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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-TV ; directed by Jennifer Johnson-Spence ; [produced for] CUNY-TV.
Publication
New York : CUNY-TV, c1992.

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Additional Authors
  • Stevenson, Isabelle, 1915-2003
  • Isaacson, Robert
  • Johnson-Spence, Jennifer
  • White, George C. (George Cooke), 1935-
  • Dalrymple, Jean
  • Wolfe, George C.
  • Henderson, Luther, 1919-2003
  • Birkenhead, Susan
  • Foote, Horton
  • Barry, P. J. (Philip James)
  • Hausam, Wiley
  • 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) (85 min.) : sound, color; 1/2 in.
Summary
Panel discussion on the relationship between playwrights, directors, and other members of the creative team in a production. Playwright/director George C. Wolfe, lyricist Susan Birkenhead, and music arranger Luther Henderson discuss their collaboration on the show Jelly's last jam. Playwrights Horton Foote and P. J. Barry talk about developing their plays, the pros and cons of staged readings, and how they work with directors. Theatrical agent Wiley Hausam describes the role of agents in the production process. Panelists also take questions from members of the audience.
Series Statement
American Theatre Wing working in the theatre series
Uniform Title
American Theatre Wing seminars.
Subject
  • Wolfe, George C. > Interviews
  • Henderson, Luther, 1919-2003 > Interviews
  • Birkenhead, Susan > Interviews
  • Morton, Jelly Roll, 1890-1941
  • Foote, Horton > Interviews
  • Barry, P. J. > Interviews
  • Hausam, Wiley > Interviews
  • Dramatists > Interviews
  • Dramatists, American > Interviews
  • Theatrical producers and directors > interviews
  • Talent scouts > Interviews
  • Musical theater > New York (State) > New York
  • Theater > New York (State) > New York
Genre/Form
  • Television.
  • Panel discussions.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
Performer (note)
  • Host: Isabelle Stevenson.
  • Moderators: George C. White and Jean Dalrymple.
  • Panelists: George C. Wolfe, Luther Henderson, Susan Birkenhead, Horton Foote, P. J. Barry, and Wiley Hausam.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped at City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, N.Y., fall 1992.
Call Number
NCOX 1369
OCLC
1280155048
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-TV ; directed by Jennifer Johnson-Spence ; [produced for] CUNY-TV.
Imprint
New York : CUNY-TV, c1992.
Series
American Theatre Wing working in the theatre series
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Cast
Host: Isabelle Stevenson.
Moderators: George C. White and Jean Dalrymple.
Panelists: George C. Wolfe, Luther Henderson, Susan Birkenhead, Horton Foote, P. J. Barry, and Wiley Hausam.
Event
Videotaped at City University of New York Graduate Center, New York, N.Y., fall 1992.
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.
White, George C. (George Cooke), 1935- moderator.
Dalrymple, Jean, moderator.
Wolfe, George C., panelist.
Henderson, Luther, 1919-2003, panelist.
Birkenhead, Susan, panelist.
Foote, Horton, panelist.
Barry, P. J. (Philip James), panelist.
Hausam, Wiley, 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 1369
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