo, Tshidi Manye, Gary Matori, Tyler Maynard, Ilya Vett, Thom Christopher Warren, David Weiss American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, backstage, costume, designer, puppet, hair Behind The Curtain with David Brian Brown, Elizabeth Cohen, Elizabeth DeRosa, Carly Hirschberg, Michelle Lookadoo, Tshidi Manye, Gary Matori, Tyler Maynard, Ilya Vett, Thom Christopher Warren, David Weiss 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. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Actors Nina Arianda, Nikki M. James, Arian Moayed and Bobby Steggert share what drew them to the theatre; the difference between training and actually being on stage; the audition process; what they learn from more experienced actors; what they look for in roles and their relationship with the director. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_402.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/actors_08_11 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:38:08 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Challenges and Triumphs: Actors 2011/402 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, audition, training, role, Nina Arianda, Nikki M. James, Arian Moayed, Bobby Steggert American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, audition, training, role Challenges and Triumphs: Actors 2011 with Nina Arianda, Nikki M. James, Arian Moayed, Bobby Steggert Actors Nina Arianda, Nikki M. James, Arian Moayed and Bobby Steggert share what drew them to the theatre; the difference between training and actually being on stage; the audition process; what they learn from more experienced actors; what they look for in roles and their relationship with the director. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Directors Jo Bonney, Sheldon Epps, Michael Halberstam and Gregory Mosher talk about how they got started in the business; choosing their projects; their process when starting a new show; how the dual role of Artistic Director and Director informs their own work and working with other directors; and how they approach auditions. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_401.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/directors_07_11 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:18:58 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Directors 2011/401 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, artistic director, process, project, Jo Bonney, Sheldon Epps, Michael Halberstam, Gregory Mosher American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITdirect, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, artistic director, process Directors 2011 with Jo Bonney, Sheldon Epps, Michael Halberstam, Gregory Mosher Directors Jo Bonney, Sheldon Epps, Michael Halberstam and Gregory Mosher talk about how they got started in the business; choosing their projects; their process when starting a new show; how the dual role of Artistic Director and Director informs their own work and working with other directors; and how they approach auditions. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Actors Bobby Cannavale ("The Motherf**ker with the Hat"), Renée Elise Goldsberry ("Good People"), Judith Light ("Lombardi"), Lia Williams ("Arcadia") and Tom Wopat ("Catch Me If You Can") talk about a performance that transformed or inspired them; pre-show rituals; how their day outside the theatre informs their performance; their relationships with other actors, the audience and the director; and working with the playwright during rehearsal. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_400.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/actors_06_11 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:48:46 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Passion and Compassion: Actors 2011/400 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, director, inspiration, performance, Bobby Cannavale, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Judith Light, Tom Wopat, Lia Williams American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, performance, Bobby Cannavale, Judith Light Passion and Compassion: Actors 2011 with Bobby Cannavale, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Judith Light, Tom Wopat, Lia Williams Actors Bobby Cannavale ("The Motherf**ker with the Hat"), Renée Elise Goldsberry ("Good People"), Judith Light ("Lombardi"), Lia Williams ("Arcadia") and Tom Wopat ("Catch Me If You Can") talk about a performance that transformed or inspired them; pre-show rituals; how their day outside the theatre informs their performance; their relationships with other actors, the audience and the director; and working with the playwright during rehearsal. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The opportunities and challenges of online arts journalism started off the discussion for our panel - Chris Caggiano, Scott Heller, David J. Loehr, Jan Simpson and Terry Teachout. They also discuss how blogging is able to reach a more expansive and diverse audience than traditional journalism; what they look for online and if what they read affects their own writing; and how social media has been able to create national and even international conversations about theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_399.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/journalism_05_11 Mon, 16 May 2011 11:00:01 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Theatre Journalism: Online and Off/399 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, journalism, blog, social media, online, Chris Caggiano, David Loehr, Scott Heller, Janice C. Simpson, Terry Teachout American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITcritic, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, journalism, blog, social media Theatre Journalism: Online and Off with Chris Caggiano, David Loehr, Scott Heller, Janice C. Simpson, Terry Teachout The opportunities and challenges of online arts journalism started off the discussion for our panel - Chris Caggiano, Scott Heller, David J. Loehr, Jan Simpson and Terry Teachout. They also discuss how blogging is able to reach a more expansive and diverse audience than traditional journalism; what they look for online and if what they read affects their own writing; and how social media has been able to create national and even international conversations about theatre. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of stage veterans - F. Murray Abraham, Stacy Keach, Estelle Parsons and Lois Smith - discuss the rehearsal and audition process; how they deal with rejection; the pros and cons of directing vs. acting; their thoughts on how acting and directing have changed over the years; the difference between performing classical roles vs. contemporary roles and their advice for aspiring performers. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_398.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/stage_veterans_04_11 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:23:04 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Don't Be Afraid: Stage Veterans 2011/398 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, rejection, classical roles, rehearsal, F. Murray Abraham, Stacy Keach, Estelle Parsons, Lois Smith American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITact, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, F. Murray Abraham, Stacy Keach, Estelle Parsons, Lois Smith Don't Be Afraid: Stage Veterans 2011 with F. Murray Abraham, Stacy Keach, Estelle Parsons, Lois Smith The panel of stage veterans - F. Murray Abraham, Stacy Keach, Estelle Parsons and Lois Smith - discuss the rehearsal and audition process; how they deal with rejection; the pros and cons of directing vs. acting; their thoughts on how acting and directing have changed over the years; the difference between performing classical roles vs. contemporary roles and their advice for aspiring performers. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of playwrights - Annie Baker, Rinne Groff, Karen Hartman and Alfred Uhry - talk about their writing process; the role of the dramaturg; writing adaptations; collaborating with directors; whether they have a specific actor in mind when they're writing; and how they see the role of the playwright in theatre today. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_397.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwrights_03_11 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:01:22 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/The Characters Start Talking: Playwrights 2011/397 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, adaptations, dramaturg, writing, Annie Baker, Rinne Groff, Karen Hartman, Alfred Uhry American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITwrite, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, adaptations, writing The Characters Start Talking: Playwrights 2011 with Annie Baker, Rinne Groff, Karen Hartman, Alfred Uhry The panel of playwrights - Annie Baker, Rinne Groff, Karen Hartman and Alfred Uhry - talk about their writing process; the role of the dramaturg; writing adaptations; collaborating with directors; whether they have a specific actor in mind when they're writing; and how they see the role of the playwright in theatre today. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Actors Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Marvel, Michele Pawk, Daphne Rubin-Vega and David Zayas discuss the influence of their early training; how they challenge themselves for each role; their feelings about participating in readings and workshops; collaborating with directors; their relationship with the audience and how it affects their performance; and roles that they'd like to play. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_396.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/actors_02_11 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:35:57 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Through Their Eyes: Actors 2011/396 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, play, training, workshop, role, Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Marvel, Michele Pawk, Daphne Rubin-Vega, David Zayas American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITact, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, play, training, role Through Their Eyes: Actors 2011 with Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Marvel, Michele Pawk, Daphne Rubin-Vega, David Zayas Actors Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Marvel, Michele Pawk, Daphne Rubin-Vega and David Zayas discuss the influence of their early training; how they challenge themselves for each role; their feelings about participating in readings and workshops; collaborating with directors; their relationship with the audience and how it affects their performance; and roles that they'd like to play. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of playwrights - Kristoffer Diaz, Kate Fodor, Rajiv Joseph, Young Jean Lee and Tarell Alvin McCraney - discuss how and why they became involved in theatre; whether their writing comes from their own life experiences or that of others, or both; how their writing develops and evolves; what challenges their imagination; how their work is viewed by audiences in other countries; and the importance of diversity being reflected in theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_395.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwrights_01_11 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:07:36 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Compelling Stories: Playwrights 2011/395 Copyright 2011 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, diversity, life experience, writing, Kristoffer Diaz, Kate Fodor, Rajiv Joseph, Young Jean Lee, Tarell Alvin McCraney American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITwrite, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, diversity, writing Compelling Stories: Playwrights 2011 with Kristoffer Diaz, Kate Fodor, Rajiv Joseph, Young Jean Lee, Tarell Alvin McCraney The panel of playwrights - Kristoffer Diaz, Kate Fodor, Rajiv Joseph, Young Jean Lee and Tarell Alvin McCraney - discuss how and why they became involved in theatre; whether their writing comes from their own life experiences or that of others, or both; how their writing develops and evolves; what challenges their imagination; how their work is viewed by audiences in other countries; and the importance of diversity being reflected in theatre. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of producers, presenters and bookers -- Meredith Blair, Mike Isaacson, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Steven Schnepp and Allan Williams -- discuss what works and what doesn't on the road; the challenges of educating audiences about a show; what content might be considered too risky for road productions; how important Broadway is for promoting road shows; whether plays have a place, and can be successful, in road tours; finding shows off-Broadway that can be put on tour; and how long a show needs to play to be profitable. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_394.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/tours_12_10 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:08:09 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Getting the Show on the Road/394 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, tour, presenter, road, production, Meredith Blair, Mike Isaacson, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Steven Schnepp, Allan Williams American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITmgmt, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, tour, presenter, road, production Getting the Show on the Road with Meredith Blair, Mike Isaacson, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Steven Schnepp, Allan Williams The panel of producers, presenters and bookers -- Meredith Blair, Mike Isaacson, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Steven Schnepp and Allan Williams -- discuss what works and what doesn't on the road; the challenges of educating audiences about a show; what content might be considered too risky for road productions; how important Broadway is for promoting road shows; whether plays have a place, and can be successful, in road tours; finding shows off-Broadway that can be put on tour; and how long a show needs to play to be profitable. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) A panel of directors - Stafford Arima, Anne Kauffman, Rebecca Taichman and Henry Wishcamper - discusses the dynamic between themselves and the playwrights with whom they work; their first paying job as a director; the value of assistant directing; what process means to each of them; how they approach auditions and if they would like to have a job as an Artistic Director. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_393.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/directors_12_10 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:45:07 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Embracing Process: Directors 2010/393 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, director, assistant directing, audition, process, Stafford Arima, Anne Kauffman, Rebecca Taichman, Henry Wishcamper American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITdirect, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, director, assistant directing, process Embracing Process: Directors 2010 with Stafford Arima, Anne Kauffman, Rebecca Taichman, Henry Wishcamper A panel of directors - Stafford Arima, Anne Kauffman, Rebecca Taichman and Henry Wishcamper - discusses the dynamic between themselves and the playwrights with whom they work; their first paying job as a director; the value of assistant directing; what process means to each of them; how they approach auditions and if they would like to have a job as an Artistic Director. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our panel of choreographers - Christopher Gattelli, Liza Gennaro, Ken Roberson and Sergio Trujillo - discuss their childhood and early adult life and how it influenced their start in dance; the amount of research they do for each show; how choreography enhances a performance; the relationship between choreographers and directors; how recent TV programming has brought back an interest in dance, especially among young people; the difference between musical staging and choreography and preserving dance history for future audiences. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_392.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/choreographers_11_10 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:53:49 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/The Vocabulary of Dance: Choreographers 2010/392 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, choreograph, musical, dance, staging, Christopher Gattelli, Liza Gennaro, Ken Roberson, Sergio Trujillo American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITchoreo, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, choreograph, musical, dance, The Vocabulary of Dance: Choreographers 2010 with Christopher Gattelli, Liza Gennaro, Ken Roberson, Sergio Trujillo Our panel of choreographers - Christopher Gattelli, Liza Gennaro, Ken Roberson and Sergio Trujillo - discuss their childhood and early adult life and how it influenced their start in dance; the amount of research they do for each show; how choreography enhances a performance; the relationship between choreographers and directors; how recent TV programming has brought back an interest in dance, especially among young people; the difference between musical staging and choreography and preserving dance history for future audiences. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panelists - President/Executive Director of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization Ted Chapin, President of the American Theatre Producers Cy Feuer, writer/critic Martin Gottfried, actor Nathan Lane ("Guys and Dolls", "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"), actor Donna McKechnie ("State Fair"), book writer Joseph Stein ("Fiddler on the Roof"), director/choreographer Susan Stroman ("Big", "Show Boat"), and composer/lyricist Charles Strouse ("Annie") - discuss musical revivals in-depth, comparisons to new musicals such as "Big", the state of musical theatre compared to the 1960s, script revisions and new designs for revivals, and the overall economics of producing Broadway musicals including the need for out-of-town tryouts. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_247.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/return_to_broadway_04_96 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:35:25 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Revivals: Return to Broadway/247 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, revival, musical, tryout, economics, Cy Feuer, Martin Gottfried, Nathan Lane, Donna McKechnie, Joseph Stein, Susan Stroman, Charles Strouse American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, revival, musical, Nathan Lane, Donna McKechnie, Susan Stroman Revivals: Return to Broadway with Cy Feuer, Martin Gottfried, Nathan Lane, Donna McKechnie, Joseph Stein, Susan Stroman, Charles Strouse The panelists - President/Executive Director of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization Ted Chapin, President of the American Theatre Producers Cy Feuer, writer/critic Martin Gottfried, actor Nathan Lane ("Guys and Dolls", "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"), actor Donna McKechnie ("State Fair"), book writer Joseph Stein ("Fiddler on the Roof"), director/choreographer Susan Stroman ("Big", "Show Boat"), and composer/lyricist Charles Strouse ("Annie") - discuss musical revivals in-depth, comparisons to new musicals such as "Big", the state of musical theatre compared to the 1960s, script revisions and new designs for revivals, and the overall economics of producing Broadway musicals including the need for out-of-town tryouts. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - Jessica Boevers ("A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"), Jim Dale ("Barnum", "Candide"), Justin Kirk ("Love! Valour! Compassion!"), Daniel Massey ("Taking Sides"), Jay Hunter Morris ("Master Clas"), Adam Pascal ("Rent"), and Jean Smart ("Fit To Be Tied") - discuss their backgrounds in diverse areas of performance such as dance, opera, rock music, and repertory theatre; pursuing acting in New York compared to Chicago and Los Angeles; early roles, training, and getting an agent; and reciprocal reactions between the performer and audiences. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_249.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_96 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:32:34 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/249 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, background, performing, New York, training, Jessica Boevers, Jim Dale, Justin Kirk, Daniel Massey, Jay Hunter Morris, Adam Pascal American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, performing, Jim Dale, Justin Kirk, Adam Pascal Performance with Jessica Boevers, Jim Dale, Justin Kirk, Daniel Massey, Jay Hunter Morris, Adam Pascal The panel of performers - Jessica Boevers ("A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"), Jim Dale ("Barnum", "Candide"), Justin Kirk ("Love! Valour! Compassion!"), Daniel Massey ("Taking Sides"), Jay Hunter Morris ("Master Clas"), Adam Pascal ("Rent"), and Jean Smart ("Fit To Be Tied") - discuss their backgrounds in diverse areas of performance such as dance, opera, rock music, and repertory theatre; pursuing acting in New York compared to Chicago and Los Angeles; early roles, training, and getting an agent; and reciprocal reactions between the performer and audiences. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of playwrights - Edward Albee ("The Lady From Dubuque"), Eve Merriam ("The Club"), Samm-Art Williams ("Home"), Lanford Wilson ("Talley's Folly"), and Ruth Wolff ("The Abdication") - discuss producing their current plays, how much playwrights creatively collaborate with directors and producers, the responsibilities of an agent, how playwrights learn to direct, and advice for actors and new playwrights. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_033.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playscript_09_80 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:23:58 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playscript/33 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, direct, playwright, agent, producer, Edward Albee, Eve Merriam, Samm-Art Williams, Lanford Wilson, Ruth Wolff American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, Edward Albee, Lanford Wilson Playscript with Edward Albee, Eve Merriam, Samm-Art Williams, Lanford Wilson, Ruth Wolff The panel of playwrights - Edward Albee ("The Lady From Dubuque"), Eve Merriam ("The Club"), Samm-Art Williams ("Home"), Lanford Wilson ("Talley's Folly"), and Ruth Wolff ("The Abdication") - discuss producing their current plays, how much playwrights creatively collaborate with directors and producers, the responsibilities of an agent, how playwrights learn to direct, and advice for actors and new playwrights. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - Karen Akers ("Nine"), Christine Baranski ("Sally and Marsha"), actor/playwright Harvey Fierstein ("Torch Song Trilogy"), Ben Harney ("Dreamgirls"), Lonny Price ("Master Harold...and the boys"), and Liv Ullmann ("Ghosts") - discuss the strong themes of their respective productions; how demanding their roles are, from character development to physical challenges to the emotional intensity of a role; training and audition experiences; how cast replacements effect a play; and developing new musicals out-of-town compared to workshopping in New York. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_063.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_82 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:28:38 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/63 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, musical, workshop, development, Karen Akers, Christine Baranski, Harvey Fierstein, Ben Harney, Lonny Price, Liv Ullmann American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, musical, workshop Performance with Karen Akers, Christine Baranski, Harvey Fierstein, Ben Harney, Lonny Price, Liv Ullmann The panel of performers - Karen Akers ("Nine"), Christine Baranski ("Sally and Marsha"), actor/playwright Harvey Fierstein ("Torch Song Trilogy"), Ben Harney ("Dreamgirls"), Lonny Price ("Master Harold...and the boys"), and Liv Ullmann ("Ghosts") - discuss the strong themes of their respective productions; how demanding their roles are, from character development to physical challenges to the emotional intensity of a role; training and audition experiences; how cast replacements effect a play; and developing new musicals out-of-town compared to workshopping in New York. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The business team for the play "Dancing In The End Zone" - literary agent Mitch Douglas, producers Dasha Epstein and Morton Gottlieb, publicist Milly Schoenbaum, and general manager Richard Seader - talk about the responsibilities of the producer, the benefits of a workshop versus going out-of-town, the role of a press agent, comparing large off-Broadway houses to Broadway, and the evolution of opening night events including critics now attending previews. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_083.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/dancing_in_the_end_zone_04_84 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:59:54 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Dancing In The End Zone/83 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, workshop, producer, opening night, press agent, Mitch Douglas, Dasha Epstein, Morton Gottlieb, Milly Schoenbaum, Richard Seader American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producer, opening night, press agent Production: Dancing In The End Zone with Mitch Douglas, Dasha Epstein, Morton Gottlieb, Milly Schoenbaum, Richard Seader The business team for the play "Dancing In The End Zone" - literary agent Mitch Douglas, producers Dasha Epstein and Morton Gottlieb, publicist Milly Schoenbaum, and general manager Richard Seader - talk about the responsibilities of the producer, the benefits of a workshop versus going out-of-town, the role of a press agent, comparing large off-Broadway houses to Broadway, and the evolution of opening night events including critics now attending previews. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of actors - Sinead Cusack ("Cyrano De Bergerac"), Frank Langella ("After The Fall"), Joe Mantegna ("Glengarry Glen Ross"), Theresa Merritt ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"), and Sigourney Weaver ("Hurlyburly") - talk about their training, auditioning for their first major roles, the rehearsal process, working in the ensemble, actors who are also playwrights, and establishing relationships as a result of stage work. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_087.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_84 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:03:46 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/87 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, rehearsal, acting, ensemble, Sinead Cusack, Frank Langella, Joe Mantegna, Theresa Merritt, Sigourney Weaver American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, rehearsal, acting, Frank Langella, Sigourney Weaver Performance with Sinead Cusack, Frank Langella, Joe Mantegna, Theresa Merritt, Sigourney Weaver The panel of actors - Sinead Cusack ("Cyrano De Bergerac"), Frank Langella ("After The Fall"), Joe Mantegna ("Glengarry Glen Ross"), Theresa Merritt ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"), and Sigourney Weaver ("Hurlyburly") - talk about their training, auditioning for their first major roles, the rehearsal process, working in the ensemble, actors who are also playwrights, and establishing relationships as a result of stage work. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The production team behind "Hurlyburly" - advertising representative Rick Elice, agent Milton Goldman, legal counsel Jay S. Harris, stage manager Peter Lawrence, press representative Sandra Manley, and producer Frederick Zollo - discuss how David Rabe's play found a producer, director, and high profile cast for its debut at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, its successful off-Broadway run prior to Broadway, producing with a profit pool plan, production costs including the advertising budget, and the present state of the American play. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_091.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/hurlyburly_09_84 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:21:24 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Hurlyburly/91 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Hurlyburly, profit pool, David Rabe, American, Rick Elice, Milton Goldman, Jay S. Harris, Peter Lawrence, Sandra Manley, Frederick Zollo American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Hurlyburly, profit pool, American Production: Hurlyburly with Rick Elice, Milton Goldman, Jay S. Harris, Peter Lawrence, Sandra Manley, Frederick Zollo The production team behind "Hurlyburly" - advertising representative Rick Elice, agent Milton Goldman, legal counsel Jay S. Harris, stage manager Peter Lawrence, press representative Sandra Manley, and producer Frederick Zollo - discuss how David Rabe's play found a producer, director, and high profile cast for its debut at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, its successful off-Broadway run prior to Broadway, producing with a profit pool plan, production costs including the advertising budget, and the present state of the American play. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of Broadway actors - Matthew Broderick ("Biloxi Blues"), Jim Dale ("Joe Egg"), Charles S. Dutton ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"), Rosemary Harris ("Pack of Lies"), Glenda Jackson ("Strange Interlude"), and theatrical agent Lionel Larner - discuss how they left their various layman jobs to begin performing, their audition experiences, how they became involved in their current productions, what they look for in an agent, how they obtained one, and the role of an agent. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_093.mp4#2 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_85 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:41:50 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/93 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, agent, audition, acting, performing, Matthew Broderick, Jim Dale, Charles S. Dutton, Rosemary Harris, Glenda Jackson, Lionel Larner American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, Matthew Broderick, Jim Dale, Rosemary Harris Performance with Matthew Broderick, Jim Dale, Charles S. Dutton, Rosemary Harris, Glenda Jackson, Lionel Larner The panel of Broadway actors - Matthew Broderick ("Biloxi Blues"), Jim Dale ("Joe Egg"), Charles S. Dutton ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"), Rosemary Harris ("Pack of Lies"), Glenda Jackson ("Strange Interlude"), and theatrical agent Lionel Larner - discuss how they left their various layman jobs to begin performing, their audition experiences, how they became involved in their current productions, what they look for in an agent, how they obtained one, and the role of an agent. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panelists - playwright P.J. Barry ("The Octette Bridge Club"), lyricist Ellen Fitzhugh ("Grind"), director John Going ("Inherit The Wind"), playwright Fay Kanin ("Grind"), playwright Jerome Lawrence ("Inherit The Wind"), agent Bruce Savin, and director Clifford Williams ("Pack of Lies") - talk about their formal training; the relationship between directors, playwrights and casting directors; the key to successful collaboration; comparing the author's rights for stage versus film; the boundaries of a director's vision; and rising production costs and ticket prices. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_095.mp4#2 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_04_85 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:33:05 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/95 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, collaboration, rights, casting director, director, P.J. Barry, Ellen Fitzhugh, John Going, Fay Kanin, Jerome Lawrence, Bruce Savin, Clifford Williams American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITdirect, ITwrite, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, rights, casting, director Playwright, Director and Choreographer with P.J. Barry, Ellen Fitzhugh, John Going, Fay Kanin, Jerome Lawrence, Bruce Savin, Clifford Williams The panelists - playwright P.J. Barry ("The Octette Bridge Club"), lyricist Ellen Fitzhugh ("Grind"), director John Going ("Inherit The Wind"), playwright Fay Kanin ("Grind"), playwright Jerome Lawrence ("Inherit The Wind"), agent Bruce Savin, and director Clifford Williams ("Pack of Lies") - talk about their formal training; the relationship between directors, playwrights and casting directors; the key to successful collaboration; comparing the author's rights for stage versus film; the boundaries of a director's vision; and rising production costs and ticket prices. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The producing team of the 1985 Broadway musical "Grind" - advertising representative Jeffrey Ash, group sales executive Ronald S. Lee, executive producer Ruth Mitchell, and producers Michael Frazier, Kenneth Greenblatt, Mary Lea Johnson, and John Pomerantz - talks about bringing the nearly $5 million production to Broadway after a tryout in Baltimore, working with director Hal Prince, the importance of advertising and group ticket sales in light of mixed critical reviews, comparisons to their previously produced hits "La Cage Aux Folles" and "Nine", and budgetting a new American musical with a controversial royalty structure that doesn't pay the creative team until the production turns a profit. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_097.mp4#2 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/grind_04_85 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:17:48 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Grind/97 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producing, Hal Prince, advertising, royalty, Jeffrey Ash, Michael Frazier, Kenneth Greenblatt, Mary Lea Johnson, Ronald S. Lee, Ruth Mitchell, John Pomerantz American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producing, Hal Prince, advertising, royalty Production: Grind with Jeffrey Ash, Michael Frazier, Kenneth Greenblatt, Mary Lea Johnson, Ronald S. Lee, Ruth Mitchell, John Pomerantz The producing team of the 1985 Broadway musical "Grind" - advertising representative Jeffrey Ash, group sales executive Ronald S. Lee, executive producer Ruth Mitchell, and producers Michael Frazier, Kenneth Greenblatt, Mary Lea Johnson, and John Pomerantz - talks about bringing the nearly $5 million production to Broadway after a tryout in Baltimore, working with director Hal Prince, the importance of advertising and group ticket sales in light of mixed critical reviews, comparisons to their previously produced hits "La Cage Aux Folles" and "Nine", and budgetting a new American musical with a controversial royalty structure that doesn't pay the creative team until the production turns a profit. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of actors - Don Correia ("Singin' in the Rain"), Tovah Feldshuh ("Springtime for Henry"), Glenne Headly ("Arms and the Man"), Judd Hirsch ("I'm Not Rappaport"), Barnard Hughes ("The Iceman Cometh"), Cleavon Little ("I'm Not Rappaport"), Elizabeth McGovern ("Map of the World") - and casting director Vincent G. Liff discuss how they have dealt with mishaps and missed lines, the extent of research done for roles, schooling and formal acting training, starting out in regional theatre such as Chicago before finding work in New York, and the responsibilities of the casting director. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_099.mp4#2 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_85 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:16:21 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/99 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting, Chicago, regional, training, Don Correia, Tovah Feldshuh, Glenne Headly, Judd Hirsch, Barnard Hughes, Vincent G. Liff, Cleavon Little, Elizabeth McGovern American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no ITact, video broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting, Chicago, regional, training Performance with Don Correia, Tovah Feldshuh, Glenne Headly, Judd Hirsch, Barnard Hughes, Vincent G. Liff, Cleavon Little, Elizabeth McGovern The panel of actors - Don Correia ("Singin' in the Rain"), Tovah Feldshuh ("Springtime for Henry"), Glenne Headly ("Arms and the Man"), Judd Hirsch ("I'm Not Rappaport"), Barnard Hughes ("The Iceman Cometh"), Cleavon Little ("I'm Not Rappaport"), Elizabeth McGovern ("Map of the World") - and casting director Vincent G. Liff discuss how they have dealt with mishaps and missed lines, the extent of research done for roles, schooling and formal acting training, starting out in regional theatre such as Chicago before finding work in New York, and the responsibilities of the casting director. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panelists - director Clinton Turner Davis ("Two Can Play"), playwright Herb Gardner ("I'm Not Rappaport"), playwright/lyricist Tom Jones ("The Fantasticks"), playwright Shirley Lauro ("Open Admissions"), lyricist/director Richard Maltby Jr. ("Song and Dance"), playwright Marsha Norman ("Night Mother") and composer Harvey Schmidt ("The Fantasticks") - discuss how a playwright chooses a director, the role of a playwright, how much structure is provided by the text, and the varying degrees of collaboration between director, playwright, and actor. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_101.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_09_85 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:12:36 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/101 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, concept, collaboration, control, structure, Clinton Turner Davis, Herb Gardner, Tom Jones, Shirley Lauro, Richard Maltby Jr., Marsha Norman, Harvey Schmidt American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, ITdirect, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, collaboration, structure Playwright and Director with Clinton Turner Davis, Herb Gardner, Tom Jones, Shirley Lauro, Richard Maltby Jr., Marsha Norman, Harvey Schmidt The panelists - director Clinton Turner Davis ("Two Can Play"), playwright Herb Gardner ("I'm Not Rappaport"), playwright/lyricist Tom Jones ("The Fantasticks"), playwright Shirley Lauro ("Open Admissions"), lyricist/director Richard Maltby Jr. ("Song and Dance"), playwright Marsha Norman ("Night Mother") and composer Harvey Schmidt ("The Fantasticks") - discuss how a playwright chooses a director, the role of a playwright, how much structure is provided by the text, and the varying degrees of collaboration between director, playwright, and actor. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our panel of some of Broadway's brightest new performers - Jennifer Damiano, Robin de Jesús, John Gallagher, Jr., Jon Michael Hill and Krysta Rodriguez - discuss the first professional show they ever saw; the moment they realized they wanted to perform and how their families responded to the news; how their very first jobs came about; the challenges of choosing between school and work; whether they like to go to other shows and what kind of audience member they are; and what they learn from their professional colleagues. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_391.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/next_generation_06_10 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:18:59 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/The Next Generation 2010/391 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, school, training, young, Jennifer Damiano, Robin De Jesús, John Gallagher Jr., Jon Michael Hill, Krysta Rodriguez American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITact, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, school, training, Jennifer Damiano, Robin De Jesús, John Gallagher Jr., Jon Michael Hill, Krysta Rodriguez The Next Generation 2010 with Jennifer Damiano, Robin De Jesús, John Gallagher Jr., Jon Michael Hill, Krysta Rodriguez Our panel of some of Broadway's brightest new performers - Jennifer Damiano, Robin de Jesús, John Gallagher, Jr., Jon Michael Hill and Krysta Rodriguez - discuss the first professional show they ever saw; the moment they realized they wanted to perform and how their families responded to the news; how their very first jobs came about; the challenges of choosing between school and work; whether they like to go to other shows and what kind of audience member they are; and what they learn from their professional colleagues. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The 1985 Joseph Maharam Foundation Awards for Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design are awarded to Lawrence Eichler, Charles Ludlam, and Everett Quinton for The Ridiculous Theatrical Company's "The Mystery of Irma Vep"; Mel Carpenter, Angus Moss, and Blu for Ping Chong's Fiji Theatre Company's "NOSFERATU: A Symphony of Darkness"; and Heidi Landesman, Patricia McGourty, and Richard Riddell for Broadway's "Big River". The designers discuss their respective productions in-depth. In addition, Henry Hewes receives an award for Outstanding Service For His Recognition Of Theatre Design. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_104a.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_85 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:07:39 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Design/104 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, scenic, design, lighting, costume, Blu, Lawrence Eichler, Heidi Landesman-Ettinger, Charles Ludlam, Patricia McGourty, Angus Moss, Everett Quinton, Richard Riddell American Theatre Wing and CUNY 45:00 no video, ITdesign, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, designer, lighting, costume Design with Blu, Lawrence Eichler, Heidi Landesman-Ettinger, Charles Ludlam, Patricia McGourty, Angus Moss, Everett Quinton, Richard Riddell The 1985 Joseph Maharam Foundation Awards for Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design are awarded to Lawrence Eichler, Charles Ludlam, and Everett Quinton for The Ridiculous Theatrical Company's "The Mystery of Irma Vep"; Mel Carpenter, Angus Moss, and Blu for Ping Chong's Fiji Theatre Company's "NOSFERATU: A Symphony of Darkness"; and Heidi Landesman, Patricia McGourty, and Richard Riddell for Broadway's "Big River". The designers discuss their respective productions in-depth. In addition, Henry Hewes receives an award for Outstanding Service For His Recognition Of Theatre Design. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of actors -- Glenn Close ("Benefactors"), Maurice Hines ("Uptown...It's Hot"), Aidan Quinn ("A Lie of the Mind"), Marlo Thomas ("Social Security") -- discuss working with directors, agents, formal education and technical training, and the beginnings of their individual acting careers. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_105.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_86 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:31:58 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/105 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, director, agent, training, career, Glenn Close, Maurice Hines, Aidan Quinn, Marlo Thomas American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Glenn Close, Maurice Hines, Aidan Quinn, Marlo Thomas Performance with Glenn Close, Maurice Hines, Aidan Quinn, Marlo Thomas The panel of actors -- Glenn Close ("Benefactors"), Maurice Hines ("Uptown...It's Hot"), Aidan Quinn ("A Lie of the Mind"), Marlo Thomas ("Social Security") -- discuss working with directors, agents, formal education and technical training, and the beginnings of their individual acting careers. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The development and production of musical theatre was the focus of the discussion with our panel of producers - Sue Frost, Robyn Goodman, Paulette Haupt and Scott Sanders. They talk about what attracts them to a project; if playing on Broadway is the ultimate success for a show; whether going out of town is helpful, or necessary, for a new show; the impact of audiences on the show; dealing with critical reviews that remain on line when trying to get a show launched; the difficulty of closing a show or halting a show in development; and advice for young producers who want to develop musicals. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_389.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/musical_theatre_04_10 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:12:29 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Developing Musical Theatre/389 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, musical, producer, development, reviews, Sue Frost, Robyn Goodman, Paulette Haupt, Scott Sanders American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, musical, producer, development, reviews Developing Musical Theatre with Sue Frost, Robyn Goodman, Paulette Haupt, Scott Sanders The development and production of musical theatre was the focus of the discussion with our panel of producers - Sue Frost, Robyn Goodman, Paulette Haupt and Scott Sanders. They talk about what attracts them to a project; if playing on Broadway is the ultimate success for a show; whether going out of town is helpful, or necessary, for a new show; the impact of audiences on the show; dealing with critical reviews that remain on line when trying to get a show launched; the difficulty of closing a show or halting a show in development; and advice for young producers who want to develop musicals. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) 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. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_107.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_86 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:00:23 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/107 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting, regional, ticket, New York, Brian Clark, Emily Mann, Arthur Miller, Gilbert Parker, Norman Rene, John Tillinger American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITdirect, ITwrite, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting, regional Playwright and Director with Brian Clark, Emily Mann, Arthur Miller, Gilbert Parker, Norman Rene, John Tillinger 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. