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Oral history interview with Sam Waterston

Title
Oral history interview with Sam Waterston, 1987-04-07 [sound recording].
Author
Waterston, Sam
Publication
1987.

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AudioUse in library *LDC 51910Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound
AudioUse in library *LDC 51909Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound

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Additional Authors
Turan, Kenneth.
Description
1 sound cassette : analog.
Summary
Sam Waterston, an American actor and occasional producer and director, speaks about his professional career and experience working with Joseph Papp who offered him his second job as a dramatic actor in the Sheakespere in the park production of "As you like it" during the New York Shakespeare Festival, New York, N. Y. (1963) and later his award-winning role of Benedick in Joseph Papp's production of "Much ado about nothing." With great appretiation Waterston reminisces about Papp, the theatrical producer and director who believed in him and gave him a professional start that led to his successful career on Broadway, TV and in Hollywood. He also talks about his work and relationships with various producers and directors during the New York Shakespeare Festival.
Alternative Title
  • Shakespeare in the park.
  • Free for all: Joe Papp, the public, and the greatest story ever told.
  • Joseph Papp Oral History interviews.
Subject
  • Waterston, Sam > Interviews
  • Waterston, Sam > Friends and associates
  • Papp, Joseph > Friends and associates
  • Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
  • Public Theater (New York, N.Y.)
  • New York Shakespeare Festival Public Theater
  • Actors > United States > Interviews
  • Theatrical producers and directors > United States
Genre/Form
  • Oral histories.
  • Interviews.
  • Sound recordings.
Note
  • Interview by Kenneth Turan, originally recorded for the book "Free for all: Joe Papp, the public, and the greatest story ever told" which was published in 2009.
  • A track ID has been inserted every five minutes within this interview for reference purposes.
With (note)
  • Part 2 of the interview is on CD with part 1 of an Oral history interview with William Atherton.
  • On original cassette with part 1 of an Oral history interview with William Atherton (side B).
Access (note)
  • Access to original items restricted.
Event (note)
  • Recorded [in New York?], Apr. 7, 1987.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Service compact discs (2 sound discs : digital, mono. ; 4 3/4 in.) begins on *LDC 51909 and concludes on *LDC 51910, track 1.
Call Number
*LDC 51909
OCLC
769227862
Author
Waterston, Sam, interviewee.
Title
Oral history interview with Sam Waterston, 1987-04-07 [sound recording].
Imprint
1987.
Event
Recorded [in New York?], Apr. 7, 1987.
Access
Access to original items restricted.
Additional Formats
Service compact discs (2 sound discs : digital, mono. ; 4 3/4 in.) begins on *LDC 51909 and concludes on *LDC 51910, track 1.
With:
Part 2 of the interview is on CD with part 1 of an Oral history interview with William Atherton.
On original cassette with part 1 of an Oral history interview with William Atherton (side B).
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Added Author
Turan, Kenneth. Interviewer
Papp, Gail Merrifield. Donor
Added Title
Shakespeare in the park.
Free for all: Joe Papp, the public, and the greatest story ever told.
Joseph Papp Oral History interviews.
Research Call Number
*LDC 51909
*LDC 51910, track 1
*LTC-A 719
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