Lear ‘87 Archive

Synopsis
In 1990, the Mabou Mines theatre group worked to perform an abridged version of King Lear directed by Lee Breuer featuring gender-reversed roles and set in 1950s America. The film follows the director Lee Breuer and cast as they prepare for the production at Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta. The six-hour documentary was edited from over 100 hours of footage.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2001
Duration
360 mins

Credits

Director
Jill Godmilow
Producer
Jill Godmilow
Contributor
Lee Breuer
Cast
Ruth MaleczechLear

Additional Details

Theatre
Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta
Theatre company
Mabou Mines
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Historical period
1950s
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Gender reversal
Related items
King Lear

Notes

Notes
The DVDs are supplied with a 32-page handbook with guides for tracking the production.

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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Lear ‘87 Archive". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36507 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)