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The "Precious Sons" production team - producers Marty Bell and Roger Berlind, legal respresentative Patricia Crown, press representative Joshua Ellis, advertising representative Peter LeDonne, and general manager Peter Neufeld - discuss the steps taken to bring the show to Broadway such as obtaining rights, building a creative team, the casting process, Broadway versus off-Broadway, the risks in mounting a production, marketing planning and costs, varying advertising, and experimental ticket pricing. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_109.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/precious_sons_04_86 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:39:42 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Precious Sons/109 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting, marketing, producing, advertising, Marty Bell, Roger Berlind, Patricia Crown, Joshua Ellis, Peter LeDonne, Peter Neufeld American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting, marketing, producing Production: Precious Sons with Marty Bell, Roger Berlind, Patricia Crown, Joshua Ellis, Peter LeDonne, Peter Neufeld The "Precious Sons" production team - producers Marty Bell and Roger Berlind, legal respresentative Patricia Crown, press representative Joshua Ellis, advertising representative Peter LeDonne, and general manager Peter Neufeld - discuss the steps taken to bring the show to Broadway such as obtaining rights, building a creative team, the casting process, Broadway versus off-Broadway, the risks in mounting a production, marketing planning and costs, varying advertising, and experimental ticket pricing. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our panel of leading actors - David Alan Grier, Anthony LaPaglia, Laura Linney, Jan Maxwell and Alfred Molina - shared their process about what they look for in a script; the kind and extent of the research they do for a role; how the audience influences their performance; handling a director's return to the show after opening; their collaboration with both the director and the playwright; and what they've learned that they'd share with actors just starting out. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_390.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/actors_04_10 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:19:36 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Equal Exchange: Actors 2010/390 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, script, research, audience, David Alan Grier, Anthony LaPaglia, Laura Linney, Jan Maxwell, Alfred Molina American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, David Alan Grier, Anthony LaPaglia, Laura Linney, Jan Maxwell, Alfred Molina Equal Exchange: Actors 2010 with David Alan Grier, Anthony LaPaglia, Laura Linney, Jan Maxwell, Alfred Molina Our panel of leading actors - David Alan Grier, Anthony LaPaglia, Laura Linney, Jan Maxwell and Alfred Molina - shared their process about what they look for in a script; the kind and extent of the research they do for a role; how the audience influences their performance; handling a director's return to the show after opening; their collaboration with both the director and the playwright; and what they've learned that they'd share with actors just starting out. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our distinguished panel of playwrights -- Charles Busch, David Ives, Donald Margulies and Suzan-Lori Parks -- discuss the moment when they realized they wanted to be writers; who influenced them in their early careers; whether or not they have a specific actor in mind when they write; their collaboration with directors; and the theaters they consider to be their homes. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_388.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwrights_03_10 Mon, 24 May 2010 11:37:30 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Roles for Ourselves: Playwrights 2010/388 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, collaboration, career, writer, Charles Busch, David Ives, Donald Margulies, Suzan-Lori Parks American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITwrite, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, career, writer Roles for Ourselves: Playwrights 2010 with Charles Busch, David Ives, Donald Margulies, Suzan-Lori Parks Our distinguished panel of playwrights -- Charles Busch, David Ives, Donald Margulies and Suzan-Lori Parks -- discuss the moment when they realized they wanted to be writers; who influenced them in their early careers; whether or not they have a specific actor in mind when they write; their collaboration with directors; and the theaters they consider to be their homes. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - Vondie Curtis-Hall ("Raisin In The Sun"), Ossie Davis ("I'm Not Rappaport"), Swoosie Kurtz ("The House of Blue Leaves"), Jean Stapleton ("Arsenic and Old Lace", and Loretta Swit ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood") - discuss how they got started in the business, Stapleton's experience working at the Stage Door Canteen and attending the American Theatre Wing school, how dance training contributes to overall performance, working with agents and experiences with typecasting, and balancing a film and television career with stage work. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_111.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_86 Mon, 17 May 2010 13:21:15 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/111 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, training, typecasting, , Vondie Curtis-Hall, Ossie Davis, Swoosie Kurtz, Jean Stapleton, Loretta Swit American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, training, typecasting, dance, Swoosie Kurtz, Jean Stapleton Performance with Vondie Curtis-Hall, Ossie Davis, Swoosie Kurtz, Jean Stapleton, Loretta Swit The panel of performers - Vondie Curtis-Hall ("Raisin In The Sun"), Ossie Davis ("I'm Not Rappaport"), Swoosie Kurtz ("The House of Blue Leaves"), Jean Stapleton ("Arsenic and Old Lace", and Loretta Swit ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood") - discuss how they got started in the business, Stapleton's experience working at the Stage Door Canteen and attending the American Theatre Wing school, how dance training contributes to overall performance, working with agents and experiences with typecasting, and balancing a film and television career with stage work. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The Playscript/Director panelists - Long Wharf Theatre artistic director Arvin Brown, playwright Howard Fast ("Citizen Tom Paine"), director/dramaturg Susan Gregg, playwright Israel Horovitz ("Today, I Am A Fountain Pen"), director Wilford Leach ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood"), playwright Leslie Lee ("The War Party"), playwright John Pielmeier ("Agnes of God"), and director Jim Simpson ("Citizen Tom Paine") - compare directing with the director's concept versus collaborating with the playwright and their vision; different interpretations and approaches in directing the same play; how a new approach manifests and influences everything from casting to the final production; why pre-production is a hands-off period for directors; and how theatre differs from the mediums of novels and films. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_113.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_09_86 Mon, 10 May 2010 14:06:07 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/113 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, concept, playwright, dramaturg, Arvin Brown, Howard Fast, Susan Gregg, Israel Horovitz, Wilford Leach, Leslie Lee, John Pielmeier, Jim Simpson American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITdirect, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, playwright, dramaturg Playwright and Director with Arvin Brown, Howard Fast, Susan Gregg, Israel Horovitz, Wilford Leach, Leslie Lee, John Pielmeier, Jim Simpson The Playscript/Director panelists - Long Wharf Theatre artistic director Arvin Brown, playwright Howard Fast ("Citizen Tom Paine"), director/dramaturg Susan Gregg, playwright Israel Horovitz ("Today, I Am A Fountain Pen"), director Wilford Leach ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood"), playwright Leslie Lee ("The War Party"), playwright John Pielmeier ("Agnes of God"), and director Jim Simpson ("Citizen Tom Paine") - compare directing with the director's concept versus collaborating with the playwright and their vision; different interpretations and approaches in directing the same play; how a new approach manifests and influences everything from casting to the final production; why pre-production is a hands-off period for directors; and how theatre differs from the mediums of novels and films. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Their roles as understudies on Broadway was the focal point for this panel of actors -- Tony Carlin ("Lend Me A Tenor"), Bryan Fenkart ("Memphis"), Corinne Melançon ("Mamma Mia"), Jay Russell ("Our Town") and Paul A. Schaefer ("The Phantom of the Opera") -- as they discussed the first time they went on as an understudy; what kind of preparation is involved for their roles; the differences of understudies, swings and stand-bys; whether or not they continue to audition for other roles; how they handle stepping into a role mid-performance and covering for a "name" performer; and how much of their own voice is given to a character when they perform the role. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_387.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/waiting_in_the_wings_03_10 Mon, 03 May 2010 10:39:58 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Waiting In The Wings/387 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, understudy, acting, Tony Carlin, Bryan Fenkart, Corinne Melançon, Jay Russell, Paul A. Schaefer American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITact, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, understudy, acting, standby Waiting In The Wings with Tony Carlin, Bryan Fenkart, Corinne Melançon, Jay Russell, Paul A. Schaefer Their roles as understudies on Broadway was the focal point for this panel of actors -- Tony Carlin ("Lend Me A Tenor"), Bryan Fenkart ("Memphis"), Corinne Melançon ("Mamma Mia"), Jay Russell ("Our Town") and Paul A. Schaefer ("The Phantom of the Opera") -- as they discussed the first time they went on as an understudy; what kind of preparation is involved for their roles; the differences of understudies, swings and stand-bys; whether or not they continue to audition for other roles; how they handle stepping into a role mid-performance and covering for a "name" performer; and how much of their own voice is given to a character when they perform the role. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The producing team of the 1986 Tony-nominated play "The House of Blue Leaves" - press representative Merle Debuskey, executive producer Bernard Gersten, playwright John Guare, advertising representative James Russek, and director Jerry Zaks - discuss how they came to work on this mid-1960's domestic comedy at Lincoln Center Theatre, first in the off-Broadway Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, then transferring to the much larger Vivian Beaumont Theatre which presented its own challenges, eventually moving to the Plymouth Theatre on Broadway; the economics of producing, subscriber base, and ticket prices at a not-for-profit theater; finding key designers; casting sessions, working with strong actors, and maintaining quality performances in an extended run. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_115.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/house_of_blue_leaves_09_86 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:14:37 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: House Of Blue Leaves/115 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, not-for-profit, Lincoln Center, casting, playwright, Merle Debuskey, Bernard Gersten, John Guare, James Russek, Jerry Zaks American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, not-for-profit, Lincoln Center, casting Production: House Of Blue Leaves with Merle Debuskey, Bernard Gersten, John Guare, James Russek, Jerry Zaks The producing team of the 1986 Tony-nominated play "The House of Blue Leaves" - press representative Merle Debuskey, executive producer Bernard Gersten, playwright John Guare, advertising representative James Russek, and director Jerry Zaks - discuss how they came to work on this mid-1960's domestic comedy at Lincoln Center Theatre, first in the off-Broadway Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, then transferring to the much larger Vivian Beaumont Theatre which presented its own challenges, eventually moving to the Plymouth Theatre on Broadway; the economics of producing, subscriber base, and ticket prices at a not-for-profit theater; finding key designers; casting sessions, working with strong actors, and maintaining quality performances in an extended run. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - Trazana Beverley ("Death and the King's Horseman"), Mark Hamill ("The Nerd"), George S. Irving ("Me and My Girl"), Linda Lavin ("Broadway Bound"), Lynn Redgrave ("Sweet Sue"), and Colm Wilkinson ("Les Miserables") - discuss when they started performing and how they got their first roles; directors and effective directing styles; the power and influence of critics; audience response especially on opening night; finding the next job and how to cope with the audition process. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_117.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_87 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:17:19 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/117 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, acting, critics, directing, Trazana Beverley, Mark Hamill, George S. Irving, Linda Lavin, Lynn Redgrave, Colm Wilkinson American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, acting, Mark Hamill, Linda Lavin Performance with Trazana Beverley, Mark Hamill, George S. Irving, Linda Lavin, Lynn Redgrave, Colm Wilkinson The panel of performers - Trazana Beverley ("Death and the King's Horseman"), Mark Hamill ("The Nerd"), George S. Irving ("Me and My Girl"), Linda Lavin ("Broadway Bound"), Lynn Redgrave ("Sweet Sue"), and Colm Wilkinson ("Les Miserables") - discuss when they started performing and how they got their first roles; directors and effective directing styles; the power and influence of critics; audience response especially on opening night; finding the next job and how to cope with the audition process. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Injecting new energy and a new perspective into both commercial and not for profit theatre was among the topics discussed by our panel of producers - Patrick Catullo, Eric Falkenstein, Jenny Gersten and Jill Furman Willis. They also talked about the role mentors' played in their development as producers; where they find new material; how they find investors for their shows; the need to be creative in selling tickets during tough economic times; using new media to promote their shows and to reach new audiences; the responsibility they feel to bring new writing voices into the theatre; and the risks they're willing to take to bring new and different material to the stage. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_386.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/new_voices_03_10 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:07:57 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Producing's New Voices/386 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producer, investors, new media, risks, Patrick Catullo, Eric Falkenstein, Jenny Gersten, Jill Furman Willis American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITmgmt, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producer, new media, investors Producing's New Voices with Patrick Catullo, Eric Falkenstein, Jenny Gersten, Jill Furman Willis Injecting new energy and a new perspective into both commercial and not for profit theatre was among the topics discussed by our panel of producers - Patrick Catullo, Eric Falkenstein, Jenny Gersten and Jill Furman Willis. They also talked about the role mentors' played in their development as producers; where they find new material; how they find investors for their shows; the need to be creative in selling tickets during tough economic times; using new media to promote their shows and to reach new audiences; the responsibility they feel to bring new writing voices into the theatre; and the risks they're willing to take to bring new and different material to the stage. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel - director Melvin Bernhardt ("The Beach House"), playwright Alice Childress ("Moms"), director Walter Dallas ("Moms"), playwright Nancy Donohue ("The Beach House"), playwright Patrick Meyers ("K2"), and director Terry Schreiber ("K2") - talk about where they started, how many acted before writing and directing, the relationship between directors and playwrights, developing a show particularly out-of-town, the challenges of casting a play, and the collaboration amongst actors, directors, and authors. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_119.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_87 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:12:51 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/119 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, writing, directing, collaboration, Melvin Bernhardt, Alice Childress, Walter Dallas, Nancy Donohue, Patrick Meyers, Terry Schreiber American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITdirect, ITwrite, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, writing, directing Playwright and Director with Melvin Bernhardt, Alice Childress, Walter Dallas, Nancy Donohue, Patrick Meyers, Terry Schreiber The panel - director Melvin Bernhardt ("The Beach House"), playwright Alice Childress ("Moms"), director Walter Dallas ("Moms"), playwright Nancy Donohue ("The Beach House"), playwright Patrick Meyers ("K2"), and director Terry Schreiber ("K2") - talk about where they started, how many acted before writing and directing, the relationship between directors and playwrights, developing a show particularly out-of-town, the challenges of casting a play, and the collaboration amongst actors, directors, and authors. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The production team of "Sweet Sue" - advertising representative Fred Golden, general manager Larry Goossen, playwright A.R. Gurney, casting director Donna Isaacson, and producer Arthur Whitelaw - discuss the path the play took to Broadway, each panelist's individual involvement, the challenges of casting, production costs, ticket prices, and how box office grosses effect the advertising campaign. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_121.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/sweet_sue_04_87 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:14:26 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Sweet Sue/121 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, advertising, casting, grosses, tickets, Fred Golden, Larry Goossen, A.R. Gurney, Donna Isaacson, Arthur Whitelaw American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, advertising, casting, grosses, tickets Production: Sweet Sue with Fred Golden, Larry Goossen, A.R. Gurney, Donna Isaacson, Arthur Whitelaw The production team of "Sweet Sue" - advertising representative Fred Golden, general manager Larry Goossen, playwright A.R. Gurney, casting director Donna Isaacson, and producer Arthur Whitelaw - discuss the path the play took to Broadway, each panelist's individual involvement, the challenges of casting, production costs, ticket prices, and how box office grosses effect the advertising campaign. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - from "Driving Miss Daisy", Morgan Freeman and Dana Ivey; Robert LuPone ("Late Night Comic"); John Malkovitch ("Burn This"); Jane Summerhays ("Me and My Girl"); and Courtney B. Vance ("Fences") - talk about milestones at the start of their careers; their attitude towards auditioning, rehearsing, and reviews; working on unsuccessful shows; and the positive differences of matinee performances. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_123.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_87 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:58:23 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/123 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, rehearsal, acting, matinee, Morgan Freeman, Dana Ivey, Robert LuPone, John Malkovich, Jane Summerhays, Courtney B. Vance American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, acting, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich Performance with Morgan Freeman, Dana Ivey, Robert LuPone, John Malkovich, Jane Summerhays, Courtney B. Vance The panel of performers - from "Driving Miss Daisy", Morgan Freeman and Dana Ivey; Robert LuPone ("Late Night Comic"); John Malkovitch ("Burn This"); Jane Summerhays ("Me and My Girl"); and Courtney B. Vance ("Fences") - talk about milestones at the start of their careers; their attitude towards auditioning, rehearsing, and reviews; working on unsuccessful shows; and the positive differences of matinee performances. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The production team for "A Few Good Men" - producer David Brown; president of the Shubert Organization, Bernard Jacobs; Serino Coyne advertising representative Linda Lehman; and general manager Stuart Thompson - talk about selecting a script by unknown playwright Aaron Sorkin; the details of general management including budget, advertising, ticket sales, government taxes; rising costs in the current economics of Broadway; film rights to plays and the effect of a film release; and what it takes to produce a Broadway show. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_163.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/a_few_good_men_09_90 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:05:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: A Few Good Men/163 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producing, general manager, budget, economics, David Brown, Bernard B. Jacobs, Linda Lehman, Stuart Thompson American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producing, general manager, budget, Stuart Thompson Production: A Few Good Men with David Brown, Bernard B. Jacobs, Linda Lehman, Stuart Thompson The production team for "A Few Good Men" - producer David Brown; president of the Shubert Organization, Bernard Jacobs; Serino Coyne advertising representative Linda Lehman; and general manager Stuart Thompson - talk about selecting a script by unknown playwright Aaron Sorkin; the details of general management including budget, advertising, ticket sales, government taxes; rising costs in the current economics of Broadway; film rights to plays and the effect of a film release; and what it takes to produce a Broadway show. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - Jane Alexander ("Shadowlands"), Stockard Channing ("Six Degrees of Separation"), Sarah Jessica Parker ("The Substance Of Fire"), Jonathan Pryce ("Miss Saigon"), Ron Rifkin ("The Substance Of Fire"), Mercedes Ruehl ("Lost In Yonkers"), and Topol ("Fiddler on the Roof") - discuss playing the same role over the years, finding a rhythm in one's performance, learning about one's character during the rehearsal process, gaining discipline, and how each performer got their start. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_165.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_91_2 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:41:30 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/165 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, performing, rehearsal, discipline, Jane Alexander, Stockard Channing, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jonathan Pryce, Ron Rifkin, Mercedes Ruehl, Topol American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, performing, Sarah Jessica Parker Performance with Jane Alexander, Stockard Channing, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jonathan Pryce, Ron Rifkin, Mercedes Ruehl, Topol The panel of performers - Jane Alexander ("Shadowlands"), Stockard Channing ("Six Degrees of Separation"), Sarah Jessica Parker ("The Substance Of Fire"), Jonathan Pryce ("Miss Saigon"), Ron Rifkin ("The Substance Of Fire"), Mercedes Ruehl ("Lost In Yonkers"), and Topol ("Fiddler on the Roof") - discuss playing the same role over the years, finding a rhythm in one's performance, learning about one's character during the rehearsal process, gaining discipline, and how each performer got their start. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - Hinton Battle ("Miss Saigon"), Roy Dotrice ("The Homecoming"), Timothy Hutton ("Babylon Gardens"), Mary Louise Parker ("Babylon Gardens"), Teresa Wright ("On Borrowed Time"), Stephanie Zimbalist ("The Baby Dance") - discuss working in regional and repertory theatre; where they started out in show business, if it was a family profession; the process of getting an agent; how the stage compares to television and film; and how different theatre spaces, sets, and stage sizes affect a show. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_167.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_91 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:11:41 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/167 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, regional, show business, agent, acting, Hinton Battle, Roy Dotrice, Timothy Hutton, Mary Louise Parker, Teresa Wright, Stephanie Zimbalist American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, regional, acting, Mary Louise Parker Performance with Hinton Battle, Roy Dotrice, Timothy Hutton, Mary Louise Parker, Teresa Wright, Stephanie Zimbalist The panel of performers - Hinton Battle ("Miss Saigon"), Roy Dotrice ("The Homecoming"), Timothy Hutton ("Babylon Gardens"), Mary Louise Parker ("Babylon Gardens"), Teresa Wright ("On Borrowed Time"), Stephanie Zimbalist ("The Baby Dance") - discuss working in regional and repertory theatre; where they started out in show business, if it was a family profession; the process of getting an agent; how the stage compares to television and film; and how different theatre spaces, sets, and stage sizes affect a show. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of actors - Alan Alda (Neil Simon's "Jake's Women"), Jodi Benson ("Crazy For You"), Roscoe Lee Brown (August Wilson's "Two Trains Running"), Glenn Close ("Death and the Maiden"), Richard Dreyfuss ("Death and the Maiden"), Harry Groener ("Crazy For You"), Tracy Pollan (Neil Simon's "Jake's Women"), and Lynn Redgrave (Ibsen's "The Master Builder") - discuss how they got started in the business and their big break, the significance of the rehearsal process, keeping a role fresh and not repeating the same performance, doing classic plays and if they are influenced by seeing different versions, and the difference between London and New York stages. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_175.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_92 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:23:06 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/175 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, rehearsal, classic, Broadway debut, Alan Alda, Jodi Benson, Roscoe Lee Brown, Glenn Close, Richard Dreyfuss, Harry Groener, Tracy Pollan, Lynn Redgrave American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITact, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, Alan Alda, Glenn Close, Lynn Redgrave Performance with Alan Alda, Jodi Benson, Roscoe Lee Brown, Glenn Close, Richard Dreyfuss, Harry Groener, Tracy Pollan, Lynn Redgrave The panel of actors - Alan Alda (Neil Simon's "Jake's Women"), Jodi Benson ("Crazy For You"), Roscoe Lee Brown (August Wilson's "Two Trains Running"), Glenn Close ("Death and the Maiden"), Richard Dreyfuss ("Death and the Maiden"), Harry Groener ("Crazy For You"), Tracy Pollan (Neil Simon's "Jake's Women"), and Lynn Redgrave (Ibsen's "The Master Builder") - discuss how they got started in the business and their big break, the significance of the rehearsal process, keeping a role fresh and not repeating the same performance, doing classic plays and if they are influenced by seeing different versions, and the difference between London and New York stages. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) What was "The Play That Changed Your Life"? Not only the title of a new American Theatre Wing book, which posed that question to 19 of America's most distinguished playwrights, but the start of a discussion by two of those playwrights, Tina Howe and Diana Son. They also talk about which of their own plays changed their lives; what role theatre played while growing up; if there were teachers who inspired them to get involved in theatre writing; what drew them to playwriting; how much of themselves are in their characters; and their role as mentors for young writers. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_385.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/play_changed_my_life_12_09 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:36:52 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/The Play That Changed My Life/385 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, play, playwright, inspire, mentor, Tina Howe, Diana Son American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITwrite, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, Tina Howe, Diana Son The Play That Changed My Life with Tina Howe, Diana Son What was "The Play That Changed Your Life"? Not only the title of a new American Theatre Wing book, which posed that question to 19 of America's most distinguished playwrights, but the start of a discussion by two of those playwrights, Tina Howe and Diana Son. They also talk about which of their own plays changed their lives; what role theatre played while growing up; if there were teachers who inspired them to get involved in theatre writing; what drew them to playwriting; how much of themselves are in their characters; and their role as mentors for young writers. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panelists - playwright Jon Robin Baitz ("The End of the Day"), playwright Charles Grodin ("One of the All-Time Greats"), director Mark Lamos ("The End of the Day"), playwright Ken Ludwig ("Crazy For You", "Lend Me A Tenor"), director Tony Roberts ("One of the All-Time Greats"), choreographer Susan Stroman ("Crazy For You"), and International Creative Management Vice-President Victoria Traube - discuss how they got started and their common backgrounds as actors and lawyers, directing the work of living and dead playwrights, the development and journey for each of their shows, and the seamless collaboration the "Crazy For You" creative team achieved. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_177.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_92 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:05:42 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/177 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV ITdirect, ITwrite, video, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, Lend Me A Tenor, playwright American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, choreographer, directing, Lend Me A Tenor, playwright, Jon Robin Baitz, Charles Grodin, Mark Lamos, Ken Ludwig, Tony Roberts, Susan Stroman, Victoria Traube Playwright and Director with Jon Robin Baitz, Charles Grodin, Mark Lamos, Ken Ludwig, Tony Roberts, Susan Stroman, Victoria Traube The panelists - playwright Jon Robin Baitz ("The End of the Day"), playwright Charles Grodin ("One of the All-Time Greats"), director Mark Lamos ("The End of the Day"), playwright Ken Ludwig ("Crazy For You", "Lend Me A Tenor"), director Tony Roberts ("One of the All-Time Greats"), choreographer Susan Stroman ("Crazy For You"), and International Creative Management Vice-President Victoria Traube - discuss how they got started and their common backgrounds as actors and lawyers, directing the work of living and dead playwrights, the development and journey for each of their shows, and the seamless collaboration the "Crazy For You" creative team achieved. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The production team of "Crazy For You" - advertising representative Nancy Coyne, press representative Bill Evans, general manager Tyler Gatchell, casting director Julie Hughes, and producer Elizabeth Williams - discuss how the show was adapted from the 1930's Gershwin musical "Girl Crazy", advertising as a new musical - not a revival, producing a television commercial, the financial cost of the large production, the role of the casting director, and the effect of positive critical reviews. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_179.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/crazy_for_you_04_92 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:42:38 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Crazy For You/179 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, musical, commercial, casting, Gershwin, Nancy Coyne, Bill Evans, R. Tyler Gatchell Jr., Julie Hughes, Elizabeth Williams American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, musical, casting, Gershwin, Crazy For You Production: Crazy For You with Nancy Coyne, Bill Evans, R. Tyler Gatchell Jr., Julie Hughes, Elizabeth Williams The production team of "Crazy For You" - advertising representative Nancy Coyne, press representative Bill Evans, general manager Tyler Gatchell, casting director Julie Hughes, and producer Elizabeth Williams - discuss how the show was adapted from the 1930's Gershwin musical "Girl Crazy", advertising as a new musical - not a revival, producing a television commercial, the financial cost of the large production, the role of the casting director, and the effect of positive critical reviews. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel consisting of casting director Jay Binder ("Lost In Yonkers"), and actors Lucie Arnaz ("Lost In Yonkers"), Hallie Foote ("The Roads to Rome"), Gregory Hines ("Jelly's Last Jam"), Tonya Pinkins ("Jelly's Last Jam"), and John Schneider ("Grand Hotel") discuss how they started their careers, what casting directors look for, auditioning established actors, rehearsing and replacing in a role, and the panelists provide advice to people beginning in theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_181.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_92 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:39:56 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/181 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, replacement, audition, casting, advice, Lucie Arnaz, Jay Binder, Hallie Foote, Gregory Hines, Tonya Pinkins, John Schneider American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting, audition, replacement, acting Performance with Lucie Arnaz, Jay Binder, Hallie Foote, Gregory Hines, Tonya Pinkins, John Schneider The panel consisting of casting director Jay Binder ("Lost In Yonkers"), and actors Lucie Arnaz ("Lost In Yonkers"), Hallie Foote ("The Roads to Rome"), Gregory Hines ("Jelly's Last Jam"), Tonya Pinkins ("Jelly's Last Jam"), and John Schneider ("Grand Hotel") discuss how they started their careers, what casting directors look for, auditioning established actors, rehearsing and replacing in a role, and the panelists provide advice to people beginning in theatre. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The creative team behind the hit musical "Next To Normal" - Director Michael Greif, Composer Tom Kitt, Producer David Stone and Book Writer/Lyricist Brian Yorkey - discuss the unique road the show took to Broadway beginning with its start at the BMI Workshop; the origin of the show's subject matter and the challenges of getting acceptance for it; the reasons behind a title change and what that represented for the creative process; why they took the unusual step of going from off-Broadway to out of town before Broadway; what influences the press and audiences had after the off-Broadway opening in their decision process; why some songs were dropped, others changed and the reasons behind the addition of new material; and 4 songs are performed in studio that illustrate the changes in the various stages of the production. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_384.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/next_to_normal_11_09 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:57:38 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Next To Normal: The Road to Broadway/384 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, musical, production, development, Tony Award, Michael Greif, Tom Kitt, David Stone, Brian Yorkey American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, musical, production, development Next To Normal: The Road to Broadway with Michael Greif, Tom Kitt, David Stone, Brian Yorkey The creative team behind the hit musical "Next To Normal" - Director Michael Greif, Composer Tom Kitt, Producer David Stone and Book Writer/Lyricist Brian Yorkey - discuss the unique road the show took to Broadway beginning with its start at the BMI Workshop; the origin of the show's subject matter and the challenges of getting acceptance for it; the reasons behind a title change and what that represented for the creative process; why they took the unusual step of going from off-Broadway to out of town before Broadway; what influences the press and audiences had after the off-Broadway opening in their decision process; why some songs were dropped, others changed and the reasons behind the addition of new material; and 4 songs are performed in studio that illustrate the changes in the various stages of the production. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel - playwright/director P.J. Barry ("A Distance From Calcutta"), lyricist Susan Birkenhead ("Jelly's Last Jam"), playwright/director Horton Foote ("The Roads To Home"), agent Wiley Hausam (International Creative Management), musical adaptor Luther Henderson ("Jelly's Last Jam"), playwright/director George C. Wolfe ("Jelly's Last Jam") - discuss how and why they got started in theatre, collaboration between authors and directors, whether playwrights should direct their own work, advice for young writers including how a play gets produced, finding a suitable director, and the advantages and disadvantages of readings. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_183.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_09_92 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:14:31 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/183 Copyright 2010 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, readings, Jelly's Last Jam, playwright, P.J. Barry, Susan Birkenhead, Horton Foote, Wiley Hausam, Luther Henderson, George C. Wolfe American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, Jelly's Last Jam, playwright Playwright and Director with P.J. Barry, Susan Birkenhead, Horton Foote, Wiley Hausam, Luther Henderson, George C. Wolfe The panel - playwright/director P.J. Barry ("A Distance From Calcutta"), lyricist Susan Birkenhead ("Jelly's Last Jam"), playwright/director Horton Foote ("The Roads To Home"), agent Wiley Hausam (International Creative Management), musical adaptor Luther Henderson ("Jelly's Last Jam"), playwright/director George C. Wolfe ("Jelly's Last Jam") - discuss how and why they got started in theatre, collaboration between authors and directors, whether playwrights should direct their own work, advice for young writers including how a play gets produced, finding a suitable director, and the advantages and disadvantages of readings. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The "Jelly's Last Jam" production team - general manager Michael David, advertising representative Rick Elice of Serino Coyne, press agent Richard Kornberg, producers Pamela Koslow and Margo Lion, and legal counsel Jean Ward - discuss developing the musical for Music-Theater Group, working with director/performer Gregory Hines, creating a standout ad campaign, and fundraising with multiple workshops and finding corporate investors for the resulting $5 million production budget. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_185.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/jellys_last_jam_09_92 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:46:45 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Jelly's Last Jam/185 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Music Theater Group, ad campaign, investor, workshop, Michael David, Rick Elice, Richard Kornberg, Pamela Koslow, Margo Lion, Jean Ward American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, productions, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Music Theater Group, ad campaign, workshop Production: Jelly's Last Jam with Michael David, Rick Elice, Richard Kornberg, Pamela Koslow, Margo Lion, Jean Ward The "Jelly's Last Jam" production team - general manager Michael David, advertising representative Rick Elice of Serino Coyne, press agent Richard Kornberg, producers Pamela Koslow and Margo Lion, and legal counsel Jean Ward - discuss developing the musical for Music-Theater Group, working with director/performer Gregory Hines, creating a standout ad campaign, and fundraising with multiple workshops and finding corporate investors for the resulting $5 million production budget. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our panel of actors -- Danny Burstein, Malcolm Gets, Bill Pullman and John Douglas Thompson -- share the particular moment when they realized they wanted to be actors; how the language of a play influences their portrayal of a character; what it's like to work in a show with just one or two other actors; how they recoup after going "off script"; what kind of pre-show rituals they go through; the most useful - and least useful - director's note they received; how it feels to step into a role made famous by another actor; and what kind of research they do to prepare for a role. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_383.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/actors_11_09 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:05:11 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Amazing Affinity: Actors 2009/383 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, language, role, research, portrayal, Danny Burstein, Malcolm Gets, Bill Pullman, John Douglas Thompson American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITact, acting, broadway, theatre, interview, Danny Burstein, Malcolm Gets, Bill Pullman, John Douglas Thompson Amazing Affinity: Actors 2009 with Danny Burstein, Malcolm Gets, Bill Pullman, John Douglas Thompson Our panel of actors -- Danny Burstein, Malcolm Gets, Bill Pullman and John Douglas Thompson -- share the particular moment when they realized they wanted to be actors; how the language of a play influences their portrayal of a character; what it's like to work in a show with just one or two other actors; how they recoup after going "off script"; what kind of pre-show rituals they go through; the most useful - and least useful - director's note they received; how it feels to step into a role made famous by another actor; and what kind of research they do to prepare for a role. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of union and guild representatives - Jean Dalrymple, member of the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers (ATPAM); Alan Eisenberg, Executive Secretary of Actors' Equity Association; actress Caroline Lagerfelt, former Equity Council member (Actors' Equity Association); David S. Rosenak, Executive Director of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers; and Peter Stone, President of the Dramatists Guild - talk about when and why their organizations were founded, their purposes and the services they provide; the need for contracts, salary minimums, and safety regulations; and the agreement between producers and all unions and guilds for the Broadway Alliance. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_187.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/unions_and_guilds_09_92 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:12:49 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Unions and Guilds/187 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, equity, union, contract, guild, Jean Dalrymple, Alan Eisenberg, Caroline Lagerfelt, David S. Rosenak, Peter Stone American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, equity, union, contract, guild Unions and Guilds with Jean Dalrymple, Alan Eisenberg, Caroline Lagerfelt, David S. Rosenak, Peter Stone The panel of union and guild representatives - Jean Dalrymple, member of the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers (ATPAM); Alan Eisenberg, Executive Secretary of Actors' Equity Association; actress Caroline Lagerfelt, former Equity Council member (Actors' Equity Association); David S. Rosenak, Executive Director of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers; and Peter Stone, President of the Dramatists Guild - talk about when and why their organizations were founded, their purposes and the services they provide; the need for contracts, salary minimums, and safety regulations; and the agreement between producers and all unions and guilds for the Broadway Alliance. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel - actress Brenda Braxton ("Jelly's Last Jam"), Mettawee River Theatre Company puppet/costume designers Casey Compton and Ralph Lee ("Wichikapache Goes Walking"), producer/lighting designer Jules Fisher ("Two Shakespearean Actors"), director Michael Greif ("Pericles"), and costume designer Toni-Leslie James ("Jelly's Last Jam") - discuss the significant roles of lighting and costume design, the relationship between designers and director, their education and early training, and design budgets; plus a demonstration of costumes and puppets. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_189.