In the Classroom: Kevin Kline and Joseph Papp Discuss ‘Hamlet’

Synopsis
Two discussions on Shakespeare’s Hamlet conducted with New York City high school students. In the first (in an unidentifed classroom) Kline discusses his views and experiences of playing Hamlet, currently playing at the New York Shakespeare Festival. Producer Joseph Papp, adds his views. The second discussion, recorded at the Bayard Rustin High School for the Humanities, New York, NY in April 1986, is led by Papp. The debate includes how the role has been performed historically, discussions of Hamlet’s soliloquies and understanding and interpreting Shakespeare’s texts. The tape also includes interviews with students who discuss their experiences with Shakespeare and their reactions to Papp’s comments.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
1986
Duration
75 mins

Credits

Contributor
Joseph Papp; Kevin Kline

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Hamlet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Belasco Project; Soliloquies

Notes

General
The Belasco Project was an educational programme in Shakespeare for New York City students and teachers founded by Joseph Papp in collaboration with the Board of Education and with the Shubert Organisation who provided the Belasco Theatre free of charge. In the 1980s plays were performed by multi-racial casts for over 100,000 students, teachers and parents.

Archive

Name

Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT)

Email
toft@nypl.org
Web
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Fax
(212) 8701868
Address
Billy Rose Theatre Collection
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New York,New York
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USA

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Shakespeare, "In the Classroom: Kevin Kline and Joseph Papp Discuss ‘Hamlet’". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37612 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)