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A life in the theatre

Title
A life in the theatre [videorecording] / Produced by Peter Weinberg ; associate producer, Noam Yerushalmi ; executive producer, Jac Venza ; written by David Mamet ; directed for the stage by Gerald Gutierrez ; directed for television by Kirk Browning ; [produced for] PBS-TV.
Publication
New York, 1979.

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Moving imageRestricted use NCOX 132Performing Arts Research Collections - TOFT

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Additional Authors
  • Weinberg, Peter, 1948-1986
  • Yerushalmi, Noam
  • Venza, Jac
  • Mamet, David
  • Gutierrez, Gerald
  • Browning, Kirk, 1921-2008
  • May, Henry
  • Ridge, John David
  • Knight, William
  • Waldman, Robert
  • Norton, Blake
  • Godfrey, John J
  • Rabb, Ellis, 1930-1998
  • Evans, Peter, 1950-1989
  • Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Description
1 videocassette (VHS) (90 min.) : sound, black & white; 1/2 in.
Series Statement
Great performances
Uniform Title
Great performances (WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.))
Alternative Title
Life in the theater
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Drama.
  • Television.
Note
  • Video and audio quality are extremely poor. Image is unsteady and erratic. Low buzz on audio track throughout.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
Credits (note)
  • Scenic designer, Henry May ; costume designer, John David Ridge ; lighting designer, William Knight ; music composed by Robert Waldman ; audio, Blake Norton ; videotape editor, John J. Godfrey.
Performer (note)
  • Featuring Ellis Rabb and Peter Evans.
Event (note)
  • Originally broadcast on WNET/13, New York, N.Y., Oct. 3, 1979.
Biography (note)
  • Based on David Mamet's stage play, which premiered Off-Broadway in October 1977, starring Ellis Rabb and Peter Evans, directed by Gerald Gutierrez.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, Billy Rose Theatre Division.
Call Number
NCOX 132
OCLC
1076576067
Title
A life in the theatre [videorecording] / Produced by Peter Weinberg ; associate producer, Noam Yerushalmi ; executive producer, Jac Venza ; written by David Mamet ; directed for the stage by Gerald Gutierrez ; directed for television by Kirk Browning ; [produced for] PBS-TV.
Imprint
New York, 1979.
Series
Great performances
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Credits
Scenic designer, Henry May ; costume designer, John David Ridge ; lighting designer, William Knight ; music composed by Robert Waldman ; audio, Blake Norton ; videotape editor, John J. Godfrey.
Cast
Featuring Ellis Rabb and Peter Evans.
Event
Originally broadcast on WNET/13, New York, N.Y., Oct. 3, 1979.
Biography
Based on David Mamet's stage play, which premiered Off-Broadway in October 1977, starring Ellis Rabb and Peter Evans, directed by Gerald Gutierrez.
Linking Entry
Forms part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, Billy Rose Theatre Division.
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Added Author
Weinberg, Peter, 1948-1986, producer.
Yerushalmi, Noam, producer.
Venza, Jac, television producer.
Mamet, David. Life in the theatre.
Gutierrez, Gerald, director.
Browning, Kirk, 1921-2008, television director.
May, Henry, set designer.
Ridge, John David, costume designer.
Knight, William, lighting designer.
Waldman, Robert, composer.
Norton, Blake, sound designer.
Godfrey, John J, editor of moving image work.
Rabb, Ellis, 1930-1998, actor.
Evans, Peter, 1950-1989, actor.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Added Title
Great performances (WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.))
Research Call Number
NCOX 132
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