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_92 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:55:03 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Design/189 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Jelly's Last Jam, puppets, lighting, costume, Brenda Braxton, Casey Compton, Jules Fisher, Michael Greif, Toni-Leslie James, Ralph Lee American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITdesign, design, broadway, theatre, puppets, lighting, costume Design with Brenda Braxton, Casey Compton, Jules Fisher, Michael Greif, Toni-Leslie James, Ralph Lee The panel - actress Brenda Braxton ("Jelly's Last Jam"), Mettawee River Theatre Company puppet/costume designers Casey Compton and Ralph Lee ("Wichikapache Goes Walking"), producer/lighting designer Jules Fisher ("Two Shakespearean Actors"), director Michael Greif ("Pericles"), and costume designer Toni-Leslie James ("Jelly's Last Jam") - discuss the significant roles of lighting and costume design, the relationship between designers and director, their education and early training, and design budgets; plus a demonstration of costumes and puppets. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The expansion of the Broadway brand to Asian markets was among the topics discussed by our panel: Simone Genatt, Chairman of Broadway Asia, Robert Nederlander, Jr, President and CEO of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment and Alan Wasser, General Manager of Alan Wasser Associates. The wide ranging discussion also looked at what particular shows work best in the international market; the challenges of taking Broadway productions overseas to China and Korea and what's entailed in bringing a show from China to the US; navigating the cultural differences, labor rules and legalities of foreign countries; the emphasis in both China and Korea for more cultural programming; the preponderance of small theatres and small productions throughout Asia; the costs involved and the issues of marketing shows outside the US; and the next international markets to welcome Broadway. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_382.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/beyond_broadway_10_09 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:36:17 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Beyond Broadway: International Theatre/382 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, tour, Asia, international market, cultural, Simone Genatt, Robert Nededlander Jr., Alan Wasser American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITmgmt, producing, broadway, theatre, theater, interview, tour, Asia, international Beyond Broadway: International Theatre with Simone Genatt, Robert Nededlander Jr., Alan Wasser The expansion of the Broadway brand to Asian markets was among the topics discussed by our panel: Simone Genatt, Chairman of Broadway Asia, Robert Nederlander, Jr, President and CEO of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment and Alan Wasser, General Manager of Alan Wasser Associates. The wide ranging discussion also looked at what particular shows work best in the international market; the challenges of taking Broadway productions overseas to China and Korea and what's entailed in bringing a show from China to the US; navigating the cultural differences, labor rules and legalities of foreign countries; the emphasis in both China and Korea for more cultural programming; the preponderance of small theatres and small productions throughout Asia; the costs involved and the issues of marketing shows outside the US; and the next international markets to welcome Broadway. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The "Anna Christie" production team - scenic designer John Lee Beatty, O'Neill biographer Barbara Gelb, Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Todd Haimes, actors Anne Meara, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson, and Rip Torn, and lighting designer Marc B. Weiss -- discuss in-depth the 1993 Tony Award-winning revival, including the scenic and lighting design, how the characters relate to contemporary lives, the actors' differing acting styles, and Eugene O'Neill's early career. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_191.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/anna_christie_01_93 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:48:08 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Anna Christie/191 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, O'Neill, acting, set design, lighting, John Lee Beatty, Barbara Gelb, Todd Haimes, Anne Meara, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson, Rip Torn, Marc B. Weiss American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, ITdesign, ITact, production, designer, Anna Christie, Broadway, theatre, theater Production: Anna Christie with John Lee Beatty, Barbara Gelb, Todd Haimes, Anne Meara, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson, Rip Torn, Marc B. Weiss The "Anna Christie" production team - scenic designer John Lee Beatty, O'Neill biographer Barbara Gelb, Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Todd Haimes, actors Anne Meara, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson, and Rip Torn, and lighting designer Marc B. Weiss -- discuss in-depth the 1993 Tony Award-winning revival, including the scenic and lighting design, how the characters relate to contemporary lives, the actors' differing acting styles, and Eugene O'Neill's early career. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The role of Regional Theatre in supporting and presenting new works to their communities was among the topics discussed by our panel: Christopher Ashley, Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, Gordon Edelstein, Artistic Director of Long Wharf Theatre, Sara Garonzik, Producing Artistic Director of the Philadelphia Theatre Company, and Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre. They also explored how they share works and resources; the kind of show they feel best serves their audiences; their interaction with the local community; how they deal with competition within the theatrical community in their cities; what they learn from visiting Directors to their theatres; and the effect it has on their theatres when one of their shows moves to Broadway. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_381.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/regional_theatre_10_09 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:18:32 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Regional Theatre/381 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, regional, LORT, artistic director, producer, Christopher Ashley, Gordon Edelstein, Sara Garonzik, Eric Rosen American Theatre Wing and CUNY 1:00:00 no video, ITartdir, Artistic Direction, Christopher Ashley, Gordon Edelstein, Sara Garonzik, Eric Rosen Regional Theatre with Christopher Ashley, Gordon Edelstein, Sara Garonzik, Eric Rosen The role of Regional Theatre in supporting and presenting new works to their communities was among the topics discussed by our panel: Christopher Ashley, Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, Gordon Edelstein, Artistic Director of Long Wharf Theatre, Sara Garonzik, Producing Artistic Director of the Philadelphia Theatre Company, and Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre. They also explored how they share works and resources; the kind of show they feel best serves their audiences; their interaction with the local community; how they deal with competition within the theatrical community in their cities; what they learn from visiting Directors to their theatres; and the effect it has on their theatres when one of their shows moves to Broadway. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - Joan Copeland ("Another Time"), Jeff Daniels ("Redwood Curtain"), Christopher Durang (Sondheim's "Putting It Together"), Robert Foxworth ("Candida"), Robert Klein ("The Sisters Rosenszweig"), Mary McCann (David Mamet's "Oleanna"), Steven Rea ("Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"), Martin Short ("The Goodbye Girl"), and Mary Steenburgen ("Candida") - compare the different styles of their current productions, their performing backgrounds, discipline and stamina, actors who write, and returning to the stage after working in television and film. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_193.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_93 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:45:45 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/193 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Mamet, Sondheim, Candida, acting, Joan Copeland, Jeff Daniels, Christopher Durang, Robert Foxworth, Robert Klein, Mary McCann, Stephen Rea, Martin Short, Mary Steenburgen 1:30:00 no broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Mamet, Sondheim, Candida, acting, Joan Copeland, Jeff Daniels, Christopher Durang, Robert Foxworth, Robert Klein, Mary McCann, Stephen Rea, Martin Short, Mary Steenburgen Performance with Joan Copeland, Jeff Daniels, Christopher Durang, Robert Foxworth, Robert Klein, Mary McCann, Stephen Rea, Martin Short, Mary Steenburgen The panel of performers - Joan Copeland ("Another Time"), Jeff Daniels ("Redwood Curtain"), Christopher Durang (Sondheim's "Putting It Together"), Robert Foxworth ("Candida"), Robert Klein ("The Sisters Rosenszweig"), Mary McCann (David Mamet's "Oleanna"), Steven Rea ("Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"), Martin Short ("The Goodbye Girl"), and Mary Steenburgen ("Candida") - compare the different styles of their current productions, their performing backgrounds, discipline and stamina, actors who write, and returning to the stage after working in television and film. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panelists - theatrical agent Joanne Nici, playwright Frank Pugliese ("Aven'U Boys"), director/writer Geraldine Fitzgerald ("Sharon"), choreographer Wayne Cilento ("Tommy"), and producer Frederick Zollo ("Aven'U Boys") - discuss the expanse of their careers and their backgrounds, the role of an agent, and developing plays from the page through casting and rehearsals to production. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_195.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_93 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:28:48 -0600 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/195 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, agent, The Who's Tommy, AvenU Boys, producing, Wayne Cilento, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Joanne Nici, Frank Pugliese, Frederick Zollo 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITprod, The Who's Tommy, AvenU Boys, producing, Wayne Cilento, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Joanne Nici, Frank Pugliese, Frederick Zollo Playwright and Director with Wayne Cilento, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Joanne Nici, Frank Pugliese, Frederick Zollo The panelists - theatrical agent Joanne Nici, playwright Frank Pugliese ("Aven'U Boys"), director/writer Geraldine Fitzgerald ("Sharon"), choreographer Wayne Cilento ("Tommy"), and producer Frederick Zollo ("Aven'U Boys") - discuss the expanse of their careers and their backgrounds, the role of an agent, and developing plays from the page through casting and rehearsals to production. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our four Tony Award winning Leading Ladies -- Laura Benanti, Beth Leavel, Bebe Neuwirth and Alice Ripley - discuss performances they've seen that have made a lasting impact on them; the moment when they realized that a life in the theatre was what they wanted; what it's like originating a role, playing a character in a revival and replacing someone in a show; the roles they never seem to get cast in; their relationship with the audience during a show and after at the stage door; and their thoughts on the audition process. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_380.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/leading_ladies_09_09 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:18:45 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Leading Ladies/380 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, originating, revival, leading role, Laura Benanti, Beth Leavel, Bebe Neuwirth, Alice Ripley 1:00:00 no video, ITact, acting, Laura Benanti, Beth Leavel, Bebe Neuwirth, Alice Ripley Leading Ladies with Laura Benanti, Beth Leavel, Bebe Neuwirth, Alice Ripley Our four Tony Award winning Leading Ladies -- Laura Benanti, Beth Leavel, Bebe Neuwirth and Alice Ripley - discuss performances they've seen that have made a lasting impact on them; the moment when they realized that a life in the theatre was what they wanted; what it's like originating a role, playing a character in a revival and replacing someone in a show; the roles they never seem to get cast in; their relationship with the audience during a show and after at the stage door; and their thoughts on the audition process. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The "Fool Moon" production team - producers Jeffrey Ash, Dori Berinstein, and James Freydberg, actor/creator Bill Irwin, press representative Jackie Green, general manager Robert Kamlot, company manager Daniel Kearns, and actor/creator David Shiner - discuss bringing the two-man mime revue to Broadway, the responsibilities of each production member, the strategic marketing and publicity plans, ticket and production costs, and the wildly varied responses from audiences of all ages. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_197.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/fool_moon_04_93 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:22:02 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Fool Moon/197 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, marketing, publicity, production, ticket price, Jeffrey Ash, Dori Berinstein, James B. Freydberg, Jackie Green, Bill Irwin, Robert Kamlot, Daniel Kearns, David Shiner 1:30:00 no video, ITact, acting, ITprod, ITadpr, press, Jeffrey Ash, Dori Berinstein, James B. Freydberg, Jackie Green, Bill Irwin, Robert Kamlot, Daniel Kearns, David Shiner Production: Fool Moon with Jeffrey Ash, Dori Berinstein, James B. Freydberg, Jackie Green, Bill Irwin, Robert Kamlot, Daniel Kearns, David Shiner The "Fool Moon" production team - producers Jeffrey Ash, Dori Berinstein, and James Freydberg, actor/creator Bill Irwin, press representative Jackie Green, general manager Robert Kamlot, company manager Daniel Kearns, and actor/creator David Shiner - discuss bringing the two-man mime revue to Broadway, the responsibilities of each production member, the strategic marketing and publicity plans, ticket and production costs, and the wildly varied responses from audiences of all ages. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panelists - theatre critic Howard Kissel, Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club Lynn Meadow, actor/director Zakes Mokae ("The Song Of Jacob Zulu"), producer/general manager Dorothy Olim, producer/general manager Albert Poland, general manager Ben Sprecher, and playwright Wendy Wasserstein ("The Sisters Rosensweig") - discuss how not-for-profit and regional theaters differ from commercial productions, developing plays out of town, escalating production costs, and viable stage careers compared to television and film. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_199.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/regional_theatre_new_play_development_04_93 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:50:26 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Regional Theatre/New Play Development/199 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, out of town, commercial, not-for-profit, career, Howard Kissel, Lynne Meadow, Zakes Mokae, Dorothy Olim, Albert Poland, Ben Sprecher, Wendy Wasserstein 1:30:00 no video, ITact, acting, ITartdir, ITdirect, ITprod, ITwrite, Howard Kissel, Lynne Meadow, Zakes Mokae, Dorothy Olim, Albert Poland, Ben Sprecher, Wendy Wasserstein Regional Theatre/New Play Development with Howard Kissel, Lynne Meadow, Zakes Mokae, Dorothy Olim, Albert Poland, Ben Sprecher, Wendy Wasserstein The panelists - theatre critic Howard Kissel, Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club Lynn Meadow, actor/director Zakes Mokae ("The Song Of Jacob Zulu"), producer/general manager Dorothy Olim, producer/general manager Albert Poland, general manager Ben Sprecher, and playwright Wendy Wasserstein ("The Sisters Rosensweig") - discuss how not-for-profit and regional theaters differ from commercial productions, developing plays out of town, escalating production costs, and viable stage careers compared to television and film. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - David Cassidy and Petula Clark from "Blood Brothers", Julie Harris ("The Fiery Furnace"), Jeff Hyslop ("Kiss of the Spider Woman"), and Joe Mantello and Stephen Spinellafrom "Angels In America" - talk about how their families encouraged them to pursue performing professionally, appearing on a Broadway stage for the first time, differing audience reactions between the West End and Broadway, and working on the multi-part play "Angels in America". http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_201.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_93 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:18:56 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/201 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, David Cassidy, Petula Clark, Julie Harris, Jeff Hyslop, Joe Mantello, Stephen Spinella 1:30:00 no video, ITact, acting, David Cassidy, Petula Clark, Julie Harris, Jeff Hyslop, Joe Mantello, Stephen Spinella Performance with David Cassidy, Petula Clark, Julie Harris, Jeff Hyslop, Joe Mantello, Stephen Spinella The panel of performers - David Cassidy and Petula Clark from "Blood Brothers", Julie Harris ("The Fiery Furnace"), Jeff Hyslop ("Kiss of the Spider Woman"), and Joe Mantello and Stephen Spinellafrom "Angels In America" - talk about how their families encouraged them to pursue performing professionally, appearing on a Broadway stage for the first time, differing audience reactions between the West End and Broadway, and working on the multi-part play "Angels in America". mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panelists - playwright/director Edward Albee ("Marriage Play"), director Arvin Brown ("The Twilight of the Golds"), agent Joyce Ketay, playwright Tony Kushner ("Angels In America"), playwright Timothy Mason ("The Fiery Furnace"), and playwright Jonathan Tolins ("The Twilight of the Golds") - talk about playwrights directing their own work, how directors and playwrights collaborate, gauging audience response, and the evolution of their respective productions. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_203.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_09_93 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:16:45 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/203 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Angels in America, directing, collaboration, development, Edward Albee, Arvin Brown, Joyce Ketay, Tony Kushner, Timothy Mason, Jonathan Tolins 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Edward Albee, Arvin Brown, Joyce Ketay, Tony Kushner, Timothy Mason, Jonathan Tolins Playwright and Director with Edward Albee, Arvin Brown, Joyce Ketay, Tony Kushner, Timothy Mason, Jonathan Tolins The panelists - playwright/director Edward Albee ("Marriage Play"), director Arvin Brown ("The Twilight of the Golds"), agent Joyce Ketay, playwright Tony Kushner ("Angels In America"), playwright Timothy Mason ("The Fiery Furnace"), and playwright Jonathan Tolins ("The Twilight of the Golds") - talk about playwrights directing their own work, how directors and playwrights collaborate, gauging audience response, and the evolution of their respective productions. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) "The Kiss of the Spider Woman" production team - producer Garth Drabinsky, lyricist Fred Ebb, composer John Kander, playwright Terrence McNally, director Harold Prince, and actor Chita Rivera - discuss adapting the novel and film, starting as a "New Musicals" development at SUNY Purchase through productions in Toronto and London before reaching Broadway, how the script has changed over the years, the budget required for the long creative process, and the business of producing and marketing a new Broadway musical. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_205.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/kiss_of_the_spider_woman_09_93 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:56:22 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Kiss of the Spider Woman/205 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, development, producing, adaptation, budget, Garth Drabinsky, Fred Ebb, John Kander, Terrence McNally, Harold Prince, Chita Rivera 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, ITmusic, ITdirect, ITprod, ITact, acting, Garth Drabinsky, Fred Ebb, John Kander, Terrence McNally, Harold Prince, Chita Rivera Production: Kiss of the Spider Woman with Garth Drabinsky, Fred Ebb, John Kander, Terrence McNally, Harold Prince, Chita Rivera "The Kiss of the Spider Woman" production team - producer Garth Drabinsky, lyricist Fred Ebb, composer John Kander, playwright Terrence McNally, director Harold Prince, and actor Chita Rivera - discuss adapting the novel and film, starting as a "New Musicals" development at SUNY Purchase through productions in Toronto and London before reaching Broadway, how the script has changed over the years, the budget required for the long creative process, and the business of producing and marketing a new Broadway musical. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The design panel - scenic designer John Arnone ("The Who's Tommy"), costume designer Elizabeth Fried ("Brother Truckers"), special effects designer Wendall K. Harrington ("The Who's Tommy"), lighting designer Mimi Jordan Sherin (New York Shakespeare Festival) - moderated by costume designer Patricia Zipprodt ("My Favorite Year"), Professor Tish Dace, and author/designer/producer Jean Dalrymple discuss their creative childhoods; how the role of designers has evolved from directors, stage managers, and technicians; working with varying production budgets; and the colors and projections used in "The Who's Tommy". http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_207.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_93 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:58:23 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Design/207 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, costume, lighting, projection, budget, John Arnone, Elizabeth Fried, Wendall K. Harrington 1:30:00 no video, ITdesign, design, John Arnone, Elizabeth Fried, Wendall K. Harrington Design with John Arnone, Elizabeth Fried, Wendall K. Harrington The design panel - scenic designer John Arnone ("The Who's Tommy"), costume designer Elizabeth Fried ("Brother Truckers"), special effects designer Wendall K. Harrington ("The Who's Tommy"), lighting designer Mimi Jordan Sherin (New York Shakespeare Festival) - moderated by costume designer Patricia Zipprodt ("My Favorite Year"), Professor Tish Dace, and author/designer/producer Jean Dalrymple discuss their creative childhoods; how the role of designers has evolved from directors, stage managers, and technicians; working with varying production budgets; and the colors and projections used in "The Who's Tommy". mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The resident theatre panelists - Randall Arney, Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre; Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director of the Acting Company; Emily Mann, Artistic Director of McCarter Theater; Mac Pirkle, Artistic Director of Tennessee Repertory Theatre; Michael P. Price, Executive Director of Goodspeed Opera House; and Lloyd Richards, Artistic Director of Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center - discuss the beginnings of regional theatre as a place to develop new plays and playwrights, relationships with commercial theatre, marketing and building a subscriber base, and diversity in playwrights and audiences. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_211.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/new_play_development_04_94 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:13:33 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/New Play Development/211 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, regional, LORT, playwright, resident, Randall Arney, Zelda Fichandler, Emily Mann, Mac Pirkle, Michael P. Price, Lloyd Richards 1:30:00 no video, ITartdir, artistic direction, Randall Arney, Zelda Fichandler, Emily Mann, Mac Pirkle, Michael P. Price, Lloyd Richards New Play Development with Randall Arney, Zelda Fichandler, Emily Mann, Mac Pirkle, Michael P. Price, Lloyd Richards The resident theatre panelists - Randall Arney, Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre; Zelda Fichandler, Artistic Director of the Acting Company; Emily Mann, Artistic Director of McCarter Theater; Mac Pirkle, Artistic Director of Tennessee Repertory Theatre; Michael P. Price, Executive Director of Goodspeed Opera House; and Lloyd Richards, Artistic Director of Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center - discuss the beginnings of regional theatre as a place to develop new plays and playwrights, relationships with commercial theatre, marketing and building a subscriber base, and diversity in playwrights and audiences. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel - director Martin Charnin ("The Flowering Peach"), "Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public" playwright Larry L. King and director/co-writer Peter Masterson, choreographer Rob Marshall ("Kiss of the Spiderwoman"), director/writer Lonny Price ("Sally Marr and Her Escorts"), Second Stage Theatre dramaturg/literary manager Erin Sanders, director Robert Jess Roth ("Beauty and the Beast"), Ernest Schier director of the National Critics' Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, and Tazewell Thompson Artistic Director of the Syracuse Stage - talk about the different ways that writers collaborate, the role of a dramaturg, how choreography and directing can be intertwined, developing a production in workshops, and reimagining an animated film as a stage musical. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_213.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_04_94 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:45:29 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/213 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, collaboration, dramaturg, Beauty and the Beast, Martin Charnin, Larry L. King, Rob Marshall, Peter Masterson, Lonny Price, Robert Jess Roth, Erin Sanders, Ernest Schier, Tazewell Thompson 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Martin Charnin, Larry L. King, Rob Marshall, Peter Masterson, Lonny Price, Robert Jess Roth, Erin Sanders, Ernest Schier, Tazewell Thompson Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Martin Charnin, Larry L. King, Rob Marshall, Peter Masterson, Lonny Price, Robert Jess Roth, Erin Sanders, Ernest Schier, Tazewell Thompson The panel - director Martin Charnin ("The Flowering Peach"), "Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public" playwright Larry L. King and director/co-writer Peter Masterson, choreographer Rob Marshall ("Kiss of the Spiderwoman"), director/writer Lonny Price ("Sally Marr and Her Escorts"), Second Stage Theatre dramaturg/literary manager Erin Sanders, director Robert Jess Roth ("Beauty and the Beast"), Ernest Schier director of the National Critics' Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, and Tazewell Thompson Artistic Director of the Syracuse Stage - talk about the different ways that writers collaborate, the role of a dramaturg, how choreography and directing can be intertwined, developing a production in workshops, and reimagining an animated film as a stage musical. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The "Beauty and the Beast" production team - press representative Chris Boneau, producer Michael David, associate producer Donald Frantz, production supervisor Jeremiah Harris, producer Robert W. McTyre, marketing consultant Margery Singer - discuss creating a stage musical from an animated film, costume designs, production budget and ticket prices, marketing and publicity including a literacy program, and Disney's plans on Broadway. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_215.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/beauty_and_the_beast_04_94 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:47:36 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Beauty and the Beast/215 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Disney, marketing, costume, press, Chris Boneau, Michael David, Donald Frantz, Jeremiah Harris, Robert W. McTyre, Margery Singer 1:30:00 no video, ITadpr, press, ITprod, marketing, Chris Boneau, Michael David, Donald Frantz, Jeremiah Harris, Robert W. McTyre, Margery Singer Production: Beauty and the Beast with Chris Boneau, Michael David, Donald Frantz, Jeremiah Harris, Robert W. McTyre, Margery Singer The "Beauty and the Beast" production team - press representative Chris Boneau, producer Michael David, associate producer Donald Frantz, production supervisor Jeremiah Harris, producer Robert W. McTyre, marketing consultant Margery Singer - discuss creating a stage musical from an animated film, costume designs, production budget and ticket prices, marketing and publicity including a literacy program, and Disney's plans on Broadway. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - Michel Bell ("Show Boat"), Charlotte D'Amboise ("Damn Yankees"), Rosemary Harris ("An Inspector Calls"), Audra McDonald ("Carousel"), and Lonette McKee ("Show Boat") - discuss working with elaborate sets, their performing backgrounds, developing technique and discipline, and bringing classics back to the stage. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_217.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_94 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:36:31 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/217 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, classics, technique, set design, discipline, Michel Bell, Philip Bosco, Charlotte D'Amboise, Rosemary Harris, Audra McDonald, Lonette McKee 1:30:00 no video, ITact, acting, Michel Bell, Philip Bosco, Charlotte D'Amboise, Rosemary Harris, Audra McDonald, Lonette McKee Performance with Michel Bell, Philip Bosco, Charlotte D'Amboise, Rosemary Harris, Audra McDonald, Lonette McKee The panel of performers - Michel Bell ("Show Boat"), Charlotte D'Amboise ("Damn Yankees"), Rosemary Harris ("An Inspector Calls"), Audra McDonald ("Carousel"), and Lonette McKee ("Show Boat") - discuss working with elaborate sets, their performing backgrounds, developing technique and discipline, and bringing classics back to the stage. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panelists - director/playwright Vernel Bagneris ("Jelly Roll!"), playwright David Ives ("All in the Timing"), actor Nancy Opel ("All in the Timing"), director Lawrence Sacharow ("Three Tall Women"), Playwrights Horizons artistic director Don Scardino ("A Cheever Evening"), choreographer Matthew West ("Beauty and the Beast") - discuss their current productions, the relationship between director and playwright, and the role of a dramaturg. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_219.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_09_94 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:41:38 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/219 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, author, dramaturg, Playwrights Horizons, Vernel Bagneris, David Ives, Nancy Opel, Lawrence Sacharow, Don Scardino, Matthew West 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, ITact, acting, Vernel Bagneris, David Ives, Nancy Opel, Lawrence Sacharow, Don Scardino, Matthew West Playwright and Director with Vernel Bagneris, David Ives, Nancy Opel, Lawrence Sacharow, Don Scardino, Matthew West The panelists - director/playwright Vernel Bagneris ("Jelly Roll!"), playwright David Ives ("All in the Timing"), actor Nancy Opel ("All in the Timing"), director Lawrence Sacharow ("Three Tall Women"), Playwrights Horizons artistic director Don Scardino ("A Cheever Evening"), choreographer Matthew West ("Beauty and the Beast") - discuss their current productions, the relationship between director and playwright, and the role of a dramaturg. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The "Damn Yankees" production team - legal counsel Robert Barandes, press representative Peter Cromarty, advertising representative Rick Elice, producers Mitchell Maxwell and Victoria Maxell, and general manager Charlotte Wilcox - discuss obtaining the rights, using a two-level structure of producing starting with an out-of-town production at the Old Globe, the finances of booking a Broadway theater, a new logo for an extensive ad campaign, and how the baseball theme provided many PR opportunities. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_221.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/damn_yankees_09_94 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:21:35 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Damn Yankees/221 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Yankees, Old Globe, producing, advertising, Robert Barandes, Peter Cromarty, Rick Elice, Mitchell Maxwell, Victoria Maxwell, Charlotte Wilcox 1:30:00 no video, ITadpr, press, ITprod, Robert Barandes, Peter Cromarty, Rick Elice, Mitchell Maxwell, Victoria Maxwell, Charlotte Wilcox Production: Damn Yankees with Robert Barandes, Peter Cromarty, Rick Elice, Mitchell Maxwell, Victoria Maxwell, Charlotte Wilcox The "Damn Yankees" production team - legal counsel Robert Barandes, press representative Peter Cromarty, advertising representative Rick Elice, producers Mitchell Maxwell and Victoria Maxell, and general manager Charlotte Wilcox - discuss obtaining the rights, using a two-level structure of producing starting with an out-of-town production at the Old Globe, the finances of booking a Broadway theater, a new logo for an extensive ad campaign, and how the baseball theme provided many PR opportunities. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The design panel - lighting designer Beverly Emmons, costume designer Ann Hould-Ward, and scenic designers David Schulder and Tony Walton - and co-moderater lighting designer Jules Fisher talk about where they studied their craft, how the props can overlap with costuming, how lighting design has evolved, the Ridiculous Theatrical Company's production of "Movieland", and a demonstration of Gary Beach's costume from "Beauty and the Beast". http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_223.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_94 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:25:38 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Design/223 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Beauty and the Beast, Passion, lighting, costume, Beverly Emmons, Ann Hould-Ward, David Schulder, Tony Walton 1:30:00 no video, ITdesign, design, Beverly Emmons, Ann Hould-Ward, David Schulder, Tony Walton Design with Beverly Emmons, Ann Hould-Ward, David Schulder, Tony Walton The design panel - lighting designer Beverly Emmons, costume designer Ann Hould-Ward, and scenic designers David Schulder and Tony Walton - and co-moderater lighting designer Jules Fisher talk about where they studied their craft, how the props can overlap with costuming, how lighting design has evolved, the Ridiculous Theatrical Company's production of "Movieland", and a demonstration of Gary Beach's costume from "Beauty and the Beast". mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - Mary Alice ("Having Our Say"), Matthew Broderick ("How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying"), Alan Campbell ("Sunset Boulevard"), Gloria Foster ("Having Our Say"), John Glover ("Love! Valour! Compassion!"), Robert Sean Leonard ("Arcadia"), and Helen Mirren ("A Month In The Country") - talk about how they got started performing, what lessons and training they had, the challenges of working on their current productions, and the playwright's involvement in a production. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_225.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_95 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:41:49 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/225 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, training, acting, Sunset Blvd, Arcadia, Mary Alice, Matthew Broderick, Alan Campbell, Gloria Foster, John Glover, Robert Sean Leonard, Helen Mirren 1:30:00 no video, ITact, acting, Mary Alice, Matthew Broderick, Alan Campbell, Gloria Foster, John Glover, Robert Sean Leonard, Helen Mirren Performance with Mary Alice, Matthew Broderick, Alan Campbell, Gloria Foster, John Glover, Robert Sean Leonard, Helen Mirren The panel of performers - Mary Alice ("Having Our Say"), Matthew Broderick ("How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying"), Alan Campbell ("Sunset Boulevard"), Gloria Foster ("Having Our Say"), John Glover ("Love! Valour! Compassion!"), Robert Sean Leonard ("Arcadia"), and Helen Mirren ("A Month In The Country") - talk about how they got started performing, what lessons and training they had, the challenges of working on their current productions, and the playwright's involvement in a production. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our guests - John Barlow, Damian Bazadona, Nancy Coyne and Drew Hodges - discuss what is involved in marketing, advertising and publicizing a Broadway show; how they work one-on-one with producers and creative teams; the marketing obstacles they face; who their target audience is; how they handle a show that isn't a hit, or that they don't like; the internet's influence on sales; whether or not a known title helps sell a show; how to sustain the buzz after a show opens; and whether "Broadway" can be sold as a brand. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_379.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/marketing_06_09 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:33:19 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/First and Loudest: The Marketing of Broadway/379 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, marketing, publicity, advertising, brand, John Barlow, Damian Bazadona, Nancy Coyne, Drew Hodges 1:00:00 no video, ITadpr, press, marketing, John Barlow, Damian Bazadona, Nancy Coyne, Drew Hodges First and Loudest: The Marketing of Broadway with John Barlow, Damian Bazadona, Nancy Coyne, Drew Hodges Our guests - John Barlow, Damian Bazadona, Nancy Coyne and Drew Hodges - discuss what is involved in marketing, advertising and publicizing a Broadway show; how they work one-on-one with producers and creative teams; the marketing obstacles they face; who their target audience is; how they handle a show that isn't a hit, or that they don't like; the internet's influence on sales; whether or not a known title helps sell a show; how to sustain the buzz after a show opens; and whether "Broadway" can be sold as a brand. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel - playwright/actor Dan Butler ("The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me"), playwright Tom Dulack ("Breaking Legs"), director Scott Ellis ("A Month In The Country"), playwright Keith Glover ("Dancing On Moonlight"), director Sean Mathias ("Indiscretions"), director Gregory Mosher (Cryptogram), director Lisa Peterson ("Slavs"), and literary agent Jack Tantleff - talk about where they began their careers, playwrights who direct their own work, funding for non-profit and regional theatres, and the role of casting directors. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_227.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_95 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:48:17 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/227 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, career, regional, casting director, Dan Butler, Tom Dulack, Scott Ellis, Keith Glover, Sean Mathias, Gregory Mosher, Lisa Peterson, Jack Tantleff 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Dan Butler, Tom Dulack, Scott Ellis, Keith Glover, Sean Mathias, Gregory Mosher, Lisa Peterson, Jack Tantleff Playwright and Director with Dan Butler, Tom Dulack, Scott Ellis, Keith Glover, Sean Mathias, Gregory Mosher, Lisa Peterson, Jack Tantleff The panel - playwright/actor Dan Butler ("The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me"), playwright Tom Dulack ("Breaking Legs"), director Scott Ellis ("A Month In The Country"), playwright Keith Glover ("Dancing On Moonlight"), director Sean Mathias ("Indiscretions"), director Gregory Mosher (Cryptogram), director Lisa Peterson ("Slavs"), and literary agent Jack Tantleff - talk about where they began their careers, playwrights who direct their own work, funding for non-profit and regional theatres, and the role of casting directors. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The production team of "Love! Valour! Compassion!" - general manager Victoria Bailey, press representative Helene Davis, managing director Barry Grove, director Joe Mantello, playwright Terrence McNally, and artistic director Lynne Meadow - discuss giving playwrights a home at Manhattan Theatre Club, director and playwright working together for the first time, transferring to a Broadway production, ticket pricing, and participating in the Broadway Alliance. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_229.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/love_valour_compassion_04_95 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:17:35 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Love! Valour! Compassion!/229 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, MTC, Broadway transfer, ticket prices, Broadway Alliance, Victoria Bailey, Helene Davis, Barry Grove, Joe Mantello, Terrence McNally, Lynne Meadow 1:30:00 no video, ITdirect, directing, ITprod, ITwrite, playwright, Victoria Bailey, Helene Davis, Barry Grove, Joe Mantello, Terrence McNally, Lynne Meadow Production: Love! Valour! Compassion! with Victoria Bailey, Helene Davis, Barry Grove, Joe Mantello, Terrence McNally, Lynne Meadow The production team of "Love! Valour! Compassion!" - general manager Victoria Bailey, press representative Helene Davis, managing director Barry Grove, director Joe Mantello, playwright Terrence McNally, and artistic director Lynne Meadow - discuss giving playwrights a home at Manhattan Theatre Club, director and playwright working together for the first time, transferring to a Broadway production, ticket pricing, and participating in the Broadway Alliance. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Goodspeed Opera House's team - director/lyricist Martin Charnin ("Annie"), press representative Max Eisen, associate producer Sue Frost, musical supervisor Michael O'Flaherty, director Charles Repole ("Gentleman Prefer Blondes"), and general manager Howard Sherman - discuss Goodspeed's history and focus on the American musical, the business aspects of a regional theatre, being a part of the community, and the advantages of developing production at a distance from New York. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_231.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/regional_theatre_04_95 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:34:56 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Regional Theatre: Goodspeed Opera House/231 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Connecticut, regional theatre, LORT, Goodspeed, Martin Charnin, Max Eisen, Sue Frost, Michael O'Flaherty, Charles Repole, Howard Sherman 1:00:00 no video, ITdirect, directing, ITmusic, ITprod, ITadpr, Goodspeed, Martin Charnin, Max Eisen, Sue Frost, Michael O'Flaherty, Charles Repole, Howard Sherman Regional Theatre: Goodspeed Opera House with Martin Charnin, Max Eisen, Sue Frost, Michael O'Flaherty, Charles Repole, Howard Sherman Goodspeed Opera House's team - director/lyricist Martin Charnin ("Annie"), press representative Max Eisen, associate producer Sue Frost, musical supervisor Michael O'Flaherty, director Charles Repole ("Gentleman Prefer Blondes"), and general manager Howard Sherman - discuss Goodspeed's history and focus on the American musical, the business aspects of a regional theatre, being a part of the community, and the advantages of developing production at a distance from New York. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of performers - Betty Buckley ("Sunset Blvd"), Liz Callaway ("Cats"), Valerie Harper ("Death Defying Acts"), Brian Murray ("Racing Demon"), Roger Rees (Tom Stoppard's "Indiscretions"), Frances Sternhagen ("The Heiress") - talk about the different ways they started in the business, training at the Royal Shakespeare Company, notable acting teachers, how to prepare for auditions, replacing in a show with an abbreviated rehearsal period, and how to keep performances fresh during a long run. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_233.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_95 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:56:11 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/233 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, training, Cats, Sunset Boulevard, Betty Buckley, Liz Callaway, Valerie Harper, Brian Murray, Roger Rees, Frances Sternhagen 1:30:00 no video, ITact, acting, Betty Buckley, Liz Callaway, Valerie Harper, Brian Murray, Roger Rees, Frances Sternhagen Performance with Betty Buckley, Liz Callaway, Valerie Harper, Brian Murray, Roger Rees, Frances Sternhagen The panel of performers - Betty Buckley ("Sunset Blvd"), Liz Callaway ("Cats"), Valerie Harper ("Death Defying Acts"), Brian Murray ("Racing Demon"), Roger Rees (Tom Stoppard's "Indiscretions"), Frances Sternhagen ("The Heiress") - talk about the different ways they started in the business, training at the Royal Shakespeare Company, notable acting teachers, how to prepare for auditions, replacing in a show with an abbreviated rehearsal period, and how to keep performances fresh during a long run. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The multi-disciplined panelists -- director/choreographer Jeff Calhoun ("Busker Alley"), director/playwright Michael Leeds ("Swinging on a Star"), actor/playwright Anne Meara ("After-Play"), director Mike Ockrent ("Big, Crazy For You, Me and My Girl"), director/choreographer Lee Roy Reams ("Hello, Dolly!" revival), director Lloyd Richards ("Fences"), and director John Tillinger ("Deathtrap") -- discuss the director's role in relationship to the playwright, the differences in developing of musicals and plays, directing revivals, the challenges of auditions, and the pros and cons of workshops. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_235.