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Working in the theatre.

Title
Working in the theatre. Playwrights, directors, and choreographers [videorecording] / City University Television presents the American Theatre Wing seminars ; executive producers, Isabelle Stevenson and Roy A. Somlyo ; produced by Robert Isaacson for CUNY ; directed by Adam Walker ; [produced for] CUNY-TV.
Publication
New York : CUNY-TV, c1999.

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Additional Authors
  • Stevenson, Isabelle, 1915-2003
  • Somlyo, Roy A.
  • Isaacson, Robert
  • Walker, Adam
  • Durang, Christopher, 1949-
  • Hynes, Garry
  • Chepiga, Michael J., 1948-
  • Mantello, Joe
  • Daniele, Graciela, 1939-
  • CUNY-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.), producer.
  • City University of New York.
  • American Theatre Wing, producer.
  • American Theatre Wing, donor.
Description
1 videocassette (VHS) (57 min.) : sound, color; 1/2 in.
Summary
Panel discussion exploring the relationship between playwrights, directors, and choreographers. Playwright Christopher Durang talks about some of his professional experiences, such as the development of his play Beyond therapy from Off-Broadway to Broadway under different directors, as well as his unhappy collaboration with director Robert Altman, who directed the 1987 film adaptation of his play. Playwright Michael Chepiga discusses his play Getting and spending, currently running on Broadway. Directors Hynes and Mantello, and choreographer Daniele, discuss various aspects of their careers.
Series Statement
American Theatre Wing working in the theatre series
Uniform Title
American Theatre Wing seminars.
Subject
  • Durang, Christopher, 1949- > Interviews
  • Durang, Christopher, 1949-
  • Hynes, Garry > Interviews
  • Chepiga, Michael J., 1948- > Interviews
  • Chepiga, Michael J., 1948-
  • Mantello, Joe > Interviews
  • Daniele, Graciela, 1939- > Interviews
  • Beyond therapy (Motion picture : 1987)
  • Dramatists > Interviews
  • Dramatists, American > Interviews
  • Theatrical producers and directors > Interviews
  • Choreographers > Interviews
  • Musical theater > New York (State) > New York
  • Theater > New York (State) > New York
Genre/Form
  • Television.
  • Panel discussions.
Note
  • Although it was taped in 1998, this program is copyrighted 1999.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
Performer (note)
  • Host: Isabelle Stevenson.
  • Moderators: George C. White and Pia Lindstrom.
  • Panelists: Christopher Durang, Garry Hynes, Michael J. Chepiga, Joe Mantello, and Graciela Daniele.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped at City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, N.Y., autumn 1998.
Call Number
NCOX 1714
OCLC
1131723618
Title
Working in the theatre. Playwrights, directors, and choreographers [videorecording] / City University Television presents the American Theatre Wing seminars ; executive producers, Isabelle Stevenson and Roy A. Somlyo ; produced by Robert Isaacson for CUNY ; directed by Adam Walker ; [produced for] CUNY-TV.
Imprint
New York : CUNY-TV, c1999.
Series
American Theatre Wing working in the theatre series
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Cast
Host: Isabelle Stevenson.
Moderators: George C. White and Pia Lindstrom.
Panelists: Christopher Durang, Garry Hynes, Michael J. Chepiga, Joe Mantello, and Graciela Daniele.
Event
Videotaped at City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, N.Y., autumn 1998.
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.
Somlyo, Roy A., producer.
Isaacson, Robert, producer.
Walker, Adam, director.
Durang, Christopher, 1949- panelist.
Hynes, Garry, panelist.
Chepiga, Michael J., 1948- panelist.
Mantello, Joe, panelist.
Daniele, Graciela, 1939- panelist.
CUNY-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.), producer.
City University of New York.
American Theatre Wing, producer.
American Theatre Wing, donor.
Added Title
American Theatre Wing seminars.
Research Call Number
NCOX 1714
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