Working in the Theatre
Season 6
Theater professionals from around the world discuss their craft in this series, creating a vast archive of industry conversations and giving audiences insight into the creative process.
Where to Watch Working in the Theatre • Season 6
7 Episodes
- Production: Dancing in the End ZoneE2
Production: Dancing in the End ZoneThe business team for the play "Dancing In The End Zone" - literary agent Mitch Douglas, producers Dasha Epstein and Morton Gottlieb, publicist Milly Schoenbaum, and general manager Richard Seader - talk about the responsibilities of the producer, the benefits of a workshop versus going out-of-town, the role of a press agent, comparing large off-Broadway houses to Broadway, and the evolution of opening night events including critics now attending previews. Jean Dalrymple & Brendan Gill moderate. - PerformanceE4
PerformanceThe panel of actors - Sinead Cusack ("Cyrano De Bergerac"), Frank Langella ("After The Fall"), Joe Mantegna ("Glengarry Glen Ross"), Theresa Merritt ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"), and Sigourney Weaver ("Hurlyburly") - talk about their training, auditioning for their first major roles, the rehearsal process, working in the ensemble, actors who are also playwrights, and establishing relationships as a result of stage work. Jean Dalrymple and Brendan Gill moderate. - Production: HurlyburlyE6
Production: HurlyburlyThe business team behind "Hurlyburly" - advertising representative Rick Elice, agent Milton Goldman, legal counsel Jay S. Harris, stage manager Peter Lawrence, press representative Sandra Manley, and producer Frederick Zollo - discuss how David Rabe's play found a producer, director, and high profile cast for its debut at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, its successful off-Broadway run prior to Broadway, producing with a profit pool plan, production costs including the advertising budget, and the present state of the American play. Jean Dalrymple and Brendan Gill moderate.