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_09_95 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:04:34 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/235 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, workshop, audition, directing, Busker Alley, Jeff Calhoun, Michael Leeds, Anne Meara, Mike Ockrent, Lee Roy Reams, Lloyd Richards, John Tillinger 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Jeff Calhoun, Michael Leeds, Anne Meara, Mike Ockrent, Lee Roy Reams, Lloyd Richards, John Tillinger Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Jeff Calhoun, Michael Leeds, Anne Meara, Mike Ockrent, Lee Roy Reams, Lloyd Richards, John Tillinger The multi-disciplined panelists -- director/choreographer Jeff Calhoun ("Busker Alley"), director/playwright Michael Leeds ("Swinging on a Star"), actor/playwright Anne Meara ("After-Play"), director Mike Ockrent ("Big, Crazy For You, Me and My Girl"), director/choreographer Lee Roy Reams ("Hello, Dolly!" revival), director Lloyd Richards ("Fences"), and director John Tillinger ("Deathtrap") -- discuss the director's role in relationship to the playwright, the differences in developing of musicals and plays, directing revivals, the challenges of auditions, and the pros and cons of workshops. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Five of the stage's most talented Directors - Thomas Kail, Moisés Kaufman, Bartlett Sher, Leigh Silverman and Kate Whoriskey - talk about how they work with, and interpret, the author's work; the relationship between directors and designers; managing change as the work evolves; why they feel actors should be more involved in the process; the different approach they take when working with classics as opposed to original works; how they work with casting directors and then work with the various actors and acting techniques; their desire to be a support system for each other; and whether they feel directing can be taught. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_378.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/directors_05_09 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:39:29 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Fluidity and Change: Directors 2009/378 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, design, casting, adapting, Thomas Kail, Moisés Kaufman, Bartlett Sher, Leigh Silverman, Kate Whoriskey 1:00:00 no video, ITdirect, directing, Thomas Kail, Moisés Kaufman, Bartlett Sher, Leigh Silverman, Kate Whoriskey Fluidity and Change: Directors 2009 with Thomas Kail, Moisés Kaufman, Bartlett Sher, Leigh Silverman, Kate Whoriskey Five of the stage's most talented Directors - Thomas Kail, Moisés Kaufman, Bartlett Sher, Leigh Silverman and Kate Whoriskey - talk about how they work with, and interpret, the author's work; the relationship between directors and designers; managing change as the work evolves; why they feel actors should be more involved in the process; the different approach they take when working with classics as opposed to original works; how they work with casting directors and then work with the various actors and acting techniques; their desire to be a support system for each other; and whether they feel directing can be taught. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The "Moon Over Buffalo" production team -- press representative Adrian Bryan-Brown, designer/producer Heidi Landesman, producer Elizabeth Williams, general managers Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson of 101 Productions, and Serino Coyne advertising representative Ruth Rosenberg -- discuss the process of bringing Ken Ludwig's play to Broadway, from the first reading, casting Carol Burnett, finding a director, creating the $2.4 million budget including an out-of-town tryout, to advertising, press coverage and opening night reviews. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_237.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/moon_over_buffalo_09_95 Wed, 27 May 2009 11:24:02 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Moon Over Buffalo/237 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, budget, press agent, producing, Carol Burnett, Adrian Bryan-Brown, Heidi Landesman, Wendy Orshan, Ruth Rosenberg, Elizabeth Williams, Jeffrey M. Wilson 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, ITadpr, ITdesign, design, Adrian Bryan-Brown, Heidi Landesman, Wendy Orshan, Ruth Rosenberg, Elizabeth Williams, Jeffrey M. Wilson Production: Moon Over Buffalo with Adrian Bryan-Brown, Heidi Landesman, Wendy Orshan, Ruth Rosenberg, Elizabeth Williams, Jeffrey M. Wilson The "Moon Over Buffalo" production team -- press representative Adrian Bryan-Brown, designer/producer Heidi Landesman, producer Elizabeth Williams, general managers Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson of 101 Productions, and Serino Coyne advertising representative Ruth Rosenberg -- discuss the process of bringing Ken Ludwig's play to Broadway, from the first reading, casting Carol Burnett, finding a director, creating the $2.4 million budget including an out-of-town tryout, to advertising, press coverage and opening night reviews. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The design team of "The Heiress" -- scenic designer John Lee Beatty, lightning designer Beverly Emmons, costume designer Jane Greenwood, director Gerald Gutierrez and actor Cherry Jones -- discuss the interwoven details of their production, from natural period lighting for the enclosed sets, to background colors complementing the costumes, and the advantages of collaborating on previous works. Mask/puppet designer Ralph Lee demonstrates the large puppets worn by actors in "Heart Of The Earth: A Popul Vuh Story". http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_239.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_awards_09_95 Wed, 20 May 2009 23:51:59 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Design Awards/239 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, puppetry, lighting, costume, The Heiress, John Lee Beatty, Beverly Emmons, Jane Greenwood, Gerald Gutierrez, Cherry Jones, Ralph Lee 1:30:00 no video, ITdesign, design, John Lee Beatty, Beverly Emmons, Jane Greenwood, Gerald Gutierrez, Cherry Jones, Ralph Lee Design Awards with John Lee Beatty, Beverly Emmons, Jane Greenwood, Gerald Gutierrez, Cherry Jones, Ralph Lee The design team of "The Heiress" -- scenic designer John Lee Beatty, lightning designer Beverly Emmons, costume designer Jane Greenwood, director Gerald Gutierrez and actor Cherry Jones -- discuss the interwoven details of their production, from natural period lighting for the enclosed sets, to background colors complementing the costumes, and the advantages of collaborating on previous works. Mask/puppet designer Ralph Lee demonstrates the large puppets worn by actors in "Heart Of The Earth: A Popul Vuh Story". mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Beginning the discussion with the question of when, or if, work becomes fun, our guests, lead actors all--Jane Alexander, Bill Irwin, Angela Lansbury, Cynthia Nixon, and Geoffrey Rush--also talk about how they choose roles and whether they'd consider playing smaller roles on the stage today; what they feel from an audience and how they react as audience members; their relationship to, and the role of, the stage manager; how much they consciously set the tone for the company; how they balance the thoughts of the playwright and the director -- and how they handle it when the two don't agree; and whether they follow stage directions from the existing script. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_377.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/lead_actors_04_09 Wed, 13 May 2009 09:40:18 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/At Work and Play: Lead Actors 2009/377 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, role, stage directions, audience, Jane Alexander, Bill Irwin, Angela Lansbury, Cynthia Nixon, Geoffrey Rush 1:00:00 no video, ITact, acting, Jane Alexander, Bill Irwin, Angela Lansbury, Cynthia Nixon, Geoffrey Rush At Work and Play: Lead Actors 2009 with Jane Alexander, Bill Irwin, Angela Lansbury, Cynthia Nixon, Geoffrey Rush Beginning the discussion with the question of when, or if, work becomes fun, our guests, lead actors all--Jane Alexander, Bill Irwin, Angela Lansbury, Cynthia Nixon, and Geoffrey Rush--also talk about how they choose roles and whether they'd consider playing smaller roles on the stage today; what they feel from an audience and how they react as audience members; their relationship to, and the role of, the stage manager; how much they consciously set the tone for the company; how they balance the thoughts of the playwright and the director -- and how they handle it when the two don't agree; and whether they follow stage directions from the existing script. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The discussion panel - director Leonard Foglia ("Master Class"), director Michael Greif ("Rent"), playwright Betsy Howie ("Cowgirls"), lyricist Tom Jones ("The Fantasticks"), composer/lyricist Mary Murfitt ("Cowgirls"), and director George C. Wolfe ("Bring In 'Da Noise, Bring In 'Da Funk") - talk about how their pieces evolved from concept to production, the role of a dramaturg, casting performers with a range of experience, and bringing actors into the creative process. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_243.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_96 Wed, 06 May 2009 16:21:32 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/243 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, casting, dramaturg, preview process, Leonard Foglia, Michael Greif, Betsy Howie, Tom Jones, Mary Murfitt, George C. Wolfe 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Leonard Foglia, Michael Greif, Betsy Howie, Tom Jones, Mary Murfitt, George C. Wolfe Playwright and Director with Leonard Foglia, Michael Greif, Betsy Howie, Tom Jones, Mary Murfitt, George C. Wolfe The discussion panel - director Leonard Foglia ("Master Class"), director Michael Greif ("Rent"), playwright Betsy Howie ("Cowgirls"), lyricist Tom Jones ("The Fantasticks"), composer/lyricist Mary Murfitt ("Cowgirls"), and director George C. Wolfe ("Bring In 'Da Noise, Bring In 'Da Funk") - talk about how their pieces evolved from concept to production, the role of a dramaturg, casting performers with a range of experience, and bringing actors into the creative process. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our guests -- Ted Chapin, Kurt Deutsch, Brian Drutman, and Thomas Z. Shepard -- take us inside the world of producing cast albums. Highlights of the discussion center on how these albums get made; the cost of producing them; where they fit in today's market; how technology has affected their production; how much collaboration there is - or isn't - with the shows' directors; changes to the production model; marketing and distribution; digital vs. traditional retail release of albums; and what they mean to the legacy of a musical. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_376.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/cast_albums_04_09 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:14:34 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/For The Record: Inside Cast Albums/376 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, cast album, producing, technology, marketing, Theodore S. Chapin, Kurt Deutsch, Brian Drutman, Thomas Z. Shepard 1:00:00 no video, Theodore S. Chapin, Kurt Deutsch, Brian Drutman, Thomas Z. Shepard For The Record: Inside Cast Albums with Theodore S. Chapin, Kurt Deutsch, Brian Drutman, Thomas Z. Shepard Our guests -- Ted Chapin, Kurt Deutsch, Brian Drutman, and Thomas Z. Shepard -- take us inside the world of producing cast albums. Highlights of the discussion center on how these albums get made; the cost of producing them; where they fit in today's market; how technology has affected their production; how much collaboration there is - or isn't - with the shows' directors; changes to the production model; marketing and distribution; digital vs. traditional retail release of albums; and what they mean to the legacy of a musical. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel - playwright Allan Knee ("Late Night Comic"), director Ron Lagomarsino ("Driving Miss Daisy"), director Lloyd Richards ("Fences"), casting director Meg Simon ("Fences"), playwright Alfred Uhry ("Driving Miss Daisy"), and playwright August Wilson ("Fences") - discuss directing styles, collaboration between playwright and director, developing and casting their current productions, and the emergence of casting directors for the stage. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_125.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_09_87 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:12:46 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/125 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, collaboration, casting, development, Allan Knee, Ron Lagomarsino, Lloyd Richards, Meg Simon, Alfred Uhry, August Wilson 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Allan Knee, Ron Lagomarsino, Lloyd Richards, Meg Simon, Alfred Uhry, August Wilson Playwright and Director with Allan Knee, Ron Lagomarsino, Lloyd Richards, Meg Simon, Alfred Uhry, August Wilson The panel - playwright Allan Knee ("Late Night Comic"), director Ron Lagomarsino ("Driving Miss Daisy"), director Lloyd Richards ("Fences"), casting director Meg Simon ("Fences"), playwright Alfred Uhry ("Driving Miss Daisy"), and playwright August Wilson ("Fences") - discuss directing styles, collaboration between playwright and director, developing and casting their current productions, and the emergence of casting directors for the stage. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our guests - Scenic Designer David Gallo, Sound Designer John Gromada, Costume Designer Susan Hilferty and Lighting Designer Peter Kaczorowski - discuss how a design team enhances a production; when they are brought into the production and how they interact with one another as the show unfolds; their process in preparing for each show; their collaboration not only with each other but also with the director and the actors; the logistical challenges they face with each new show; how they got involved in theatre design and what training they did or didn't receive; advice they'd give to young designers; how they handle creative differences with other designers and the director; and where they find inspiration for their designs. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_375.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_03_09 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:56:23 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Crafting Worlds: Theatrical Design/375 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, scenic design, sound design, costume, lighting, David Gallo, John Gromada, Susan Hilferty, Peter Kaczorowski 1:00:00 no video, ITdesign, David Gallo, John Gromada, Susan Hilferty, Peter Kaczorowski Crafting Worlds: Theatrical Design with David Gallo, John Gromada, Susan Hilferty, Peter Kaczorowski Our guests - Scenic Designer David Gallo, Sound Designer John Gromada, Costume Designer Susan Hilferty and Lighting Designer Peter Kaczorowski - discuss how a design team enhances a production; when they are brought into the production and how they interact with one another as the show unfolds; their process in preparing for each show; their collaboration not only with each other but also with the director and the actors; the logistical challenges they face with each new show; how they got involved in theatre design and what training they did or didn't receive; advice they'd give to young designers; how they handle creative differences with other designers and the director; and where they find inspiration for their designs. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our guests - 2009 Jonathan Larson Grant® recipients Mark Allen, Dave Malloy, Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore - tell us what these Grants and others mean to them and their work; how they became involved in musical theatre; the programs and workshops that helped their work move forward; what parameters they work within when writing for musical theatre; how much license they give to others to interpret their work; what they do to sustain themselves financially while pursuing their musical passion; dealing with the business aspects of writing and composing; and what Broadway represents for them. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_374.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/larson_recipients_03_09 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:16:14 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/New Writers, New Musicals: Jonathan Larson® Grants 2009/374 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, composer, lyricist, Jonathan Larson, workshop, Mark Allen, Dave Malloy, Thomas Mizer, Curtis Moore 1:00:00 no video, ITmusic, composer, ITwrite, playwright, Mark Allen, Dave Malloy, Thomas Mizer, Curtis Moore New Writers, New Musicals: Jonathan Larson® Grants 2009 with Mark Allen, Dave Malloy, Thomas Mizer, Curtis Moore Our guests - 2009 Jonathan Larson Grant® recipients Mark Allen, Dave Malloy, Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore - tell us what these Grants and others mean to them and their work; how they became involved in musical theatre; the programs and workshops that helped their work move forward; what parameters they work within when writing for musical theatre; how much license they give to others to interpret their work; what they do to sustain themselves financially while pursuing their musical passion; dealing with the business aspects of writing and composing; and what Broadway represents for them. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The 23rd annual American Theatre Wing Design Awards honor the best theatrical design in New York for the 1986-1987 season. The award winning designs are demonstrated by "Starlight Express" assistant costume designer Ann Emonts, "Worstward Ho" assistant lighting designer Mary Louise Geiger, "The Hunger Artist" actor Anthony Holland, Brooklyn Academy of Music's "The Civil Wars - Act 5: The Trees" production manager Paul King, and "Fences" scenic designer James D. Sandefur. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_128.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_87 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:26:14 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Design/128 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, costume, set design, lighting, effects, Ann Emonts, Mary Louise Geiger, Anthony Holland, Paul King, James D. Sandefur 1:00:00 no video, ITdesign, Ann Emonts, Mary Louise Geiger, Anthony Holland, Paul King, James D. Sandefur Design with Ann Emonts, Mary Louise Geiger, Anthony Holland, Paul King, James D. Sandefur The 23rd annual American Theatre Wing Design Awards honor the best theatrical design in New York for the 1986-1987 season. The award winning designs are demonstrated by "Starlight Express" assistant costume designer Ann Emonts, "Worstward Ho" assistant lighting designer Mary Louise Geiger, "The Hunger Artist" actor Anthony Holland, Brooklyn Academy of Music's "The Civil Wars - Act 5: The Trees" production manager Paul King, and "Fences" scenic designer James D. Sandefur. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Broadway performers Patti Cohenour, Michael Crawford, and Judy Kaye from "The Phantom of the Opera"; Blythe Danner ("A Streetcar Named Desire"); "M. Butterfly"'s John Lithgow and B.D. Wong; and agent Erica Spellman (ICM) discuss auditioning, preparing special skills for unique roles, crossing over from drama to musicals to opera, and working on different types of stages. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_129.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_88 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:53:24 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/129 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, special skill, stage, audition, opera, Patti Cohenour, Michael Crawford, Blythe Danner, Judy Kaye, John Lithgow, Erica Spellman, B.D. Wong 1:30:00 no video, ITact, acting, Patti Cohenour, Michael Crawford, Blythe Danner, Judy Kaye, John Lithgow, Erica Spellman, B.D. Wong Performance with Patti Cohenour, Michael Crawford, Blythe Danner, Judy Kaye, John Lithgow, Erica Spellman, B.D. Wong Broadway performers Patti Cohenour, Michael Crawford, and Judy Kaye from "The Phantom of the Opera"; Blythe Danner ("A Streetcar Named Desire"); "M. Butterfly"'s John Lithgow and B.D. Wong; and agent Erica Spellman (ICM) discuss auditioning, preparing special skills for unique roles, crossing over from drama to musicals to opera, and working on different types of stages. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Our guests - playwrights Gina Gionfriddo, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Tina Howe, Lisa Loomer and Christopher Shinn - explore whether they write to console or provoke an audience; to what degree current events, including the election of a new president and the economic freefall, has on their work; who they write for; if playwriting can be taught; how they react to reviews, both negative and favorable; when they knew they wanted to write for the stage; their relationship with directors; and they share their thoughts about connecting with the audience. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_373.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwrights_02_09 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:06:10 -0400 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Consolation and Provocation: Playwrights 2009/373 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, current events, reviews, directors, Gina Gionfriddo, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Tina Howe, Lisa Loomer, Christopher Shinn 1:00:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, Gina Gionfriddo, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Tina Howe, Lisa Loomer, Christopher Shinn Consolation and Provocation: Playwrights 2009 with Gina Gionfriddo, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Tina Howe, Lisa Loomer, Christopher Shinn Our guests - playwrights Gina Gionfriddo, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Tina Howe, Lisa Loomer and Christopher Shinn - explore whether they write to console or provoke an audience; to what degree current events, including the election of a new president and the economic freefall, has on their work; who they write for; if playwriting can be taught; how they react to reviews, both negative and favorable; when they knew they wanted to write for the stage; their relationship with directors; and they share their thoughts about connecting with the audience. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) Director Paul Benedict ("Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"), playwright Timothy Crouse ("Anything Goes"), playwright David Henry Hwang ("M. Butterfly"), director Robert Kalfin ("Rashomon"), playwright Terrence McNally ("Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"), legal representative Jeremy Nussbaum, and playwright John Weidman ("Anything Goes") talk about how they began their careers in theatre, writing stage directions, revising "Anything Goes", the real life inspiration for "M. Butterfly", and the advantages of a lengthy preview period. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_131.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_88 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:44:23 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/131 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, M Butterfly, Anything Goes, stage directions, preview, Paul Benedict, Timothy Crouse, David Henry Hwang, Robert Kalfin, Terrence McNally, Jeremy Nussbaum, John Weidman 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Paul Benedict, Timothy Crouse, David Henry Hwang, Robert Kalfin, Terrence McNally, Jeremy Nussbaum, John Weidman Playwright and Director with Paul Benedict, Timothy Crouse, David Henry Hwang, Robert Kalfin, Terrence McNally, Jeremy Nussbaum, John Weidman Director Paul Benedict ("Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"), playwright Timothy Crouse ("Anything Goes"), playwright David Henry Hwang ("M. Butterfly"), director Robert Kalfin ("Rashomon"), playwright Terrence McNally ("Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"), legal representative Jeremy Nussbaum, and playwright John Weidman ("Anything Goes") talk about how they began their careers in theatre, writing stage directions, revising "Anything Goes", the real life inspiration for "M. Butterfly", and the advantages of a lengthy preview period. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The production team of "M. Butterfly" - advertising representative Jeffrey Ash, stage manager Bob Borod, general manager Steve Goldstein, producer Stuart Ostrow, and press agent John Springer - talk about the many components involved in bringing the groundbreaking play to Broadway, including the play's themes, casting, ad design, publicity campaign, costume design, budget and ticket prices. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_133.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/m_butterfly_04_88 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:35:50 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: M. Butterfly/133 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, publicity, production, budget, advertising, Jeffrey Ash, Bob Borod, Steve Goldstein, Stuart Ostrow, John Springer 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, ITadpr, Jeffrey Ash, Bob Borod, Steve Goldstein, Stuart Ostrow, John Springer Production: M. Butterfly with Jeffrey Ash, Bob Borod, Steve Goldstein, Stuart Ostrow, John Springer The production team of "M. Butterfly" - advertising representative Jeffrey Ash, stage manager Bob Borod, general manager Steve Goldstein, producer Stuart Ostrow, and press agent John Springer - talk about the many components involved in bringing the groundbreaking play to Broadway, including the play's themes, casting, ad design, publicity campaign, costume design, budget and ticket prices. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The actors - David Dukes ("M Butterfly"), Anne Jackson ("Cafe Crown"), Sylvia Miles ("Tea with Mommy and Jack"), Kate Nelligan ("Spoils of War"), Eli Wallach ("Cafe Crown"), and Paul Winfield ("Checkmates") - discuss how they first became interested in acting, auditions, and performing in front of an audience. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_135.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_88 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:17:11 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/135 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, training, comedy, acting, David Dukes, Anne Jackson, Sylvia Miles, Kate Nelligan, Eli Wallach, Paul Winfield 1:30:00 no video, ITact, acting, David Dukes, Anne Jackson, Sylvia Miles, Kate Nelligan, Eli Wallach, Paul Winfield Performance with David Dukes, Anne Jackson, Sylvia Miles, Kate Nelligan, Eli Wallach, Paul Winfield The actors - David Dukes ("M Butterfly"), Anne Jackson ("Cafe Crown"), Sylvia Miles ("Tea with Mommy and Jack"), Kate Nelligan ("Spoils of War"), Eli Wallach ("Cafe Crown"), and Paul Winfield ("Checkmates") - discuss how they first became interested in acting, auditions, and performing in front of an audience. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The "Spoils Of War" production team - legal representative John Breglio, press representative Joshua Ellis, producer Robyn Goodman, producer David Mirvish, and general manager Peter Neufeld - discuss transferring the play from not-for-profit Second Stage Theatre off-Broadway to a $1.5 million commercial Broadway production. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_139.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/spoils_of_war_09_88 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:49:14 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Spoils Of War/139 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, not-for-profit, Second Stage, commercial production, lawyer, John Breglio, Joshua Ellis, Robyn Goodman, David Mirvish, Peter Neufeld 1:30:00 no video, ITprod, ITadpr,John Breglio, Joshua Ellis, Robyn Goodman, David Mirvish, Peter Neufeld Production: Spoils Of War with John Breglio, Joshua Ellis, Robyn Goodman, David Mirvish, Peter Neufeld The "Spoils Of War" production team - legal representative John Breglio, press representative Joshua Ellis, producer Robyn Goodman, producer David Mirvish, and general manager Peter Neufeld - discuss transferring the play from not-for-profit Second Stage Theatre off-Broadway to a $1.5 million commercial Broadway production. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) With more than 200 years of combined theatre experience among them, our guests - stage veterans Philip Bosco, John Cullum, Marian Seldes and Carole Shelley - discuss the breaks that got each of their careers started; how they handle the situation on stage when they or their co-stars forget their lines; how they feel about serving as understudies; the audition process; their successes and failures; and they share stories of working with such other legends as Sir John Gielgud, Joseph Papp, Morris Carnovsky, Lee J. Cobb, George C. Scott, Geraldine Page, George Cukor, Myron McCormick and Ruth Gordon. "Stage Veterans 2009" also includes a short tribute to the late Robert Prosky, who appeared on the prior "Stage Veterans" edition of "Working in the Theatre" in 2005. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_372.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/stage_veterans_02_09 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:14:07 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Stage Veterans 2009/372 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, legends, understudy, audition, acting, Philip Bosco, John Cullum, Marian Seldes, Carole Shelley 1:00:00 no video, ITact, acting, Philip Bosco, John Cullum, Marian Seldes, Carole Shelley Stage Veterans 2009 with Philip Bosco, John Cullum, Marian Seldes, Carole Shelley With more than 200 years of combined theatre experience among them, our guests - stage veterans Philip Bosco, John Cullum, Marian Seldes and Carole Shelley - discuss the breaks that got each of their careers started; how they handle the situation on stage when they or their co-stars forget their lines; how they feel about serving as understudies; the audition process; their successes and failures; and they share stories of working with such other legends as Sir John Gielgud, Joseph Papp, Morris Carnovsky, Lee J. Cobb, George C. Scott, Geraldine Page, George Cukor, Myron McCormick and Ruth Gordon. "Stage Veterans 2009" also includes a short tribute to the late Robert Prosky, who appeared on the prior "Stage Veterans" edition of "Working in the Theatre" in 2005. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The panel of Broadway actors - Joan Allen ("The Heidi Chronicles"), Ed Asner ("Born Yesterday"), Philip Bosco ("Lend Me A Tenor"), Pauline Collins ("Shirley Valentine"), Nancy Dussault ("Into The Woods") and Madeline Kahn ("Born Yesterday") - talk about the first time they fell in love with performing, auditions, how their careers have evolved, and the difference in stage and film work. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_141.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_89 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:54:54 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/141 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, performing, film, West End, Joan Allen, Ed Asner, Philip Bosco, Pauline Collins, Nancy Dussault, Madeline Kahn 1:30:00 no video, ITact, acting, Joan Allen, Ed Asner, Philip Bosco, Pauline Collins, Nancy Dussault, Madeline Kahn Performance with Joan Allen, Ed Asner, Philip Bosco, Pauline Collins, Nancy Dussault, Madeline Kahn The panel of Broadway actors - Joan Allen ("The Heidi Chronicles"), Ed Asner ("Born Yesterday"), Philip Bosco ("Lend Me A Tenor"), Pauline Collins ("Shirley Valentine"), Nancy Dussault ("Into The Woods") and Madeline Kahn ("Born Yesterday") - talk about the first time they fell in love with performing, auditions, how their careers have evolved, and the difference in stage and film work. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) The creative teams of "Legs Diamond": director Robert Allan Ackermam, playwright Harvey Fierstein, and choreographer Alan Johnson, "Paul Robeson": playwright Phillip Hayes Dean and director Harold Scott, and "Spoils of War": director Austin Pendleton and playwright Michael Weller -- discuss their productions, and how they began their careers in theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_137.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_09_88 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:36:25 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/137 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, playwriting, training, choreography, Robert Allan Ackerman, Phillip Hayes Dean, Harvey Fierstein, Alan Johnson, Austin Pendleton, Harold Scott, Michael Weller 1:30:00 no video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Robert Allan Ackerman, Phillip Hayes Dean, Harvey Fierstein, Alan Johnson, Austin Pendleton, Harold Scott, Michael Weller Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Robert Allan Ackerman, Phillip Hayes Dean, Harvey Fierstein, Alan Johnson, Austin Pendleton, Harold Scott, Michael Weller The creative teams of "Legs Diamond": director Robert Allan Ackermam, playwright Harvey Fierstein, and choreographer Alan Johnson, "Paul Robeson": playwright Phillip Hayes Dean and director Harold Scott, and "Spoils of War": director Austin Pendleton and playwright Michael Weller -- discuss their productions, and how they began their careers in theatre. mailbox@americantheatrewing.org (American Theatre Wing and CUNY) In a broadcast devoted to an in-depth look at one Broadway show, our guests are the creative team behind "Shrek The Musical" -- Book writer and Lyricist David Lindsay-Abaire, Producer Bill Damaschke, Director Jason Moore, Producer Caro Newling and Composer Jeanine Tesori. Highlights of the discussion centered on how the team was chosen; the development process that led "Shrek" to Broadway; how material from both the book and movie guided them in shaping the musical; how they approached taking the story to another level; striking a balance in making the show appealing to both children and adults; what they used, or didn't use, from producers' notes; and some of the technical "secrets" used to create the musical. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_371.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/making_ogre_broadway_01_09 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:09:37 -0500 Entertainment television/Working In The Theatre/Making Ogre Broadway/371 Copyright 2009 American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Shrek, production, film adaptation, development, Bill Damaschke, David Lindsay-Abaire, Jason Moore, Caro Newling, Jeanine Tesori 1:00:00 no video, ITmusic, composer, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Shrek, Bill Damaschke, David Lindsay-Abaire, Jason Moore, Caro Newling, Jeanine Tesori Making Ogre Broadway with Bill Damaschke, David Lindsay-Abaire, Jason Moore, Caro Newling, Jeanine Tesori In a broadcast devoted to an in-depth look at one Broadway show, our guests are the creative team behind "Shrek The Musical" -- Book writer and Lyricist David Lindsay-Abaire, Producer Bill Damaschke, Director Jason Moore, Producer Caro Newling and Composer Jeanine Tesori. Highlights of the discussion centered on how the team was chosen; the development process that led "Shrek" to Broadway; how material from both the book and movie guided them in shaping the musical; how they approached taking the story to another level; striking a balance in making the show appealing to both children and adults; what they used, or didn't use, from producers' notes; and some of the technical "secrets" used to create the musical. Director Pamela Berlin ("Steel Magnolias", "Crossing Delancey"), playwright Cindy Lou Johnson ("Brilliant Traces"), playwright/director Garson Kanin ("Born Yesterday") and playwright Wendy Wasserstein ("The Heidi Chronicles") discuss how they first got involved in playwriting and directing from other areas of writing and theatre, their first professional shows, and play development at Playwrights Horizons and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Playwrights Conference. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_143.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_89 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:23:14 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2009 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwriting, development, film adaptation, directing, Pamela Berlin, Cindy Lou Johnson, Garson Kanin, Wendy Wasserstein television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/143 Playwright and Director with Pamela Berlin, Cindy Lou Johnson, Garson Kanin, Wendy Wasserstein Director Pamela Berlin ("Steel Magnolias", "Crossing Delancey"), playwright Cindy Lou Johnson ("Brilliant Traces"), playwright/director Garson Kanin ("Born Yesterday") and playwright Wendy Wasserstein ("The Heidi Chronicles") discuss how they first got involved in playwriting and directing from other areas of writing and theatre, their first professional shows, and play development at Playwrights Horizons and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Playwrights Conference. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Pamela Berlin, Cindy Lou Johnson, Garson Kanin, Wendy Wasserstein Playwrights Horizons artistic director Andre Bishop, legal counsel Marsha Brooks, stage manager Roy Harris, advertising representative Mike Mones, and producer James Walsh discuss Wendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "The Heidi Chronicles" and its transfer to Broadway. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_145.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/heidi_chronicles_04_89 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:53:03 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Wendy Wasserstein, Pulitzer Prize, Playwrights Horizons, play, Andre Bishop, Marsha Brooks, Roy Harris, Mike Mones, James Walsh television/Working In The Theatre/Production: The Heidi Chronicles/145 Production: The Heidi Chronicles with Andre Bishop, Marsha Brooks, Roy Harris, Mike Mones, James Walsh Playwrights Horizons artistic director Andre Bishop, legal counsel Marsha Brooks, stage manager Roy Harris, advertising representative Mike Mones, and producer James Walsh discuss Wendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "The Heidi Chronicles" and its transfer to Broadway. 1:30:00 video, ITdirect, directing, ITprod, ITadpr,Vanessa Redgrave, Wendy Wasserstein, Pulitzer Prize, Playwrights Horizons, play, Andre Bishop, Marsha Brooks, Roy Harris, Mike Mones, James Walsh Stage performers Blair Brown ("The Secret Rapture"), Kevin Conway ("Other People's Money"), Beth Fowler and Bob Gunton from "Sweeney Todd", Pamela Payton-Wright and Tony Randall from "M. Butterfly", Vanessa Redgrave ("Orpheus Descending"), Elaine Stritch ("Love Letters"), and casting director Rosemarie Tichler talk about their chosen careers, how they got started in theatre, and the differences and challenges that audiences bring to each performance. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_147.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_89 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:47:08 -0600 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting director, audience, training, performing, Blair Brown, Kevin Conway, Beth Fowler, Bob Gunton, Pamela Payton-Wright, Tony Randall, Vanessa Redgrave, Elaine Stritch, Rosemarie Tichler television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/147 Performance with Blair Brown, Kevin Conway, Beth Fowler, Bob Gunton, Pamela Payton-Wright, Tony Randall, Vanessa Redgrave, Elaine Stritch, Rosemarie Tichler Stage performers Blair Brown ("The Secret Rapture"), Kevin Conway ("Other People's Money"), Beth Fowler and Bob Gunton from "Sweeney Todd", Pamela Payton-Wright and Tony Randall from "M. Butterfly", Vanessa Redgrave ("Orpheus Descending"), Elaine Stritch ("Love Letters"), and casting director Rosemarie Tichler talk about their chosen careers, how they got started in theatre, and the differences and challenges that audiences bring to each performance. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, ITcast, casting, Blair Brown, Kevin Conway, Beth Fowler, Bob Gunton, Pamela Payton-Wright, Tony Randall, Vanessa Redgrave, Elaine Stritch, Rosemarie Tichler The production team of Tennessee Williams' "Orpheus Descending" -- attorney John Breglio, advertising representative Nancy Coyne, general manager Barbara Darwall, press representative Joshua Ellis, and producer Elizabeth Ireland McCann -- talk about the steps taken in bringing Peter Hall's revival with actress Vanessa Redgrave to Broadway. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_151.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/orpheus_descending_09_89 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:57:04 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Vanessa Redgrave, London, Tennessee Williams, producing, John Breglio, Nancy Coyne, Barbara Darwall, Josh Ellis, Elizabeth Ireland McCann television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Orpheus Descending/151 Production: Orpheus Descending with John Breglio, Nancy Coyne, Barbara Darwall, Josh Ellis, Elizabeth Ireland McCann The production team of Tennessee Williams' "Orpheus Descending" -- attorney John Breglio, advertising representative Nancy Coyne, general manager Barbara Darwall, press representative Joshua Ellis, and producer Elizabeth Ireland McCann -- talk about the steps taken in bringing Peter Hall's revival with actress Vanessa Redgrave to Broadway. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, ITadpr,Vanessa Redgrave, London, Tennessee Williams, producing, John Breglio, Nancy Coyne, Barbara Darwall, Josh Ellis, Elizabeth Ireland McCann Our guests -- Jonathan Bank, Artistic Director of The Mint Theater, Sarah Benson, Artistic Director of Soho Rep., Susan Bernfield, Artistic Director of New Georges and David Van Asselt, Artistic Director of Rattlestick Playwrights Theater -- all share the distinction of running theatres that are quite different from Broadway...venues with 99 seats or under. They discuss their mission statements and how each of their companies got started; making sure they are able to balance new voices in playwriting with more established writers when choosing and presenting plays; how, instead of competing with one another, their companies serve as resources for each other; the wealth of material, and talent, available to them; who their base audiences are and marketing strategies for broadening that base; funding challenges, particularly in difficult financial times; the pros and cons of subscriptions for their companies; how pricing structure for their smaller theatres affects the bottom line; and their goals for expansion beyond their current theatre size. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_370.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/99_and_under_12_08 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:51:47 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwrights, marketing, subscriptions, small theatre, Jonathan Bank, Sarah Benson, Susan Bernfield, David Van Asselt television/Working In The Theatre/99 and Under/370 99 and Under with Jonathan Bank, Sarah Benson, Susan Bernfield, David Van Asselt Our guests -- Jonathan Bank, Artistic Director of The Mint Theater, Sarah Benson, Artistic Director of Soho Rep., Susan Bernfield, Artistic Director of New Georges and David Van Asselt, Artistic Director of Rattlestick Playwrights Theater -- all share the distinction of running theatres that are quite different from Broadway...venues with 99 seats or under. They discuss their mission statements and how each of their companies got started; making sure they are able to balance new voices in playwriting with more established writers when choosing and presenting plays; how, instead of competing with one another, their companies serve as resources for each other; the wealth of material, and talent, available to them; who their base audiences are and marketing strategies for broadening that base; funding challenges, particularly in difficult financial times; the pros and cons of subscriptions for their companies; how pricing structure for their smaller theatres affects the bottom line; and their goals for expansion beyond their current theatre size. 1:00:00 video, ITartdir, artistic direction, Jonathan Bank, Sarah Benson, Susan Bernfield, David Van Asselt The panel of performers -- Mark Linn-Baker ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"), John Cullum ("Show Boat"), Ann Duquesnay ("Bring In 'Da Noise, Bring In 'Da Funk"), Judith Ivey ("A Fair Country"), Donna Murphy ("The King And I"), Michael Nouri ("Victor/Victoria") and Daphne Rubin-Vega ("Rent") -- discuss how they auditioned for their current roles, and what education and training they received at the start of their careers. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_241.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_96 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:23 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, audition, acting, training, education, Mark Linn-Baker, John Cullum, Ann Duquesnay, Judith Ivey, Donna Murphy, Michael Nouri, Daphne Rubin-Vega television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/241 Performance with Mark Linn-Baker, John Cullum, Ann Duquesnay, Judith Ivey, Donna Murphy, Michael Nouri, Daphne Rubin-Vega The panel of performers -- Mark Linn-Baker ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"), John Cullum ("Show Boat"), Ann Duquesnay ("Bring In 'Da Noise, Bring In 'Da Funk"), Judith Ivey ("A Fair Country"), Donna Murphy ("The King And I"), Michael Nouri ("Victor/Victoria") and Daphne Rubin-Vega ("Rent") -- discuss how they auditioned for their current roles, and what education and training they received at the start of their careers. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Mark Linn-Baker, John Cullum, Ann Duquesnay, Judith Ivey, Donna Murphy, Michael Nouri, Daphne Rubin-Vega The production team of "Master Class" -- producer Lewis Allen, producing associate Doris Blum, actress Karen Day Cody, press agent Bill Evans, casting director Alan Filderman, stage manager Dianne Trulock, and advertising representative Jim Weiner -- traces the show from its Montana workshop, to stagings in Philadelphia, L.A., and D.C., to opening in New York; how the creators, designers, and operatic cast were put together; developing the publicity and advertising campaigns including the casting of Zoe Caldwell's replacement Patti LuPone; and producing under the Broadway Alliance contract. