Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Robards, Jason
2. Houseman, John, 1902-1988.
3. Pope, Amanda C.
4. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

Description

1. 1 videocassette (54 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.

Summary

1. This documentary charts the staging and rehearsal process of Shakespeare's King Lear by veteran actor/director John Houseman and the Acting Company. The program proceeds chronologically from early readings to opening night and demonstrates how tentative interpretations develop into finished performances. As the physical elements--costume, lighting, props and stage movements--are arranged, Houseman is on hand to explain the different scenes and aid the actors.

Subject

1. Drama
2. Theater

Credits (note)

1. Producer, director, Amanda C. Pope; host, Jason Robards.

Title

1. Stages: Houseman directs Lear [videorecording] / Amanda C. Pope.

Imprint

1. Chicago : Films Inc., 1981, made 1980.

Credits

1. Producer, director, Amanda C. Pope; host, Jason Robards.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Reserve Film and Video Collection Special Collections material

Added author

1. Robards, Jason, host.
2. Houseman, John, 1902-1988.
3. Pope, Amanda C., film producer.
4. Pope, Amanda C., film director.
5. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear.

Branch call number

1. VTH 611 S