SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Dance. A scene based on Macbeth’s obsession with power. A short discussion between Jose Limon and Pauline Koner explaining their interpretation precedes the dance.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of release

1960

Duration

27 mins; 959 (16mm) feet

Credits

Director

Dwight Godwin

Music

Gunther Schuller

Choreographer

José Limón

Cast

José Limón	The Thane (Macbeth)
Pauline Koner	His Consort (Lady Macbeth)

Additional Details

Production type

Dance

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Dance

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Sponsor

Name

Connecticut College School of Dance

Archive

Name

Dance Collection, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

Email

dance@nypl.org

Web

http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/dan/dan.html External site opens in new window

Phone

212 870 1657

Fax

212 870 1869

Address

New York Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York
NY 10023 7498