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_245.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/master_class_04_96 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:45:17 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Broadway Alliance, casting, Patti LuPone, advertising campaign, Lewis Allen, Doris Blum, Karen Day Cody, Bill Evans, Alan Filderman, Dianne Trulock, Jim Weiner television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Master Class/245 Production: Master Class with Lewis Allen, Doris Blum, Karen Day Cody, Bill Evans, Alan Filderman, Dianne Trulock, Jim Weiner The production team of "Master Class" -- producer Lewis Allen, producing associate Doris Blum, actress Karen Day Cody, press agent Bill Evans, casting director Alan Filderman, stage manager Dianne Trulock, and advertising representative Jim Weiner -- traces the show from its Montana workshop, to stagings in Philadelphia, L.A., and D.C., to opening in New York; how the creators, designers, and operatic cast were put together; developing the publicity and advertising campaigns including the casting of Zoe Caldwell's replacement Patti LuPone; and producing under the Broadway Alliance contract. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, ITprod, ITadpr, ITcast, casting, Lewis Allen, Doris Blum, Karen Day Cody, Bill Evans, Alan Filderman, Dianne Trulock, Jim Weiner Composer Michael John LaChiusa, and directors Diane Paulus and Stephen Wadsworth have all worked in the once mutually-exclusive worlds of opera and theatre. They share their thoughts about the nature of each of these entertainment forms, how they differ and what they share; the use of amplification and how it affects productions in both opera and theatre; the so-called "American Idol" effect on musical performers; changes in training for opera singers; the differing scale - and manner - of pay; whether super-titles enhance or distract from opera performances; and the importance of the director's role and how it differs in theatre and opera. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_369.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/opera_theatre_11_08 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:51:26 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, opera, director, amplification, musical performers, Michael John LaChiusa, Diane Paulus, Stephen Wadsworth television/Working In The Theatre/Arias to Showstoppers: The Worlds of Opera and Theatre/369 Arias to Showstoppers: The Worlds of Opera and Theatre with Michael John LaChiusa, Diane Paulus, Stephen Wadsworth Composer Michael John LaChiusa, and directors Diane Paulus and Stephen Wadsworth have all worked in the once mutually-exclusive worlds of opera and theatre. They share their thoughts about the nature of each of these entertainment forms, how they differ and what they share; the use of amplification and how it affects productions in both opera and theatre; the so-called "American Idol" effect on musical performers; changes in training for opera singers; the differing scale - and manner - of pay; whether super-titles enhance or distract from opera performances; and the importance of the director's role and how it differs in theatre and opera. 1:00:00 video, ITdirect, directing, ITmusic, composer, opera, Michael John LaChiusa, Diane Paulus, Stephen Wadsworth The panel - director Melvin Bernhardt ("The Blues Are Running"), playwright David Henry Hwang ("Golden Child", "M. Butterfly"), composer Mary Rodgers ("Once Upon A Mattress"), playwright Nicky Silver ("Fit To Be Tied"), director David Warren ("Fit To Be Tied"), and choreographer Marlies Yearby ("Rent") - discuss how directors collaborate with playwrights, how actors may influence how a role is written, the purpose of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers union and Dramatists' Guild, and the panelists' individual education and training. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_251.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_09_96 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:49:57 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, collaboration, union, Dramatists Guild, training, Melvin Bernhardt, David Henry Hwang, Mary Rodgers, Nicky Silver, David Warren, Marlies Yearby television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/251 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Melvin Bernhardt, David Henry Hwang, Mary Rodgers, Nicky Silver, David Warren, Marlies Yearby The panel - director Melvin Bernhardt ("The Blues Are Running"), playwright David Henry Hwang ("Golden Child", "M. Butterfly"), composer Mary Rodgers ("Once Upon A Mattress"), playwright Nicky Silver ("Fit To Be Tied"), director David Warren ("Fit To Be Tied"), and choreographer Marlies Yearby ("Rent") - discuss how directors collaborate with playwrights, how actors may influence how a role is written, the purpose of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers union and Dramatists' Guild, and the panelists' individual education and training. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Melvin Bernhardt, David Henry Hwang, Mary Rodgers, Nicky Silver, David Warren, Marlies Yearby Daniel Jenkins, Lisa Kron and David Pittu - who have appeared both on stage and written works for the stage - talk about how they balance these dual roles; what they learn about being playwrights from their acting; where they get inspiration for their plays; how audiences help them enhance their performance as both actors and writers; whether or not it's more satisfying to act in a play they wrote; and their relationship with directors when they're performing the role of both playwright and actor. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_368.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/actors_writers_11_08 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:25:25 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, actor, director, performing, Daniel Jenkins, Lisa Kron, David Pittu television/Working In The Theatre/Actors Words, Writers Voice/368 Actors Words, Writers Voice with Daniel Jenkins, Lisa Kron, David Pittu Daniel Jenkins, Lisa Kron and David Pittu - who have appeared both on stage and written works for the stage - talk about how they balance these dual roles; what they learn about being playwrights from their acting; where they get inspiration for their plays; how audiences help them enhance their performance as both actors and writers; whether or not it's more satisfying to act in a play they wrote; and their relationship with directors when they're performing the role of both playwright and actor. 1:00:00 video, ITact, acting, playwright, ITdirect, Daniel Jenkins, Lisa Kron, David Pittu Kate Burton ("Some Americans Abroad"), Tyne Daly ("Gypsy"), Tom Hulce ("A Few Good Men"), Robert Morse ("Tru"), Kathleen Turner ("Cat On A Hot Tin Roof"), and Irene Worth ("Sweet Bird Of Youth") talk about being a part of an ensemble cast, the difference between screen and stage, the stamina needed for stage performances, and how they got their start in performing. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_153.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_90 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:44:00 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, ensemble, endurance, screen acting, performing, Kate Burton, Tyne Daly, Tom Hulce, Robert Morse, Kathleen Turner, Irene Worth television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/153 Performance with Kate Burton, Tyne Daly, Tom Hulce, Robert Morse, Kathleen Turner, Irene Worth Kate Burton ("Some Americans Abroad"), Tyne Daly ("Gypsy"), Tom Hulce ("A Few Good Men"), Robert Morse ("Tru"), Kathleen Turner ("Cat On A Hot Tin Roof"), and Irene Worth ("Sweet Bird Of Youth") talk about being a part of an ensemble cast, the difference between screen and stage, the stamina needed for stage performances, and how they got their start in performing. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Kate Burton, Tyne Daly, Tom Hulce, Robert Morse, Kathleen Turner, Irene Worth Playwrights Horizons' production team for "Fit To Be Tied" -- production manager Chris Boll, production stage manager Carol Clark, casting director Janet Foster, general manager Lynn Landis, managing director Leslie Marcus, Artistic Director of Playwrights Horizons Tim Sanford, playwright Nicky Silver and director David Warren -- talk about their individual jobs, their backgrounds, and the steps in bringing this play to the not-for-profit stage. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_253.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/production_09_96 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:59:55 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, not-for-profit, Playwrights Horizons, off-Broadway, play, Chris Boll, Carol Clark, Janet Foster, Lynn Landis, Leslie Marcus, Tim Sanford, Nicky Silver, David Warren television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Fit To Be Tied/253 Production: Fit To Be Tied with Chris Boll, Carol Clark, Janet Foster, Lynn Landis, Leslie Marcus, Tim Sanford, Nicky Silver, David Warren Playwrights Horizons' production team for "Fit To Be Tied" -- production manager Chris Boll, production stage manager Carol Clark, casting director Janet Foster, general manager Lynn Landis, managing director Leslie Marcus, Artistic Director of Playwrights Horizons Tim Sanford, playwright Nicky Silver and director David Warren -- talk about their individual jobs, their backgrounds, and the steps in bringing this play to the not-for-profit stage. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, ITadpr, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITcast, casting, ITartdir, artistic direction, Chris Boll, Carol Clark, Janet Foster, Lynn Landis, Leslie Marcus, Tim Sanford, Nicky Silver, David Warren The panel of American Theatre Wing Design Award-winners -- Julie Archer, special effects designer for "Mabou Mines"; Christopher H. Barreca, scenic designer of "Chronicle of a Death Foretold"; Ruth Maleczech, actor/director/playwright/designer for "Mabou Mines"; Karen Ten Eyck, scenic designer of "An Epidog"; and Angela Wendt, "Rent" costume designer with "Rent" actor Aiko Nakasone -- talk about how they got started as designers, then demonstrate projections and a puppet from "An Epidog", a model set of "Chronicle of a Death Foretold", and a costume from "Rent". http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_255.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_96 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:44:33 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Rent, puppet, costume design, scenic design, Julie Archer, Christopher H. Barreca, Ruth Maleczech, Aiko Nakasone, Karen Ten Eyck, Angela Wendt television/Working In The Theatre/Design/255 Design with Julie Archer, Christopher H. Barreca, Ruth Maleczech, Aiko Nakasone, Karen Ten Eyck, Angela Wendt The panel of American Theatre Wing Design Award-winners -- Julie Archer, special effects designer for "Mabou Mines"; Christopher H. Barreca, scenic designer of "Chronicle of a Death Foretold"; Ruth Maleczech, actor/director/playwright/designer for "Mabou Mines"; Karen Ten Eyck, scenic designer of "An Epidog"; and Angela Wendt, "Rent" costume designer with "Rent" actor Aiko Nakasone -- talk about how they got started as designers, then demonstrate projections and a puppet from "An Epidog", a model set of "Chronicle of a Death Foretold", and a costume from "Rent". 1:00:00 video, ITdesign, puppetry, lightning design, set design, costume design, Rent, Julie Archer, Christopher H. Barreca, Ruth Maleczech, Aiko Nakasone, Karen Ten Eyck, Angela Wendt The panel of actors -- Nell Carter ("Annie"), Willem Dafoe ("The Hairy Ape"), Andre De Shields ("Play On!"), Paul Giamatti ("Three Sisters"), Joel Grey ("Chicago"), and Dana Ivey ("Last Night of Ballyhoo") -- talk about their past and present productions, their performing background and training, and finding the rhythm of a play. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_257.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_97 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:27:24 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Nell Carter, Willem Dafoe, Andre De Shields, Paul Giamatti, Joel Grey, Dana Ivey television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/257 Performance with Nell Carter, Willem Dafoe, Andre De Shields, Paul Giamatti, Joel Grey, Dana Ivey The panel of actors -- Nell Carter ("Annie"), Willem Dafoe ("The Hairy Ape"), Andre De Shields ("Play On!"), Paul Giamatti ("Three Sisters"), Joel Grey ("Chicago"), and Dana Ivey ("Last Night of Ballyhoo") -- talk about their past and present productions, their performing background and training, and finding the rhythm of a play. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Nell Carter, Willem Dafoe, Andre De Shields, Paul Giamatti, Joel Grey, Dana Ivey The panel of directors Walter Bobbie ("Chicago"), director/choreographer Wayne Cilento ("Dream"), Scott Elliott ("Present Laughter"), Ron Lagomarsino ("Last Night at Ballyhoo"), Gene Saks ("Barrymore"), and playwright Alfred Uhry ("Last Night at Ballyhoo") talk about how they got started, developing their current productions, a show's relevance to contemporary audiences, determining the length of a play, and how directors maintain an ongoing show. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_259.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_04_97 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:37:59 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, collaboration, contemporary theatre, playwright, Walter Bobbie, Wayne Cilento, Scott Elliott, Ron Lagomarsino, Gene Saks, Alfred Uhry television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/259 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Walter Bobbie, Wayne Cilento, Scott Elliott, Ron Lagomarsino, Gene Saks, Alfred Uhry The panel of directors Walter Bobbie ("Chicago"), director/choreographer Wayne Cilento ("Dream"), Scott Elliott ("Present Laughter"), Ron Lagomarsino ("Last Night at Ballyhoo"), Gene Saks ("Barrymore"), and playwright Alfred Uhry ("Last Night at Ballyhoo") talk about how they got started, developing their current productions, a show's relevance to contemporary audiences, determining the length of a play, and how directors maintain an ongoing show. 1:00:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Walter Bobbie, Wayne Cilento, Scott Elliott, Ron Lagomarsino, Gene Saks, Alfred Uhry The production team of "Stanley" -- press representative Bill Evans, producers Gregory Mosher and Edgar Rosenblum, and marketing representative Evan Shapiro -- discuss the process of bringing the play from the Royal National Theatre in London to Broadway, working with director John Caird, extensive press coverage, and target marketing including a new $10 ticket program aimed at young people. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_261.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/stanley_04_97 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:14:42 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, marketing, ticket price, Royal National Theatre, Stanley, Bill Evans, Gregory Mosher, Edgar Rosenblum, Evan Shapiro television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Stanley/261 Production: Stanley with Bill Evans, Gregory Mosher, Edgar Rosenblum, Evan Shapiro The production team of "Stanley" -- press representative Bill Evans, producers Gregory Mosher and Edgar Rosenblum, and marketing representative Evan Shapiro -- discuss the process of bringing the play from the Royal National Theatre in London to Broadway, working with director John Caird, extensive press coverage, and target marketing including a new $10 ticket program aimed at young people. 1:00:00 video, ITprod, ITadpr, press, ITmgmt, producing, Royal National Theatre, Stanley, Bill Evans, Gregory Mosher, Edgar Rosenblum, Evan Shapiro The panelists -- Julianne Boyd (Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers); Dean Brown and Muriel Stockdale (United Scenic Artisis); Shirley Herz and Bernice Weiler (Assoc. of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers); Conard Fowkes (Actors' Equity Association); and Barry Moss (Casting Society of America) -- talk about how and why their organizations were formed, the importance of unions, the specific roles of company managers and general managers, and production costs and ticket prices. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_263.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/unions_and_guilds_04_97 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:03:59 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting director, press agent, Actors Equity, scenic design, Julianne Boyd, Dean Brown, Conard Fowkes, Shirley Herz, Barry Moss, Muriel Stockdale, Bernice Weiler television/Working In The Theatre/Unions and Guilds/263 Unions and Guilds with Julianne Boyd, Dean Brown, Conard Fowkes, Shirley Herz, Barry Moss, Muriel Stockdale, Bernice Weiler The panelists -- Julianne Boyd (Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers); Dean Brown and Muriel Stockdale (United Scenic Artisis); Shirley Herz and Bernice Weiler (Assoc. of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers); Conard Fowkes (Actors' Equity Association); and Barry Moss (Casting Society of America) -- talk about how and why their organizations were formed, the importance of unions, the specific roles of company managers and general managers, and production costs and ticket prices. 1:00:00 video, ITact, acting, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, ITadpr, press, ITdesign, ITcast, casting, Julianne Boyd, Dean Brown, Conard Fowkes, Shirley Herz, Barry Moss, Muriel Stockdale, Bernice Weiler The panel -- "A Few Good Men"'s director Don Scardino and playwright Aaron Sorkin, director George C. Wolfe ("Spunk") and director Luke Yankee ("The Cherry Orchard") -- discusses their current productions and how each show was conceived. The creative team of "Once On This Island" -- book writer/lyricist Lynn Ahrens, director/choreographer Graciela Daniele, and composer Stephen Flaherty -- talk about adapting the musical from a novel, and the show's development at Playwrights Horizons. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_155.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/producing_04_90 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:59:34 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Once On This Island, A Few Good Men, adaptations, Spunk, Lynn Ahrens, Graciela Daniele, Stephen Flaherty, Don Scardino, Aaron Sorkin, George C. Wolfe, Luke Yankee television/Working In The Theatre/Producing/155 Producing with Lynn Ahrens, Graciela Daniele, Stephen Flaherty, Don Scardino, Aaron Sorkin, George C. Wolfe, Luke Yankee The panel -- "A Few Good Men"'s director Don Scardino and playwright Aaron Sorkin, director George C. Wolfe ("Spunk") and director Luke Yankee ("The Cherry Orchard") -- discusses their current productions and how each show was conceived. The creative team of "Once On This Island" -- book writer/lyricist Lynn Ahrens, director/choreographer Graciela Daniele, and composer Stephen Flaherty -- talk about adapting the musical from a novel, and the show's development at Playwrights Horizons. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, ITdirect, directing, ITprod, ITchoreo, choreography, ITmusic, composer, Once On This Island, A Few Good Men, Lynn Ahrens, Graciela Daniele, Stephen Flaherty, Don Scardino, Aaron Sorkin, George C. Wolfe, Luke Yankee The production team of "Gypsy" and "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" - publicist Shirley Herz, casting director Stuart Howard, playwright/director Arthur Laurents, general manager/associate producer Alecia Parker, and producers Barry Weissler and Fran Weissler - talk about many aspects of production from casting to advertising to corporate investors, booking pre-Broadway tour stops, and their other productions of "Fiddler on the Roof", "La Cage aux Folles", and "My One and Only". http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_157.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/gypsy_and_cat_on_a_hot_tin_roof_04_90 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:31:51 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Gypsy, Arthur Laurents, tour, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Shirley Herz, Stuart Howard, Arthur Laurents, Alecia Parker, Barry Weissler, Fran Weissler television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Gypsy and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof/157 Production: Gypsy and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof with Shirley Herz, Stuart Howard, Arthur Laurents, Alecia Parker, Barry Weissler, Fran Weissler The production team of "Gypsy" and "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" - publicist Shirley Herz, casting director Stuart Howard, playwright/director Arthur Laurents, general manager/associate producer Alecia Parker, and producers Barry Weissler and Fran Weissler - talk about many aspects of production from casting to advertising to corporate investors, booking pre-Broadway tour stops, and their other productions of "Fiddler on the Roof", "La Cage aux Folles", and "My One and Only". 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITprod, ITadpr, press, ITmgmt, producing, ITcast, casting, Gypsy, Arthur Laurents, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Shirley Herz, Stuart Howard, Arthur Laurents, Alecia Parker, Barry Weissler, Fran Weissler Stage actors Mike Hodge ("A Few Good Men"), Robin Morse ("Six Degrees of Separation"), Ron Perlman ("A Few Good Men"), Faith Prince ("Falsettoland"), Margaret Tyzack ("Lettice and Lovage"), and James Whitmore ("About Time" and "Handy Dandy") talk about their education and when they began performing, the effect of cast size, audience response, and positive feedback. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_159.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_90 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:15:05 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, one-man show, A Few Good Men, Six Degrees of Separation, Mike Hodge, Robin Morse, Ron Perlman, Faith Prince, Margaret Tyzack, James Whitmore television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/159 Performance with Mike Hodge, Robin Morse, Ron Perlman, Faith Prince, Margaret Tyzack, James Whitmore Stage actors Mike Hodge ("A Few Good Men"), Robin Morse ("Six Degrees of Separation"), Ron Perlman ("A Few Good Men"), Faith Prince ("Falsettoland"), Margaret Tyzack ("Lettice and Lovage"), and James Whitmore ("About Time" and "Handy Dandy") talk about their education and when they began performing, the effect of cast size, audience response, and positive feedback. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, A Few Good Men, Mike Hodge, Robin Morse, Ron Perlman, Faith Prince, Margaret Tyzack, James Whitmore The panel of playwrights Vernel Bagneris ("Further Mo'") and Tom Cole ("About Time"), lyricist John Driver ("Shogun"), director Tony Giordano ("About Time & Handy Dandy"), lyricist Sheldon Harnick ("The Rothschilds"), Executive Director of the Dramatists Guild David LeVine, and director Lonny Price ("The Rothschilds") discuss how they got started in their careers, writing for the stage, and the role of the Dramatists Guild. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_161.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_09_90 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:56:39 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, Dramatist Guild, director, The Rothschilds, Vernel Bagneris, Tom Cole, John Driver, Tony Giordano, Sheldon Harnick, David Levine, Lonny Price television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/161 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Vernel Bagneris, Tom Cole, John Driver, Tony Giordano, Sheldon Harnick, David Levine, Lonny Price The panel of playwrights Vernel Bagneris ("Further Mo'") and Tom Cole ("About Time"), lyricist John Driver ("Shogun"), director Tony Giordano ("About Time & Handy Dandy"), lyricist Sheldon Harnick ("The Rothschilds"), Executive Director of the Dramatists Guild David LeVine, and director Lonny Price ("The Rothschilds") discuss how they got started in their careers, writing for the stage, and the role of the Dramatists Guild. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Vernel Bagneris, Tom Cole, John Driver, Tony Giordano, Sheldon Harnick, David Levine, Lonny Price Broadway performers F. Murray Abraham ("Angels In America"), Susan Egan ("Beauty and the Beast"), Victor Garber ("Damn Yankees"), Nathan Lane ("Laughter on the 23rd Floor"), Michael Learned ("The Sisters Rosensweig"), Burke Moses ("Beauty and the Beast"), and Bebe Neuwirth ("Damn Yankees") talk about how they got started in performing, their current roles, and teaching acting courses. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_209.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_94 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:03:03 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Damn Yankees, Beauty and the Beast, Angels in America, acting, F. Murray Abraham, Susan Egan, Victor Garber, Nathan Lane, Michael Learned, Burke Moses, Bebe Neuwirth television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/209 Performance with F. Murray Abraham, Susan Egan, Victor Garber, Nathan Lane, Michael Learned, Burke Moses, Bebe Neuwirth Broadway performers F. Murray Abraham ("Angels In America"), Susan Egan ("Beauty and the Beast"), Victor Garber ("Damn Yankees"), Nathan Lane ("Laughter on the 23rd Floor"), Michael Learned ("The Sisters Rosensweig"), Burke Moses ("Beauty and the Beast"), and Bebe Neuwirth ("Damn Yankees") talk about how they got started in performing, their current roles, and teaching acting courses. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, F. Murray Abraham, Susan Egan, Victor Garber, Nathan Lane, Michael Learned, Burke Moses, Bebe Neuwirth Broadway performers - Chuck Cooper ("The Life"), Robert Cuccioli ("Jekyll and Hyde"), Pat Hingle ("1776"), Pamela Isaacs ("The Life"), Jeff McCarthy ("Side Show"), and J. Smith-Cameron ("As Bees in Honey Drown") - talk about how they got their start and have built their careers, the challenge of memorizing lines, the importance of discipline and stamina, and the support of family and friends. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_265.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_97 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:38:07 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Jekyll and Hyde, 1776, The Life, Broadway actors, Charles Cooper, Robert Cuccioli, Pat Hingle, Pamela Isaacs, Jeff McCarthy, J. Smith-Cameron television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/265 Performance with Charles Cooper, Robert Cuccioli, Pat Hingle, Pamela Isaacs, Jeff McCarthy, J. Smith-Cameron Broadway performers -- Chuck Cooper ("The Life"), Robert Cuccioli ("Jekyll and Hyde"), Pat Hingle ("1776"), Pamela Isaacs ("The Life"), Jeff McCarthy ("Side Show"), and J. Smith-Cameron ("As Bees in Honey Drown") -- talk about how they got their start and have built their careers, the challenge of memorizing lines, the importance of discipline and stamina, and the support of family and friends. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Charles Cooper, Robert Cuccioli, Pat Hingle, Pamela Isaacs, Jeff McCarthy, J. Smith-Cameron The panel -- playwright Douglas Carter Beane ("As Bees In Honey Drown"), director Mark Brokaw ("As Bees In Honey Drown", "How I Learned To Drive"), playwright/lyricist Bill Russell ("Side Show") and playwright Paula Vogel ("How I Learned To Drive") -- talk about their backgrounds and developing their crafts, the advantages of writing for the stage compared to being a screenwriter, and why these particular playwrights prefer not to direct. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_266.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_09_97 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:35:48 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, play, screenplay, directing, collaboration, Douglas Carter Beane, Mark Brokaw, Bill Russell, Paula Vogel television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/266 Playwright and Director with Douglas Carter Beane, Mark Brokaw, Bill Russell, Paula Vogel The panel -- playwright Douglas Carter Beane ("As Bees In Honey Drown"), director Mark Brokaw ("As Bees In Honey Drown", "How I Learned To Drive"), playwright/lyricist Bill Russell ("Side Show") and playwright Paula Vogel ("How I Learned To Drive") -- talk about their backgrounds and developing their crafts, the advantages of writing for the stage compared to being a screenwriter, and why these particular playwrights prefer not to direct. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Douglas Carter Beane, Mark Brokaw, Bill Russell, Paula Vogel The production team for the musical "Side Show" -- producer Emanuel Azenberg, press representative Bill Evans, and general manager Abbie M. Strassler -- talk about the show's journey from presentation to workshop to Broadway; the role of producer, casting director, general manager, company manager, and press agent; casting principal and chorus members; and marketing a new show. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_267.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/side_show_09_97 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:11:50 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producer, casting director, press agent, Side Show, Emanuel Azenberg, Bill Evans, Abbie M. Strassler television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Side Show/267 Production: Side Show with Emanuel Azenberg, Bill Evans, Abbie M. Strassler The production team for the musical "Side Show" -- producer Emanuel Azenberg, press representative Bill Evans, and general manager Abbie M. Strassler -- talk about the show's journey from presentation to workshop to Broadway; the role of producer, casting director, general manager, company manager, and press agent; casting principal and chorus members; and marketing a new show. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITadpr, press, ITmgmt, producing, Side Show, Emanuel Azenberg, Bill Evans, Abbie M. Strassler The panel -- Tony Award winning lighting designer Beverly Emmons for "Amadeus", "Passion" and "The Heiress"; costume designer Danny Gates ("When Pigs Fly"); 1997 Tony Award winners for Best Scenic Design for "Jekyll and Hyde" James Noone and director/designer Robin Phillips; puppeteer Basil Twist ("Peter and Wendy"); director Mark Waldrop ("When Pigs Fly"); and producer/playwright Liza Lorwin ("Peter and Wendy") -- talk about how designers work with directors, producers and writers; directing in addition to designing; creating pop-up sets; working with the late Howard Crabtree on "When Pigs Fly", with a detailed demonstration of costumes; "Jekyll and Hyde"'s movable plexiglass towers, backdrops, and lighting with new Varilights technology; and the unanswerable question of "what makes good design?" http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_268.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_97 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:52:07 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, puppetry, lightning design, set design, costume design, Beverly Emmons, Danny Gates, James Noone, Robin Phillips, Basil Twist, Mark Waldrop television/Working In The Theatre/Design/268 Design with Beverly Emmons, Danny Gates, James Noone, Robin Phillips, Basil Twist, Mark Waldrop The panel -- Tony Award winning lighting designer Beverly Emmons for "Amadeus", "Passion" and "The Heiress"; costume designer Danny Gates ("When Pigs Fly"); 1997 Tony Award winners for Best Scenic Design for "Jekyll and Hyde" James Noone and director/designer Robin Phillips; puppeteer Basil Twist ("Peter and Wendy"); director Mark Waldrop ("When Pigs Fly"); and producer/playwright Liza Lorwin ("Peter and Wendy") -- talk about how designers work with directors, producers and writers; directing in addition to designing; creating pop-up sets; working with the late Howard Crabtree on "When Pigs Fly", with a detailed demonstration of costumes; "Jekyll and Hyde"'s movable plexiglass towers, backdrops, and lighting with new Varilights technology; and the unanswerable question of "what makes good design?" 1:30:00 video, ITdesign, puppetry, lightning design, set design, costume design, Beverly Emmons, Danny Gates, James Noone, Robin Phillips, Basil Twist, Mark Waldrop The panel of theatre professionals - playwright Michael J. Chepiga ("Getting and Spending"), choreographer Graciela Daniele ("Ragtime"), playwright/director Christopher Durang ("Sex and Longing"), director Garry Hynes ("The Beauty Queen of Leenane"), and director Joe Mantello ("Corpus Christi") - discuss how they got their start, auditioning actors, controversy surrounding a play, and taking on alternate roles of choreographer, actor, or director. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_274.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_09_98 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:03:45 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing play, choreographer, auditions, acting, Michael J. Chepiga, Graciela Daniele, Christopher Durang, Garry Hynes, Joe Mantello television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/274 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Michael J. Chepiga, Graciela Daniele, Christopher Durang, Garry Hynes, Joe Mantello The panel of theatre professionals - playwright Michael J. Chepiga ("Getting and Spending"), choreographer Graciela Daniele ("Ragtime"), playwright/director Christopher Durang ("Sex and Longing"), director Garry Hynes ("The Beauty Queen of Leenane"), and director Joe Mantello ("Corpus Christi") - discuss how they got their start, auditioning actors, controversy surrounding a play, and taking on alternate roles of choreographer, actor, or director. 1:00:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Michael J. Chepiga, Graciela Daniele, Christopher Durang, Garry Hynes, Joe Mantello The "Side Man" production team -- general manager Roy Gabay, producer Jay S. Harris, advertising representative, Drew Hodges, producer Peter Manning, marketing representative Nancy Richards, and press representative Gary Springer -- discuss moving the Roundabout production to a commercial Broadway run, marketing tactics, ticket pricing, breakdown of the production budget, working on multiple shows simultaneously, and the differences between not-for-profit and commercial theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_275.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/side_man_09_98 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:59:57 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, marketing, production budget, not-for-profit, Broadway transfer, Roy Gabay, Jay S. Harris, Drew Hodges, Peter Manning, Nancy Richards, Gary Springer television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Side Man/275 Production: Side Man with Roy Gabay, Jay S. Harris, Drew Hodges, Peter Manning, Nancy Richards, Gary Springer The "Side Man" production team -- general manager Roy Gabay, producer Jay S. Harris, advertising representative, Drew Hodges, producer Peter Manning, marketing representative Nancy Richards, and press representative Gary Springer -- discuss moving the Roundabout production to a commercial Broadway run, marketing tactics, ticket pricing, breakdown of the production budget, working on multiple shows simultaneously, and the differences between not-for-profit and commercial theatre. 1:00:00 video, ITprod, production, ITadpr, press, ITmgmt, producing, Roy Gabay, Jay S. Harris, Drew Hodges, Peter Manning, Nancy Richards, Gary Springer The panel of lighting designers Jules Fisher ("Ragtime") and Donald Holder ("The Lion King"), scenic designers Eugene Lee ("Ragtime") and Ming Cho Lee (The Public Theater), and "The Lion King" associate costume designer Mary Peterson discuss the challenges of designing their current shows, how sets, lighting, and costumes complement each other, display and detail a costume from "The Lion King", and present a model of one of the "Ragtime" sets. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_276.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_98 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:29:42 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, lightning, scenic design, costume design, The Lion King, Jules Fisher, Donald Holder, Eugene Lee, Ming Cho Lee, Mary Peterson television/Working In The Theatre/Design/276 Design with Jules Fisher, Donald Holder, Eugene Lee, Ming Cho Lee, Mary Peterson The panel of lighting designers Jules Fisher ("Ragtime") and Donald Holder ("The Lion King"), scenic designers Eugene Lee ("Ragtime") and Ming Cho Lee (The Public Theater), and "The Lion King" associate costume designer Mary Peterson discuss the challenges of designing their current shows, how sets, lighting, and costumes complement each other, display and detail a costume from "The Lion King", and present a model of one of the "Ragtime" sets. 1:00:00 video, ITdesign, lighting, scenic set design, sound, costume, The Lion King, Jules Fisher, Donald Holder, Eugene Lee, Ming Cho Lee, Mary Peterson The international panel of performers -- Scottish actor Iain Glen ("The Blue Room"), Australian actress Nicole Kidman ("The Blue Room"), Irish actress Anna Manahan ("The Beauty Queen of Leenane"), and Filipino actress Lea Salonga ("Miss Saigon") -- discuss their training, the rehearsal process, taking a whole approach to both film and stage work, overcoming stage fright, how audience responses varies from London to Broadway to Australia, and how changes in the political climate of their respective countries have affected theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_277.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_12_98 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:12:53 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, stage fright, West End, rehearsal, Miss Saigon, Iain Glen, Nicole Kidman, Anna Manahan, Lea Salonga television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/277 Performance with Iain Glen, Nicole Kidman, Anna Manahan, Lea Salonga The international panel of performers -- Scottish actor Iain Glen ("The Blue Room"), Australian actress Nicole Kidman ("The Blue Room"), Irish actress Anna Manahan ("The Beauty Queen of Leenane"), and Filipino actress Lea Salonga ("Miss Saigon") -- discuss their training, the rehearsal process, taking a whole approach to both film and stage work, overcoming stage fright, how audience responses varies from London to Broadway to Australia, and how changes in the political climate of their respective countries have affected theatre. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Iain Glen, Nicole Kidman, Anna Manahan, Lea Salonga Actors Blythe Danner and Edward Herrmann both from "The Deep Blue Sea", Brian Stokes Mitchell ("Ragtime"), Alfred Molina ("Art"), Natasha Richardson ("Cabaret"), and John Vickery ("The Lion King") discuss how their training and first professional jobs, obtaining and preparing for their current role, what has been their biggest break in theatre, the difference between theatre audiences in London and New York, and anecdotes of flubbing lines. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_269.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_98 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:52:07 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Cabaret, Lion King, Ragtime, acting training, Blythe Danner, Edward Herrmann, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alfred Molina, Natasha Richardson, John Vickery television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/269 Performance with Blythe Danner, Edward Herrmann, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alfred Molina, Natasha Richardson, John Vickery Actors Blythe Danner and Edward Herrmann both from "The Deep Blue Sea", Brian Stokes Mitchell ("Ragtime"), Alfred Molina ("Art"), Natasha Richardson ("Cabaret"), and John Vickery ("The Lion King") discuss how their training and first professional jobs, obtaining and preparing for their current role, what has been their biggest break in theatre, the difference between theatre audiences in London and New York, and anecdotes of flubbing lines. 1:13:00 video, ITact, acting, Blythe Danner, Edward Herrmann, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alfred Molina, Natasha Richardson, John Vickery What is the role of a producer? That was the question that started the discussion among four of Broadway's top producers - Roger Berlind, Margo Lion, Jeffrey Richards and Jeffrey Seller - as the conversation turned to whether they produce for profit or passion and how they balance between the two; what the shows they produce reveal about themselves; what the opportunities are for new producers; the increased role the internet and other new media plays in theatre today; the escalating cost of producing a show on Broadway today; and what they feel are the major issues facing theatre producers as they look to the future. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_367.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/producing_broadway_05_08 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:23:29 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, producer, new media, producing cost, role of producer, Roger Berlind, Margo Lion, Jeffrey Richards, Jeffrey Seller television/Working In The Theatre/Producing Broadway/367 Producing Broadway with Roger Berlind, Margo Lion, Jeffrey Richards, Jeffrey Seller What is the role of a producer? That was the question that started the discussion among four of Broadway's top producers - Roger Berlind, Margo Lion, Jeffrey Richards and Jeffrey Seller - as the conversation turned to whether they produce for profit or passion and how they balance between the two; what the shows they produce reveal about themselves; what the opportunities are for new producers; the increased role the internet and other new media plays in theatre today; the escalating cost of producing a show on Broadway today; and what they feel are the major issues facing theatre producers as they look to the future. 1:00:00 video, ITprod, producting, Roger Berlind, Margo Lion, Jeffrey Richards, Jeffrey Seller "The Lion King" production team -- press representative Chris Boneau, composer Lebo M, advertising representative Rick Elice, producers Peter Schneider and Thomas Schumacher, and director, costume and mask designer Julie Taymor -- talk about the development of the animated film, the subsequent development of the theatrical show led by Taymor's vision, forming a creative design team, merging Western and African music into a unique collaborative sound, the publicity and advertising challenges, and marketing a nearly sold-out show for a long run. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_270.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/the_lion_king_04_98 Wed, 28 May 2008 10:48:39 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Elton John, puppetry design, theatrical advertising, musical development, Chris Boneau, Lebo M, Rick Elice, Peter Schneider, Thomas Schumacher, Julie Taymor television/Working In The Theatre/Production: The Lion King/270 Production: The Lion King with Chris Boneau, Lebo M, Rick Elice, Peter Schneider, Thomas Schumacher, Julie Taymor "The Lion King" production team -- press representative Chris Boneau, composer Lebo M, advertising representative Rick Elice, producers Peter Schneider and Thomas Schumacher, and director, costume and mask designer Julie Taymor -- talk about the development of the animated film, the subsequent development of the theatrical show led by Taymor's vision, forming a creative design team, merging Western and African music into a unique collaborative sound, the publicity and advertising challenges, and marketing a nearly sold-out show for a long run. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITmusic, composer, ITadpr, press, ITdirect, directing, ITmgmt, producing, ITdesign, costume, Elton John, Chris Boneau, Lebo M, Rick Elice, Peter Schneider, Thomas Schumacher, Julie Taymor Playwright Jeff Baron ("Visiting Mr. Green"), director/playwright Moises Kaufman ("Gross Indecency"), playwright Warren Leight ("Side Man"), director Michael Mayer ("Side Man"), actor/director Lonny Price ("Visiting Mr. Green"), and director Matthew Warchus ("Art") discuss the working dynamics between a playwright and a director, the differences between screenwriting and playwriting, transitioning from acting to directing, and the development of "Side Man" and "Art". http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/wit/mp4/Episode_271.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_98 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:36:14 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwriting, directing, Side Man, Visiting Mr. Green, Jeff Baron, Moises Kaufman, Warren Leight, Michael Mayer, Lonny Price, Matthew Warchus television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/271 Playwright and Director with Jeff Baron, Moises Kaufman, Warren Leight, Michael Mayer, Lonny Price, Matthew Warchus Playwright Jeff Baron ("Visiting Mr. Green"), director/playwright Moises Kaufman ("Gross Indecency"), playwright Warren Leight ("Side Man"), director Michael Mayer ("Side Man"), actor/director Lonny Price ("Visiting Mr. Green"), and director Matthew Warchus ("Art") discuss the working dynamics between a playwright and a director, the differences between screenwriting and playwriting, transitioning from acting to directing, and the development of "Side Man" and "Art". 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Jeff Baron, Moises Kaufman, Warren Leight, Michael Mayer, Lonny Price, Matthew Warchus A trio of classical theatre veterans - Kate Fleetwood, Peter Francis James and Laila Robins - share their thoughts about the importance of language in performing the classics and the physical connection they feel to the language; why the classics force audiences to think; the reaction of younger audiences to classical theatre; tackling the pre-conceived ideas held by audiences about the classics; and their opinion on setting the plays in different eras. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_366.