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Working in the theatre.

Title
Working in the theatre. Playscript/director [videorecording] / City University Television presents the American Theatre Wing seminars ; executive producer, Isabelle Stevenson ; produced by Robert Isaacson for CUNY ; directed by Elizabeth Johnson-Spence ; [produced for] CUNY-TV.
Publication
New York : CUNY-TV, c1993.

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Additional Authors
  • Stevenson, Isabelle, 1915-2003
  • Isaacson, Robert
  • Johnson-Spence, Jennifer
  • Gill, Brendan, 1914-1997
  • White, George C. (George Cooke), 1935-
  • Albee, Edward, 1928-2016
  • Kushner, Tony
  • Brown, Arvin
  • Mason, Tim, 1950-
  • Tolins, Jonathan
  • Ketay, Joyce
  • CUNY-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
  • City University of New York.
  • American Theatre Wing, producer.
  • American Theatre Wing, donor.
Description
1 videocassette (VHS) (88 min.) : sound, color; 1/2 in.
Summary
Panel discussion exploring the relationship between playwrights and directors. Panelists debate the merits of authors directing their own work, the impact of workshops, previews, and critics on the development of a play, the role of a dramaturg in a production, and related topics. Kushner talks about his experiences with his current Broadway success, Angels in America. Mason discusses the evolution of his drama The fiery furnace, and Tolins talks about various responses to his play The twilight of the Golds. Panelists also take questions from the audience.
Series Statement
American Theatre Wing working in the theatre series
Uniform Title
American Theatre Wing seminars.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Television.
  • Panel discussions.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
Performer (note)
  • Host: Isabelle Stevenson.
  • Moderators: Brendan Gill and George C. White.
  • Panelists: Edward Albee, Tony Kushner, Arvin Brown, Timothy Mason, Jonathan Tolins, and Joyce Ketay.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped at City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, N.Y., Oct. 27, 1993.
Call Number
NCOX 1787
OCLC
1255402305
Title
Working in the theatre. Playscript/director [videorecording] / City University Television presents the American Theatre Wing seminars ; executive producer, Isabelle Stevenson ; produced by Robert Isaacson for CUNY ; directed by Elizabeth Johnson-Spence ; [produced for] CUNY-TV.
Imprint
New York : CUNY-TV, c1993.
Series
American Theatre Wing working in the theatre series
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Cast
Host: Isabelle Stevenson.
Moderators: Brendan Gill and George C. White.
Panelists: Edward Albee, Tony Kushner, Arvin Brown, Timothy Mason, Jonathan Tolins, and Joyce Ketay.
Event
Videotaped at City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, N.Y., Oct. 27, 1993.
Local Note
Gift of the American Theatre Wing.
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Added Author
Stevenson, Isabelle, 1915-2003, producer.
Stevenson, Isabelle, 1915-2003, host.
Stevenson, Isabelle, 1915-2003, moderator.
Isaacson, Robert, producer.
Johnson-Spence, Jennifer, director.
Gill, Brendan, 1914-1997, moderator.
White, George C. (George Cooke), 1935- moderator.
Albee, Edward, 1928-2016, panelist.
Kushner, Tony, panelist.
Brown, Arvin, panelist.
Mason, Tim, 1950- panelist.
Tolins, Jonathan, panelist.
Ketay, Joyce, panelist.
CUNY-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
City University of New York.
American Theatre Wing, producer.
American Theatre Wing, donor.
Added Title
American Theatre Wing seminars.
Research Call Number
NCOX 1787
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