SHAKESPEARE

Alternative title

Macbeth

Synopsis

Macbeth performed by the Actors Company. Directed by Barry Boys with Earle Hyman as Macbeth.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

18 Apr 1968 at 19:30 (Channel: WNDT, NY)

Duration

144 mins

Availability

No archive copy found (2006)

Credits

Producer

Arnold Hoskwith; Barry Boys

Cast

Earle Hyman	Macbeth
Lois Nettleton	Lady Macbeth
Colgate Salsbury	Macduff
Charles Siebert	Malcolm
Stacy Keach	Banquo
Elizabeth Shepherd	Witch (1st)
Holland Taylor	Lady Macduff
Maeve McGuire	Witch (2nd)
Russell Gold	King Duncan
Susan Sullivan	Witch (3rd)

Additional Details

Theatre company

Actors Company

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors

Notes

General

Barry Boys was the former director of Shakespeare Studies at the London Academy of Musical and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA).

History

The IMDb records that the play was broadcast on NET-TV 17/11/1968. This broadcast lasted over 5 hours and incorporated rehearsal footage.

Reviews

Variety Television Review (24 April 1968).