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/demystifying_04_08 Wed, 14 May 2008 10:22:21 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, classical theatre, different eras, language, period plays, Kate Fleetwood, Peter Francis James, Laila Robins television/Working In The Theatre/Demystifying the Classics/366 Demystifying the Classics with Kate Fleetwood, Peter Francis James, Laila Robins A trio of classical theatre veterans - Kate Fleetwood, Peter Francis James and Laila Robins - share their thoughts about the importance of language in performing the classics and the physical connection they feel to the language; why the classics force audiences to think; the reaction of younger audiences to classical theatre; tackling the pre-conceived ideas held by audiences about the classics; and their opinion on setting the plays in different eras. 1:00:00 video, ITact, acting, classical theatre, Kate Fleetwood, Peter Francis James, Laila Robins Lyricist Lynn Ahrens, producer Garth Drabinsky, composer Stephen Flaherty, director Frank Galati, book writer Terrence McNally, and advertising representative Jon Wilner discuss the journey of the American musical "Ragtime" -- from adapting E.L. Doctorow's novel, to comparisons with the 1981 film, through numerous workshops, to the full-scale Toronto and Broadway productions. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_272.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/ragtime_04_98 Wed, 07 May 2008 12:02:01 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Ahrens-Flaherty, Audra McDonald, Garth Drabinsky, American musical, Lynn Ahrens, Garth Drabinsky, Stephen Flaherty, Frank Galati, Terrence McNally, Jon Wilner television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Ragtime/272 Production: Ragtime with Lynn Ahrens, Garth Drabinsky, Stephen Flaherty, Frank Galati, Terrence McNally, Jon Wilner Lyricist Lynn Ahrens, producer Garth Drabinsky, composer Stephen Flaherty, director Frank Galati, book writer Terrence McNally, and advertising representative Jon Wilner discuss the journey of the American musical "Ragtime" -- from adapting E.L. Doctorow's novel, to comparisons with the 1981 film, through numerous workshops, to the full-scale Toronto and Broadway productions. 1:30:00 video, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, ITprod, production, Ahrens-Flaherty, Audra McDonald, Garth Drabinsky, American musical, Lynn Ahrens, Garth Drabinsky, Stephen Flaherty, Frank Galati, Terrence McNally, Jon Wilner Actors Roger Bart ("Young Frankenstein"), Brian d'Arcy James ("Next To Normal"), Priscilla Lopez ("In The Heights") and Sherie Rene Scott ("The Little Mermaid") -- collectively veterans of more than 30 Broadway and off-Broadway musicals -- talk about the differences between performing in musicals and straight plays; acting techniques and voice training; how they prepare for a performance; dealing with the "triple threat" of acting, singing and dancing; balancing their lives on and off stage and their opinions on today's new composers. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_365.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performing_musicals_04_08 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:01:01 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, triple threat, performing veteran, musicals, voice training, Roger Bart, Brian d'Arcy James, Priscilla Lopez, Sherie Rene Scott television/Working In The Theatre/Performing Musicals/365 Performing Musicals with Roger Bart, Brian d'Arcy James, Priscilla Lopez, Sherie Rene Scott Actors Roger Bart ("Young Frankenstein"), Brian d'Arcy James ("Next To Normal"), Priscilla Lopez ("In The Heights") and Sherie Rene Scott ("The Little Mermaid") -- collectively veterans of more than 30 Broadway and off-Broadway musicals -- talk about the differences between performing in musicals and straight plays; acting techniques and voice training; how they prepare for a performance; dealing with the "triple threat" of acting, singing and dancing; balancing their lives on and off stage and their opinions on today's new composers. 1:00:00 video, ITact, acting, Roger Bart, Brian d'Arcy James, Priscilla Lopez, Sherie Rene Scott The panel of performers talk about their training and when they decided to become actors. "Power Plays" co-stars Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss talk about working together at Northwestern. Both Billy Crudup and Dana Reeve ("More To Love: A Big Fat Comedy") pursued Master of Fine Arts degrees in order to teach as well as act. In England, Roger Rees ("Nicholas Nickleby") trained primarily by observation. James Naughton ("Chicago", Williamstown Theatre Festival) discusses the Blue Light Theatre Company, started by his son Greg Naughton, where Billy Crudup is in "Oedipus". The panel also discusses what they've gained from working with brilliant directors, being both director and actor, and preparing for auditions. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_273.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_98 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:57:51 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, auditions, Williamstown Theatre Festival, training, MFA, Richard Benjamin, Billy Crudup, James Naughton, Paula Prentiss, Roger Rees, Dana Reeve television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/273 Performance with Richard Benjamin, Billy Crudup, James Naughton, Paula Prentiss, Roger Rees, Dana Reeve The panel of performers talk about their training and when they decided to become actors. "Power Plays" co-stars Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss talk about working together at Northwestern. Both Billy Crudup and Dana Reeve ("More To Love: A Big Fat Comedy") pursued Master of Fine Arts degrees in order to teach as well as act. In England, Roger Rees ("Nicholas Nickleby") trained primarily by observation. James Naughton ("Chicago", Williamstown Theatre Festival) discusses the Blue Light Theatre Company, started by his son Greg Naughton, where Billy Crudup is in "Oedipus". The panel also discusses what they've gained from working with brilliant directors, being both director and actor, and preparing for auditions. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Richard Benjamin, Billy Crudup, James Naughton, Paula Prentiss, Roger Rees, Dana Reeve With backgrounds rooted in rock and roll, television comedy and comics, our 4 guests have made the leap from their day jobs to the stages of Broadway and Off Broadway with their musicals. Ben Katchor ("The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island"), David Javerbaum ("Cry-Baby"), Heidi Rodewald ("Passing Strange") and Stew ("Passing Strange") discuss adjusting to the collaborative world of theatre, the rules of theatre they think were made to be broken, their reaction to producers' notes, and how they feel their shows fit within the context of traditional musicals. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_364.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/unexpectedly_theatre_03_08 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:39:15 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, comedy, collaborative world, rock and roll, non-traditional musical, Ben Katchor, David Javerbaum, Heidi Rodewald, Stew television/Working In The Theatre/Unexpectedly Theatre/364 Unexpectedly Theatre with Ben Katchor, David Javerbaum, Heidi Rodewald, Stew With backgrounds rooted in rock and roll, television comedy and comics, our 4 guests have made the leap from their day jobs to the stages of Broadway and Off Broadway with their musicals. Ben Katchor ("The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island"), David Javerbaum ("Cry-Baby"), Heidi Rodewald ("Passing Strange") and Stew ("Passing Strange") discuss adjusting to the collaborative world of theatre, the rules of theatre they think were made to be broken, their reaction to producers' notes, and how they feel their shows fit within the context of traditional musicals. 1:00:00 video, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, Ben Katchor, David Javerbaum, Heidi Rodewald, Stew The five performers -- Matthew Broderick ("Night Must Fall"), Kathleen Chalfant ("Wit"), Brian Dennehy ("Death of a Salesman"), Elizabeth Franz ("Death of a Salesman"), and Swoosie Kurtz ("The Mineola Twins") -- discuss their current and past acting roles, how research and real life experience shapes one's portrayal of a character, how the audience completes the performance equation, stage versus film work, and where they started their performing careers. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_278.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_99 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:38:42 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Death of a Salesman, life experience, stage vs. film, acting roles, Matthew Broderick, Kathleen Chalfant, Brian Dennehy, Elizabeth Franz, Swoosie Kurtz television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/278 Performance with Matthew Broderick, Kathleen Chalfant, Brian Dennehy, Elizabeth Franz, Swoosie Kurtz The five performers -- Matthew Broderick ("Night Must Fall"), Kathleen Chalfant ("Wit"), Brian Dennehy ("Death of a Salesman"), Elizabeth Franz ("Death of a Salesman"), and Swoosie Kurtz ("The Mineola Twins") -- discuss their current and past acting roles, how research and real life experience shapes one's portrayal of a character, how the audience completes the performance equation, stage versus film work, and where they started their performing careers. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Matthew Broderick, Kathleen Chalfant, Brian Dennehy, Elizabeth Franz, Swoosie Kurtz The panel -- director Scott Ellis ("That Championship Season"), director Robert Falls ("Death of a Salesman"), playwright David Marshall Grant ("Snakebit"), director/choreographer Robert Longbottom ("The Scarlet Pimpernel"), playwright Paul Rudnick ("The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told"), and director John Tillinger ("Night Must Fall") -- discuss working with rewrites, revisions and multiple versions of a script, the playwright's input during rehearsals, and the role of a dramaturg. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_279.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_04_99 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:45:06 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, playwright, rewrite, dramaturg, revision, Scott Ellis, Robert Falls, David Marshall Grant, Robert Longbottom, Paul Rudnick, John Tillinger television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/279 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Scott Ellis, Robert Falls, David Marshall Grant, Robert Longbottom, Paul Rudnick, John Tillinger The panel -- director Scott Ellis ("That Championship Season"), director Robert Falls ("Death of a Salesman"), playwright David Marshall Grant ("Snakebit"), director/choreographer Robert Longbottom ("The Scarlet Pimpernel"), playwright Paul Rudnick ("The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told"), and director John Tillinger ("Night Must Fall") -- discuss working with rewrites, revisions and multiple versions of a script, the playwright's input during rehearsals, and the role of a dramaturg. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Scott Ellis, Robert Falls, David Marshall Grant, Robert Longbottom, Paul Rudnick, John Tillinger Ranging from their start in a church basement in 1976 to their current Broadway production of "August: Osage County", Steppenwolf Theatre Company Co-Founder Jeff Perry and Steppenwolf Ensemble Members Laurie Metcalf, Amy Morton and Rondi Reed discuss their formative years as a rebel theatre group in Chicago, what they did in those early years to attract audiences, how the ensemble has evolved, how Steppenwolf transformed from upstart to institution, the development of "August: Osage County", and the challenges that a New York success like "August" places on their work back home in Chicago. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_363.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/steppenwolf_02_08 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:54:16 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Steppenwolf, Theatre Company, Chicago, ensemble, Laurie Metcalf, Amy Morton, Jeff Perry, Rondi Reed television/Working In The Theatre/Steppenwolf: From Chicago to Osage County/363 Steppenwolf: From Chicago to Osage County with Laurie Metcalf, Amy Morton, Jeff Perry, Rondi Reed Ranging from their start in a church basement in 1976 to their current Broadway production of "August: Osage County", Steppenwolf Theatre Company Co-Founder Jeff Perry and Steppenwolf Ensemble Members Laurie Metcalf, Amy Morton and Rondi Reed discuss their formative years as a rebel theatre group in Chicago, what they did in those early years to attract audiences, how the ensemble has evolved, how Steppenwolf transformed from upstart to institution, the development of "August: Osage County", and the challenges that a New York success like "August" places on their work back home in Chicago. 1:00:00 video, ITact, acting, ITdirect, directing, Steppenwolf, Chicago, ensemble, Laurie Metcalf, Amy Morton, Jeff Perry, Rondi Reed The production team for "The Civil War" -- producer Pierre Cossette, producers Gary Gunas and Scott Zieger of Pace Theatrical, lyricist Jack Murphy, composer Frank Wildhorn, and marketing representative Norman Zagier -- cover the musical's journey from inception at Houston's Alley Theatre, through two studio albums, readings and workshops, to the Broadway production. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_280.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/the_civil_war_04_99 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:56:03 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, The Civil War, musical, concept album, marketing, Pierre Cossette, Gary Gunas, Jack Murphy, Frank Wildhorn, Norman Zagier, Scott Zieger television/Working In The Theatre/Production: The Civil War/280 Production: The Civil War with Pierre Cossette, Gary Gunas, Jack Murphy, Frank Wildhorn, Norman Zagier, Scott Zieger The production team for "The Civil War" -- producer Pierre Cossette, producers Gary Gunas and Scott Zieger of Pace Theatrical, lyricist Jack Murphy, composer Frank Wildhorn, and marketing representative Norman Zagier -- cover the musical's journey from inception at Houston's Alley Theatre, through two studio albums, readings and workshops, to the Broadway production. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, ITadpr, marketing, The Civil War, musical, Pierre Cossette, Gary Gunas, Jack Murphy, Frank Wildhorn, Norman Zagier, Scott Zieger The panel of theatre critics -- "New York Post"'s Clive Barnes, "Variety"'s Charles Isherwood, "New York Times"' Peter Marks, "NY1"'s Roma Torre, and "Newsday"'s Linda Winer -- discuss the difference between television and print media, writing styles, the change in opening night review deadlines, audience reactions, unbiased reviews, reading plays prior to attending plays, how the quality of a show influences the quality of a review, returning to a show for a subsequent viewing, and the job market for critics. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_281.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/critics_09_99 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:52:30 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, critics, reviews, newspaper, deadlines, Clive Barnes, Charles Isherwood, Peter Marks, Roma Torre, Linda Winer television/Working In The Theatre/Critics/281 Critics with Clive Barnes, Charles Isherwood, Peter Marks, Roma Torre, Linda Winer The panel of theatre critics -- "New York Post"'s Clive Barnes, "Variety"'s Charles Isherwood, "New York Times"' Peter Marks, "NY1"'s Roma Torre, and "Newsday"'s Linda Winer -- discuss the difference between television and print media, writing styles, the change in opening night review deadlines, audience reactions, unbiased reviews, reading plays prior to attending plays, how the quality of a show influences the quality of a review, returning to a show for a subsequent viewing, and the job market for critics. 1:30:00 video, ITcritic, Clive Barnes, Charles Isherwood, Peter Marks, Roma Torre, Linda Winer Our distinguished panel of theatre directors - Anne Bogart, Scott Ellis and Daniel Sullivan - discuss their early influences in theatre and how that impacted their work as directors, why they have such a strong and emotional reaction to the idea of "concept" in the directing process, their opposing opinions on the role of assistants, what plays interest them and which works they wouldn't direct, whether they each approach the process differently when directing a new work or a revival, and whether they feel directing is something that can be taught. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_362.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/directors_02_08 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:09:22 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, director, directing influences, concept, revival, Anne Bogart, Scott Ellis, Daniel Sullivan television/Working In The Theatre/Directors on Directing/362 Directors on Directing with Anne Bogart, Scott Ellis, Daniel Sullivan Our distinguished panel of theatre directors - Anne Bogart, Scott Ellis and Daniel Sullivan - discuss their early influences in theatre and how that impacted their work as directors, why they have such a strong and emotional reaction to the idea of "concept" in the directing process, their opposing opinions on the role of assistants, what plays interest them and which works they wouldn't direct, whether they each approach the process differently when directing a new work or a revival, and whether they feel directing is something that can be taught. 1:00:00 ITdirect, directing, Anne Bogart, Scott Ellis, Daniel Sullivan The panelists -- playwright Douglas Carter Beane ("As Bees In Honey Drown"), director/choreographers Kathleen Marshall ("Kiss Me Kate") and Rob Marshall ("Damn Yankees", "She Loves Me"), director Vivian Matalon ("Morning's At Seven"), and playwright John Pielmeier ("Agnes of God") -- discuss the impact of efficient cast sizes, casting for multi-talented performers, respectfully auditionining and rejectioning performers, their individual performing backgrounds, compromising with producers, and collaborating with playwrights and directors. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_282.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_09_99 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:13:46 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, casting, Douglas Carter Beane, Kathleen Marshall, Rob Marshall, Vivian Matalon, John Pielmeier television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/282 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Douglas Carter Beane, Kathleen Marshall, Rob Marshall, Vivian Matalon, John Pielmeier The panelists -- playwright Douglas Carter Beane ("As Bees In Honey Drown"), director/choreographers Kathleen Marshall ("Kiss Me Kate") and Rob Marshall ("Damn Yankees", "She Loves Me"), director Vivian Matalon ("Morning's At Seven"), and playwright John Pielmeier ("Agnes of God") -- discuss the impact of efficient cast sizes, casting for multi-talented performers, respectfully auditionining and rejectioning performers, their individual performing backgrounds, compromising with producers, and collaborating with playwrights and directors. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Douglas Carter Beane, Kathleen Marshall, Rob Marshall, Vivian Matalon, John Pielmeier Producer/Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater André Bishop, Marketing Director and Director of Special Projects for Lincoln Center Theater Thomas Cott, Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater Bernard Gersten, director/choreographer Susan Stroman and playwright John Weidman discuss the Tony Award winning "Contact"; from Lincoln Center Theater's invitation to Stroman and Weidman to develop their original ideas, how the individual stories are connected, multiple workshops, the casting process, using pre-existing recorded music versus live musicians, deciding on the show's name, as well as producing for non-commercial theatre with a longstanding member base. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_283.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/contact_09_99 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:04:20 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Lincoln Center, Susan Stroman, John Weidman, not-for-profit theatre, André Bishop, Thomas Cott, Bernard Gersten, Susan Stroman, John Weidman television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Contact/283 Production: Contact with André Bishop, Thomas Cott, Bernard Gersten, Susan Stroman, John Weidman Producer/Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater André Bishop, Marketing Director and Director of Special Projects for Lincoln Center Theater Thomas Cott, Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater Bernard Gersten, director/choreographer Susan Stroman and playwright John Weidman discuss the Tony Award winning "Contact"; from Lincoln Center Theater's invitation to Stroman and Weidman to develop their original ideas, how the individual stories are connected, multiple workshops, the casting process, using pre-existing recorded music versus live musicians, deciding on the show's name, as well as producing for non-commercial theatre with a longstanding member base. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, ITartdir, artistic direction, ITadpr, Susan Stroman, John Weidman, André Bishop, Thomas Cott, Bernard Gersten, Susan Stroman, John Weidman This broad panel of designers - lighting designer Michael Chybowski ("Moby Dick and Other Stories", "Wit"), scenic designer David Hays, sound designer Abe Jacob ("Pippin", "Evita"), special effects designer Greg Meeh ("Phantom of the Opera", "Miss Saigon", Cirque du Soleil) and costume designer Ann Roth ("Crucifer of Blood", "The Royal Family", "The House of Blue Leaves") -- discuss their purpose and accomplishments, collaborating with a production's creative team, apprentices and learning through hands-on experience, and the increase of sound and light levels over time. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_284.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_99 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:05:24 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, lighting, scenic set design, sound, costume, Michael Chybowski, David Hays, Abe Jacob, Gregory Meeh, Ann Roth television/Working In The Theatre/Design/284 Design with Michael Chybowski, David Hays, Abe Jacob, Gregory Meeh, Ann Roth This broad panel of designers - lighting designer Michael Chybowski ("Moby Dick and Other Stories", "Wit"), scenic designer David Hays, sound designer Abe Jacob ("Pippin", "Evita"), special effects designer Greg Meeh ("Phantom of the Opera", "Miss Saigon", Cirque du Soleil) and costume designer Ann Roth ("Crucifer of Blood", "The Royal Family", "The House of Blue Leaves") -- discuss their purpose and accomplishments, collaborating with a production's creative team, apprentices and learning through hands-on experience, and the increase of sound and light levels over time. 1:30:00 video, ITdesign, lighting, scenic set design, sound, costume, Michael Chybowski, David Hays, Abe Jacob, Gregory Meeh, Ann Roth Performers Bryan Batt ("Saturday Night Fever"), Kristin Chenoweth ("Epic Proportions"), Boyd Gaines ("Contact"), Marin Mazzie ("Kiss Me Kate"), Tom Wopat ("Annie Get Your Gun") and Deborah Yates ("Contact") discuss working on preview performances, how audiences can vary wildly, the pros and cons of live music and amplification, reconceiving shows for revivals, and stories from their stage experiences. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_285.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_99 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:42:39 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, Contact, audiences, previews, stage anecdotes, Bryan Batt, Kristin Chenoweth, Boyd Gaines, Marin Mazzie, Tom Wopat, Deborah Yates television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/285 Performance with Bryan Batt, Kristin Chenoweth, Boyd Gaines, Marin Mazzie, Tom Wopat, Deborah Yates Performers Bryan Batt ("Saturday Night Fever"), Kristin Chenoweth ("Epic Proportions"), Boyd Gaines ("Contact"), Marin Mazzie ("Kiss Me Kate"), Tom Wopat ("Annie Get Your Gun") and Deborah Yates ("Contact") discuss working on preview performances, how audiences can vary wildly, the pros and cons of live music and amplification, reconceiving shows for revivals, and stories from their stage experiences. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Bryan Batt, Kristin Chenoweth, Boyd Gaines, Marin Mazzie, Tom Wopat, Deborah Yates Director David Esbjornson ("The Ride Down Mt. Morgan"), director David Leveaux ("The Real Thing"), playwright Becky Mode ("Fully Committed"), director Richard Nelson ("James Joyce's The Dead"), and director/choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett ("Swing!") discuss how they became theatre professionals, their work ethic, and their reasons for remaining and working in theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_286.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_04_00 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:26:14 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, directing, scripts, Shakespeare, playwriting, David Esbjornson, David Leveaux, Becky Mode, Richard Nelson, Lynne Taylor-Corbett television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/286 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with David Esbjornson, David Leveaux, Becky Mode, Richard Nelson, Lynne Taylor-Corbett Director David Esbjornson ("The Ride Down Mt. Morgan"), director David Leveaux ("The Real Thing"), playwright Becky Mode ("Fully Committed"), director Richard Nelson ("James Joyce's The Dead"), and director/choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett ("Swing!") discuss how they became theatre professionals, their work ethic, and their reasons for remaining and working in theatre. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, David Esbjornson, David Leveaux, Becky Mode, Richard Nelson, Lynne Taylor-Corbett Our panel of stage performers -- Helen Carey, Elizabeth Franz, Jayne Houdyshell and Zeljko Ivanek -- discuss their roles as featured actors and actresses, the range of work available to them, how they become their characters, dealing with stage fright and forgetting their lines, the audition process, performing in regional theater and how they prepare for each evening's performance. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_361.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/featured_performers_01_08 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:58:58 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 broadway, off-broadway, theatre, theater, interview, acting, audition process, regional theater, preparation, Helen Carey, Elizabeth Franz, Jayne Houdyshell, Zeljko Ivanek television/Working In The Theatre/Featured Performers/361 Featured Performers with Helen Carey, Elizabeth Franz, Jayne Houdyshell, Zeljko Ivanek Our panel of stage performers -- Helen Carey, Elizabeth Franz, Jayne Houdyshell and Zeljko Ivanek -- discuss their roles as featured actors and actresses, the range of work available to them, how they become their characters, dealing with stage fright and forgetting their lines, the audition process, performing in regional theater and how they prepare for each evening's performance. 1:00:00 video, ITact, acting, audition process, regional theater, preparation, Helen Carey, Elizabeth Franz, Jayne Houdyshell, Zeljko Ivanek The Artistic Directors of four off-Broadway not-for-profit theatre companies -- Douglas Aibel of Vineyard Theatre, Charlotte Moore of Irish Repertory Theatre, Tim Sanford of Playwrights Horizons and Jim Simpson of The Flea Theater -- share their thoughts about attracting audiences to their shows, the cost of keeping their theaters going, the challenges they face competing with commercial productions, how they choose the works performed on their stages and what they hope to accomplish for their companies in the next several years. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_360.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/off_broadway_companies_01_08 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:14:12 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 non-profit, artistic director, challenges, Douglas Aibel, Charlotte Moore, Tim Sanford, Jim Simpson television/Working In The Theatre/Off-Broadway Companies/360 Off-Broadway Companies with Douglas Aibel, Charlotte Moore, Tim Sanford, Jim Simpson The Artistic Directors of four off-Broadway not-for-profit theatre companies -- Douglas Aibel of Vineyard Theatre, Charlotte Moore of Irish Repertory Theatre, Tim Sanford of Playwrights Horizons and Jim Simpson of The Flea Theater -- share their thoughts about attracting audiences to their shows, the cost of keeping their theaters going, the challenges they face competing with commercial productions, how they choose the works performed on their stages and what they hope to accomplish for their companies in the next several years. 1:00:00 video, ITartdir, artistic direction, ITmgmt, producing, Douglas Aibel, Charlotte Moore, Tim Sanford, Jim Simpson Actors Jennifer Ehle (Tom Stoppard's "The Real Thing"), Cherry Jones ("Moon for the Misbegotten", "The Heiress"), Adam Pascal ("Aida", "Rent"), Tonya Pinkins ("The Wild Party", "Jelly's Last Jam"), John Shea ("The Director"), and Patrick Stewart ("A Christmas Carol", "The Ride Down Mt. Morgan") discuss how and why they chose to be performers, their education and training, their work ethic, how one embodies a character, the craft of acting, and why they work in the theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_288.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_00 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:37:03 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 acting craft, training, performing, actor, Jennifer Ehle, Cherry Jones, Adam Pascal, Tonya Pinkins, John Shea, Patrick Stewart television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/288 Performance with Jennifer Ehle, Cherry Jones, Adam Pascal, Tonya Pinkins, John Shea, Patrick Stewart Actors Jennifer Ehle (Tom Stoppard's "The Real Thing"), Cherry Jones ("Moon for the Misbegotten", "The Heiress"), Adam Pascal ("Aida", "Rent"), Tonya Pinkins ("The Wild Party", "Jelly's Last Jam"), John Shea ("The Director"), and Patrick Stewart ("A Christmas Carol", "The Ride Down Mt. Morgan") discuss how and why they chose to be performers, their education and training, their work ethic, how one embodies a character, the craft of acting, and why they work in the theatre. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Jennifer Ehle, Cherry Jones, Adam Pascal, Tonya Pinkins, John Shea, Patrick Stewart Playwrights David Auburn ("Proof") and Charles Busch ("The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"), director/choreographer George Faison ("For Colored Girls"), choreographers David Marques ("The Adventures of Tom Sawyer") and Jerry Mitchell ("The Full Monty"), and director John Rando ("The Dinner Party") discuss their experiences in professional theatre, including their backgrounds, creative processes, rehearsals, and transfers to Broadway from off-Broadway and out-of-town productions. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_289.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_09_00 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:59:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2008 playwright, choreographer, director, creative process, David Auburn, Charles Busch, George Faison, David Marques, Jerry Mitchell, John Rando television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/289 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with David Auburn, Charles Busch, George Faison, David Marques, Jerry Mitchell, John Rando Playwrights David Auburn ("Proof") and Charles Busch ("The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"), director/choreographer George Faison ("For Colored Girls"), choreographers David Marques ("The Adventures of Tom Sawyer") and Jerry Mitchell ("The Full Monty"), and director John Rando ("The Dinner Party") discuss their experiences in professional theatre, including their backgrounds, creative processes, rehearsals, and transfers to Broadway from off-Broadway and out-of-town productions. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, David Auburn, Charles Busch, George Faison, David Marques, Jerry Mitchell, John Rando A panel of acclaimed, Tony Award-winning composers and lyricists - Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, William Finn and Adam Guettel - discuss their first theatrical experiences, the process of writing and composing, what's involved in working with a partner, early influences on their music, and where they find inspiration; offer advice for students; and demonstrate their craft by playing a bit of their work. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_359.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/composers_lyricists_12_07 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:16:46 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 composer, lyricist, writer, musical, Lynn Ahrens, William Finn, Stephen Flaherty, Adam Guettel television/Working In The Theatre/Composers and Lyricists/359 Composers and Lyricists with Lynn Ahrens, William Finn, Stephen Flaherty, Adam Guettel A panel of acclaimed, Tony Award-winning composers and lyricists - Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, William Finn and Adam Guettel - discuss their first theatrical experiences, the process of writing and composing, what's involved in working with a partner, early influences on their music, and where they find inspiration; offer advice for students; and demonstrate their craft by playing a bit of their work. 1:00:00 video, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, Lynn Ahrens, William Finn, Stephen Flaherty, Adam Guettel The creative and production team of the Broadway musical "The Full Monty" -- producer Thomas Hall, press representative Michael Hartman, producer Lindsay Law, director Jack O'Brien, general manager Charlotte Wilcox, and composer/lyricist David Yazbek -- follows the show from its inception as a work for the stage, adapted from the 1997 hit comedy film, through to the production on the Great White Way. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_290.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/the_full_monty_09_00 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:26:05 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 The Full Monty, musical, film, adaptation, Thomas Hall, Michael Hartman, Lindsay Law, Jack O'Brien, Charlotte Wilcox, David Yazbek television/Working In The Theatre/Production: The Full Monty/290 Production: The Full Monty with Thomas Hall, Michael Hartman, Lindsay Law, Jack O'Brien, Charlotte Wilcox, David Yazbek The creative and production team of the Broadway musical "The Full Monty" -- producer Thomas Hall, press representative Michael Hartman, producer Lindsay Law, director Jack O'Brien, general manager Charlotte Wilcox, and composer/lyricist David Yazbek -- follows the show from its inception as a work for the stage, adapted from the 1997 hit comedy film, through to the production on the Great White Way. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITmgmt, management, ITadpr, press, ITdirect, directing, ITmusic, composing, The Full Monty, musical, film, adaptation, Thomas Hall, Michael Hartman, Lindsay Law, Jack O'Brien, Charlotte Wilcox, David Yazbek A panel of current New Dramatists playwrights -- Carlyle Brown, David Grimm, Quiara Alegría Hudes and Lucy Thurber -- talk about their differing styles of playwriting, what inspired them to start writing, how the world of the playwright has evolved and changed, what influences their writing and the challenges in getting their work produced. The program also includes an interview with New Dramatists Artistic Director Todd London, discussing how New Dramatists serves as haven for emerging playwrights and describing the new voice of the playwright, the opportunities for playwrights on and off Broadway and the different types of work being written today. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_358.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/new_dramatists_12_07 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:26:35 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 playwright, writing, plays, playwriting, Carlyle Brown, David Grimm, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Todd London, Lucy Thurber television/Working In The Theatre/New Dramatists/358 New Dramatists with Carlyle Brown, David Grimm, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Todd London, Lucy Thurber A panel of current New Dramatists playwrights -- Carlyle Brown, David Grimm, Quiara Alegría Hudes and Lucy Thurber -- talk about their differing styles of playwriting, what inspired them to start writing, how the world of the playwright has evolved and changed, what influences their writing and the challenges in getting their work produced. The program also includes an interview with New Dramatists Artistic Director Todd London, discussing how New Dramatists serves as haven for emerging playwrights and describing the new voice of the playwright, the opportunities for playwrights on and off Broadway and the different types of work being written today. 1:00:00 video, ITartdir, artistic direction, ITwrite, playwright, Carlyle Brown, David Grimm, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Todd London, Lucy Thurber Oscar, Emmy and five-time American Theatre Wing Tony Award winner, Peter Stone moderates this discussion with lyricist Susan Birkenhead ("Triumph of Love", "Jelly's Last Jam"), composers/lyricists John Kander and Fred Ebb ("Cabaret", "Chicago", "Woman of the Year", "Steel Pier", "The Act"), composer Marvin Hamlisch ("A Chorus Line", "They're Playing Our Song", "The Sweet Smell of Success"), and award-winning country songwriter/composer Don Schlitz ("The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"). The panel talks about the process of musical songwriting, collaboration with other writers, writing songs in conjunction with the book, learning from influential composers, through-composed shows compared to book musicals, pros and cons of workshops, their backgrounds, and their first shows. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_291.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/composer_and_lyricist_09_00 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:54:17 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 songwriting, musical, collaboration, composer, Susan Birkenhead, Fred Ebb, Marvin Hamlisch, John Kander, Don Schlitz television/Working In The Theatre/Composer and Lyricist/291 Composer and Lyricist with Susan Birkenhead, Fred Ebb, Marvin Hamlisch, John Kander, Don Schlitz Oscar, Emmy and five-time American Theatre Wing Tony Award winner, Peter Stone moderates this discussion with lyricist Susan Birkenhead ("Triumph of Love", "Jelly's Last Jam"), composers/lyricists John Kander and Fred Ebb ("Cabaret", "Chicago", "Woman of the Year", "Steel Pier", "The Act"), composer Marvin Hamlisch ("A Chorus Line", "They're Playing Our Song", "The Sweet Smell of Success"), and award-winning country songwriter/composer Don Schlitz ("The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"). The panel talks about the process of musical songwriting, collaboration with other writers, writing songs in conjunction with the book, learning from influential composers, through-composed shows compared to book musicals, pros and cons of workshops, their backgrounds, and their first shows. 1:30:00 video, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, Susan Birkenhead, Fred Ebb, Marvin Hamlisch, John Kander, Don Schlitz Actors Len Cariou, Patrick Cassidy, Andre De Shields, Michael Learned, Mary Louise Parker, and Marian Seldes talk not only about their careers and their training, but also about the drive, the passion, and the knowledge needed to achieve a career in the theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_292.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_00 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:49:49 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 acting, training, career, mishaps, Len Cariou, Patrick Cassidy, Andre De Shields, Michael Learned, Mary Louise Parker, Marian Seldes television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/292 Performance with Len Cariou, Patrick Cassidy, Andre De Shields, Michael Learned, Mary Louise Parker, Marian Seldes Actors Len Cariou, Patrick Cassidy, Andre De Shields, Michael Learned, Mary Louise Parker, and Marian Seldes talk not only about their careers and their training, but also about the drive, the passion, and the knowledge needed to achieve a career in the theatre. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Len Cariou, Patrick Cassidy, Andre De Shields, Michael Learned, Mary Louise Parker, Marian Seldes In a one-on-one interview with playwright Horton Foote he talks about his early career as an actor, who was responsible for his becoming a playwright, how his connection to the past inspires his writing, what it was like to write for television's Golden Age, writing for different mediums, including his Oscar winning screenplays, and the influence his hometown of Wharton, Texas has had on his life and his work. He's then joined by four artists who have worked with him in recent years - his daughter, actress Hallie Foote; James Houghton, Artistic Director of Signature Theatre; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director of Primary Stages; and Michael Wilson, Artistic Director of Hartford Stage - who discuss their roles in interpreting Foote's stories, the impact regional theatre has had in presenting his works, and how Horton Foote's plays relate to today's audiences. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_357.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/horton_foote_11_07 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:37:34 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 playwright, Golden Age, screenplay, Wharton Texas, Hallie Foote, Horton Foote, James Houghton, Andrew Leynse, Michael Wilson television/Working In The Theatre/Horton Foote's America/357 Horton Foote's America with Hallie Foote, Horton Foote, James Houghton, Andrew Leynse, Michael Wilson In a one-on-one interview with playwright Horton Foote he talks about his early career as an actor, who was responsible for his becoming a playwright, how his connection to the past inspires his writing, what it was like to write for television's Golden Age, writing for different mediums, including his Oscar winning screenplays, and the influence his hometown of Wharton, Texas has had on his life and his work. He's then joined by four artists who have worked with him in recent years - his daughter, actress Hallie Foote; James Houghton, Artistic Director of Signature Theatre; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director of Primary Stages; and Michael Wilson, Artistic Director of Hartford Stage - who discuss their roles in interpreting Foote's stories, the impact regional theatre has had in presenting his works, and how Horton Foote's plays relate to today's audiences. 1:00:00 video, ITact, acting, ITwrite, playwright, ITprod, directing, ITartdir, artistic direction, Hallie Foote, Horton Foote, James Houghton, Andrew Leynse, Michael Wilson Four of Broadway's newest and brightest stars - Ashley Brown ("Mary Poppins"), Jonathan Groff ("Spring Awakening"), Alison Pill ("Mauritius") and John Lloyd Young ("Jersey Boys") - discuss their road to the Broadway stage, the mentors who helped them, where their drive to perform comes from, their earliest roles, how they handle the audition process, facing their fears, keeping their voices in shape and what roles they'd love to play in the future. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_356.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/next_generation_11_07 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:37:26 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Spring Awakening, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, Mauritius, Ashley Brown, Jonathan Groff, Alison Pill, John Lloyd Young television/Working In The Theatre/The Next Generation/356 The Next Generation with Ashley Brown, Jonathan Groff, Alison Pill, John Lloyd Young Four of Broadway's newest and brightest stars - Ashley Brown ("Mary Poppins"), Jonathan Groff ("Spring Awakening"), Alison Pill ("Mauritius") and John Lloyd Young ("Jersey Boys") - discuss their road to the Broadway stage, the mentors who helped them, where their drive to perform comes from, their earliest roles, how they handle the audition process, facing their fears, keeping their voices in shape and what roles they'd love to play in the future. 1:00:00 video, ITact, acting, Spring Awakening, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, Mauritius, Ashley Brown, Jonathan Groff, Alison Pill, John Lloyd Young The production team of Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" - musical director Paul Bogaev, press representative Chris Boneau, director Robert Falls, book writer David Henry Hwang, vice president of creative affairs "Stuart Oken", and producer "Thomas Schumacher" - follows the show from its creative inception, through its early production at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, the Chicago tryout, to the Broadway opening. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_287.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/aida_04_00 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:57:54 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Elton John, Time Rice, production, tryout, Paul Bogaev, Chris Boneau, Robert Falls, David Henry Hwang, Stuart Oken, Thomas Schumacher television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Aida/287 Production: Aida with Paul Bogaev, Chris Boneau, Robert Falls, David Henry Hwang, Stuart Oken, Thomas Schumacher The production team of Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" - musical director Paul Bogaev, press representative Chris Boneau, director Robert Falls, book writer David Henry Hwang, vice president of creative affairs "Stuart Oken", and producer "Thomas Schumacher" - follows the show from its creative inception, through its early production at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, the Chicago tryout, to the Broadway opening. 1:00:00 video, ITprod, production, ITmusic, musical director, ITadpr, press, ITdirect, directing, ITmgmt, producing, Elton John, Time Rice, Paul Bogaev, Chris Boneau, Robert Falls, David Henry Hwang, Stuart Oken, Thomas Schumacher This panel of artists - playwright/actress Pamela Gien, playwright/director/actor Lonny Price, choreographer/director Randy Skinner, director Rebecca Taylor, playwright August Wilson, and director Joel Zwick - who provide the creative heart of the theatre and breathe life into their stage productions discuss their work, backgrounds, and education; becoming a choreographer; building a book show around pre-existing songs; and how poetry relates to stage work. