Making Theatre and New Communities: A Talk by Michael Boyd

Synopsis
Michael Boyd, artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, speaks on the RSC’s effort to adapt to cultural change in the twenty-first century. He examines the training of actors, the rehearsal process, the meaning of ensemble, audience expectations, the contract between audiences and actors, the ephemerality of theatre, and other related topics. Boyd also takes questions from audience members.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Recording date
20 Jun 2008
Duration
69 mins

Credits

Producer
Alan Pally
Contributor
Michael Boyd

Additional Details

Theatre
Bruno Walter Auditorium, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, New York, N.Y.
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Email
lpacirc@nypl.org
Web
http://www.nypl.org External site opens in new window
Phone
(212) 870 1630
Fax
(212) 870 1704
Address
40 Lincoln Centre Plaza
New York 10023-7498
NY
USA

Archive

Name

Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT)

Email
toft@nypl.org
Web
http://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa/theatre-film-and-tape-archive External site opens in new window
Phone
+ 1 (212) 870-1642
Fax
(212) 8701868
Address
Billy Rose Theatre Collection
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York,New York
10023-7498
USA

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Making Theatre and New Communities: A Talk by Michael Boyd". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73671 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)