Working in the Theatre
Season 9
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 9
7 Episodes
- PerformanceE1
PerformanceThe panel of performers - from "Driving Miss Daisy", Morgan Freeman and Dana Ivey; Robert LuPone ("Late Night Comic"); John Malkovich ("Burn This"); Jane Summerhays ("Me and My Girl"); and Courtney B. Vance ("Fences") - talk about milestones at the start of their careers; their attitude towards auditioning, rehearsing, and reviews; working on unsuccessful shows; and the positive differences of matinee performances. - Playwright & Director
E2Playwright & DirectorThe panel - playwright Allan Knee ("Late Night Comic"), director Ron Lagomarsino ("Driving Miss Daisy"), director Lloyd Richards ("Fences"), casting director Meg Simon ("Fences"), playwright Alfred Uhry ("Driving Miss Daisy"), and playwright August Wilson ("Fences") - discuss directing styles, collaboration between playwright and director, developing and casting their current productions, and the emergence of casting directors for the stage. - Production: Sweet SueE3
Production: Sweet SueThe production team of "Sweet Sue" - advertising representative Fred Golden, general manager Larry Goossen, playwright A.R. Gurney, casting director Donna Isaacson, and producer Arthur Whitelaw - discuss the path the play took to Broadway, each panelist's individual involvement, the challenges of casting, production costs, ticket prices, and how box office grosses effect the advertising campaign. Schuyler Chapin & Jean Dalrymple moderate. - PerformanceE4
PerformanceThe panel of performers - from "Driving Miss Daisy", Morgan Freeman and Dana Ivey; Robert LuPone ("Late Night Comic"); John Malkovich ("Burn This"); Jane Summerhays ("Me and My Girl"); and Courtney B. Vance ("Fences") - talk about milestones at the start of their careers; their attitude towards auditioning, rehearsing, and reviews; working on unsuccessful shows; and the positive differences of matinee performances. Jean Dalrymple & Edwin Wilson moderate. - Playwright & DirectorE5
Playwright & DirectorThe panel - playwright Allan Knee ("Late Night Comic"), director Ron Lagomarsino ("Driving Miss Daisy"), director Lloyd Richards ("Fences"), casting director Meg Simon ("Fences"), playwright Alfred Uhry ("Driving Miss Daisy"), and playwright August Wilson ("Fences") - discuss directing styles, collaboration between playwright and director, developing and casting their current productions, and the emergence of casting directors for the stage. Jean Dalrymple & Edwin Wilson moderate. - Production: Burn ThisE6
Production: Burn ThisThe production team of "Burn This" - producer James B. Freydberg, press representative Shirley Herz, director Marshall Mason, producer Max Weitzenhoffer, and playwright Lanford Wilson - talk about developing the play at the Mark Taper Forum and off-Broadway at Circle Rep, directly transferring from Steppenwolf Theatre Company to Broadway within 48 hours, the timing of reviews, and advertising in newspapers and television. Jean Dalrymple & Edwin Wilson moderate. - DesignE7
DesignThe 23rd annual American Theatre Wing Design Awards honor the best theatrical design in New York for the 1986-1987 season. The award winning designs are demonstrated by "Starlight Express" assistant costume designer Ann Emonts, 'Worstward Ho" assistant lighting designer Mary Louise Geiger, "The Hunger Artist" actor Anthony Holland, Brooklyn Academy of Music's "The Civil Wars - Act 5: The Trees" production manager Paul King, and "Fences" scenic designer James D. Sandefur. Tish Dace & Jean Dalrymple moderate.