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_293.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_04_01 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:05:41 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 choreography, director, education, book writer, Pamela Gien, Lonny Price, Randy Skinner, Rebecca Taylor, August Wilson, Joel Zwick television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/293 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Pamela Gien, Lonny Price, Randy Skinner, Rebecca Taylor, August Wilson, Joel Zwick This panel of artists - playwright/actress Pamela Gien, playwright/director/actor Lonny Price, choreographer/director Randy Skinner, director Rebecca Taylor, playwright August Wilson, and director Joel Zwick - who provide the creative heart of the theatre and breathe life into their stage productions discuss their work, backgrounds, and education; becoming a choreographer; building a book show around pre-existing songs; and how poetry relates to stage work. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, ITchoreo, choreography, ITdirect, directing, ITwrite, playwright, ITmusic, musical writing, Pamela Gien, Lonny Price, Randy Skinner, Rebecca Taylor, August Wilson, Joel Zwick The production and creative team for the musical "The Producers" - press representative John Barlow, creator and producer Mel Brooks, producer Richard Frankel, general manager Laura Green, book writer Thomas Meehan, and director and choreographer Susan Stroman - discuss taking the cult film to the Broadway stage, including the out-of-town run in Chicago, budgeting a huge musical, and the overwhelming interest from producers, investors, publicists, and ticketbuyers. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_294.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/the_producers_04_01 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:39:28 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 musical, David Geffen, conception, production budget, John Barlow, Mel Brooks, Richard Frankel, Laura Green, Thomas Meehan, Susan Stroman television/Working In The Theatre/Production: The Producers/294 Production: The Producers with John Barlow, Mel Brooks, Richard Frankel, Laura Green, Thomas Meehan, Susan Stroman The production and creative team for the musical "The Producers" - press representative John Barlow, creator and producer Mel Brooks, producer Richard Frankel, general manager Laura Green, book writer Thomas Meehan, and director and choreographer Susan Stroman - discuss taking the cult film to the Broadway stage, including the out-of-town run in Chicago, budgeting a huge musical, and the overwhelming interest from producers, investors, publicists, and ticketbuyers. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, press, producing, management, directing, choreograpy, musical writing, John Barlow, Mel Brooks, Richard Frankel, Laura Green, Thomas Meehan, Susan Stroman Six leading performers - Alan Cumming ("Design For Living"), Daniel Davis (Tom Stoppard's "Invention Of Love"), Heather Headley ("Aida"), Faith Prince ("Bells Are Ringing"), Maximilian Schell ("Judgement At Nuremberg"), and Lily Tomlin ("The Search For Intelligent Life In The Universe") - talk about their training; audition experiences; and their drive, passion and knowledge needed to achieve a career in the theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_295.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_01 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:03:32 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 acting, audition, career, training, Alan Cumming, Daniel Davis, Heather Headley, Faith Prince, Maximilian Schell, Lily Tomlin television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/295 Performance with Alan Cumming, Daniel Davis, Heather Headley, Faith Prince, Maximilian Schell, Lily Tomlin Six leading performers - Alan Cumming ("Design For Living"), Daniel Davis (Tom Stoppard's "Invention Of Love"), Heather Headley ("Aida"), Faith Prince ("Bells Are Ringing"), Maximilian Schell ("Judgement At Nuremberg"), and Lily Tomlin ("The Search For Intelligent Life In The Universe") - talk about their training; audition experiences; and their drive, passion and knowledge needed to achieve a career in the theatre. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Alan Cumming, Daniel Davis, Heather Headley, Faith Prince, Maximilian Schell, Lily Tomlin Choreographers Rob Ashford and Wayne Cilento, playwright Michael Frayn, playwright/lyricist Greg Kotis, and directors Sean Mathias and Lynne Meadow discuss various aspects of their respective crafts, including the focus on storytelling, the benefits and challenges of collaboration, bad reviews, and the evolution of the director/choreographer relationship. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_296.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_09_01 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:14:02 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 choreography, directing, playwriting, collaboration, Rob Ashford, Wayne Cilento, Michael Frayn, Greg Kotis, Sean Mathias, Lynne Meadow television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/296 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Rob Ashford, Wayne Cilento, Michael Frayn, Greg Kotis, Sean Mathias, Lynne Meadow Choreographers Rob Ashford and Wayne Cilento, playwright Michael Frayn, playwright/lyricist Greg Kotis, and directors Sean Mathias and Lynne Meadow discuss various aspects of their respective crafts, including the focus on storytelling, the benefits and challenges of collaboration, bad reviews, and the evolution of the director/choreographer relationship. 1:30:00 video, ITchoreo, choreography, ITdirect, directing, ITwrite, playwright, Rob Ashford, Wayne Cilento, Michael Frayn, Greg Kotis, Sean Mathias, Lynne Meadow The creative team of worldwide hit musical "Mamma Mia!" - press representative Adrian Bryan-Brown, producer Judy Craymer, book writer Catherine Johnson, director Phyllida Lloyd, and composer/lyricist Björn Ulvaeus - discuss the multi-year journey that brought ABBA's songs to Broadway. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_297.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/mamma_mia_09_01 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:24:10 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 ABBA, Sweden, Mamma Mia, musical, Adrian Bryan-Brown, Judy Craymer, Catherine Johnson, Phyllida Lloyd, Björn Ulvaeus television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Mamma Mia!/297 Production: Mamma Mia! with Adrian Bryan-Brown, Judy Craymer, Catherine Johnson, Phyllida Lloyd, Björn Ulvaeus The creative team of worldwide hit musical "Mamma Mia!" - press representative Adrian Bryan-Brown, producer Judy Craymer, book writer Catherine Johnson, director Phyllida Lloyd, and composer/lyricist Björn Ulvaeus - discuss the multi-year journey that brought ABBA's songs to Broadway. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, ITdirect, directing, ITadpr, press, ABBA, Mamma Mia, Adrian Bryan-Brown, Judy Craymer, Catherine Johnson, Phyllida Lloyd, Björn Ulvaeus Actors Kate Burton ("Hedda Gabler"), Christine Ebersole ("42nd Street"), Peter Gallagher ("Noises Off"), Valerie Harper ("The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"), and Robert Sean Leonard ("The Music Man") discuss performing on Broadway with respect to humor, the truth in acting, analyzing a script, building a character, acting influences, auditions, training, directors, pre-performance preparations, and on-stage mishaps. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_298.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_01 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:53:03 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 acting training, directors, auditions, character development, Kate Burton, Christine Ebersole, Valerie Harper, Robert Sean Leonard television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/298 Performance with Kate Burton, Christine Ebersole, Valerie Harper, Robert Sean Leonard Actors Kate Burton ("Hedda Gabler"), Christine Ebersole ("42nd Street"), Peter Gallagher ("Noises Off"), Valerie Harper ("The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"), and Robert Sean Leonard ("The Music Man") discuss performing on Broadway with respect to humor, the truth in acting, analyzing a script, building a character, acting influences, auditions, training, directors, pre-performance preparations, and on-stage mishaps. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Kate Burton, Christine Ebersole, Valerie Harper, Robert Sean Leonard The panelists -- lighting designer Ken Billington, costume and set designer Robert Jones, costume designer William Ivey Long, scenery designer Thomas Lynch, costume and scenery designer Tony Walton, and costume designer David C. Woolard -- discuss the fields of study that led them to design; perceptible styles; the design of "Six Degrees of Separation"; how actors are effected by design details; how lighting influences audience reaction; contemporary audiences' expectations for brighter, quicker-moving shows; and creating The Yellow Dress in "Contact" through costume and lighting. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_299.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_01 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:09:53 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 lighting, costume, set, scenery, Ken Billington, Robert Jones, William Ivey Long, Thomas Lynch, Tony Walton, David C. Woolard television/Working In The Theatre/Design/299 Design with Ken Billington, Robert Jones, William Ivey Long, Thomas Lynch, Tony Walton, David C. Woolard The panelists -- lighting designer Ken Billington, costume and set designer Robert Jones, costume designer William Ivey Long, scenery designer Thomas Lynch, costume and scenery designer Tony Walton, and costume designer David C. Woolard -- discuss the fields of study that led them to design; perceptible styles; the design of "Six Degrees of Separation"; how actors are effected by design details; how lighting influences audience reaction; contemporary audiences' expectations for brighter, quicker-moving shows; and creating The Yellow Dress in "Contact" through costume and lighting. 1:30:00 video, ITdesign, design, lighting, costume, set, scenery, Ken Billington, Robert Jones, William Ivey Long, Thomas Lynch, Tony Walton, David C. Woolard This panel of producers (all of whom just happen to be women) -- Tisa Chang, Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Amy Nederlander, Daryl Roth, Fran Weissler, and Elizabeth Williams -- talks about the role of women in theater, how they are percieved, how they have come to the forefront of the theater community and how they have significantly impacted productions on Broadway and off-Broadway. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_305.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/women_producers_09_02 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:34:12 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 women, producers, Broadway, off-Broadway, Tisa Chang, Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Amy Nederlander, Daryl Roth, Fran Weissler, Elizabeth Williams television/Working In The Theatre/Women Producers/305 Women Producers with Tisa Chang, Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Amy Nederlander, Daryl Roth, Fran Weissler, Elizabeth Williams This panel of producers (all of whom just happen to be women) -- Tisa Chang, Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Amy Nederlander, Daryl Roth, Fran Weissler, and Elizabeth Williams -- talks about the role of women in theater, how they are percieved, how they have come to the forefront of the theater community and how they have significantly impacted productions on Broadway and off-Broadway. 1:30:00 video, ITmgmt, producing, Tisa Chang, Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Amy Nederlander, Daryl Roth, Fran Weissler, Elizabeth Williams The international panel consisting of Valery Fokin (Artistic Director of The Meyerhold Centre in Moscow and the Alexandrinksy Theatre in St. Petersburg), Marita Gochman (writer/director, Nordic theatre), Fiona Shaw (Irish actress, "Medea"), Anatoly Smeliansky (writer/scholar/critic, Moscow Art Theatre), Elise Thoron (writer/director, Russian theatre), and Shu Xiao (Cultural Counselor, China) discuss the role of theatre in their respective countries; American curiosity in foreign productions and exposure to culturally-rich material; and exporting Broadway shows worldwide. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_309.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/world_theatre_01_02 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:42:01 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 foreign, Russian theatre, culture, international, Valery Fokin, Marita Gochman, Fiona Shaw, Anatoly Smeliansky, Elise Thoron, Shu Xiao television/Working In The Theatre/World Theatre/309 World Theatre with Valery Fokin, Marita Gochman, Fiona Shaw, Anatoly Smeliansky, Elise Thoron, Shu Xiao The international panel consisting of Valery Fokin (Artistic Director of The Meyerhold Centre in Moscow and the Alexandrinksy Theatre in St. Petersburg), Marita Gochman (writer/director, Nordic theatre), Fiona Shaw (Irish actress, "Medea"), Anatoly Smeliansky (writer/scholar/critic, Moscow Art Theatre), Elise Thoron (writer/director, Russian theatre), and Shu Xiao (Cultural Counselor, China) discuss the role of theatre in their respective countries; American curiosity in foreign productions and exposure to culturally-rich material; and exporting Broadway shows worldwide. 1:30:00 video, 999, international, Valery Fokin, Marita Gochman, Fiona Shaw, Anatoly Smeliansky, Elise Thoron, Shu Xiao Playwrights Jon Robin Baitz ("Hedda Gabbler"), John Guare ("Sweet Smell of Success"), Peter Parnell ("Q.E.D."), and directors Gene Saks ("Mr. Goldwyn"), Daniel Sullivan ("Proof"), and Mary Zimmerman ("Metamorphoses") discuss their approaches to writing, directing, and adaptations; the collaboration process with directors, writers, producers, sets, and actors; reactions to a production's first preview; and the source of ideas for playwrights. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_300.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_02 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:00:22 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 playwright, director, collaboration, adaptation, Jon Robin Baitz, John Guare, Peter Parnell, Gene Saks, Daniel Sullivan, Mary Zimmerman television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/300 Playwright and Director with Jon Robin Baitz, John Guare, Peter Parnell, Gene Saks, Daniel Sullivan, Mary Zimmerman Playwrights Jon Robin Baitz ("Hedda Gabbler"), John Guare ("Sweet Smell of Success"), Peter Parnell ("Q.E.D."), and directors Gene Saks ("Mr. Goldwyn"), Daniel Sullivan ("Proof"), and Mary Zimmerman ("Metamorphoses") discuss their approaches to writing, directing, and adaptations; the collaboration process with directors, writers, producers, sets, and actors; reactions to a production's first preview; and the source of ideas for playwrights. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Jon Robin Baitz, John Guare, Peter Parnell, Gene Saks, Daniel Sullivan, Mary Zimmerman "Thoroughly Modern Millie"'s creative and production team -- choreographer Rob Ashford, general manager Nina Lannan, producer Hal Luftig, director Michael Mayer, book writer/lyricist Dick Scanlan and composer Jeanine Tesori -- discuss the Tony Award winning musical's journey to Broadway; obtaining the rights to the 1967 Universal Pictures film written by Richard Morris and starring Julie Andrews; years of development in workshops and readings; how the production team came together, including Rob Ashford's choreographer audition; the mixture of existing songs and new Tesori compositions; the advantages and disadvantages of mounting the show in partnership with La Jolla Playhouse; the many producers involved, including road presenters; the decision and budgetary considerations in opening on Broadway with a rigious preview period versus a second out-of-town tryout. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_301.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/thoroughly_modern_millie_04_02 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:30:07 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 musical, la jolla playhouse, producing, movie adaptation, Rob Ashford, Nina Lannan, Hal Luftig, Michael Mayer, Dick Scanlan, Jeanine Tesori television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Thoroughly Modern Millie/301 Production: Thoroughly Modern Millie with Rob Ashford, Nina Lannan, Hal Luftig, Michael Mayer, Dick Scanlan, Jeanine Tesori "Thoroughly Modern Millie"'s creative and production team -- choreographer Rob Ashford, general manager Nina Lannan, producer Hal Luftig, director Michael Mayer, book writer/lyricist Dick Scanlan and composer Jeanine Tesori -- discuss the Tony Award winning musical's journey to Broadway; obtaining the rights to the 1967 Universal Pictures film written by Richard Morris and starring Julie Andrews; years of development in workshops and readings; how the production team came together, including Rob Ashford's choreographer audition; the mixture of existing songs and new Tesori compositions; the advantages and disadvantages of mounting the show in partnership with La Jolla Playhouse; the many producers involved, including road presenters; the decision and budgetary considerations in opening on Broadway with a rigious preview period versus a second out-of-town tryout. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, ITmgmt, producing, ITchoreo, choreography, ITdirect, directing, la jolla playhouse, Rob Ashford, Nina Lannan, Hal Luftig, Michael Mayer, Dick Scanlan, Jeanine Tesori Actors Frank Langella ("Fortune's Fool"), John Lithgow ("Sweet Smell of Success"), Andrea Martin ("Oklahoma!"), Estelle Parsons ("Mornings at Seven"), Mercedes Ruehl ("The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?"), Jeffrey Wright ("Top Dog/Under Dog") discuss playing a range of roles, what influences their performances including daily life and audience response, how to prepare for a performance, and working with directors in finding courage and confidence. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_302.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_02 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:22:14 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Oklahoma, acting, stage roles, directors, Frank Langella, John Lithgow, Andrea Martin, Estelle Parsons, Mercedes Ruehl, Jeffrey Wright television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/302 Performance with Frank Langella, John Lithgow, Andrea Martin, Estelle Parsons, Mercedes Ruehl, Jeffrey Wright Actors Frank Langella ("Fortune's Fool"), John Lithgow ("Sweet Smell of Success"), Andrea Martin ("Oklahoma!"), Estelle Parsons ("Mornings at Seven"), Mercedes Ruehl ("The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?"), Jeffrey Wright ("Top Dog/Under Dog") discuss playing a range of roles, what influences their performances including daily life and audience response, how to prepare for a performance, and working with directors in finding courage and confidence. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Frank Langella, John Lithgow, Andrea Martin, Estelle Parsons, Mercedes Ruehl, Jeffrey Wright Actors Julie Harris ("The Belle of Amherst"), Marilu Henner ("The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"), Richard Kind ("The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"), Hal Linden ("Cabaret"), Brad Oscar ("The Producers"), Steven Weber ("The Producers") discuss what makes for good entertainment; how actors collaborate with the rest of the creative staff, especially directors; and what makes an audience laugh. Additionally, there is a short tribute to producer Robert Whitehead ("Master Class, A Few Good Men, Medea") who recently passed away. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_303.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_06_02 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:34:57 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Cabaret, The Producers, The Tale of the Alergist's Wife, Robert Whitehead, Julie Harris, Marilu Henner, Richard Kind, Hal Linden, Brad Oscar, Steven Weber, Robert Whitehead television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/303 Performance with Julie Harris, Marilu Henner, Richard Kind, Hal Linden, Brad Oscar, Steven Weber, Robert Whitehead Actors Julie Harris ("The Belle of Amherst"), Marilu Henner ("The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"), Richard Kind ("The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"), Hal Linden ("Cabaret"), Brad Oscar ("The Producers"), Steven Weber ("The Producers") discuss what makes for good entertainment; how actors collaborate with the rest of the creative staff, especially directors; and what makes an audience laugh. Additionally, there is a short tribute to producer Robert Whitehead ("Master Class, A Few Good Men, Medea") who recently passed away. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Robert Whitehead, Julie Harris, Marilu Henner, Richard Kind, Hal Linden, Brad Oscar, Steven Weber, Robert Whitehead Director and lyricist Martin Charnin ("Annie"); director and choreographer Graciela Daniele ("Annie Get Your Gun"); lyricist and book writers Rupert Holmes ("Say Goodnight, Gracie") and Michael Kunze ("Dance of the Vampires"); and directors Marion McClinton ("King Hedley II") and Lawrence Sacharow (Director of Fordham University Theatre Program) talk about the evolution of both play and musical writing in the United States today and the changes in directorial style and direction over the years. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_304.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_09_02 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:12:15 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Annie, Dance of the Vampires, director, choreographer, Martin Charnin, Graciela Daniele, Rupert Holmes, Michael Kunze, Marion McClinton, Lawrence Sacharow television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/304 Playwright and Director with Martin Charnin, Graciela Daniele, Rupert Holmes, Michael Kunze, Marion McClinton, Lawrence Sacharow Director and lyricist Martin Charnin ("Annie"); director and choreographer Graciela Daniele ("Annie Get Your Gun"); lyricist and book writers Rupert Holmes ("Say Goodnight, Gracie") and Michael Kunze ("Dance of the Vampires"); and directors Marion McClinton ("King Hedley II") and Lawrence Sacharow (Director of Fordham University Theatre Program) talk about the evolution of both play and musical writing in the United States today and the changes in directorial style and direction over the years. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Martin Charnin, Graciela Daniele, Rupert Holmes, Michael Kunze, Marion McClinton, Lawrence Sacharow Set designer John Arnone ("The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?"), costume designers Jane Greenwood ("Morning's at Seven") and Martin Pakledinaz ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"), set designer Scott Pask ("Amour") and lighting designer Richard Pilbrow ("Our Town") talk about what it means for a designer to collaborate on a show; how that collaboration works with other designers, and the cast and director; and how they keep up with their hectic schedules. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_306.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_02 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 09:43:14 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 set designer, costume designer, lightning designer, collaboration, John Arnone, Jane Greenwood, Martin Pakledinaz, Scott Pask, Richard Pilbrow television/Working In The Theatre/Design/306 Design with John Arnone, Jane Greenwood, Martin Pakledinaz, Scott Pask, Richard Pilbrow Set designer John Arnone ("The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?"), costume designers Jane Greenwood ("Morning's at Seven") and Martin Pakledinaz ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"), set designer Scott Pask ("Amour") and lighting designer Richard Pilbrow ("Our Town") talk about what it means for a designer to collaborate on a show; how that collaboration works with other designers, and the cast and director; and how they keep up with their hectic schedules. 1:30:00 video, ITdesign, design, set designer, costume designer, lightning designer, John Arnone, Jane Greenwood, Martin Pakledinaz, Scott Pask, Richard Pilbrow Actors John Cullum ("Urinetown"), Edie Falco ("Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"), Lea Salonga ("Flower Drum Song"), Stanley Tucci ("Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"), Marissa Jaret Winokur ("Hairspray") and Charlayne Woodard ("In Real Life") meet and discuss the changes taking place in the theatre world today; how they came to be in their current shows; and the fluidity of an actor's life - moving between theatre, television and movies. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_307.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_02 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:43:14 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Urinetown, Hairspray, John Cullum, Edie Falco, Lea Salonga, Stanley Tucci, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Charlayne Woodard television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/307 Performance with John Cullum, Edie Falco, Lea Salonga, Stanley Tucci, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Charlayne Woodard Actors John Cullum ("Urinetown"), Edie Falco ("Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"), Lea Salonga ("Flower Drum Song"), Stanley Tucci ("Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"), Marissa Jaret Winokur ("Hairspray") and Charlayne Woodard ("In Real Life") meet and discuss the changes taking place in the theatre world today; how they came to be in their current shows; and the fluidity of an actor's life - moving between theatre, television and movies. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, John Cullum, Edie Falco, Lea Salonga, Stanley Tucci, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Charlayne Woodard The creative team behind the Broadway musical "Hairspray", producers Richard Frankel and Margo Lion, co-book writer Thomas Meehan, choreographer Jerry Mitchell, director Jack O'Brien, co-book writer Mark O'Donnell, composer Marc Shaiman and lyricist Scott Wittman outline the journey the piece took from being a John Waters and Divine cult movie to hitting the Broadway stage; offer a peek at the process that created this smash hit and discuss the social messages that the show sends, both in its content and it's non-traditional casting. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_308.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/hairspray_12_02 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:55:04 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Hairspray, John Waters, musical, film adaptation, Richard Frankel, Margo Lion, Thomas Meehan, Jerry Mitchell, Jack O'Brien, Mark O'Donnell, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Hairspray/308 Production: Hairspray with Richard Frankel, Margo Lion, Thomas Meehan, Jerry Mitchell, Jack O'Brien, Mark O'Donnell, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman The creative team behind the Broadway musical "Hairspray", producers Richard Frankel and Margo Lion, co-book writer Thomas Meehan, choreographer Jerry Mitchell, director Jack O'Brien, co-book writer Mark O'Donnell, composer Marc Shaiman and lyricist Scott Wittman outline the journey the piece took from being a John Waters and Divine cult movie to hitting the Broadway stage; offer a peek at the process that created this smash hit and discuss the social messages that the show sends, both in its content and it's non-traditional casting. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, ITmgmt, producing, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Hairspray, Richard Frankel, Margo Lion, Thomas Meehan, Jerry Mitchell, Jack O'Brien, Mark O'Donnell, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman Director Bob Balaban ("Y2K"), playwrights Richard Greenberg ("Take Me Out") and Suheir Hammad ("Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam"), choreographer Luis Perez ("Man of La Mancha") and director David Petrarca ("A Year With Frog and Toad") discuss the condition of American theatre both in New York and around the country, and some of the shifts that are occurring both in audience expectations and the direction of new works. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_310.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_and_director_04_03 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:34:53 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Directing, Playwright, Def Poetry Jam, Take Me Out, Bob Balaban, Richard Greenberg, Suheir Hammad, Luis Perez, David Petrarca television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright and Director/310 Playwright and Director with Bob Balaban, Richard Greenberg, Suheir Hammad, Luis Perez, David Petrarca Director Bob Balaban ("Y2K"), playwrights Richard Greenberg ("Take Me Out") and Suheir Hammad ("Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam"), choreographer Luis Perez ("Man of La Mancha") and director David Petrarca ("A Year With Frog and Toad") discuss the condition of American theatre both in New York and around the country, and some of the shifts that are occurring both in audience expectations and the direction of new works. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, Bob Balaban, Richard Greenberg, Suheir Hammad, Luis Perez, David Petrarca The artistic directors of four major not-for-profit companies - Susan V. Booth of the Alliance Theatre, Oskar Eustis of The Public Theater, Emily Mann of the McCarter Theatre Center and Michael Wilson of Hartford Stage - discuss the unique task of the artistic director, touching upon issues including how they balance their personal artistic goals as directors with the institutional needs of their companies, whether their focus is on the local community or the larger national artistic community, the relationship between not-for-profit theatres and commercial producers, how they measure success, and their responsibility for developing the next generation of theatre artists. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_355.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/artistic_directors_06_07 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:44:09 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 artistic director, not-for-profit, Public Theater, Hartford Stage, Susan V. Booth, Oskar Eustis, Emily Mann, Michael Wilson television/Working In The Theatre/Artistic Directors/355 Artistic Directors with Susan V. Booth, Oskar Eustis, Emily Mann, Michael Wilson The artistic directors of four major not-for-profit companies - Susan V. Booth of the Alliance Theatre, Oskar Eustis of The Public Theater, Emily Mann of the McCarter Theatre Center and Michael Wilson of Hartford Stage - discuss the unique task of the artistic director, touching upon issues including how they balance their personal artistic goals as directors with the institutional needs of their companies, whether their focus is on the local community or the larger national artistic community, the relationship between not-for-profit theatres and commercial producers, how they measure success, and their responsibility for developing the next generation of theatre artists. 1:00:00 video, ITartdir, artistic direction, Susan V. Booth, Oskar Eustis, Emily Mann, Michael Wilson The extraordinary legacy of playwright August Wilson and his 10-play cycle of African-American life in the 20th Century is explored in a two-part program. First, a panel of Wilson's collaborators -- producer James Houghton (Signature Theatre Company), dramaturg Todd Kreidler, director Kenny Leon ("Radio Golf", "Gem of the Ocean"), actor/director Ruben Santiago Hudson ("Gem of the Ocean", "Seven Guitars"), producer Jack Viertel ("Radio Golf") -- discuss the process of developing and producing Wilson's plays. In the second half, the depth and variety of Wilson's characters are explored by Stephen McKinley Henderson ("Jitney", "King Hedley II"), Harry Lennix ("Radio Golf"), Tonya Pinkins ("Radio Golf") and Phylicia Rashad ("Gem of the Ocean"), joined by director Kenny Leon. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_354.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/august_wilsons_legacy_05_07 Wed, 30 May 2007 10:35:16 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 August Wilson, African-American, Radio Golf, playwright, Stephen McKinley Henderson, James Houghton, Todd Kreidler, Harry Lennix, Kenny Leon, Tonya Pinkins, Phylicia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jack Viertel television/Working In The Theatre/August Wilson's Legacy/354 August Wilson's Legacy with Stephen McKinley Henderson, James Houghton, Todd Kreidler, Harry Lennix, Kenny Leon, Tonya Pinkins, Phylicia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jack Viertel The extraordinary legacy of playwright August Wilson and his 10-play cycle of African-American life in the 20th Century is explored in a two-part program. First, a panel of Wilson's collaborators -- producer James Houghton (Signature Theatre Company), dramaturg Todd Kreidler, director Kenny Leon ("Radio Golf", "Gem of the Ocean"), actor/director Ruben Santiago Hudson ("Gem of the Ocean", "Seven Guitars"), producer Jack Viertel ("Radio Golf") -- discuss the process of developing and producing Wilson's plays. In the second half, the depth and variety of Wilson's characters are explored by Stephen McKinley Henderson ("Jitney", "King Hedley II"), Harry Lennix ("Radio Golf"), Tonya Pinkins ("Radio Golf") and Phylicia Rashad ("Gem of the Ocean"), joined by director Kenny Leon. 1:00:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITmgmt, producing, ITdirect, directing, ITact, acting, August Wilson, Radio Golf, James Houghton, Todd Kreidler, Harry Lennix, Kenny Leon, Tonya Pinkins, Phylicia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jack Viertel Four acclaimed leading men - Jeff Daniels ("Blackbird"), Brian Dennehy ("Inherit the Wind"), Liev Schreiber ("Talk Radio") and Kevin Spacey ("A Moon for the Misbegotten") - discuss a wide array of topics, including whether the prefer rehearsal to performance, their experience in long runs and how great plays can carry actors along, the acting opportunities of appearing in many plays by the same author, how they find new challenges, whether they can still enjoy theatre as a member of the audience, and if its harder to do their work now that they’re well known. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_353.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/leading_men_05_07 Wed, 23 May 2007 10:16:27 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 actors, acting, Talk Radio, Blackbird, Inherit the Wind, Jeff Daniels, Brian Dennehy, Liev Schreiber, Kevin Spacey television/Working In The Theatre/Leading Men/353 Leading Men with Jeff Daniels, Brian Dennehy, Liev Schreiber, Kevin Spacey Four acclaimed leading men - Jeff Daniels ("Blackbird"), Brian Dennehy ("Inherit the Wind"), Liev Schreiber ("Talk Radio") and Kevin Spacey ("A Moon for the Misbegotten") - discuss a wide array of topics, including whether the prefer rehearsal to performance, their experience in long runs and how great plays can carry actors along, the acting opportunities of appearing in many plays by the same author, how they find new challenges, whether they can still enjoy theatre as a member of the audience, and if its harder to do their work now that they’re well known. 1:00:00 video, ITact, acting, Jeff Daniels, Brian Dennehy, Liev Schreiber, Kevin Spacey Musical director, orchestrator and arranger Jason Robert Brown, book writer Aaron Latham, producer Chase Mishkin, director Lonny Price, press representative Pete Sanders and producer Leonard Soloway are the guests on this program which discusses the how this classic movie was musicalized, how it was shepherded to Broadway, and how just enough was changed so it would still maintain the movie's original flavor. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_311.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/urban_cowboy_04_03 Wed, 16 May 2007 08:47:26 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Urban Cowboy, film, adaptation, musical, Jason Robert Brown, Aaron Latham, Chase Mishkin, Lonny Price, Pete Sanders, Leonard Soloway television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Urban Cowboy/311 Production: Urban Cowboy with Jason Robert Brown, Aaron Latham, Chase Mishkin, Lonny Price, Pete Sanders, Leonard Soloway Musical director, orchestrator and arranger Jason Robert Brown, book writer Aaron Latham, producer Chase Mishkin, director Lonny Price, press representative Pete Sanders and producer Leonard Soloway are the guests on this program which discusses the how this classic movie was musicalized, how it was shepherded to Broadway, and how just enough was changed so it would still maintain the movie's original flavor. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITmgmt, producing, ITdirect, directing, ITadpr, press, ITmusic, musical direction, Urban Cowboy, Jason Robert Brown, Aaron Latham, Chase Mishkin, Lonny Price, Pete Sanders, Leonard Soloway Costume designer Suzy Benzinger ("Movin' Out"), lighting designer Beverly Emmons ("Jekyll and Hyde"), scenic designer Adrianne Lobel ("A Year With Frog and Toad"), sound designer David Meschter ("Medea"), lighting designer Rui Rita ("Enchanted April") and scenic designer David Rockwell ("Hairspray") talk about the practicalities of design - including how to approach a new design job, the similarities of low-budget showcases and big budget Broadway productions, ways to build a collaborative relationship with a director and the many sources of inspiration in the world around us. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_312.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_04_03 Wed, 09 May 2007 11:17:22 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 costume design, lighting, scenic design, Hairspray, Suzy Benzinger, Beverly Emmons, Adrianne Lobel, David Meschter, Rui Rita, David Rockwell television/Working In The Theatre/Design/312 Design with Suzy Benzinger, Beverly Emmons, Adrianne Lobel, David Meschter, Rui Rita, David Rockwell Costume designer Suzy Benzinger ("Movin' Out"), lighting designer Beverly Emmons ("Jekyll and Hyde"), scenic designer Adrianne Lobel ("A Year With Frog and Toad"), sound designer David Meschter ("Medea"), lighting designer Rui Rita ("Enchanted April") and scenic designer David Rockwell ("Hairspray") talk about the practicalities of design - including how to approach a new design job, the similarities of low-budget showcases and big budget Broadway productions, ways to build a collaborative relationship with a director and the many sources of inspiration in the world around us. 1:30:00 video, ITdesign, design, costume design, lighting, scenic design, Suzy Benzinger, Beverly Emmons, Adrianne Lobel, David Meschter, Rui Rita, David Rockwell Actors from both sides of the Atlantic - Sutton Foster ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"), Clare Higgins ("Vincent in Brixton"), Eddie Izzard ("A Day in the Death of Joe Egg"), Brian Stokes Mitchell ("Man of La Mancha") and Brent Spiner ("Life (x) 3") - share some of the high points and quite a few humorous moments (including pulling surprised audience members onstage during a performance, accidentally) from their stage careers. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_313.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_03 Wed, 02 May 2007 15:44:10 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 West End, acting, Alec Baldwin, Sutton Foster, Clare Higgins, Eddie Izzard, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brent Spiner television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/313 Performance with Alec Baldwin, Sutton Foster, Clare Higgins, Eddie Izzard, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brent Spiner Actors from both sides of the Atlantic - Sutton Foster ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"), Clare Higgins ("Vincent in Brixton"), Eddie Izzard ("A Day in the Death of Joe Egg"), Brian Stokes Mitchell ("Man of La Mancha") and Brent Spiner ("Life (x) 3") - share some of the high points and quite a few humorous moments (including pulling surprised audience members onstage during a performance, accidentally) from their stage careers. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Alec Baldwin, Sutton Foster, Clare Higgins, Eddie Izzard, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brent Spiner Four actors from the 42-member "The Coast of Utopia" company -- Jennifer Ehle, Josh Hamilton, Ethan Hawke and Amy Irving -- talk about the experience of appearing in Tom Stoppard's triptych of 19th century Russian intellectual history, including their own trepidation at working with the brilliant Stoppard; adapting language written by an English playwright for Russian characters to the comfort of American actors -- and audiences; the thrill of of working in a variant of a classical repertory company; whether they chose to research the era and their characters; and why they chose to spend a year of their lives with this project, playing parts both large and small. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_352.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/coast_of_utopia_03_07 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:44:10 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Tom Stoppard, Russia, trilogy, repertory, Jennifer Ehle, Josh Hamilton, Ethan Hawke, Amy Irving television/Working In The Theatre/Production: The Coast Of Utopia/352 Production: The Coast Of Utopia with Jennifer Ehle, Josh Hamilton, Ethan Hawke, Amy Irving Four actors from the 42-member "The Coast of Utopia" company -- Jennifer Ehle, Josh Hamilton, Ethan Hawke and Amy Irving -- talk about the experience of appearing in Tom Stoppard's triptych of 19th century Russian intellectual history, including their own trepidation at working with the brilliant Stoppard; adapting language written by an English playwright for Russian characters to the comfort of American actors -- and audiences; the thrill of of working in a variant of a classical repertory company; whether they chose to research the era and their characters; and why they chose to spend a year of their lives with this project, playing parts both large and small. 1:00:00 video, ITprod, production, ITact, acting, Jennifer Ehle, Josh Hamilton, Ethan Hawke, Amy Irving Director Jeff Calhoun, actor Phyllis Frelich, actor Tyrone Giordano, producer Todd Haimes, actor Daniel Jenkins and producer Bill O'Brien explain how Deaf West Theatre Company, a sign language theatre company, decided to put on the musical "Big River"; why that is not a bad idea, as many initially thought; the integration of signing into the choreography of the show; and how 2 actors, one hearing and one deaf, shared each of the principal roles. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_314.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/big_river_06_03 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:03:26 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Deaf West, sign language, choreography, Jeff Calhoun, Phyllis Frelich, Tyrone Giordano, Todd Haimes, Daniel Jenkins, Bill O'Brien television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Big River/314 Production: Big River with Jeff Calhoun, Phyllis Frelich, Tyrone Giordano, Todd Haimes, Daniel Jenkins, Bill O'Brien Director Jeff Calhoun, actor Phyllis Frelich, actor Tyrone Giordano, producer Todd Haimes, actor Daniel Jenkins and producer Bill O'Brien explain how Deaf West Theatre Company, a sign language theatre company, decided to put on the musical "Big River"; why that is not a bad idea, as many initially thought; the integration of signing into the choreography of the show; and how 2 actors, one hearing and one deaf, shared each of the principal roles. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITact, acting, ITmgmt, producing, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Jeff Calhoun, Phyllis Frelich, Tyrone Giordano, Todd Haimes, Daniel Jenkins, Bill O'Brien Choreographer Jonathan Butterell ("The Light In The Piazza", "Nine"), director Moises Kaufman ("The Laramie Project", "Gross Indecency"), playwright Arthur Kopit ("Nine", "Oh Dad, Poor Dad..."), choreographer Joey McKneely("The Boy From Oz", "Wild Party"), playwright Theresa Rebeck ("Ominum Gatherum", "Bad Dates") and director Susan H. Schulman ("Little Women", "Secret Garden") explore how playwrights, directors and choreographers place themselves in the body of the character so that the character's voices and actions can emerge, what happens in the theatre to make the experience different from film and television, what it means to be an artist - and how an artist's success is measured. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_315.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwright_director_and_choreographer_09_03 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:10:47 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Jonathan Butterell, Moises Kaufman, Arthur Kopit, Joey McKneely, Theresa Rebeck, Susan H. Schulman television/Working In The Theatre/Playwright, Director and Choreographer/315 Playwright, Director and Choreographer with Jonathan Butterell, Moises Kaufman, Arthur Kopit, Joey McKneely, Theresa Rebeck, Susan H. Schulman Choreographer Jonathan Butterell ("The Light In The Piazza", "Nine"), director Moises Kaufman ("The Laramie Project", "Gross Indecency"), playwright Arthur Kopit ("Nine", "Oh Dad, Poor Dad..."), choreographer Joey McKneely("The Boy From Oz", "Wild Party"), playwright Theresa Rebeck ("Ominum Gatherum", "Bad Dates") and director Susan H. Schulman ("Little Women", "Secret Garden") explore how playwrights, directors and choreographers place themselves in the body of the character so that the character's voices and actions can emerge, what happens in the theatre to make the experience different from film and television, what it means to be an artist - and how an artist's success is measured. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Jonathan Butterell, Moises Kaufman, Arthur Kopit, Joey McKneely, Theresa Rebeck, Susan H. Schulman Members of the creative team of the Tony-winning musical "Avenue Q" -- Robert Lopez (Composer/Lyricist), Rick Lyon (Puppet Designer/Actor), Jeff Marx (Composer/Lyricist),and Jeff Whitty (Book Writer) -- along with producers Robyn Goodman and Jeffrey Seller explain how the pieces came together to create this unique puppet musical, the journey from its early days at the BMI Workshop and the O'Neill Theater Center to the Vineyard Theatre/New Group production to Broadway, including the challenge of expanding a show in scale when the central characters, namely the puppets, can't grow along with the size of the theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_316.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/avenue_q_09_03 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:02:29 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Robyn Goodman, Robert Lopez, Rick Lyon, Jeff Marx, Jeffrey Seller, Jeff Whitty television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Avenue Q/316 Production: Avenue Q with Robyn Goodman, Robert Lopez, Rick Lyon, Jeff Marx, Jeffrey Seller, Jeff Whitty Members of the creative team of the Tony-winning musical "Avenue Q" -- Robert Lopez (Composer/Lyricist), Rick Lyon (Puppet Designer/Actor), Jeff Marx (Composer/Lyricist),and Jeff Whitty (Book Writer) -- along with producers Robyn Goodman and Jeffrey Seller explain how the pieces came together to create this unique puppet musical, the journey from its early days at the BMI Workshop and the O'Neill Theater Center to the Vineyard Theatre/New Group production to Broadway, including the challenge of expanding a show in scale when the central characters, namely the puppets, can't grow along with the size of the theatre. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, ITmgmt, producing, Robyn Goodman, Robert Lopez, Rick Lyon, Jeff Marx, Jeffrey Seller, Jeff Whitty Scenic Designer David Gallo ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"), Lighting Designer Donald Holder ("Little Shop Of Horrors"), Scenic Designer Anna Louizos ("Avenue Q"), Scenic and Costume Designer G.W. Mercier ("Juan Darien"), and Costume Designer Catherine Zuber ("Dinner At Eight") discuss how designing on a restricted budget can force a designer to find a more creative solution; spectacle on Broadway - is it expected and how it does or does not affect ticket prices; the necessity today for a designer to juggle multiple projects and the joy and heartbreak of working in an ephemeral art form. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_317.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_09_03 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:57:32 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 scenic designer, lighting designer, costume designer, David Gallo, Donald Holder, Anna Louizos, G.W. Mercier, Catherine Zuber television/Working In The Theatre/Design/317 Design with David Gallo, Donald Holder, Anna Louizos, G.W. Mercier, Catherine Zuber Scenic Designer, David Gallo ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"); Lighting Designer, Donald Holder ("Little Shop Of Horrors"); Scenic Designer, Anna Louizos ("Avenue Q"); Scenic and Costume Designer, G.W. Mercier ("Juan Darien") and Costume Designer, Catherine Zuber ("Dinner At Eight") discuss how designing on a restricted budget can force a designer to find a more creative solution; spectacle on Broadway - is it expected and how it does or does not affect ticket prices; the necessity today for a designer to juggle multiple projects and the joy and heartbreak of working in an ephemeral art form. 1:30:00 video, ITdesign, design, scenic designer, lighting designer, costume designer, David Gallo, Donald Holder, Anna Louizos, G.W. Mercier, Catherine Zuber Casting Directors Tara Rubin ("Spamalot", "The Producers"), Laura Stanczyk ("Translations", "Sweet Charity"), Daniel Swee ("The Coast of Utopia", "The Vertical Hour"), and Bernie Telsey ("Wicked", "Hairspray") explore and explain the work of the casting director, touching on issues from the best advice they can give actors about auditioning, how they work with directors and writers in the casting process, the challenges of luring stars to the stage, how they feel about stunt casting and televised casting competitions, and why judiciously mailing head shots and resumes can be an effective job-seeking strategy for aspiring actors. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_351.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/casting_director_02_07 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:50:45 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 casting, Tara Rubin, Laura Stanczyk, Daniel Swee, Bernie Telsey television/Working In The Theatre/The Casting Director/351 The Casting Director with Tara Rubin, Laura Stanczyk, Daniel Swee, Bernie Telsey Casting Directors Tara Rubin ("Spamalot", "The Producers"), Laura Stanczyk ("Translations", "Sweet Charity"), Daniel Swee ("The Coast of Utopia", "The Vertical Hour"), and Bernie Telsey ("Wicked", "Hairspray") explore and explain the work of the casting director, touching on issues from the best advice they can give actors about auditioning, how they work with directors and writers in the casting process, the challenges of luring stars to the stage, how they feel about stunt casting and televised casting competitions, and why judiciously mailing head shots and resumes can be an effective job-seeking strategy for aspiring actors. 1:00:00 video, ITcast, casting, Tara Rubin, Laura Stanczyk, Daniel Swee, Bernie Telsey Tovah Feldshuh ("Golda's Balcony"), Marc Kudisch ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"), Swoosie Kurtz ("Frozen"), Rebecca Luker ("Nine"), Denis O'Hare ("Take Me Out") and Lewis J. Stadlen ("The Producers") come together in this interview to talk about their careers - both on Broadway and around the country - covering a variety of topics, including the challenge of playing real people and "capturing their essence," the effect of typecasting, the value of acting teachers, and how in performance they relate to their audiences. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_318.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_09_03 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:58:54 -0400 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Tovah Feldshuh, Marc Kudisch, Swoosie Kurtz, Rebecca Luker, Denis O'Hare, Lewis J. Stadlen television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/318 Performance with Tovah Feldshuh, Marc Kudisch, Swoosie Kurtz, Rebecca Luker, Denis O'Hare, Lewis J. Stadlen Tovah Feldshuh ("Golda's Balcony"), Marc Kudisch ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"), Swoosie Kurtz ("Frozen"), Rebecca Luker ("Nine"), Denis O'Hare ("Take Me Out") and Lewis J. Stadlen ("The Producers") come together in this interview to talk about their careers - both on Broadway and around the country - covering a variety of topics, including the challenge of playing real people and "capturing their essence," the effect of typecasting, the value of acting teachers, and how in performance they relate to their audiences. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Tovah Feldshuh, Marc Kudisch, Swoosie Kurtz, Rebecca Luker, Denis O'Hare, Lewis J. Stadlen Five of America's leading playwrights, Nilo Cruz ("Beauty of the Father"), Julia Jordan ("Boy"), Terrence McNally ("The Visit"), Paul Rudnick ("Valhalla") and Regina Taylor ("Drowning Crow") come together in this panel interview to discuss the state of new playwriting in America today - its challenges, its rewards and how the process is changing. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_319.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/new_plays_and_playwrights_01_04 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:33:32 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Nilo Cruz, Julia Jordan, Terrence McNally, Paul Rudnick, Regina Taylor television/Working In The Theatre/New Plays and Playwrights/319 New Plays and Playwrights with Nilo Cruz, Julia Jordan, Terrence McNally, Paul Rudnick, Regina Taylor Five of America's leading playwrights, Nilo Cruz ("Beauty of the Father"), Julia Jordan ("Boy"), Terrence McNally ("The Visit"), Paul Rudnick ("Valhalla") and Regina Taylor ("Drowning Crow") come together in this panel interview to discuss the state of new playwriting in America today - its challenges, its rewards and how the process is changing. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, Nilo Cruz, Julia Jordan, Terrence McNally, Paul Rudnick, Regina Taylor On "The Evolution of Encores!", guests Judith E. Daykin (founder), Rob Fisher (music director from founding to 2006), David Ives (book adapter for 18 productions) and Jack Viertel (artistic director since 2001) discuss the growth and success of the acclaimed musical concert series at New York's City Center, exploring how "Encores!" grew out of a concert at BAM in the late 80s; how the international success of "Chicago" impacted the series; how shows are selected; whether the addition of costumes, choreography and other "production" elements have moved the series away from its original goals; and whether there are shows they shouldn't have done or wish they could do again. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_350.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/evolution_of_encores_01_07 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:30:56 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Judith E. Daykin, Rob Fisher, David Ives, Jack Viertel television/Working In The Theatre/The Evolution of Encore/350 The Evolution of Encores! with Judith E. Daykin, Rob Fisher, David Ives, Jack Viertel On "The Evolution of Encores!", guests Judith E. Daykin (founder), Rob Fisher (music director from founding to 2006), David Ives (book adapter for 18 productions) and Jack Viertel (artistic director since 2001) discuss the growth and success of the acclaimed musical concert series at New York's City Center, exploring how "Encores!" grew out of a concert at BAM in the late 80s; how the international success of "Chicago" impacted the series; how shows are selected; whether the addition of costumes, choreography and other "production" elements have moved the series away from its original goals; and whether there are shows they shouldn't have done or wish they could do again. 1:00:00 video, ITmgmt, producing, ITmusic, musical direction, ITartdir, artistic director, musical writing, Judith E. Daykin, Rob Fisher, David Ives, Jack Viertel In this interview a panel of actors - Anne Heche ("Twentieth Century"), Jefferson Mays ("I Am My Own Wife"), Martha Plimpton ("Sixteen Wounded"), Phylicia Rashad ("Gem Of The Ocean") and Richard Thomas ("12 Angry Men") - delve into their current Broadway characters and speak about how their recognition from other media affects audience perception of them today. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_320.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_04_04 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:04:25 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Anne Heche, Jefferson Mays, Martha Plimpton, Phylicia Rashad, Richard Thomas television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/320 Performance with Anne Heche, Jefferson Mays, Martha Plimpton, Phylicia Rashad, Richard Thomas In this interview a panel of actors - Anne Heche ("Twentieth Century"), Jefferson Mays ("I Am My Own Wife"), Martha Plimpton ("Sixteen Wounded"), Phylicia Rashad ("Gem Of The Ocean") and Richard Thomas ("12 Angry Men") - delve into their current Broadway characters and speak about how their recognition from other media affects audience perception of them today. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Anne Heche, Jefferson Mays, Martha Plimpton, Phylicia Rashad, Richard Thomas The development of the musical "Caroline, or Change" and its move from The Public Theatre to Broadway is explored with Tony Kushner (writing a musical book and lyrics for the first time), composer Jeanine Tesori, choreographer Hope Clarke and actors Tonya Pinkins and Veanne Cox. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_322.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/caroline_or_change_04_04 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:50:54 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Hope Clarke, Veanne Cox, Tony Kushner, Tonya Pinkins, Jeanine Tesori television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Caroline, or Change/322 Production: Caroline, or Change with Hope Clarke, Veanne Cox, Tony Kushner, Tonya Pinkins, Jeanine Tesori The development of the musical "Caroline, or Change" and its move from The Public Theatre to Broadway is explored with Tony Kushner (writing a musical book and lyrics for the first time), composer Jeanine Tesori, choreographer Hope Clarke and actors Tonya Pinkins and Veanne Cox. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITact, acting, ITchoreo, choreography, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, Hope Clarke, Veanne Cox, Tony Kushner, Tonya Pinkins, Jeanine Tesori The challenges and the rewards of producing new plays on Broadway are explored by press representative Michael Hartman ("Sixteen Wounded"), producers Robert LuPone ("Frozen"), Benjamin Mordecai ("Sixteen Wounded"), Michael Parva ("Prymate") and Daryl Roth ("The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia"). http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_321.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/producing_new_plays_for_broadway_04_04 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:33:25 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Michael Hartman, Robert LuPone, Benjamin Mordecai, Michael Parva, Daryl Roth television/Working In The Theatre/Producing New Plays for Broadway/321 Producing New Plays for Broadway with Michael Hartman, Robert LuPone, Benjamin Mordecai, Michael Parva, Daryl Roth The challenges and the rewards of producing new plays on Broadway are explored by press representative Michael Hartman ("Sixteen Wounded"), producers Robert LuPone ("Frozen"), Benjamin Mordecai ("Sixteen Wounded"), Michael Parva ("Prymate") and Daryl Roth ("The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia"). 1:30:00 video, ITadpr, press, ITmgmt, producing, Michael Hartman, Robert LuPone, Benjamin Mordecai, Michael Parva, Daryl Roth Playwrights Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ("Dark Matters"), Douglas Carter Beane ("The Little Dog Laughed"), Kia Corthron ("Breath Boom"), Daisy Foote ("Bhutan") and Adam Rapp ("Red Light Winter") discuss why they, as products of the age of electronic entertainment -- and as writers who work in various forms -- choose to tell certain stories in the theatre; consider whether one can be taught playwriting or whether one simply learns it; ponder the prevalence of 90 minute plays against the three-act classics of the past; and reflect upon the writers who most influenced their own work. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_349.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwrights_12_06 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:30:59 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Douglas Carter Beane, Kia Corthron, Daisy Foote, Adam Rapp television/Working In The Theatre/The Playwright/349 The Playwright with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Douglas Carter Beane, Kia Corthron, Daisy Foote, Adam Rapp Playwrights Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ("Dark Matters"), Douglas Carter Beane ("The Little Dog Laughed"), Kia Corthron ("Breath Boom"), Daisy Foote ("Bhutan") and Adam Rapp ("Red Light Winter") discuss why they, as products of the age of electronic entertainment -- and as writers who work in various forms -- choose to tell certain stories in the theatre; consider whether one can be taught playwriting or whether one simply learns it; ponder the prevalence of 90 minute plays against the three-act classics of the past; and reflect upon the writers who most influenced their own work. 1:00:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Douglas Carter Beane, Kia Corthron, Daisy Foote, Adam Rapp "Leading Ladies" Blair Brown ("The Clean House"), Blythe Danner ("Suddenly, Last Summer"), Swoosie Kurtz ("Heartbreak House") and Julie White ("The Little Dog Laughed") share their thoughts on their careers on stage, from the difference between working in plays and musicals, to whether they still audition for roles, to the experience of working with living playwrights -- and whether they feel they ever have any power on a production. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_348.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/leading_ladies_12_06 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:10:26 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Blair Brown, Blythe Danner, Swoosie Kurtz, Julie White television/Working In The Theatre/Leading Ladies/348 Leading Ladies with Blair Brown, Blythe Danner, Swoosie Kurtz, Julie White "Leading Ladies" Blair Brown ("The Clean House"), Blythe Danner ("Suddenly, Last Summer"), Swoosie Kurtz ("Heartbreak House") and Julie White ("The Little Dog Laughed") share their thoughts on their careers on stage, from the difference between working in plays and musicals, to whether they still audition for roles, to the experience of working with living playwrights -- and whether they feel they ever have any power on a production. 1:00:00 video, ITact, acting, Blair Brown, Blythe Danner, Swoosie Kurtz, Julie White The "Grey Garden"'s creative team, Scott Frankel (composer), Michael Korie (lyricist) and Doug Wright (book writer) discuss the genesis of this new, highly acclaimed Broadway musical - why they chose this "cult" documentary to be the basis for a musical; how they all came together as collaborators; and what it took to make these characters "sing". Later in the show the stars Erin Davie, Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson join director Michael Greif to talk about how they worked together to inhabit the "Edies", as well as their personal connections with the characters in the piece. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_347.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/grey_gardens_11_06 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:30:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Erin Davie, Christine Ebersole, Scott Frankel, Michael Greif, Michael Korie, Mary Louise Wilson, Doug Wright television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Grey Gardens/347 Production: Grey Gardens with Erin Davie, Christine Ebersole, Scott Frankel, Michael Greif, Michael Korie, Mary Louise Wilson, Doug Wright The "Grey Garden"'s creative team, Scott Frankel (composer), Michael Korie (lyricist) and Doug Wright (book writer) discuss the genesis of this new, highly acclaimed Broadway musical - why they chose this "cult" documentary to be the basis for a musical; how they all came together as collaborators; and what it took to make these characters "sing". Later in the show the stars Erin Davie, Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson join director Michael Greif to talk about how they worked together to inhabit the "Edies", as well as their personal connections with the characters in the piece. 1:00:00 video, ITprod, production, ITact, acting, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, ITdirect, directing, Erin Davie, Christine Ebersole, Scott Frankel, Michael Greif, Michael Korie, Mary Louise Wilson, Doug Wright At the start of a theatre season which would see revivals of major works by each, authors Edward Albee ("Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"), Harvey Fierstein ("La Cage aux Folles"), Paula Vogel ("The Baltimore Waltz") and John Weidman ("Assassins") discuss the challenges of the career of a playwright. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_323.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwrights_10_04 Fri, 8 Dec 2006 13:15:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Edward Albee, Harvey Fierstein, Paula Vogel, John Weidman television/Working In The Theatre/Playwrights/323 Playwrights with Edward Albee, Harvey Fierstein, Paula Vogel, John Weidman At the start of a theatre season which would see revivals of major works by each, authors Edward Albee ("Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"), Harvey Fierstein ("La Cage aux Folles"), Paula Vogel ("The Baltimore Waltz") and John Weidman ("Assassins") discuss the challenges of the career of a playwright. 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, Edward Albee, Harvey Fierstein, Paula Vogel, John Weidman The challenge of producing commercially Off-Broadway is the topic for producers and managers Ken Davenport, Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Marc Routh and Alan Schuster as they consider whether Off-Broadway is, as some of the press would have it, in crisis; reflect on the nature of the work that succeeds in that arena; and place their work in those venues in the context of both the not-for-profit theatre and the world of Broadway. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_346.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/producing_commercial_theatre_off_broadway_10_06 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:24:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Ken Davenport, Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Marc Routh, Alan Schuster television/Working In The Theatre/Producing Commercial Theatre Off-Broadway/346 Producing Commercial Theatre Off-Broadway with Ken Davenport, Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Marc Routh, Alan Schuster The challenge of producing commercially Off-Broadway is the topic for producers and managers Ken Davenport, Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Marc Routh and Alan Schuster as they consider whether Off-Broadway is, as some of the press would have it, in crisis; reflect on the nature of the work that succeeds in that arena; and place their work in those venues in the context of both the not-for-profit theatre and the world of Broadway. 1:30:00 video, ITmgmt, producing, Ken Davenport, Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Marc Routh, Alan Schuster With puppetry turning up in, or serving as the main focus of, numerous shows in recent seasons, Pam Arciero (O'Neill Puppetry Conference), Cheryl Henson (The Jim Henson Foundation), Rick Lyon ("Avenue Q"), Roman Paska ("Dead Puppet Talk") and Basil Twist ("Symphonie Fantastique") discuss the intersection of puppet and human theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_324.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/puppetry_and_theatre_10_04 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:18:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Pam Arciero, Cheryl Henson, Rick Lyon, Roman Paska, Basil Twist television/Working In The Theatre/Puppetry and Theatre/324 Puppetry and Theatre with Pam Arciero, Cheryl Henson, Rick Lyon, Roman Paska, Basil Twist With puppetry turning up in, or serving as the main focus of, numerous shows in recent seasons, Pam Arciero (O'Neill Puppetry Conference), Cheryl Henson (The Jim Henson Foundation), Rick Lyon ("Avenue Q"), Roman Paska ("Dead Puppet Talk") and Basil Twist ("Symphonie Fantastique") discuss the intersection of puppet and human theatre. 1:30:00 video, 999, puppetry, Pam Arciero, Cheryl Henson, Rick Lyon, Roman Paska, Basil Twist With three of New York's major not-for-profit theatres now producing in Broadway venues, their leaders—Andre Bishop and Bernard Gersten of Lincoln Center Theatre, Lynne Meadow and Barry Grove of Manhattan Theatre Club, and Todd Haimes, Ellen Richard and Julia C. Levy of Roundabout Theatre Company—gather for the very first time to explore the issues facing institutional theatres on Broadway. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_325.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/not_for_profits_of_broadway_11_04 Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:38:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Andre Bishop, Bernard Gersten, Barry Grove, Todd Haimes, Julia C. Levy, Lynne Meadow, Ellen Richard television/Working In The Theatre/Not-For-Profits of Broadway/325 Not-For-Profits of Broadway with Andre Bishop, Bernard Gersten, Barry Grove, Todd Haimes, Julia C. Levy, Lynne Meadow, Ellen Richard With three of New York's major not-for-profit theatres now producing in Broadway venues, their leaders—Andre Bishop and Bernard Gersten of Lincoln Center Theatre, Lynne Meadow and Barry Grove of Manhattan Theatre Club, and Todd Haimes, Ellen Richard and Julia C. Levy of Roundabout Theatre Company—gather for the very first time to explore the issues facing institutional theatres on Broadway. 1:30:00 video, ITartdir, artistic direction, ITmgmt, producing, Andre Bishop, Bernard Gersten, Barry Grove, Todd Haimes, Julia C. Levy, Lynne Meadow, Ellen Richard Three distinguished actresses—Brenda Blethyn, Kathleen Chalfant and Randy Graff—discuss their craft and careers. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_326.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_12_04 Wed, 1 Nov 2006 10:48:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Brenda Blethyn, Kathleen Chalfant, Randy Graff television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/326 Performance with Brenda Blethyn, Kathleen Chalfant, Randy Graff Three distinguished actresses—Brenda Blethyn, Kathleen Chalfant and Randy Graff—discuss their craft and careers. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Brenda Blethyn, Kathleen Chalfant, Randy Graff Four performers noted for their performance in comedic roles—Mario Cantone ("Laugh Whore"), Julie Halston ("Hairspray"), Judy Kaye ("Souvenir") and Michael McKean ("A Second-Hand Memory")—talk about being funny on stage. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_327.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/humor_in_performance_12_04 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:15:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Mario Cantone, Julie Halston, Judy Kaye, Michael McKean television/Working In The Theatre/Humor in Performance/327 Humor in Performance with Mario Cantone, Julie Halston, Judy Kaye, Michael McKean Four performers noted for their performance in comedic roles—Mario Cantone ("Laugh Whore"), Julie Halston ("Hairspray"), Judy Kaye ("Souvenir") and Michael McKean ("A Second-Hand Memory")—talk about being funny on stage. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Mario Cantone, Julie Halston, Judy Kaye, Michael McKean Four actors with long and varied careers on stage—Richard Easton, Robert Prosky, Marian Seldes and Frances Sternhagen—recall their own experiences starting out in the business and offer a few tips on how to sustain a life in the theatre. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_328.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/stage_veterans_01_05 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:15:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Richard Easton, Robert Prosky, Marian Seldes, Frances Sternhagen television/Working In The Theatre/Stage Veterans/328 Stage Veterans with Richard Easton, Robert Prosky, Marian Seldes, Frances Sternhagen Four actors with long and varied careers on stage—Richard Easton, Robert Prosky, Marian Seldes and Frances Sternhagen—recall their own experiences starting out in the business and offer a few tips on how to sustain a life in the theatre. 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Richard Easton, Robert Prosky, Marian Seldes, Frances Sternhagen Five off-Broadway artistic directors—Tisa Chang of Pan Asian Repertory, Loretta Greco of The Women's Project, Eduardo Machado of INTAR, James C. Nicola of New York Theatre Workshop and Neil Pepe of the Atlantic Theatre Company—join with Virginia Louloudes of ART/NY for a discussion of the state of Off-Broadway's institutional theatres. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_329.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/off_broadway_02_05 Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:15:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Tisa Chang, Loretta Greco, Virginia Louloudes, Eduardo Machado, James C. Nicola, Neil Pepe television/Working In The Theatre/Off-Broadway/329 Off-Broadway with Tisa Chang, Loretta Greco, Virginia Louloudes, Eduardo Machado, James C. Nicola, Neil Pepe Five off-Broadway artistic directors—Tisa Chang of Pan Asian Repertory, Loretta Greco of The Women's Project, Eduardo Machado of INTAR, James C. Nicola of New York Theatre Workshop and Neil Pepe of the Atlantic Theatre Company—join with Virginia Louloudes of ART/NY for a discussion of the state of Off-Broadway's institutional theatres. 1:30:00 video, ITartdir, artistic direction, ITmgmt, producing, Tisa Chang, Loretta Greco, Virginia Louloudes, Eduardo Machado, James C. Nicola, Neil Pepe Choreographer Rob Ashford, Director Chris Ashley, Director/Choreographer John Carrafa and Choreographer Gillian Lynne talk about making musical speak, move and sing. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_330.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/musicals_directors_and_choreographers_03_05 Thu, 5 Oct 2006 10:40:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Rob Ashford, Christopher Ashley, John Carrafa, Gillian Lynne television/Working In The Theatre/Musicals: Directors and Choreographers/330 Musicals: Directors and Choreographers with Rob Ashford, Christopher Ashley, John Carrafa, Gillian Lynne Choreographer Rob Ashford, Director Chris Ashley, Director/Choreographer John Carrafa and Choreographer Gillian Lynne talk about making musical speak, move and sing. 1:30:00 video, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, Rob Ashford, Christopher Ashley, John Carrafa, Gillian Lynne A remarkable one-time-only meeting of cast members from two concurrent Williams revivals on Broadway—Natasha Richardson, John C. Reilly and Chris Bauer of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and Jessica Lange and Christian Slater of "The Glass Menagerie". http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_331.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/interpreting_tennessee_williams_04_05 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:30:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Chris Bauer, Jessica Lange, John C. Reilly, Natasha Richardson, Christian Slater television/Working In The Theatre/Interpreting Tennessee Williams/331 Interpreting Tennessee Williams with Chris Bauer, Jessica Lange, John C. Reilly, Natasha Richardson, Christian Slater A remarkable one-time-only meeting of cast members from two concurrent Williams revivals on Broadway—Natasha Richardson, John C. Reilly and Chris Bauer of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and Jessica Lange and Christian Slater of "The Glass Menagerie". 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Chris Bauer, Jessica Lange, John C. Reilly, Natasha Richardson, Christian Slater An in-depth look at the creation of the Broadway musical comedy with authors Jeffrey Lane and David Yazbek, director Jack O'Brien, choreographer Jerry Mitchell and actors Norbert Leo Butz and Sherie Rene Scott. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_332.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/dirty_rotten_scoundrels_04_05 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Norbert Leo Butz, Jeffrey Lane, Jerry Mitchell, Jack O'Brien, Sherie Rene Scott, David Yazbek television/Working In The Theatre/Production: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels/332 Production: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Norbert Leo Butz, Jeffrey Lane, Jerry Mitchell, Jack O'Brien, Sherie Rene Scott, David Yazbek An in-depth look at the creation of the Broadway musical comedy with authors Jeffrey Lane and David Yazbek, director Jack O'Brien, choreographer Jerry Mitchell and actors Norbert Leo Butz and Sherie Rene Scott. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITact, acting, ITdirect, directing, ITchoreo, choreography, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, Norbert Leo Butz, Jeffrey Lane, Jerry Mitchell, Jack O'Brien, Sherie Rene Scott, David Yazbek A lively roundtable on the actors' craft with Billy Crudup ("The Pillowman"), Raúl Esparza ("Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"), Cherry Jones ("Doubt"), Marsha Mason ("Steel Magnolias") and David Hyde Pierce ("Spamalot"). http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_333.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/performance_05_05 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:20:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Billy Crudup, Raúl Esparza, Cherry Jones, Marsha Mason, David Hyde Pierce television/Working In The Theatre/Performance/333 Performance with Billy Crudup, Raúl Esparza, Cherry Jones, Marsha Mason, David Hyde Pierce A lively roundtable on the actors' craft with Billy Crudup ("The Pillowman"), Raúl Esparza ("Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"), Cherry Jones ("Doubt"), Marsha Mason ("Steel Magnolias") and David Hyde Pierce ("Spamalot"). 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Billy Crudup, Raúl Esparza, Cherry Jones, Marsha Mason, David Hyde Pierce Far from the fabled days of summer stock, today's summer theatres are ambitious artistic institutions that aren't really just for summer anymore. A discussion with Sybil Christopher of the Bay Street Theatre, Alison Harris of Westport Country Playhouse, Kate Maguire of the Berkshire Theatre Festival, Jackie Maxwell of Canada's Shaw Festival and Max Mayer of New York Stage and Film. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_334.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/exploring_summer_theatre_06_05 Wed, 9 Aug 2006 10:30:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Sybil Christopher, Alison Harris, Kate Maguire, Jackie Maxwell, Max Mayer television/Working In The Theatre/Exploring Summer Theatre/334 Exploring Summer Theatre with Sybil Christopher, Alison Harris, Kate Maguire, Jackie Maxwell, Max Mayer Far from the fabled days of summer stock, today's summer theatres are ambitious artistic institutions that aren't really just for summer anymore. A discussion with Sybil Christopher of the Bay Street Theatre, Alison Harris of Westport Country Playhouse, Kate Maguire of the Berkshire Theatre Festival, Jackie Maxwell of Canada's Shaw Festival and Max Mayer of New York Stage and Film. 1:30:00 video, ITmgmt, producing, ITartdir, artistic direction, Sybil Christopher, Alison Harris, Kate Maguire, Jackie Maxwell, Max Mayer How an audience can discern the often invisible hand of the director is the starting point for this discussion with Scott Elliott ("The Threepenny Opera"), Doug Hughes ("Doubt"), Joe Mantello ("Wicked"), John Rando ("The Wedding Singer") and Leigh Silverman ("Well"). http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_345.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/directing_06_06 Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Scott Elliott, Doug Hughes, Joe Mantello, John Rando, Leigh Silverman television/Working In The Theatre/Directing/345 Directing with Scott Elliott, Doug Hughes, Joe Mantello, John Rando, Leigh Silverman How an audience can discern the often invisible hand of the director is the starting point for this discussion with Scott Elliott ("The Threepenny Opera"), Doug Hughes ("Doubt"), Joe Mantello ("Wicked"), John Rando ("The Wedding Singer") and Leigh Silverman ("Well"). 1:30:00 video, ITdirect, directing, Scott Elliott, Doug Hughes, Joe Mantello, John Rando, Leigh Silverman The creation of new worlds on stage and the work of their creators is explored with lighting designer Peggy Eisenhauer ("Assassins"), costume designer Jess Goldstein ("Jersey Boys"), set designer David Korins ("Bridge and Tunnel"), set designer Derek McLane ("The Pajama Game") and costume designer Carrie Robbins ("White Christmas"). http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_344.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_05_06 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Peggy Eisenhauer, Jess Goldstein, David Korins, Derek McLane, Carrie Robbins television/Working In The Theatre/Design/344 Design with Peggy Eisenhauer, Jess Goldstein, David Korins, Derek McLane, Carrie Robbins The creation of new worlds on stage and the work of their creators is explored with lighting designer Peggy Eisenhauer ("Assassins"), costume designer Jess Goldstein ("Jersey Boys"), set designer David Korins ("Bridge and Tunnel"), set designer Derek McLane ("The Pajama Game") and costume designer Carrie Robbins ("White Christmas"). 1:30:00 video, ITdesign, design, Peggy Eisenhauer, Jess Goldstein, David Korins, Derek McLane, Carrie Robbins Experiences on stage in America and England are the core of this conversation with actors Eileen Atkins ("Doubt"), Richard Griffiths ("The History Boys"), Jonathan Pryce ("Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"), Lynn Redgrave ("The Importance of Being Earnest") and Zoë Wanamaker ("Awake and Sing"). http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_343.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/actors_on_performing_04_06 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Eileen Atkins, Richard Griffiths, Jonathan Pryce, Lynn Redgrave, Zoë Wanamaker television/Working In The Theatre/Actors on Performing/343 Actors on Performing with Eileen Atkins, Richard Griffiths, Jonathan Pryce, Lynn Redgrave, Zoë Wanamaker Experiences on stage in America and England are the core of this conversation with actors Eileen Atkins ("Doubt"), Richard Griffiths ("The History Boys"), Jonathan Pryce ("Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"), Lynn Redgrave ("The Importance of Being Earnest") and Zoë Wanamaker ("Awake and Sing"). 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Eileen Atkins, Richard Griffiths, Jonathan Pryce, Lynn Redgrave, Zoë Wanamaker Originally created as a skit for a bachelor party, "The Drowsy Chaperone" has traveled from Toronto to Los Angeles to Broadway, growing in size along the way without sacrificing its skewed view of classic musicals. The ATW Working in the Theatre seminar will explore Chaperone's journey from one-off entertainment into that rarest of musicals—one not based on a book, play or movie. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_342.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/the_drowsy_chaperone_04_06 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Edward Hibbert, Lisa Lambert, Beth Leavel, Bob Martin, Kevin McCollum, Don McKellar, Roy Miller, Greg Morrison, Casey Nicholaw television/Working In The Theatre/Production: The Drowsy Chaperone/342 Production: The Drowsy Chaperone with Edward Hibbert, Lisa Lambert, Beth Leavel, Bob Martin, Kevin McCollum, Don McKellar, Roy Miller, Greg Morrison, Casey Nicholaw Originally created as a skit for a bachelor party, "The Drowsy Chaperone" has traveled from Toronto to Los Angeles to Broadway, growing in size along the way without sacrificing its skewed view of classic musicals. The ATW Working in the Theatre seminar will explore Chaperone's journey from one-off entertainment into that rarest of musicals—one not based on a book, play or movie. 1:30:00 video, ITmgmt, ITact, acting, ITmgmt, producing, ITchoreo, choreography, ITmusic, composing, ITdirect, directing, Edward Hibbert, Lisa Lambert, Beth Leavel, Bob Martin, Kevin McCollum, Don McKellar, Roy Miller, Greg Morrison, Casey Nicholaw The writers' life is the topic for authors Christopher Durang ("Miss Witherspoon"), Lisa Kron ("Well"), Marsha Norman ("The Color Purple"), John Patrick Shanley ("Defiance") and Diana Son ("Satellites"). http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_341.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/playwrights_02_06 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Christopher Durang, Lisa Kron, Marsha Norman, John Patrick Shanley, Diana Son television/Working In The Theatre/The Playwright/341 The Playwright with Christopher Durang, Lisa Kron, Marsha Norman, John Patrick Shanley, Diana Son The writers' life is the topic for authors Christopher Durang ("Miss Witherspoon"), Lisa Kron ("Well"), Marsha Norman ("The Color Purple"), John Patrick Shanley ("Defiance") and Diana Son ("Satellites"). 1:30:00 video, ITwrite, playwright, Christopher Durang, Lisa Kron, Marsha Norman, John Patrick Shanley, Diana Son Some of the country's most read critics—Melissa Rose Bernardo of Entertainment Weekly, Michael Feingold of The Village Voice, Elysa Gardner of USA Today, Michael Kuchwara of the Associated Press and Jeremy McCarter of New York Magazine—share how they came to their current positions and what they look for when they go to a show. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_340.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/critics_01_06 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Melissa Rose Bernardo, Michael Feingold, Elysa Gardner, Michael Kuchwara, Jeremy McCarter television/Working In The Theatre/Critics/340 Critics with Melissa Rose Bernardo, Michael Feingold, Elysa Gardner, Michael Kuchwara, Jeremy McCarter Some of the country's most read critics—Melissa Rose Bernardo of Entertainment Weekly, Michael Feingold of The Village Voice, Elysa Gardner of USA Today, Michael Kuchwara of the Associated Press and Jeremy McCarter of New York Magazine—share how they came to their current positions and what they look for when they go to a show. 1:30:00 video, ITcritic, criticism, Melissa Rose Bernardo, Michael Feingold, Elysa Gardner, Michael Kuchwara, Jeremy McCarter A free-ranging conversation on the actors' life with Michael Cerveris ("Sweeney Todd"), Victoria Clark ("A Light in the Piazza"), Jill Clayburgh ("Naked Girl on the Appian Way"), George Grizzard ("Seascape") and Brían F. O'Byrne ("Doubt"). http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_339.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/actors_on_performing_12_05 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jill Clayburgh, George Grizzard, Brìan O'Byrne television/Working In The Theatre/Actors on Performing/339 Actors on Performing with Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jill Clayburgh, George Grizzard, Brìan O'Byrne A free-ranging conversation on the actors' life with Michael Cerveris ("Sweeney Todd"), Victoria Clark ("A Light in the Piazza"), Jill Clayburgh ("Naked Girl on the Appian Way"), George Grizzard ("Seascape") and Brían F. O'Byrne ("Doubt"). 1:30:00 video, ITact, acting, Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jill Clayburgh, George Grizzard, Brìan O'Byrne Five prolific commercial producers—Susan Gallin ("Woman Before a Glass"), Elizabeth McCann ("Well"), Kevin McCollum ("Avenue Q"), David Stone ("Wicked") and Tom Viertel ("Sweeney Todd")—explore the business of bringing shows to the stage. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_338.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/producing_commercial_theatre_12_05 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Susan Quint Gallin, Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Kevin McCollum, David Stone, Tom Viertel television/Working In The Theatre/Producing Commercial Theatre/338 Producing Commercial Theatre with Susan Quint Gallin, Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Kevin McCollum, David Stone, Tom Viertel Five prolific commercial producers—Susan Gallin ("Woman Before a Glass"), Elizabeth McCann ("Well"), Kevin McCollum ("Avenue Q"), David Stone ("Wicked") and Tom Viertel ("Sweeney Todd")—explore the business of bringing shows to the stage. 1:30:00 video, ITmgmt, producing, Susan Quint Gallin, Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Kevin McCollum, David Stone, Tom Viertel Making classic work come alive for today's audiences is the topic for directors Anne Bogart, Barbara Gaines, Mark Lamos and Bartlett Sher. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_337.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/staging_the_classics_11_05 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Anne Bogart, Barbara Gaines, Mark Lamos, Bartlett Sher television/Working In The Theatre/Staging The Classics/337 Staging The Classics with Anne Bogart, Barbara Gaines, Mark Lamos, Bartlett Sher Making classic work come alive for today's audiences is the topic for directors Anne Bogart, Barbara Gaines, Mark Lamos and Bartlett Sher. 1:30:00 video, ITdirect, directing, Anne Bogart, Barbara Gaines, Mark Lamos, Bartlett Sher An in-depth look at the creation of the Off-Broadway musical, with author Michael John LaChiusa, director Ted Sperling, musical stager Jonathan Butterell and actors Marc Kudisch and Mary Testa. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_336.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/see_what_i_wanna_see_10_05 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Jonathan Butterell, Marc Kudisch, Michael John LaChiusa, Ted Sperling, Mary Testa television/Working In The Theatre/Production: See What I Wanna See/336 Production: See What I Wanna See with Jonathan Butterell, Marc Kudisch, Michael John LaChiusa, Ted Sperling, Mary Testa An in-depth look at the creation of the Off-Broadway musical, with author Michael John LaChiusa, director Ted Sperling, musical stager Jonathan Butterell and actors Marc Kudisch and Mary Testa. 1:30:00 video, ITprod, production, ITact, acting, ITchoreo, choreography, ITdirect, directing, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, Jonathan Butterell, Marc Kudisch, Michael John LaChiusa, Ted Sperling, Mary Testa Artists with their feet in both pop music and musical theatre—Stephen Bray and Allee Willis ("The Color Purple"), Rupert Holmes ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood"), Lucy Simon ("The Secret Garden") and David Yazbek ("The Full Monty")—talk about the parallels and intersections of those two worlds. http://www.americantheatrewing.org/media/seminars/mp4/Episode_335.mp4#1 http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/pop_music_and_the_new_musical_09_05 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0500 Entertainment American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV Copyright 2007 Stephen Bray, Rupert Holmes, Lucy Simon, Allee Willis, David Yazbek television/Working In The Theatre/Pop Music and the New Musical/335 Pop Music and the New Musical with Stephen Bray, Rupert Holmes, Lucy Simon, Allee Willis, David Yazbek Artists with their feet in both pop music and musical theatre—Stephen Bray and Allee Willis ("The Color Purple"), Rupert Holmes ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood"), Lucy Simon ("The Secret Garden") and David Yazbek ("The Full Monty")—talk about the parallels and intersections of those two worlds. 1:30:00 video, ITmusic, composing, musical writing, Stephen Bray, Rupert Holmes, Lucy Simon, Allee Willis, David Yazbek